Viking celebrated a significant milestone in Cairo this week with the traditional float-out of its newest Nile vessel, the Viking Thoth, at the Massara shipyard. This event signals the transition from hull construction to outfitting and interior finishing, with delivery slated for October 2025.
“Egypt is a country of profound historical and cultural significance, which makes it a destination of great interest to our guests,” said Chairman and CEO Torstein Hagen in a press statement. “With two new ships, the Viking Thoth and the Viking Amun, debuting in 2025, we are very proud to continue expanding our elegant fleet and introducing more curious travelers to this phenomenal region.”
Egypt by Viking
The new ship will accommodate 82 guests across 41 staterooms, mirroring the sleek Scandinavian design that defines the brand’s river and ocean fleet. Featuring the now-iconic square bow and an Aquavit Terrace that opens to the river’s breeze, this ship joins the Viking Osiris, Viking Aton, Viking Sobek, Viking Hathor and Viking Amun in offering comfort and immersive sightseeing along Egypt’s waterways.
Guests will embark on the 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary, beginning with a 3-night stay at a first-class hotel in Cairo. This opening hotel portion allows clients to explore the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sakkara necropolis, the Mosque of Muhammad Ali and the Grand Egyptian Museum before flying to Luxor.
From there, passengers board the river vessel for an 8-day round-trip cruise, calling on the Valley of the Queens to view Queen Nefertari’s tomb and the Valley of the Kings to see Tutankhamen’s resting place. The journey continues with an Esna visit to the Temple of Khnum, a stop at the Dendera Temple complex in Qena, excursions to the temples at Abu Simbel and the High Dam in Aswan, and a cultural visit to a Nubian village where clients can observe daily life at a local elementary school.
The voyage concludes with a flight back to Cairo for an additional night before departure. Viking plans to expand its Egypt fleet to 12 vessels by 2027, adding four more ships in the next two years.
For more information, visit viking.com/travel-advisor/welcome.
