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(10:03 a.m. EDT) — Viking has taken delivery of its newest river ship in Egypt, Viking Sekhmet.
The handover ceremony for the Viking Sekhmet took place at Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt.
"The Nile has connected people with the history and culture of Egypt for thousands of years, and it continues to be a destination that inspires curious travelers," said Leah Talactac, president and chief executive officer of Viking.
"With the arrival of the elegant Viking Sekhmet, we are pleased to offer even more opportunities for curious travelers to explore Egypt in Viking comfort."
Accommodating 82 guests in 41 outside staterooms, Viking Sekhmet is built specifically for the Nile River. Like its sister ships, it features the signature Scandinavian Viking is known for, including a distinctive square bow and an indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace.
Viking Sekhmet will sail the 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary, as well as the new 12-day Total Eclipse on the Nile itinerary in 2027. Both voyages begin with a three-night stay at a hotel in Cairo, where guests can visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, the necropolis of Sakkara, the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, or the Grand Egyptian Museum.
They then fly to Luxor, where an eight-day round-trip cruise on the Nile begins. The journey includes visits to the tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings and excursions to the Temple of Khnum in Esna, the Dendera Temple complex in Qena, the High Dam in Aswan and a visit to a Nubian village. The trip concludes with a flight back to Cairo for a final night in the city.
Viking plans to add another 19 river ships by 2028, 11 additional ocean ships by 2032, and two new expedition ships by 2031. Together, Viking will have 114 river ships in 2028 and 28 ocean and expedition ships in 2032.
