Viking Welcomes Viking Hathor and Viking Sobek to Its Growing Nile Fleet with Ceremony in Luxor, Egypt
The Identical 82-Guest Viking Hathor and Viking Sobek Join the Company’s Award-Winning Fleet in Egypt
(IN SHORT) Viking has celebrated the addition of two new Nile river ships, the Viking Hathor and Viking Sobek, with a ceremony in Luxor. The ships, designed for Viking’s 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary, are part of Viking’s growing presence in Egypt, offering guests immersive access to Egypt’s ancient sites. Hon. Edward Herbert and Mohamed El Banna served as godfathers at the event, highlighting Viking’s deep ties to Egypt’s cultural heritage.
(PRESS RELEASE) Los Angeles, CA, 2024-Nov-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking has introduced two new river ships, the Viking Hathor and Viking Sobek, with a special naming ceremony in Luxor, Egypt. Honoring Viking’s connections to Egyptian history, the ceremony featured Hon. Edward Herbert, whose ancestor co-discovered Tutankhamun’s tomb, as godfather of the Viking Hathor, and Mohamed El Banna, founder of Cosmos Egypt and an Egyptian Senate member, as godfather of the Viking Sobek. These ships, identical to the Viking Aton and Viking Osiris, are designed for Viking’s popular 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary on the Nile, offering guests an immersive exploration of Egypt’s ancient wonders.
The ceremony, held at Viking’s exclusive dock in Luxor, was followed by a dinner celebration at Karnak Temple and a performance by crossover soprano Sissel Kyrkjebø. Viking’s Egyptian fleet will continue to grow, with four more ships planned by 2026.
Viking’s Pharaohs & Pyramids journey allows guests to experience iconic Egyptian sites, including the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Valley of the Kings, and Nubian villages, with exclusive access to the Earl of Carnarvon’s collection at Highclere Castle for select guests. Viking’s Egypt-based offerings have received top accolades, recognized by Condé Nast Traveler and TIME magazine for their unique approach to exploring ancient Egypt.
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Viking (NYSE: VIK) was founded in 1997 and provides destination-focused journeys on rivers, oceans, and lakes around the world. Designed for curious travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman and CEO Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers experiences For The Thinking Person™. Viking has more than 450 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2023 and 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. Viking is also rated a “World’s Best” for rivers, oceans and expeditions by Travel + Leisure. No other travel company has simultaneously received the same honors by both publications. For additional information, contact Viking at 1-800-2-VIKING (1-800-284-5464) or visit www.viking.com. For Viking’s award-winning enrichment channel, visit www.viking.tv.
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