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11-night Middle East cruise from Cairo on MS Antares

The Pharaohs & Pyramids - Roundtrip Cairo is a 11-night Middle East cruise aboard MS Antares, operated by Viking. Departing Cairo on September 14, 2026, the voyage visits 7 ports including Luxor, Qena, Egypt, Esna. Fares start from $7,499 per person.

Length
11 nights
Departs
Sep 14, 2026
Returns
Sep 25, 2026
Ports of call
7

Voyage code ANT260917T

Cairo

11 nights · Middle East

from $7,499 pp

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Why this route stands out

A closer look at the journey

Cairo

One of the places included in this itinerary.

Luxor

One of the places included in this itinerary.

Qena, Egypt

One of the places included in this itinerary.

Price tracking

Today’s fare, in context

Price history

30 days
Fare details

Fare details

Per person · taxes & fees included
Current fares
Balcony
$7,499
Suite
$12,999
Tracked range
Mar 25 – Sep 15
Price history by cabin type
CabinLast recordedLowestHighest
Balcony $7,499 · Sep 14 $7,499 on Mar 25 $7,499 on Mar 25
Suite $12,999 · Sep 14 $12,999 on Mar 25 $12,999 on Mar 25
Cabin grades
6 total
Deluxe French BalconyBalcony · A
Deluxe French BalconyBalcony · B
Deluxe French BalconyBalcony · C
French BalconyBalcony · D
Veranda SuiteSuite · AA
Explorer SuiteSuite · ES

○ = last seen (sold out or delisted).

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Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

Inside

No recorded fare

Oceanview

No recorded fare

Balcony

from $7,499

$681 / night

Fare rows

French Balcony

Cabin grade

Recorded as available

from $7,499

$681 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Observed 14 Sep 2026, 20:20 UTC

Rate details

Rate name not supplied

Rate code: D

Rate conditions not supplied. Confirm the rate and its terms before booking.

Deluxe French Balcony

Cabin grade

Recorded as available

from $8,499

$772 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Observed 14 Sep 2026, 20:20 UTC

Rate details

Rate name not supplied

Rate code: C

Rate conditions not supplied. Confirm the rate and its terms before booking.

Deluxe French Balcony

Cabin grade

Recorded as available

from $8,999

$818 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Observed 14 Sep 2026, 20:20 UTC

Rate details

Rate name not supplied

Rate code: B

Rate conditions not supplied. Confirm the rate and its terms before booking.

Deluxe French Balcony

Cabin grade

Recorded as available

from $9,499

$863 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Observed 14 Sep 2026, 20:20 UTC

Rate details

Rate name not supplied

Rate code: A

Rate conditions not supplied. Confirm the rate and its terms before booking.

Suite

from $12,999

$1,181 / night

Fare rows

Veranda Suite

Cabin grade

Recorded as available

from $12,999

$1,181 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Observed 14 Sep 2026, 20:20 UTC

Rate details

Rate name not supplied

Rate code: AA

Rate conditions not supplied. Confirm the rate and its terms before booking.

Explorer Suite

Cabin grade

Recorded as available

from $15,999

$1,454 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Observed 14 Sep 2026, 20:20 UTC

Rate details

Rate name not supplied

Rate code: ES

Rate conditions not supplied. Confirm the rate and its terms before booking.

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The journey

11 nights, in order

Cairo

Day 1 Sep 14, 2026

Cairo

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The full itinerary

14 scheduled calls
MS Antares

Your ship

MS Antares

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.

3★ 62 Passengers Built 2007
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