Viking takes delivery of Viking Sekhmet in Cairo
The 82-guest river ship will operate the cruise line’s 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary in Egypt.
Viking has taken delivery of Viking Sekhmet following a ceremony at the Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt. The new Nile River vessel accommodates 82 guests across 41 cabins.
The ship is scheduled to sail Viking’s 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary. The trip begins with a three-night hotel stay in Cairo, allowing guests to visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Guests then take a charter flight to Luxor to begin the cruise portion of the journey.
Passengers spend seven nights aboard Viking Sekhmet as the vessel sails on the Nile River. Viking’s listed cruise inclusions for the ship cover one shore excursion in each port, Wi-Fi, all onboard meals and drinks served during meals. Specialty coffee, tea and bottled water are also available around the clock. The itinerary additionally includes visits to UNESCO sites.