Viking has named its newest Nile river ships the Viking Hathor and the Viking Sobek at a special ceremony in Luxor, as it prepares to further ramp up its Egyptian river cruise fleet.

Viking has further bolstered its presence in Egypt, opening a massive 221 new departures in 2027 for its Pharaohs & Pyramids voyage.

Accor has confirmed it will open its largest Sofitel in the world in Cairo, taking the luxury brand’s tally of hotels in Egypt to four – a sign of its belief in the destination’s “great potential”.

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises’ 2026 Rivers of the World Cruise announced by by Ellen Bettridge, CEO/President for the luxury river cruise line when in Sydney last month, will encompass five vessels including S.S. Emilie, the new-build vessel that will launch the same year for the brand.

The collaboration between Uniworld Boutique River Cruises and Australian fashion designer Camilla Franks has been lauded by trade partners as a runway success. Wednesday night’s celebration in Sydney of Egypt’s rich culture and heritage has flooded social media, with attendees raving about the perfect affinity between the two brands.

Arsenale SpA, the Italian multi-brand company that develops luxury hospitality assets, has signed an agreement with Cairo National Railways to launch Egypt’s first luxury train.

Saudi Arabian start-up cruise line Aroya Cruises has begun accepting reservations for its first destination, the Red Sea. The new cruise line says it will offer an “authentic Arabian experience to guests at sea and on land”

Viking’s newest ship for the Nile River — the 82-guest Viking Sobek — has been “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water.

Abercrombie & Kent has confirmed it is building a brand-new bespoke Nile riverboat, its fifth in Egypt, which will launch in late 2025. Set to be the finest new craft on the Nile, A&K says the boutique boat will “herald a new golden age of river cruising in Egypt”.

Adventure World, in collaboration with its long-standing partner, the Australian Museum, have launched an extraordinary Australian-first exhibition: RAMSES & the Gold of the Pharaohs.

As if Egypt wasn’t enchanting enough, your clients can now discover its secrets from the comfort of the brand-new Viking ship specifically built to navigate the mighty Nile River, Viking Aton.

Viking Aton offers a wide variety of staterooms for your client’s selection. From Deluxe staterooms to the abundance of extra perks and amenities in Viking’s spacious Explorer Suites, there’s no finer way to travel.