Viking Announces 19-Day Grand Nile Journey Sailing Between Cairo and Aswan

River cruise giant Viking has unveiled an epic new itinerary that sails the entire 600-mile stretch of the waterway between Cairo in the north and Aswan in the south. Dubbed the Grand Nile Journey, the 19-day trip revives a longer Nile cruise route dating back to the late 1800s. The voyages begin with a three-night stay in Cairo before passengers board the all-suite vessel Viking Ra for a 14-night journey south to Aswan. Stops include ancient sites along the 450-mile stretch from Cairo to Luxor that most travelers never see, such as the Meidum Pyramid, the Noble Tombs of Beni Hasan, Tell el-Amarna, and the Abydos Temple. After traveling south, the ship arrives in Luxor for another week of travel toward Aswan, featuring visits to the temples of Luxor and Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, and the Temple of Philae. Passengers can also extend their trips with optional land tours to Jordan.