--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 4f656a27-20aa-4eec-bfb5-2953a03b5b39 slug: 2266726 voyage_code: ANT260611T cruise_line: Viking ship: MS Antares departure_date: return_date: nights: 7 embarkation_port: Cairo disembarkation_port: Cairo starting_price_usd: 6999.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T03:20:34Z --- # Pharaohs & Pyramids - Roundtrip Cairo > Viking · MS Antares · Jun 8 – 19   (7 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Viking | | **Ship** | MS Antares | | **Duration** | 7 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Cairo | | **Disembarkation Port** | Cairo | | **Starting Price** | 6,999 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | ANT260611T | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Cairo **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM 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. ### Day 2: Cairo **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM 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. ### Day 3: Cairo **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM 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. ### Day 4: Luxor **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Luxor is a city on the east bank of the Nile River in southern Egypt. It's on the site of ancient Thebes, the pharaohs’ capital at the height of their power, during the 16th–11th centuries B.C. Today's city surrounds 2 huge, surviving ancient monuments: graceful Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple, a mile north. The royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens are on the river’s west bank ### Day 5: Qena **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 6: Luxor **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Luxor is a city on the east bank of the Nile River in southern Egypt. It's on the site of ancient Thebes, the pharaohs’ capital at the height of their power, during the 16th–11th centuries B.C. Today's city surrounds 2 huge, surviving ancient monuments: graceful Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple, a mile north. The royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens are on the river’s west bank ### Day 7: Esna **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Explore Esna, once an important center for trade and later a regional capital under the Greeks and Romans. ### Day 8: Aswan **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM 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. ### Day 9: Aswan **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM 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. ### Day 9: Kom Ombo **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Kom Ombo or Ombos or Latin: Ambo and Ombi – is an agricultural town in Egypt famous for the Temple of Kom Ombo. It was originally an Egyptian city called Nubt, meaning City of Gold. Nubt is also known as Nubet or Nubyt. It became a Greek settlement during the Greco-Roman Period. ### Day 10: Edfu **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Edfu is an Egyptian city, located on the west bank of the Nile River between Esna and Aswan, with a population of approximately sixty thousand people. Edfu is the site of the Ptolemaic Temple of Horus and an ancient settlement, Tell Edfu. About 5 km south of Edfu are remains of ancient pyramids. ### Day 10: Luxor **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Luxor is a city on the east bank of the Nile River in southern Egypt. It's on the site of ancient Thebes, the pharaohs’ capital at the height of their power, during the 16th–11th centuries B.C. Today's city surrounds 2 huge, surviving ancient monuments: graceful Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple, a mile north. The royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens are on the river’s west bank ### Day 11: Cairo **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM 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. ### Day 12: Cairo **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM 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. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Balcony | $6,999 | | Suite | $10,999 | ## Cabin Options ### Balcony Cabins **Deluxe French Balcony** (Code: B) Stateroom size: 430 sq ft 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 55" flat-screen LCD TV featuring CNN, CBC, MBC2, BEIN Sport & individual DVD and CD playe... **Deluxe French Balcony** (Code: C) Stateroom size: 430 sq ft 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 55" flat-screen LCD TV featuring CNN, CBC, MBC2, BEIN Sport & individual DVD and CD playe... **Deluxe French Balcony** (Code: A) Stateroom size: 430 sq ft 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 2... **French Balcony** (Code: D) Stateroom size: 290 sq ft 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 55" flat-screen LCD TV featuring CNN, CBC, MBC2, BEIN Sport & individual DVD and CD playe... ### Suite Cabins **Veranda Suite** (Code: AA) Stateroom size: 592 sq ft 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 55" flat-scre... **Explorer Suite** (Code: ES) Stateroom size: 829 sq ft River-view suite with spacious, separate sitting room & French balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door) with views from port and starboard sides Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (connection speed m... ## Ship Information ### 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. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 62 | | Crew | 0 | | Gross Tonnage | 0.0 | | Length | 0.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 0 | ## Ports of Call ### Cairo *Coordinates: 30.0571, 31.2272* 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. ### Luxor *Coordinates: 25.6872, 32.6396* Luxor is a city on the east bank of the Nile River in southern Egypt. It's on the site of ancient Thebes, the pharaohs’ capital at the height of their power, during the 16th–11th centuries B.C. Today's city surrounds 2 huge, surviving ancient monuments: graceful Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple, a mile north. The royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens are on the rive... ### Qena ### Esna *Coordinates: 25.28, 32.55* Explore Esna, once an important center for trade and later a regional capital under the Greeks and Romans. ### Aswan *Coordinates: 24.0818, 32.9108* 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.... ### Kom Ombo *Coordinates: 24.478, 32.9483* Kom Ombo or Ombos or Latin: Ambo and Ombi – is an agricultural town in Egypt famous for the Temple of Kom Ombo. It was originally an Egyptian city called Nubt, meaning City of Gold. Nubt is also known as Nubet or Nubyt. It became a Greek settlement during the Greco-Roman Period. ### Edfu *Coordinates: 25.0761, 32.8527* Edfu is an Egyptian city, located on the west bank of the Nile River between Esna and Aswan, with a population of approximately sixty thousand people. Edfu is the site of the Ptolemaic Temple of Horus and an ancient settlement, Tell Edfu. About 5 km south of Edfu are remains of ancient pyramids. ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2266726 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2266726 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2266726.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2266726/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/viking/ms-antares/other/76799.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 03:20:34 UTC