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Egypt | Nile in Style
 Pyramids of Giza |
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9 days / 8 nights
| Location | Nights |
| Cairo | 4 |
| Nile Cruise | 4 |
Day 1 Arrive Cairo
A warm A&K welcome on your arrival in the Egyptian capital. Transfer by private vehicle to your luxury hotel.
Cairo (choice of category)
Day 2 Design Your Day Cairo
This morning, walk through 7,000 years of history at the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, including the treasures of Tutankhamun and the Mummy Room. Cairo has much to offer: ancient monuments, glittering mosques, imposing citadels, a labyrinthine bazaar and old Coptic churches. Design your own afternoon with a choice of one of the following activities: a tour on foot through the attractions of Islamic Cairo, and a search for treasure in the colourful aisles of the Khan El Khalili bazaar; or a visit to old Coptic Cairo, including the Coptic Museum (B,L).
Cairo (choice of category)
Day 3 Cairo
Your second full day in Cairo includes a visit to the necropolis of Sakkara and the impressive new museum of Imhotep. Continue on to the 4,500-year-old Pyramids of Giza, built for Pharaohs Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus on the Giza Plateau. The Great Pyramid is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still in existence. Just to the east lies the legendary Sphinx, whose human face is thought to represent that of Chephren, acting as the guardian of the Pharaoh's enormous funerary monument. Continue to the Solar Boat Museum to view the 43m re-assembled funerary boat of King Cheops. Found in 1954, it has been hailed as one of the single most important archaeological finds in Egypt since the Tomb of Tutankhamun (B,L).
Cairo (choice of category)
Day 4 Cairo – Luxor
An early flight south to Luxor to board the stately Sun Boat IV, your luxury home afloat for the next four nights. Explore the temple of Karnak on the East Bank before crossing the river for an odyssey in the Valley of the Kings and Queens, including a descent into Ramses VI’s Tomb. Time also to visit the spectacular Hatshepsut’s Temple. Join the Captain this evening for complimentary cocktails and canapés (B,L,D).
Sun Boat IV (choice of category)
Days 5-7 Nile Cruise
The next three days are spent on the Nile with daily forays in the company of your Egyptologist. Unique inclusions on this cruise are some of the more remote attractions north of Luxor: Qena, and the Temple of Hathor in Denderah. The Luxor Temple is another highlight, then travel south to the Pharaonic temple of Horus at Edfu and the temple of Kom Ombo, spectacularly floodlit at night. Arriving into Aswan, Egypt’s southernmost town, the afternoon is spent sailing amongst the islands in a traditional felucca, seeing Lord Kitchener’s Island and the Agha Khan mausoleum as you pass. The majestic Philae Temple is also visited (B,L,D).
Sun Boat IV (choice of category)
Day 8 Aswan – Cairo
Before returning to Cairo, you have the option of visiting one of Egypt’s most awe-inspiring sights - the colossal temples of Abu Simbel* beside Lake Nasser (B).
Cairo (choice of category)
Day 9 Depart Cairo
Bid farewell to Egypt as you depart from Cairo (B).
Itinerary departs on a Friday
Note: Cruise available in reverse direction from Aswan to Luxor.
*Abu Simbel extension extra charge applies
Choose to combine your journey with one of A&K’s fantastic extensions. Not to be missed, these additions are specially selected by our travel specialists.
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Choice of Accommodation
| City | Platinum | Gold |
| Cairo | Four Seasons First Residence (Deluxe Room) | Fairmont Nile City (Deluxe Room) |
| Sun Boat IV | Bridge Deck Cabin | Nile Deck Cabin |
A&K EGYPTOLOGIST
Each one of Abercrombie & Kent Egypt’s expert guides is a qualified Egyptologist and fluent speaker of at least one foreign language. Carefully selected as a result of years of customer feedback, A&K’s Egyptologists form an elite group who bring both ancient and modern Egypt to life, and swiftly become both mentors and trusted friends to our guests. By further tailoring our choice of Egyptologist to each individual visitor, matching interests, experience and personality, we ensure that every A&K guest experiences the unique magic of Egypt to its utmost.
In Egypt you may meet Alexandria-born Zeinab Shawky. A licensed guide since 1973, Zeinab has been with A&K since 1987, and values the high quality of service provided to A&K guests, and working with our well-trained and professional staff. She takes great pride in her country and enjoys sharing her heritage with visitors to Egypt. Zeinab has escorted tours from the Museum of Natural History, the Audubon Society, National Geographic, and the Royal Society of Bird Preservation.
A&K’s Nile in Style journey includes a private Egyptologist in Cairo. In addition, A&K can arrange for your private Egyptologist to accompany you on your Nile cruise. Please enquire for pricing and details.
