American Express Platinum Card Travel from Abercrombie & Kent

Platinum Travel

The American Express Platinum Card and Abercrombie & Kent Show You the World

Seasoned American Express travellers expect to experience a destination at its most authentic, to see and do things beyond the reach of the ordinary traveller. That is why Abercrombie & Kent has put together the American Express Platinum Collection, exclusive itineraries designed for travellers who appreciate the finest travel opportunities available — and who expect some of the finest service and support along the way. A&K guides are among the best naturalists, historians and experts, and they show you their destinations as only locals can. In addition, each Platinum Collection journey includes a unique opportunity arranged exclusively for American Express guests. Programs are open to all American Express Platinum Cardmembers.

China: Visit the most sought after sights, combining the modern, forward-looking Shanghai and the 8,000 terra cotta warriors from the first century BC in Xian. Cruise the Yangzi River, enjoying spectacular scenery through its narrow Three Gorges. In Beijing, tour the Forbidden City, where emperors once ruled.; Learn More
Egypt: View the Great Sphinx and the mysterious temple at Denderah with an expert beside you. Visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities and see King Tutankhamun's treasures. Marvel at the magnificent temples of Ramses II and his wife Queen Nefertari. Cruise the Nile in ultimate luxury aboard the MS 'Sun Boat IV.'; Learn More
India: Tour Old and New Delhi. From your luxury hotel in Udaipur, cruise Lake Pichola, visiting Jag Mandir Palace, a fairy-tale vision on its own island. Enjoy game drives in Ranthambore to find the elusive tiger in the Project Tiger preserve. Experience the Taj Mahal at sunrise and sunset.; Learn More
Italy: Tour Venice, including a boat trip to Murano and Burano, famous for their crafted glass and lace. See Michelangelo's David and the Uffizi Gallery. Visit the medieval city of San Gimignano in Tuscany. Tour ancient Rome with its Colosseum and Roman Forum; visit the Sistine Chapel at Vatican City.; Learn More
Kenya: Enjoy luxurious accommodations in Kenya's best game reserves. In Samburu, view the Special Five (reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, beisa oryx, Somali ostrich and gerenuk antelope). Mount Kilimanjaro is the backdrop for your lodge in Chyulu Hills. In the Masai Mara, view big game while learning about preserving the Mara's endangered wetlands.; Learn More
Nepal: Eighteen thousand feet up the face of Mount Everest lies Everest Base Camp, the last stop for expeditions on their way to the summit. Join a team of experienced Sherpas for a challenging trek to Everest Base Camp, stopping to acclimatize and to observe local life along the trail.; Learn More
Peru & the Galápagos: Wonder at the architectural skills of the Incans and the engineering feat of their mountain citadel, Machu Picchu. Explore Old Town Quito, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cruise the Galápagos in style and comfort, taking small boats in to the islands and close to the wildlife.; Learn More
South Africa: Enjoy panoramic views of Cape Town from atop Table Mountain. Stroll through the Company Gardens, remnants of the Dutch East India Company's gardens. Travel past white sand beaches to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Leave Cape Town for two nights in Franschhoek and the Winelands. See Stellenbosch, historic Paarl and the Taal Monument.; Learn More
Spain: This independent program takes you from Madrid into the charming Andalusian countryside. Among the highlights of this quintessentially Spanish journey are the stately Royal Palace in Madrid, the majestic Mezquita in Córdoba, the imposing Alhambra in Granada and the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art at Jerez de la Frontera.; Learn More
Thailand & Cambodia: In Bangkok, enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of Mr. Prasart Vangsakul's private art collection. Visit remote Chiang Rai, home of beautiful temples and stunning scenery. You see charming, historic Chiang Mai, the largest and most culturally significant city in Thailand, by rickshaw.; Learn More
Zambia: This journey offers a kaleidoscope of African adventures - from the thundering Victoria Falls to the heart of Zambia's incredible wildlife areas (where you view abundant populations of elephant, lion, leopard and hippo), and from the southern tip of Africa to the top of Cape Town's flat-topped Table Mountain.; Learn More