Pharaohs & Pyramids
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Pharaohs & Pyramids

Departure 23 Apr 2026
Duration 7 Nights
Cruise Line Viking River Cruises
Ship MS Antares

Featured Cabins

0800 059 0570

Itinerary

Luxor, Egypt

Date of arrival 23 Apr 2026

Since the early steamers visited Egypt in the nineteenth century, Luxor has remained a tourist hotspot. Situated on the east side of the Nile in the centre of The Nile Valley, Luxor is an ideal location for tours and trips to surrounding places of interest.

Luxor

Qena, Egypt

Date of arrival 24 Apr 2026
Qena

Luxor, Egypt

Date of arrival 25 Apr 2026

Since the early steamers visited Egypt in the nineteenth century, Luxor has remained a tourist hotspot. Situated on the east side of the Nile in the centre of The Nile Valley, Luxor is an ideal location for tours and trips to surrounding places of interest.

Luxor

Esna, Egypt

Date of arrival 26 Apr 2026

Esna is a city of Egypt. It is located on the west bank of the Nile some 55 km south of Luxor. The city was formerly part of the modern Qena Governorate, but as of 9 December 2009, it was incorporated into the new Luxor Governorate.

Esna

Aswan, Egypt

Date of arrival 27 Apr 2026

Aswan is Egypt’s southernmost city and remains hot and dry all year round. It is considered the most picturesque setting on the Nile and serves as a base for tourist excursions to many local sites of interest.

Aswan

Kom Ombo, Egypt

Date of arrival 28 Apr 2026
Kom Ombo

Luxor, Egypt

Date of arrival 29 Apr 2026

Since the early steamers visited Egypt in the nineteenth century, Luxor has remained a tourist hotspot. Situated on the east side of the Nile in the centre of The Nile Valley, Luxor is an ideal location for tours and trips to surrounding places of interest.

Luxor
Day 1

Luxor, Egypt

Date of arrival 23 Apr 2026

Since the early steamers visited Egypt in the nineteenth century, Luxor has remained a tourist hotspot. Situated on the east side of the Nile in the centre of The Nile Valley, Luxor is an ideal location for tours and trips to surrounding places of interest.

Luxor
Day 2

Qena, Egypt

Date of arrival 24 Apr 2026
Qena
Day 3

Luxor, Egypt

Date of arrival 25 Apr 2026

Since the early steamers visited Egypt in the nineteenth century, Luxor has remained a tourist hotspot. Situated on the east side of the Nile in the centre of The Nile Valley, Luxor is an ideal location for tours and trips to surrounding places of interest.

Luxor
Day 4

Esna, Egypt

Date of arrival 26 Apr 2026

Esna is a city of Egypt. It is located on the west bank of the Nile some 55 km south of Luxor. The city was formerly part of the modern Qena Governorate, but as of 9 December 2009, it was incorporated into the new Luxor Governorate.

Esna
Day 5

Aswan, Egypt

Date of arrival 27 Apr 2026

Aswan is Egypt’s southernmost city and remains hot and dry all year round. It is considered the most picturesque setting on the Nile and serves as a base for tourist excursions to many local sites of interest.

Aswan
Day 6

Kom Ombo, Egypt

Date of arrival 28 Apr 2026
Kom Ombo
Day 7

Luxor, Egypt

Date of arrival 29 Apr 2026

Since the early steamers visited Egypt in the nineteenth century, Luxor has remained a tourist hotspot. Situated on the east side of the Nile in the centre of The Nile Valley, Luxor is an ideal location for tours and trips to surrounding places of interest.

Luxor

Luxor, Egypt

Date of arrival 30 Apr 2026

Since the early steamers visited Egypt in the nineteenth century, Luxor has remained a tourist hotspot. Situated on the east side of the Nile in the centre of The Nile Valley, Luxor is an ideal location for tours and trips to surrounding places of interest.

Luxor
Day 8

Luxor, Egypt

Date of arrival 30 Apr 2026

Since the early steamers visited Egypt in the nineteenth century, Luxor has remained a tourist hotspot. Situated on the east side of the Nile in the centre of The Nile Valley, Luxor is an ideal location for tours and trips to surrounding places of interest.

Luxor

Cabin Options

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Deluxe French Balcony

Welcome to the Deluxe French Balcony aboard the MS Antares from Viking River Cruises, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Outside
Occupancy 2 persons
Size 430ft² (40m²)
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Explorer Suite

Welcome to the Explorer Suite aboard the MS Antares from Viking River Cruises, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Suite
Occupancy 2 persons
Size 829ft² (77m²)
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Veranda Suite

Welcome to the Veranda Suite aboard the MS Antares from Viking River Cruises, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Suite
Occupancy 2 persons
Size 592ft² (55m²)
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French Balcony

Welcome to the French Balcony aboard the MS Antares from Viking River Cruises, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Outside
Occupancy 2 persons
Size 290ft² (27m²)

Ship Facilities

Due to the nature of Viking cruises, they do not maintain specific facilities or services for children aboard cruise vessels. In the circumstances you and all members of your party must be aged 18 or over on or before the day you are scheduled to embark on the cruise vessel.

Dining
Enrichment
Entertainment
Health & Fitness
Younger Travellers

Due to the nature of Viking cruises, they do not maintain specific facilities or services for children aboard cruise vessels. In the circumstances you and all members of your party must be aged 18 or over on or before the day you are scheduled to embark on the cruise vessel.

About the Ship

The Viking-operated MS Antares is a classic ship, your floating oasis as you immerse yourself in ancient Egypt.

Ms antares

Ms antares Information

Launched 2019
Length 410 ft (125m)
Guest Capacity 62
Cabins 31

Deck Plans

Lower Deck

  • Restaurant
  • Kitchen

Main Deck

  • Lounge
  • Bar
  • Guest Services
  • Elevator
  • French Balcony Staterooms
  • Deluxe French Balcony Staterooms

Middle Deck

  • Library
  • Shop
  • Elevator
  • Veranda Suites
  • Deluxe French Balcony Staterooms
  • French Balcony Staterooms

Upper Deck

  • Fitness Center & Spa
  • Explorer Suite
  • Deluxe French Balcony Staterooms
  • French Balcony Staterooms
  • Elevator

Sun Deck

  • Sun Deck
  • Pool
  • Sun Loungers

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