11-night Pharaohs & Pyramids Cruise/Land Package

December 22, 2025

Viking: MS Antares

Roundtrip Cairo

Vacation Offer ID 1490709

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From $8,999

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Cruise Inclusions

One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
Unlimited free Wi-Fi
Visits to UNESCO Sites
Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances
Cultural Curriculum
Meals including regional specialties
Most alfresco dining on the rivers
Welcome Cocktails & Farewell Dinner
Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
Walking track & sports deck
Curated library
24-hour guest services
All port taxes & fees
Airport transfers on embarkation/disembarkation day with Viking Air purchase
Viking Service Guarantee

YOUR STATEROOM INCLUDES:

River-view stateroom Hotel-style bed with optional twin-bed configuration; luxury linens & pillows
40" flat-screen LCD TV with complimentary Movies On Demand
110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
Refrigerator; security safe; hair dryer
Spacious glass-enclosed shower
Heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror
Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers
Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping

Available Add-Ons

Optional air add-ons are available from Viking River Cruises' designated gateway cities in the U.S. and Canada, and include all government fees and taxes.
Pre- or Post- cruise hotel stay
Optional shore excursions

Destination Guide
Suggested Shore Excursions

Destination	Arrival	Departure
Cairo Cairo 12/22/2025 Cairo Hotel	12/22/2025	12/22/2025
Cairo Cairo 12/23/2025 Cairo Hotel	12/23/2025	12/23/2025
Cairo Cairo 12/24/2025 Cairo Hotel	12/24/2025	12/24/2025
Luxor	12/25/2025	12/26/2025
Qena	12/27/2025	12/27/2025
Esna (Isna)	12/28/2025	12/28/2025
Aswan	12/29/2025	12/30/2025
Kom Ombo	12/30/2025	12/30/2025
Edfu	12/31/2025	12/31/2025
Luxor	12/31/2025	01/01/2026
Cairo Cairo 01/02/2026 Cairo Hotel	01/02/2026	01/02/2026

The Viking-operated MS Antares is a classic ship, your floating oasis as you immerse yourself in ancient Egypt. Specifically built to navigate the Nile, she is a spacious, state-of-the-art vessel with a refined, understated ambiance. Her spa facilities, Sun Deck, pool and revitalizing amenities provide a serene haven from which to explore this culturally rich destination. Accommodating just 62 guests, MS Antares offers the ultimate in comfort and relaxation.

Ship Statistics

Built Year: 2007
Ship Length: 236 ft (71.9 m)
Passangers: 62
Number of Crew: 75
Passenger Capacity: 62
Number of Suites: 3
Dining / Restaurants: 1

Pool: Yes
Spa: Yes
Bars / Lounges: 2
Fitness Center: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Elevators: Yes

Balcony

Deluxe Balcony French (B) $8,999

Category: B
Middle Deck

Stateroom size: 430 sq. ft. Features: River-view stateroom with with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door to create a French balcony, Hotel-style bed (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows, Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary), 55" flat-screen LCD TV featuring CNN, CBC, MBC2, BEIN Sport & individual DVD and CD player, 220 volt outlets Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control, Private bathroom with jet shower and jetted bathtub Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers available upon request, Bottled water replenished daily, Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers.

Deluxe Balcony French (A) $9,499

Category: A
Upper Deck

French Balcony (D) Call for pricing

Category: D
Upper Deck
Middle Deck
Main Deck

Stateroom size: 290 sq. ft. Features: River-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door to create a French balcony, Hotel-style bed (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows, Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary), 55" flat-screen LCD TV featuring CNN, CBC, MBC2, BEIN Sport & individual DVD and CD player, 220-volt outlets Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control, Private bathroom with jet shower and jetted bathtub Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers available upon request, Bottled water replenished daily, Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers.

Deluxe Balcony French (C) Call for pricing

Category: C
Main Deck

Suite

Veranda Suite (AA) $12,499

Category: AA
Middle Deck

Stateroom size: 592 sq. ft. Features: River-view suite with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door, known as a French balcony off the spacious, separate sitting room & full-size veranda in the sleeping quarters, Hotel-style bed (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows, Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary), 55" flat-screen LCD TV featuring CNN, CBC, MBC2, BEIN Sport & individual DVD and CD player, 220 volt outlets, Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control, Private bathroom with jet shower and jetted bathtub, Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers available upon request, Bottled water replenished daily, Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers.

Explorer Suite (ES) $15,499

Category: ES
Upper Deck

Stateroom size: 829 sq ft. Features: River-view suite with spacious, separate sitting room & floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door, known as a French balcony offering views from both, port and starboard sides, Hotel-style bed (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows, Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary), 55" flat-screen LCD TV featuring CNN, CBC, MBC2, BEIN Sport & individual DVD and CD player, 220 volt outlets, Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control, Private bathroom with jet shower and jetted bathtub, Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers available upon request, Bottled water replenished daily, Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers.

All fares and offers are for new bookings only, as of , are subject to availability, may not be combinable with other offers except Viking Explorer Society Travel Credit and Referral Rewards Credit, are capacity-controlled and may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice.

Cruise fares listed are cruise only in U.S. dollars, per person, based on double occupancy. Cruise fares listed are valid for U.S. and Canadian residents only. Cruise ship fuel surcharge may apply. 2-for-1 fares are based upon published full brochure fares; cruise fares do not include pre-paid charges, optional facilities and service fees, and personal charges, as defined in the terms and conditions of the Passenger Ticket Contract. 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. Viking reserves the right to correct errors or omissions and to change any and all fares, fees and surcharges at any time. Please call for the most up-to-date prices, as pricing and availability may change at any time. The cruise ship fuel surcharge is additional revenue to Viking River Cruises, as are any additional charges relating to currency fluctuation other than for fully paid cruise fares and full fares, which fluctuations are beyond our control. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Complete terms and conditions may be found in the Passenger Ticket Contract.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

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