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.' A&K has selected the finest hotels and arranged for the most comprehensive sightseeing to ensure you see Egypt at its best.

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Between the passing of the ancient gods and the seventh-century rise of Islam, the Coptic Christian Church held sway in Egypt. Discover its most revered sites during your last day in Cairo; these include the old Fortress of Babylon and the Church of St. Sergius, built, according to tradition, on the spot where Joseph, Mary and Jesus rested at the end of their journey into Egypt. Continue to the Hanging Church (El Muallaqa), once the seat of the Coptic pope.

Itinerary

Days 1-2: Your Egyptian adventure begins with a personal welcome from an Abercrombie & Kent representative, who escorts you to your luxurious hotel.
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence
Day 3: This morning, begin by exploring the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. Later, a walking tour of Islamic Cairo takes you from one of the remaining gates of the city, Bab el-Fotouh, to Khan el-Khalili Bazaar for a traditional lunch.
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence B L
Day 4: Explore the relics of ages past at ancient Memphis, Sakkara and the Great Pyramids of Giza, where the Great Sphinx continues to guard these royal monuments.
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence B L
Day 5: Board 'Sun Boat IV,' your home for the next four days of exploration. After lunch, cross the Nile to explore the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens, where magnificent tombs were carved into the desert rock. View the fabled Colossi of Memnon and the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Egypt's first female pharaoh.
MS 'Sun Boat IV' B L D
Day 6: Cruise northward to Qena on a scenic route far from the crowds and other cruise ships. Visit the beautiful Ptolemaic Temple of the Goddess Hathor at Denderah, with its dark chambers, underground passages and towering columns inscribed with hieroglyphs. Cruise back to Luxor, where your first stop is the Temple of Karnak, famous for its Great Hypostyle Hall. Afterward, enjoy a tour of the strikingly graceful Luxor Temple.
MS 'Sun Boat IV' B L D
Day 7: Cruise to Edfu to explore the second-largest and best-preserved Greco-Roman temple in Egypt, the extraordinary Temple of Horus, the falcon-headed god. Disembark at Kom Ombo ("hill of gold") to visit the lovely Greco-Roman temple, uniquely dedicated to both the crocodile god and the sun god.
MS 'Sun Boat IV' B L D
Day 8: An afternoon excursion takes you to the majestic Philae Temple on the Island of Agilika. End the day with a cruise around the Aswan islands in an Egyptian sailboat, or felucca (weather permitting).
MS 'Sun Boat IV' B L D
Day 9: Explore the two magnificent temples of Ramses II and his wife Nefertari in Abu Simbel. Fly back to Cairo with the rest of the afternoon at leisure.
Fairmont Towers Heliopolis B L
Day 10: Board your international flight.
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Dates & Prices

Price Per Person

Land arrangements
May 06, Aug 26, Sep 02, Sep 16, Sep 30
Nile Deck..... $4,995
Single supplement..... $1,640

Main Deck..... $5,190
Single supplement..... $1,705

Bridge Deck..... $5,290
Single supplement..... $1,735

Promenade Deck..... $5,390
Single supplement..... $1,765

Presidential Suite..... $6,225
Single supplement..... $2,310

Royal Suite Suite..... $6,990
Single supplement..... $2,725

Jan 14, Feb 04, Feb 18, Mar 04, Mar 18, Apr 01, Apr 08, Apr 22, Apr 29, Oct 14, Oct 28, Nov 25, Dec 02, Dec 16*
Nile Deck..... $5,625
Single supplement..... $1,975

Main Deck..... $5,765
Single supplement..... $2,035

Bridge Deck..... $5,865
Single supplement..... $2,070

Promenade Deck..... $5,965
Single supplement..... $2,100

Presidential Suite..... $6,795
Single supplement..... $2,645

Royal Suite Suite..... $7,565
Single supplement..... $3,060

Internal Airfare: Cairo/Luxor; Aswan/Abu Simbel/Cairo
(economy class)..... from $630

* Holiday Surcharge applies. Call for details