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Pharaohs & Pyramids Nile River Cruises 

Pharaohs & Pyramids Nile River Cruises

12-Day Roundtrip Cairo

Sail on the Nile River on a 12-day cruisetour through the heart of Egypt with Viking. Visit the Karnak Temple, take in the wondrous aromas of bustling Aswan's spice market and glide on the Nile on a traditional felucca. Accommodating up to 82 guests, Viking ships feature sleek Scandinavian design, 360-degree sun deck views and revolutionary Aquavit Terrace, ideal for al fresco Nile River dining. Don't miss out as cabins sell out quickly!

Included Drinks, Wi-Fi and More

Cruise Line: Viking Cruises
Departure: 9/23/2026 to 12/28/2028
Length: 12 Days
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Starting from
$6,499
per person
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Cruise Amenities

Book this trip now with Cruise Specialists and receive the following exclusive amenities!

The Viking Savings Event: Reduced Fares, $25 Deposit and Free Airfare* on select voyages when booked by January 31, 2026:
Plus, ALL of These are Included:
  • 12-Day Cruisetour, 8-day cruise with river-view stateroom
  • 3-nights at Cairo's superior first class Ritz Carlton Nile (or similar)
  • 1-Night at first class Cairo Citystars Hotel (or similar)
  • Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
  • 11 guided tours with local guide and audio headset
  • Meals on Board: featuring regional specialties and always available American classics
  • Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch, as well as 24/7 specialty coffees, teas and bottled water
  • Culture Curriculum®: Enjoy in-depth narration by Viking's Egyptologist guides, attend a Nubian evening on board, and more
  • Complimentary WiFi

Pharaohs & Pyramids Nile River Cruises

Fares as low as $6,499 and Included Drinks, Wi-Fi and More!

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 Included Drinks, Wi-Fi and More!

Cruise fares listed are cruise only in U.S. dollars, per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement savings are off applicable rates. Cruise fares listed are valid for U.S. residents only. 2026-2028 RIVER CRUISE AND AIR FARES: Offer applies to bookings made from January 1-31, 2026. Terms & conditions for select promotions may vary. $25 deposit is applicable to all River itineraries. Special fares plus up to FREE International airfare valid on select departures of Grand European Tour, Lyon Provence & the Rhineland, European Sojourn,  Capitals of Eastern Europe, London, Paris & D-Day, Pharaohs & Pyramids, Magnificent Mekong. Airfares may vary on other gateways & departures. Airfare does not have to be purchased to get cruise\cruisetour offer. All prices are in US dollars and for US residents only. Additional restrictions may apply. 2026: Pay in full by February 20, 2026. 2027: Pay in full by June 15, 2026. 2028: Pay in full by February 15, 2027. Offer may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice. Offer expires January 31, 2026. $25 DEPOSIT: For itineraries 35 days or less, a $25 deposit applies to May 2026 & onward departures; for itineraries greater than 35 days, a $25 deposit applies to July 2026 & onward departures. All fares and offers are for new bookings only and are subject to availability, may not be combinable with other offers except Viking Explorer Society Travel Credits, are capacity-controlled and may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice. Special fares are based upon published full brochure fares; cruise fares do not include pre-paid charges, optional facilities, and personal charges. Full brochure fares may not have resulted in actual sales in all stateroom categories and may not have been in effect during the last 90 days. Promotional fares may remain in effect after the expiration date. Air promotion applies to roundtrip flights only from select Viking Cruises U.S. gateways and includes airport-to-ship or hotel transfers, air taxes and air fuel surcharges. Roundtrip airport transfers are included when air is purchased with a cruise or cruisetour package; if air is not purchased from Viking, transfers may be purchased separately. All transfers must be in conjunction with a Viking-purchased cruise, cruisetour, land extension or extra hotel nights. Viking reserves the right to correct errors or omissions and to change any and all fares at any time. For up-to-date prices, please call your Cruise Consultant. Additional terms and conditions may apply. We reserve the right to correct errors.

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