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Egypt in a Week
Small Group Journeys (Cruise)
No destination on earth offers a more epic glimpse into antiquity than Egypt. Experience its magic and mystery in succinct yet immersive fashion, cruising for four nights along the Nile River aboard stylish Sun Boat IV, an A&K Sanctuary and exploring architectural treasures such as Tutankhamun’s tomb with an expert A&K Egyptologist — all in just over a week.
- Luxury
- Small Group
- Ultra Luxury
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About Sun Boat IV
Aboard Sun Boat IV, you will cleave the waters of the world’s longest and most enigmatic river from your own fit-for-a-pharaoh floating palace. This handsome 38-cabin vessel, fittingly topped with cabanas and parasols, has become a byword for elegance and luxury, effortlessly blending contemporary style and functionality with classic good looks and elegant Art Deco accents. It plies the endlessly fascinating, incomparably rich route between Aswan and Luxor, stopping to showcase some of the world’s most stirring archaeological wonders with an expert Egyptologist guide.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE Sun Boat IV, an A&K Sanctuary:
- Offers a day-by-day, expert-guided introduction to 5,000 years’ worth of history
- Possibly the chicest sun deck on the Nile, with a pool, daybeds and bar service
- The opportunity to circumnavigate the Philae temples under sail aboard a felucca
- Further unwind with a massage in the dedicated suite
- Outdoor dining deck for memorable barbecue lunches
- Royal Suites with their own balconies to view the passing Nile in style
Experience can’t-miss highlights of Egypt on a brief itinerary
Embark on a four-night Nile River cruise, gliding in comfort through desert landscapes and going ashore to discover some of ancient Egypt’s most awe-inspiring sites
Be among some of the first visitors to the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, viewing its spectacular galleries and the treasures from King Tut’s tomb.
Step from sun-drenched day into the dark confines of a pyramid and view the enigmatic Great Sphinx on the Giza Plateau
Uncovered over 100 years ago, the tomb of Tutankhamun (King Tut) still astounds, as you discover on a guided exploration of the famous site
Make a day-long exploration of Luxor, including the temples of Hatshepsut and Karnak
Travelling Bell Boy® service to transfer your bags between hotels
English-speaking Resident Tour Director® and local guides
Airport meet-and-greet with private transfers
Internet access
Entrance fees, taxes and all gratuities (except Resident Tour Director)
Round-the-clock, on-call support from A&K’s experts
Daily breakfast, along with many meals
Setting
WHAT TO EXPECT
The River Nile wends its way more than 4,000 miles from Lake Victoria to the Mediterranean Sea. Yet it’s the 130-mile section between Aswan and Luxor in southern Egypt that exerts the most powerful hold on the collective imagination. Here are many of the largest, most elaborate and intriguing structures built in ancient times, including the massive Temple of Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Kom Ombo and the Greco-Egyptian shrine to Isis at Philae. The river and landscape themselves possess an elemental beauty; expect ruby-red sunsets over groves of palms and endless amber desert.
DAY-TO-DAY
Whether travelling downstream from Aswan to Luxor or upstream from Luxor to Aswan (both over four nights), you’ll be immersed in more than 5,000 years’ worth of uniquely rich history. Twice-daily excursions to must-see sites in the company of an expert guide will help you get your dynasties in order. In between, there’s plenty of time to relax and enjoy the amenities of Sun Boat IV, including its chic Sun Deck. Naturally the bar and restaurant provide highly convivial points of focus, further enlivened, on occasion, by the presence of oud musicians, belly dancers and whirling dervishes.
Accommodation
WHAT TO EXPECT
Elegant on the outside – even more elegant on the inside. Sun Boat IV is something of a Nile icon, renowned for the discreet sumptuousness of its 38 cabins and suites, all with a subtle, harmonious layering of contemporary, traditional and Art Deco elements. And, yes, those sublime views endlessly unspooling through the floor-to-ceiling windows don’t hurt either.
CABINS & SUITES
• 34 Standard Cabins, two Presidential Suites and two Royal Suites (with private balconies)
• Refined, regionally inspired contemporary design with traditional and Art Deco elements
• Floor-to-ceiling windows
• King-size beds with Egyptian linen
• Complimentary minibar stocked with soft drinks and water
• Coffee and tea selection
• Nightly turn-down service
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Amenities including bathrobes and slippers, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, mosquito repellent and vanity kit. Toothbrushes, toothpaste and shaving kits are also available on request
Dining
A cruise aboard Sun Boat IV is effectively two adventures in one – one that takes place on and around the Nile, and one that takes place three times a day in the riverboat’s elegant dining room (or indeed in its outdoor extension, season and weather permitting).
Sun Boat IV’s award-winning onboard chef delivers impeccable cuisine reflecting not only the unique flavours of the region (don’t miss his excellent kushari, a spicy mix of black lentils, rice and chickpeas with tomato and fried onion) but also the full diversity of the Middle East. A well-rounded complement of familiar international options is available, too, at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Naturally there is a carefully curated selection of wines and spirits to provide just the right accompaniment to every dish, occasion or whim. Individual dietary requirements, including fully vegetarian menus and menus for children, are scrupulously catered for.
Abercrombie & Kent, Well-Travelled Since 1962
We have been spinning dreams into remarkable adventures for discerning travellers for more than 60 years, ever since our founder pioneered the first modern luxury safari in Africa. Today we are the world’s leading travel company, taking guests to the earth’s wildest frontiers on all seven continents.
Travel Your Way
For six decades we have been refining the art of bespoke travel, showing every guest the world in a fresh light. We understand that every traveller is unique – tell our experts what you love doing and where you want to go, and we will create the trip of your dreams or match you to your ideal journey.
With You All The Way
Behind every A&K journey is an international support system of more than 2,500 staff, in 60 offices, in 35 countries, on all seven continents. Our on-the-ground “guardian angels” provide 24/7 support, and are there to hold your hand whenever you need it, so you can travel with confidence.
Travel Thoughtfully
We are all the guardians of our amazing planet, and we believe travel should be considered, mindful, responsible. A force for good. Every trip you book with us supports the initiatives of A&K Philanthropy, positively impacting communities and conservation efforts in the places where we travel.
The A&K Family
For all the world’s infinite wonders, it is our people that guests remember most. Our family of experts, from polar explorers to well-connected local guides, bring together their spark, knowledge, and care to make every A&K journey remarkable.
We understand better than anyone what it means to travel well. Since that inaugural safari on the wide-open plains of Kenya in 1962, Abercrombie & Kent has perfected the art of crafting superlative adventures. Our global network of experts pour heart, soul and astounding knowledge into every trip, dedicated to creating the journey of a lifetime, every time.
Our portfolio of journeys now spans all seven continents. However you want to travel, we can arrange it. Sail on an expedition ship to Antarctica, take the slow train through Peru, explore Africa’s greatest national parks on the ultimate private-jet-set safari. Join a group on a journey led by expert guides, or embark on the bespoke adventure of your dreams. Wherever you want to travel, A&K can take you there.
Small Group Journeys
Our guided journeys redefine the concept of the group tour, bringing together a select collective of like-minded souls seeking shared adventures – led by best-in-the-business experts who bring every destination to life.
Private Travel
Every private journey we create is unique. Tell us where you want to travel and we will craft your dream adventure; or be inspired by our collection of expertly designed Tailormade Journeys, customizable to suit you.
Cruises
Travelling by boat brings a fresh perspective on the world. Our voyages transport you to sensational and otherwise-inaccessible regions, whether that’s an intrepid polar expedition or a timeless river cruise along the Nile.
Private Jet
Flying privately opens up the farthest-flung corners of the world. Charter your own or join one of our private-jet group journeys by private jet – the most ambitious and awe-inspiring itineraries in modern adventure travel.
Safari
Abercrombie & Kent pioneered the first modern luxury safari in the 1960s, and today we continue to set the gold standard for wildlife adventures, with our own safari lodges in six countries in Africa.
Aboard Sun Boat IV, you will cleave the waters of the world’s longest and most enigmatic river from your own fit-for-a-pharaoh floating palace. This handsome 38-cabin vessel, fittingly topped with cabanas and parasols, has become a byword for elegance and luxury, effortlessly blending contemporary style and functionality with classic good looks and elegant Art Deco accents. It plies the endlessly fascinating, incomparably rich route between Aswan and Luxor, stopping to showcase some of the world’s most stirring archaeological wonders with an expert Egyptologist guide.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE Sun Boat IV, an A&K Sanctuary:
- Offers a day-by-day, expert-guided introduction to 5,000 years’ worth of history
- Possibly the chicest sun deck on the Nile, with a pool, daybeds and bar service
- The opportunity to circumnavigate the Philae temples under sail aboard a felucca
- Further unwind with a massage in the dedicated suite
- Outdoor dining deck for memorable barbecue lunches
- Royal Suites with their own balconies to view the passing Nile in style
Experience can’t-miss highlights of Egypt on a brief itinerary
Embark on a four-night Nile River cruise, gliding in comfort through desert landscapes and going ashore to discover some of ancient Egypt’s most awe-inspiring sites
Be among some of the first visitors to the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, viewing its spectacular galleries and the treasures from King Tut’s tomb.
Step from sun-drenched day into the dark confines of a pyramid and view the enigmatic Great Sphinx on the Giza Plateau
Uncovered over 100 years ago, the tomb of Tutankhamun (King Tut) still astounds, as you discover on a guided exploration of the famous site
Make a day-long exploration of Luxor, including the temples of Hatshepsut and Karnak
Travelling Bell Boy® service to transfer your bags between hotels
English-speaking Resident Tour Director® and local guides
Airport meet-and-greet with private transfers
Internet access
Entrance fees, taxes and all gratuities (except Resident Tour Director)
Round-the-clock, on-call support from A&K’s experts
Daily breakfast, along with many meals
Setting
WHAT TO EXPECT
The River Nile wends its way more than 4,000 miles from Lake Victoria to the Mediterranean Sea. Yet it’s the 130-mile section between Aswan and Luxor in southern Egypt that exerts the most powerful hold on the collective imagination. Here are many of the largest, most elaborate and intriguing structures built in ancient times, including the massive Temple of Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Kom Ombo and the Greco-Egyptian shrine to Isis at Philae. The river and landscape themselves possess an elemental beauty; expect ruby-red sunsets over groves of palms and endless amber desert.
DAY-TO-DAY
Whether travelling downstream from Aswan to Luxor or upstream from Luxor to Aswan (both over four nights), you’ll be immersed in more than 5,000 years’ worth of uniquely rich history. Twice-daily excursions to must-see sites in the company of an expert guide will help you get your dynasties in order. In between, there’s plenty of time to relax and enjoy the amenities of Sun Boat IV, including its chic Sun Deck. Naturally the bar and restaurant provide highly convivial points of focus, further enlivened, on occasion, by the presence of oud musicians, belly dancers and whirling dervishes.
Accommodation
WHAT TO EXPECT
Elegant on the outside – even more elegant on the inside. Sun Boat IV is something of a Nile icon, renowned for the discreet sumptuousness of its 38 cabins and suites, all with a subtle, harmonious layering of contemporary, traditional and Art Deco elements. And, yes, those sublime views endlessly unspooling through the floor-to-ceiling windows don’t hurt either.
CABINS & SUITES
• 34 Standard Cabins, two Presidential Suites and two Royal Suites (with private balconies)
• Refined, regionally inspired contemporary design with traditional and Art Deco elements
• Floor-to-ceiling windows
• King-size beds with Egyptian linen
• Complimentary minibar stocked with soft drinks and water
• Coffee and tea selection
• Nightly turn-down service
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Amenities including bathrobes and slippers, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, mosquito repellent and vanity kit. Toothbrushes, toothpaste and shaving kits are also available on request
Dining
A cruise aboard Sun Boat IV is effectively two adventures in one – one that takes place on and around the Nile, and one that takes place three times a day in the riverboat’s elegant dining room (or indeed in its outdoor extension, season and weather permitting).
Sun Boat IV’s award-winning onboard chef delivers impeccable cuisine reflecting not only the unique flavours of the region (don’t miss his excellent kushari, a spicy mix of black lentils, rice and chickpeas with tomato and fried onion) but also the full diversity of the Middle East. A well-rounded complement of familiar international options is available, too, at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Naturally there is a carefully curated selection of wines and spirits to provide just the right accompaniment to every dish, occasion or whim. Individual dietary requirements, including fully vegetarian menus and menus for children, are scrupulously catered for.
Abercrombie & Kent, Well-Travelled Since 1962
We have been spinning dreams into remarkable adventures for discerning travellers for more than 60 years, ever since our founder pioneered the first modern luxury safari in Africa. Today we are the world’s leading travel company, taking guests to the earth’s wildest frontiers on all seven continents.
Travel Your Way
For six decades we have been refining the art of bespoke travel, showing every guest the world in a fresh light. We understand that every traveller is unique – tell our experts what you love doing and where you want to go, and we will create the trip of your dreams or match you to your ideal journey.
With You All The Way
Behind every A&K journey is an international support system of more than 2,500 staff, in 60 offices, in 35 countries, on all seven continents. Our on-the-ground “guardian angels” provide 24/7 support, and are there to hold your hand whenever you need it, so you can travel with confidence.
Travel Thoughtfully
We are all the guardians of our amazing planet, and we believe travel should be considered, mindful, responsible. A force for good. Every trip you book with us supports the initiatives of A&K Philanthropy, positively impacting communities and conservation efforts in the places where we travel.
The A&K Family
For all the world’s infinite wonders, it is our people that guests remember most. Our family of experts, from polar explorers to well-connected local guides, bring together their spark, knowledge, and care to make every A&K journey remarkable.
We understand better than anyone what it means to travel well. Since that inaugural safari on the wide-open plains of Kenya in 1962, Abercrombie & Kent has perfected the art of crafting superlative adventures. Our global network of experts pour heart, soul and astounding knowledge into every trip, dedicated to creating the journey of a lifetime, every time.
Our portfolio of journeys now spans all seven continents. However you want to travel, we can arrange it. Sail on an expedition ship to Antarctica, take the slow train through Peru, explore Africa’s greatest national parks on the ultimate private-jet-set safari. Join a group on a journey led by expert guides, or embark on the bespoke adventure of your dreams. Wherever you want to travel, A&K can take you there.
Small Group Journeys
Our guided journeys redefine the concept of the group tour, bringing together a select collective of like-minded souls seeking shared adventures – led by best-in-the-business experts who bring every destination to life.
Private Travel
Every private journey we create is unique. Tell us where you want to travel and we will craft your dream adventure; or be inspired by our collection of expertly designed Tailormade Journeys, customizable to suit you.
Cruises
Travelling by boat brings a fresh perspective on the world. Our voyages transport you to sensational and otherwise-inaccessible regions, whether that’s an intrepid polar expedition or a timeless river cruise along the Nile.
Private Jet
Flying privately opens up the farthest-flung corners of the world. Charter your own or join one of our private-jet group journeys by private jet – the most ambitious and awe-inspiring itineraries in modern adventure travel.
Safari
Abercrombie & Kent pioneered the first modern luxury safari in the 1960s, and today we continue to set the gold standard for wildlife adventures, with our own safari lodges in six countries in Africa.
About Abercrombie & Kent
For Life's Most Epic Adventures
From that first humble safari camp in 1962, Abercrombie & Kent has grown into the world’s leading experiential travel company, creating agenda-setting adventures in more than 100 countries. Today, our portfolio of places to stay encompasses safari lodges and mobile camps in countries across Africa, Private Estates to rent in Tuscany, elegant riverboats on the Nile and the Amazon.
Our global powerhouse of innovators – destination experts, brilliant local guides, specialists in science and culture, well-connected super-fixers – continually strive to seek out those truly original, exclusive experiences beyond the reach of most travellers.
We are committed to advancing travel as a force for good. Every journey booked with us helps support A&K Philanthropy initiatives, positively impacting local communities in the wilderness areas where we travel. Geoffrey Kent’s founding principles – that travel should be awe-inspiring, exciting, memorable and considered – remain our motivation today. And though we have grown into an international company spanning all seven continents, we still share that one same mission. To craft the adventure of a lifetime, every time.
About Abercrombie & Kent
For Life's Most Epic Adventures
From that first humble safari camp in 1962, Abercrombie & Kent has grown into the world’s leading experiential travel company, creating agenda-setting adventures in more than 100 countries. Today, our portfolio of places to stay encompasses safari lodges and mobile camps in countries across Africa, Private Estates to rent in Tuscany, elegant riverboats on the Nile and the Amazon.
Our global powerhouse of innovators – destination experts, brilliant local guides, specialists in science and culture, well-connected super-fixers – continually strive to seek out those truly original, exclusive experiences beyond the reach of most travellers.
We are committed to advancing travel as a force for good. Every journey booked with us helps support A&K Philanthropy initiatives, positively impacting local communities in the wilderness areas where we travel. Geoffrey Kent’s founding principles – that travel should be awe-inspiring, exciting, memorable and considered – remain our motivation today. And though we have grown into an international company spanning all seven continents, we still share that one same mission. To craft the adventure of a lifetime, every time.
