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Cruise · Viking Cruises · 7 nights

Pharaohs & Pyramids

  • Seven nights aboard Viking river ships included in the fare
  • Choice of eight stateroom categories, including private balcony staterooms
  • Suites with a separate sitting area for added space
From
$11,995 pp twin share
7 nights
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When & how much

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861 departures

  1. Sun 1 Nov 2026 → Sun 8 Nov 2026 7 nights · Luxor · Viking Ptah Balcony $10,995 Suite $13,195 from $10,995 pp twin share Select
  2. Mon 2 Nov 2026 → Mon 9 Nov 2026 7 nights · Luxor · Viking Ra Standard $11,995 Suite $14,895 from $11,995 pp twin share Select
  3. Tue 3 Nov 2026 → Tue 10 Nov 2026 7 nights · Luxor · Viking Hathor Balcony $11,995 Suite $14,195 from $11,995 pp twin share Select
  4. Wed 4 Nov 2026 → Wed 11 Nov 2026 7 nights · Luxor · Viking Aton Balcony $11,995 Suite $14,195 from $11,995 pp twin share Select
  5. Wed 11 Nov 2026 → Wed 18 Nov 2026 7 nights · Luxor · Viking Sekhmet Balcony $11,995 Suite $14,195 from $11,995 pp twin share Enquire
Cruise Snapshot
7 Nights

A seven-night Viking river cruise round-trip from Luxor, visiting Luxor, Qena, Esna, Aswan, Kom Ombo and Edfu

  • Seven-night Viking river cruise round-trip from Luxor
  • Visits to Luxor, Qena, Esna, Aswan and Kom Ombo
  • Stops at Edfu, sailing aboard Viking Ptah and Viking Ra

Trip Details

Departs
Wed 11 Nov 2026
Returns
Wed 18 Nov 2026
Embarks
Luxor
Ship
Viking Sekhmet
Operator
Viking Cruises

7-night Viking river cruise round-trip from Luxor aboard Viking Ptah, Viking Ra and 10 sister ships.

Along the way you'll visit Luxor, Qena, Esna, Aswan, Kom Ombo and Edfu.

You'll sail aboard the Viking river ships Viking Ptah, Viking Ra and 10 sister ships.

Life in transit

Viking Sekhmet

Viking Sekhmet
Details · Viking

Viking Sekhmet

Viking Sekhmet is a Viking river ship purpose-built for the Nile, sailing between Luxor and Aswan in the heart of ancient Egypt.

Guests
82
Length
72 m
Staterooms
41
Deck plans
5
Viking Sekhmet · Deck plans

Sun Deck

Viking Sekhmet — Sun Deck deck plan

Source: Viking, captured 26 September 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Day by day

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Luxor

    Wed 11 Nov
    Port call at Luxor.
  2. 2

    Qena

    Thu 12 Nov
    Port call at Qena.
  3. 3

    Luxor

    Fri 13 Nov
    Port call at Luxor.
  4. 4

    Esna

    Sat 14 Nov
    Port call at Esna.
  5. 5

    Aswan

    Sun 15 Nov
    Port call at Aswan.
  6. 6

    Aswan

    Mon 16 Nov
    Port call at Aswan.
  7. 7

    Kom Ombo

    Mon 16 Nov
    Port call at Kom Ombo.
  8. 8

    Edfu

    Tue 17 Nov
    Port call at Edfu.
  9. 9

    Luxor

    Tue 17 Nov
    Port call at Luxor.
  10. 10

    Luxor

    Wed 18 Nov
    Port call at Luxor.
What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

  • 7 nights aboard the Viking river ships Viking Ptah, Viking Ra and 10 sister ships
  • Visits to 6 destinations, including Luxor, Qena, Esna, Aswan and Kom Ombo and more
Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

Accommodation is aboard the Viking river ships Viking Ptah, Viking Ra and 10 sister ships.

Choose from 8 stateroom categories, spanning balcony staterooms and suites.

Cabin options include staterooms with a private balcony or veranda and suites with a separate sitting area.

Viking Ptah – public space
Viking Ptah – public space
From the operator

Common questions about this voyage

How long is this journey?
This itinerary runs for 8 days and 7 nights.
When can I travel?
Departures are currently scheduled between 01 Nov 2026 and 07 Jan 2029, subject to live availability.
Are there different departure options?
Yes, multiple departures may be available depending on your preferred travel period.
What is generally included?
Inclusions typically cover guided touring and selected experiences, with exact details listed in the itinerary.
What style of accommodation is used?
Accommodation is pre-arranged as part of the journey, with specific properties shown in the trip details.
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