Viking launches 19-day Nile cruise from Cairo to Aswan

The cruise includes stops at ancient sites like Luxor, Karnak, and the Great Pyramids of Giza.

By SafarSamachar Desk13 Nov 2026, 12:30 am IST

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Key facts at a glance

1The cruise begins and ends with a three-night stay in a luxury hotel in Cairo.
2The cruise uses Viking's all-suite vessel, Viking Ra.

Viking has launched a new 19-day Nile cruise called the Grand Nile Journey, which travels the entire 600-mile stretch of the river from Cairo to Aswan. The cruise includes stops at ancient sites like Luxor, Karnak, and the Great Pyramids of Giza.

The journey begins with a three-night stay in a luxury hotel in Cairo and ends with a final night in the same city. The cruise uses Viking's all-suite vessel, Viking Ra, and echoes the route Agatha Christie took in 1933.

The cruise is available for booking now and starts in 2028. It includes visits to the Meidum Pyramid near Beni Suef and Tell el-Amarna, the royal desert capital of Akhenaten. The itinerary offers a comprehensive exploration of Egypt's ancient wonders along the Nile.

What this means for travellers

Travellers interested in Egypt's ancient history can now book a 19-day Nile cruise starting in 2028, offering access to major historical sites like Luxor, Karnak, and the Great Pyramids of Giza.

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