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Viking has reported a groundswell in interest for its Egypt river cruise program. Sales have spiked 25% in recent weeks after the cruise company announced in late January a new addition to its fleet - Viking Aton.

Viking has unveiled details of a fleet expansion in Egypt, with Viking Aton, a new state-of-the-art river vessel to launch in 2022.

The Sanctuary Nile Adventurer has recommenced its luxurious four-day sailings along the Nile following a dramatic makeover unveiled late last month.

A land of ancient monuments, mysterious legends and a charisma that never fails to excite visitors, Egypt has long been a stalwart of many travellers’ bucket lists. While the political upheaval of the past five years has been a significant deterrent to tourism, 2017 has seen the country buzzing with renewed optimism sparked…