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A camel overlooks the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, part of a Viking Aton excursion to the last remaining structure of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

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The pull of the pyramids

A camel overlooks the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, part of a Viking Aton excursion to the last remaining structure of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Photo Credit: Nicole Edenedo

A camel overlooks the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, part of a Viking Aton excursion to the last remaining structure of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

The author rides a camel named Casanova against the backdrop of the Pyramids of Giza while on a press trip with Viking for the Viking Aton.

An Egyptian village along the Nile River, south of Edfu, which is home to the Temple of Horus, to whom the city was dedicated, and is one of the best preserved shrines in Egypt.

The author gazes in awe at the columns still standing at the ancient Temple of Karnak, part of the monumental city of Thebes and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Close-up of ancient hieroglyphic carvings at the Temple of Philae while on excursion during a Viking Aton sailing on Egypt's Nile River.

An Egyptologist for Viking explains anciet hieroglyphics on walls at the Temple of Karnak in Luxor to guests on excursion from the Viking Aton, the company's newest ship to sail the Nile River in Egypt.

A number of hot air balloons soar over the Nile River Valley and the desert sands of the Valley of the Kings just outside of Luxor, including a number of Viking guests on excursion during a sailing aboard the Viking Aton.

The Viking Aton, sister ship to the Viking Osiris, sails along Egypt's famed Nile River on the 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary, which operates roundtrip from Cairo and sails between Luxor and Aswan.

Viking Aton guest takes in the scenic views of sailing on Egypt's Nile River at sunset.

Viking's signature Aquavit Terrace & Lounge is located on the upper level of the Viking Aton, where guests can enjoy indoor and al-fresco dining, shaded seating areas and a glass plunge pool overlooking the ship stern.

Natural light, and plenty of it, is a recurring theme aboard the Viking, as seen here in the lobby and atrium of the company's growing fleet in Egypt on the Nile River.

A library aboard the Viking Aton in Egypt is filled with texts on Egyptology, archeology and its famous experts, nature, wildlife photography and novels about Egypt, includiing Agath Christe's iconic story, "Death on the Nile."

The bedroom of a Verandah Suite onboard the Viking Aton, which sails in Egypt on the Nile River.

Private libraries are found in all staterooms aboard the Viking Aton in Egypt.