The 12-day itinerary incorporates 7-day cruising on Nile River and starts with a 3-night hotel stay in Cairo and tours to iconic attractions like Grand Egyptian Museum, Great Pyramids of Giza, Mosque of Muhammad Ali. Viking's Nile River cruisetour is themed "Pharaohs and Pyramids". These riverboats were later replaced with Viking Ra (2018) and Viking Osiris (2020), which only cruise on the Nile portion (roundtrip from Luxor) with fly-cruise packages inclusive of two flights ( Cairo-Luxor-Cairo). Previously, Viking Cruises Egypt operated Nile River and Lake Nasser cruisetour itineraries with two chartered ships ( Steigenberger Omar El Khayam and Mayfair). The riverboat's interior blends the line's traditional Scandinavian design with traditional Egyptian elements, including Arabic geometric patterns and terrazzo flooring. Viking Osiris cruise ship's interiors are designed by the company's Longships designers. Viking's premium Nile cruise ship Osiris has an indoor Bar Lounge, Aquavit Terrace, Restaurant, wellness complex (spa, massage rooms, beauty salon with hairdresser-barber services). The outdoor deck (Pool Deck) has an infinity pool, sunbathing area (with premium garden furniture - loungers and low tables) and shaded seating area (covered with sail-like awnings) with deckchairs and 4-seat tables. Onboard public areas are spacious and generously sized. The riverboat's largest passenger accommodations (both Explorer Suites) additionally offer/as bonus amenities two HDTVs, binoculars, coffee machine, complimentary beverage package (Silver Spirits), Viking Air Plus (VIP services), private airport transfers, free laundry, room service (Breakfast-only), shoeshine service, free replenished daily in-cabin/minibar drinks (Sparkling wine wines, beers, soft drinks), fruit basket (delivered daily). Other complimentary in-cabin amenities include daily-replenished bottled water, dedicated cabin steward, twice-daily housekeeping service, 40-inch smart HDTV (infotainment system, satellite reception, on-demand movies), multiple USB ports, refrigerator / mini-bar, electronic safe box (in the closet), phone, hairdryer, 110/220 V power outlets, individual air-conditioning. Slippers are provided complimentary upon request. The en-suite bathrooms are with glass-enclosed shower cubicle, double-sink vanity, anti-fog LED mirror, WC-toilet, undersink storage, premium brand bath toiletries (Freyja), luxury bathrobes. Each cabin has a large lounge area (furnished with a low table, comfortable sofa/not sofabed, comfortable club chairs, mirrored vanity (writing desk) with a chair, wardrobe (wooden hangers). Optional twin-beds (2 separate lower beds) configurations (plus 1 sofabed) are also available. Hotel-style double beds (79圆3 inches / 200x160 cm, with under-bed storage for suitcases), luxury Egyptian bedding sets (linens, sheets, duvets), deluxe pillows, bedside tables/cabinets, wall-mounted reading lamps. Panoramic riverviews (large windows), most of which are floor-ceiling and opening to a French Balcony. The boat has 5 decks, of which 3 are with cabins.Īll Viking Osiris cabins offer (as standard) the following complimentary amenities and services: Veranda Suites and Explorer Suites are with full-size, step-out balconies (off the living room) plus French Balcony (in the bedroom). The riverboat has max passenger capacity 82 (all staterooms are with double occupancy). Viking Osiris staterooms (41 total) are in 4 types/categories, including 12x B-Standard Staterooms (22 m2 / 230 ft2), 21x A-Veranda Staterooms (22 m2 / 240 ft2), 6x AA-Veranda Suites (38 m2 / 410 ft2) and 2x ES-Explorer Suites (49 m2 / 525 ft2). The naming ceremony was led by godfather George Reginald Oliver Molyneux Herbert (1956-born British peer and farmer), the 8th Earl of Carnarvon. The Viking boat Osiris was officially christened on August 222, 2022, in Luxor. The vessel was launched/floated out from drydock on January 26, 2021, at Cairo's Maasara Shipyard, which is owned by The Arab Contractors (Osman Ahmed Osman & Co). Unlike Viking Ra (which is a fully reconstructed old vessel), the sisterships Osiris and Aton are newbuilds, with deck designs and venues similar to the ones on Viking OCEAN liners. Viking Osiris' fleetmates in Egypt are Viking Ra (2018-built) and Viking Aton (2023). This top-luxury Nile cruiser is named after the ancient Egyptian god of fertility, agriculture, alcohol, life, vegetation, the dead, the afterlife, and resurrection. The riverboat's itinerary program was originally scheduled to start in September 2021, but was postponed for a year (August 27, 2022/Maiden Voyage). The 2022-built MS Viking Osiris is a Nile River cruise ship bought by Viking Cruises for cruisetours in Egypt.
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