Egypt

Viking Amun has joined Viking’s Nile fleet, with the delivery of the new river ship taking place earlier this week at the Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt.

A&K Sanctuary has shared details of its fifth riverboat set to sail the Nile in 2026, touting Nile Seray as its “most sophisticated and spacious yet”.

Viking’s newest Nile River ship, the Viking Thoth, has been “floated out” at the Massara shipyard in Cairo, signalling the ship’s transition into the final phase of construction.

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has unveiled its new Scenic Eclipse 2027–2028 Worldwide Discoveries Collection, showcasing a collection of all-inclusive voyages across all six continents, spanning from October 2026 through to March 2028.

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

Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile, a sophisticated luxury hotel in the heart of Cairo’s vibrant city, has officially opened. The five-star hotel blends timeless elegance with contemporary charm, redefining the art of living in Egypt to provide a unique gem that overlooks the majestic Nile.

Viking has unveiled its 2025-2027 River Brochure featuring destination-focused and culturally immersive journeys that explore the rivers of Europe, Egypt, Southeast Asia and the USA.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World has added a new accommodation option in Egypt through the addition of AQUA the Dahabeya which is set to sail on the Nile River.

Accor’s eighth Sofitel Legend property will open in Egypt’s Giza, near the pyramids and newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum, in late 2027.

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”.