Pharaohs & Pyramids
This 12-day cruise from Cairo to Cairo (roundtrip) uncovers ancient secrets and reveals the welcoming culture of Egypt along the picturesque Nile, with visits to historic cities, awe-inspiring pyramids and well-preserved temples.
Named after Antares who represented the ancient Egyptian scorpion goddess Serket, the MS Antares is a classic Nile River ship that invokes nostalgia for a bygone age. Owned and operated by Viking, she is a spacious, state-of-the-art vessel with a refined, understated ambience.
- Only 62 guests
- Crew: 75
- Length: 236 feet
- Refurbished: 2018
Interactive Deck Plan
Hover and click on the deck plan to explore the ship. See a PDF version of the deck plan.
Ship Features
- Classic ship with elegant decor for just 62 guests
- Extensive stateroom choices varying from 290 to 829 sq ft
- All staterooms feature a French balcony and private bathrooms with bathtub and jet shower
- All staterooms have hotel-style beds with optional twin-bed configuration
- Select staterooms can be connected to each other
- Sun Deck with 360-degree views, swimming pool and shaded sitting areas
- Lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows, library and a bar
- Restaurant with open seating
- Fitness center with exercise equipment
- Massage room with a selection of treatments
- Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
- Laundry service
- Flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring a selection of live TV channels, complimentary Movies On Demand and in-house programming
Stateroom Features
Our purpose-built ships offer a wide variety of staterooms for your selection. From Veranda Staterooms to the abundance of extra perks and amenities in our spacious Explorer Suites, there is no finer way to travel. And whichever stateroom you choose, you will find it beautifully designed in the understated elegance for which Viking is known.
Explorer Suite (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 may vary)
- Flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring a selection of live TV channels, complimentary Movies On Demand and in-house programming
- 220 volt outlets
- Private bathroom with jet shower, jetted bathtub & hair dryer
- Premium Freyja® toiletries
- Plush robes & slippers
- Telephone, safe, refrigerator
- Individual climate control
- Bottled water replenished daily
- Welcome bottle of sparkling wine; mini-bar with wine, beer & soft drinks (replenished daily); daily fruit plate
- Luxury wool blanket
- Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections
- Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
- Complimentary laundry & shoe shine services
- Private arrival/departure transfer in destination
- Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
- Complimentary Viking Air Plus (US & CA only)
Veranda Suite (AA)
- Stateroom size: 592 sq ft (includes private veranda)
- River-view suite with French balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door) off spacious, separate sitting room & full-size veranda in sleeping quarters
- Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
- Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
- Flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring a selection of live TV channels, complimentary Movies On Demand and in-house programming
- 220 volt outlets
- Private bathroom with jet shower, jetted bathtub & hair dryer
- Premium Freyja® toiletries
- Plush robes & slippers
- Telephone, safe, refrigerator
- Individual climate control
- Bottled water replenished daily
- Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
- Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
Deluxe French Balcony (A,B,C)
- Stateroom size: 430 sq ft
- River-view stateroom with French balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door)
- Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
- Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
- Flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring a selection of live TV channels, complimentary Movies On Demand and in-house programming
- 220 volt outlets
- Private bathroom with jet shower, jetted bathtub & hair dryer
- Plush robes & slippers (upon request)
- Telephone, safe, refrigerator
- Individual climate control
- Bottled water replenished daily
- Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
- Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
French Balcony (D)
- Stateroom size: 290 sq ft
- River-view stateroom with French balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door)
- Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
- Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
- Flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring a selection of live TV channels, complimentary Movies On Demand and in-house programming
- 220 volt outlets
- Private bathroom with jet shower, jetted bathtub & hair dryer
- Premium Freyja® toiletries
- Plush robes & slippers (upon request)
- Telephone, safe, refrigerator
- Individual climate control
- Bottled water replenished daily
- Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
- Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
Itineraries This Ship Sails
12
days
11
tours
1
country
AU$9,195
from
- OF
Ship Highlights
Specifically built to navigate the Nile River, our Egypt ships have been fully reimagined to international standards of comfort and elegance. With French balconies, hotel-style beds in every spacious stateroom and public areas bathed in light, these ships are the most sophisticated river ships sailing the region.
Ship Videos
The World of Viking
Immerse yourself in intriguing cultures and awaken your senses. Discover new horizons as you spend more time in port, giving you more opportunities to explore. This is the World of Viking.
The Viking Experience
Journey through the world’s most exciting river destinations on one of our elegant, award-winning ships. Learn more about the culturally immersive experiences that await you at every bend. (2018)
