Pharaohs & Pyramids - Roundtrip Cairo

11 nights Dec 19, 2027

The Pharaohs & Pyramids - Roundtrip Cairo is a 11-night Egypt & Red Sea cruise aboard Viking Sekhmet, operated by Viking. Departing Cairo on December 19, 2027, the voyage visits 7 ports. Fares start from $7,499 per person.

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Itinerary

Day 1 Dec 19, 2027 Cairo Cairo, Egypt’s sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. At its heart is Tahrir Square and the vast Egyptian Museum, a trove of antiquities including royal mummies and gilded King Tutankhamun artifacts. Nearby, Giza is the site of the iconic pyramids and Great Sphinx, dating to the 26th century BC. In Gezira Island’s leafy Zamalek district, 187m Cairo Tower affords panoramic city views. Go to Cairo Cruises visiting Cairo

Day 4 Dec 22, 2027 Luxor Safaga will set your imagination spinning as the gateway to Luxor. Head back to the start of human history and find yourself at Karnak’s staggering complex of temples. Let Egyptologists fill in the missing pieces at Luxor Temple, built with prolific pharaoh patronage. Sail high over the Valley of Kings on a private hot air balloon and go underground to unlock the mystery at Tutankhamun’s tomb. Pay respect to the only woman Pharaoh and salute Egypt’s most considerable, Colossi of Memnon. Sparkly Safaga Red Sea escapades to stony burial chambers, mighty monuments and expressive artistry – this region offers a millennia-old flavour of the world’s greatest ancient wonders. Go to Luxor Cruises visiting Luxor

Luxor photo — Day 4 Dec 22, 2027 Luxor Safaga will set your imagination spinning as the gateway to Luxor. Head back to the start of human history and find yourself at Karnak’s staggering complex of temples. Let Egyptologists fill in the missing pieces at Luxor Temple, built with prolific pharaoh patronage. Sail high over the Valley of Kings on a private hot air balloon and go underground to unlock the mystery at Tutankhamun’s tomb. Pay respect to the only woman Pharaoh and salute Egypt’s most considerable, Colossi of Memnon. Sparkly Safaga Red Sea escapades to stony burial chambers, mighty monuments and expressive artistry – this region offers a millennia-old flavour of the world’s greatest ancient wonders. Go to Luxor Cruises visiting Luxor

Day 7 Dec 25, 2027 Esna Esther Nara Yoon, better known by her stage name Esna, is a Korean-American singer-songwriter active in South Korea. Her first extended play, eSNa The Singer, was released in October 2015. She has also written songs for other artists, including the 2014 hit single "Some". Go to Esna Cruises visiting Esna

Esna photo — Day 7 Dec 25, 2027 Esna Esther Nara Yoon, better known by her stage name Esna, is a Korean-American singer-songwriter active in South Korea. Her first extended play, eSNa The Singer, was released in October 2015. She has also written songs for other artists, including the 2014 hit single "Some". Go to Esna Cruises visiting Esna

Day 8 Dec 26, 2027 Aswan Aswan, a city on the Nile River, has been southern Egypt’s strategic and commercial gateway since antiquity. It contains significant archaeological sites like the Philae temple complex, on Agilkia Island near the landmark Aswan Dam. Philae’s ruins include the columned Temple of Isis, dating to the 4th century B.C. Downriver, Elephantine Island holds the Temple of Khnum, from the Third Dynasty. ― Go to Aswan Cruises visiting Aswan

Aswan photo — Day 8 Dec 26, 2027 Aswan Aswan, a city on the Nile River, has been southern Egypt’s strategic and commercial gateway since antiquity. It contains significant archaeological sites like the Philae temple complex, on Agilkia Island near the landmark Aswan Dam. Philae’s ruins include the columned Temple of Isis, dating to the 4th century B.C. Downriver, Elephantine Island holds the Temple of Khnum, from the Third Dynasty. ― Go to Aswan Cruises visiting Aswan

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 90-day span: $7,499 · range $7,499–$7,499

Lower than 88% of peers This longer-duration sailing's from-price per night is lower than 88% of comparable sailings.

same cruise line, destination, duration, and departure window · from-price per night · as of Jun 22, 2026

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Oceanview

from $7,499

$681 / night

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Standard Stateroom

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from $7,499

$681 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony

from $8,999

$818 / night

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Veranda Stateroom

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from $8,999

$818 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Suite

from $10,999

$999 / night

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Veranda Suite

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from $10,999

$999 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Explorer Suite

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from $13,999

$1,272 / night

per person · incl. taxes

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Cabin grades

Oceanview

Lowest Oceanview $7,499 B Standard Stateroom $7,499

Balcony

Lowest Balcony $8,999 A Veranda Stateroom $8,999

Suite

Lowest Suite $10,999 AA Veranda Suite $10,999 ES Explorer Suite $13,999

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Name	Supplier code	Type
Veranda Stateroom	A	Balcony
Standard Stateroom	B	Oceanview
Veranda Suite	AA	Suite
Explorer Suite	ES	Suite

Ship

Your ship Viking Sekhmet 4★ 82 guests Named after an ancient Egyptian goddess of war, the Viking Sekhmet is a state-of-the-art vessel—owned and operated by Viking—specifically built to cruise the Nile. Designed in the clean, elegant Scandinavian aesthetic for which Viking is known, she offers the ultimate in comfort. Go to Viking Sekhmet Cruises on Viking Sekhmet

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