A new 19-day itinerary exploring Egypt with Viking is now open for booking.
With departures beginning in 2028, the new ‘Grand Nile Journey’ offers Viking’s most in-depth exploration of the country to date, featuring four hotel nights in Egypt’s capital and a 14-night sailing between Cairo and Aswan on board the all-suite Viking Ra.
Guests will discover the country’s renowned landmarks alongside lesser-visited archaeological sites and communities in Middle Egypt, gaining a deeper understanding of the history, culture and traditions that have shaped life along the Nile.
“Egypt has captivated travellers for generations and we believe there is always more to discover,” said Leah Talactac, President and Chief Executive Officer of Viking.
“At Viking, we design our itineraries for curious travellers who want to gain a deeper understanding of the places they visit.
“Our new Grand Nile Journey reflects that approach, giving guests more time to explore Egypt and experience the many layers of its history and culture.”
The Grand Nile Journey itinerary features 17 guided tours designed to provide a more comprehensive exploration of the country’s significant history and traditions.
Guests will begin in Cairo, where highlights include the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, before continuing along the Nile through the heart of Egypt.
Continuing south, guests will experience the grandeur of ancient Egypt at the temples of Luxor and Karnak, the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Seti I at Abydos.
The journey also includes time in Aswan, where guests can explore the island temple complex of Philae, immerse themselves in Egypt’s storied past during a visit to the monolithic temples at Abu Simbel and sail the Nile in a traditional felucca.
For guests wishing to extend their travels, Viking is offering pre and post land extensions that can be seamlessly combined with the Grand Nile Journey itinerary.
Options include Cairo (two nights; with services of a Viking Host), offering more time to discover Egypt’s vibrant capital; Morocco (five nights; fully guided), showcasing its colourful markets and rich heritage; and Jordan—Dead Sea, Petra & Amman (four nights; fully guided), highlighting ancient wonders and dramatic landscapes.
Hosting 52 guests in 26 suites, the Viking Ra is built specifically to navigate the Nile River.
The new Grand Nile Journey expands Viking’s Egypt offerings, complementing the popular 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary and the sold-out 12-day Total Eclipse on the Nile voyage in 2027, which offers guests the opportunity to witness a total solar eclipse in Egypt.
Today’s announcement is the latest milestone as Viking continues to grow its offerings in Egypt; earlier this month, the company named its two newest ships in the region, the Viking Ptah and the Viking Sekhmet.
Viking now operates a fleet of 10 elegant vessels in Egypt and expects to take delivery of two additional vessels in 2028.
