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Viking Explorer Society News - Issue 19 - Spring 2023

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Viking Aton NOW SAILING THE NILE RIVER IN EGYPT We recently welcomed Viking Aton to the family. Together with her sister ship, the Viking Osiris, they are the newest and most elegant vessels to sail the region. Ceremonial godfather, Richard Riveire, designer of Viking's award-winning river, ocean and expedition vessels and founding Principal of internationally acclaimed interior design firm Rottet Studio, offered a blessing of good fortune and safe sailing for the ship in a special celebration in Aswan, Egypt. Viking Aton has commenced sailing our highly popular 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary. Starting with three nights in Cairo visiting iconic sites such as the Great Pyramids of Giza, before flying to Luxor to board the ship for an eight-day roundtrip cruise on the Nile River. Guests will enjoy Privileged Access to the tomb of Nefertari in the Valley of the Queens and the tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings. Excursions include the Temple of Khnum in Esna, the temples at Abu Simbel in Aswan, and a visit to a colourful Nubian village. We are also pleased to announce our 2026 Egypt season is now open for sale. New ships and NEW ITINERARIES We've recently had a new river ship join our fleet and we've released a range of new itineraries taking you further and deeper into some of the world's greatest destinations. We hope these will inspire your wanderlust. Australia, Asia & the Mediterranean 85-DAYS FROM SYDNEY TO BARCELONA Embark on an epic 85-day journey from Sydney to Barcelona that offers an extraordinarily diverse cultural experience as you explore the history, traditions and landscapes of 19 unique countries. Explore the underwater life of the Great Barrier Reef. Encounter the rare Komodo dragon in its natural habitat. Absorb the cultural diversity of Singapore. Sail across the Bay of Bengal and learn the secrets of Sri Lankan cuisine from a local chef. View the architectural treasures of Mumbai. Traverse the engineering marvel of the Suez Canal and stand before Egypt's Great Pyramids of Giza. Then explore the best of the Mediterranean including the glamorous French Riviera, the Dalmatian Coast and Italy's rustic shores. VIEW VOYAGE VIEW SHIP 8 VIKING

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