Abercrombie & Kent - Eygpt
Abercrombie & Kent - Egyptologist
Abercrombie & Kent - Valley of the Kings
Egypt
The mysteries of Egypt — 9 Nights of Quintessential Archaeological Treasures
The mysteries of Egypt — 9 Nights of Quintessential Archaeological Treasures
Journey through the Land of the Pharaohs in the company of an expert A&K Egyptologist, uncovering the timeless wonders of ancient Egypt — from majestic temples and grand tombs to the enigmatic Sphinx. Experience the magic of the Nile on an unforgettable four-night cruise aboard the elegant Sun Boat IV, where history, culture, and luxury flow together seamlessly.
About Abercrombie and Kent
For more than 60 years, Abercrombie & Kent has been turning dreams into remarkable adventures for discerning travellers. In Egypt, where its story began, A&K brings the ancient world vividly to life from the timeless grandeur of the Pyramids and the Valley of the Kings to the tranquil beauty of the Nile. With expert Egyptologists, exclusive insider access, and intimate small-group journeys, A&K invites you to experience this legendary land as few ever will.
Your inclusions
- Airport Meet and Greet with Private Transfers
- 3 nights accommodation a Marriott Mena House Hotel
- 4 nights accommodation on Sun Boat IV
- 2 nights accommodation at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
- 9 Breakfasts, 7 Dinners & 7 Lunches
- Internal Air Included (Economy Class, NZ$1,398 value) Cairo/Luxor; Aswan/Abu Simbel/Aswan/Cairo
- English-Speaking Resident Tour Director® and Local Guides
- Entrance Fees, Taxes and All Gratuities Except Resident Tour Director
Price from
- From $22,355 per person share twin. International flights are additional
- Based on Set 2026 departures: 01 Jan, 09 Jan, 13 Jan, 21 Jan, 25 Jan, 29 Jan, 03 Apr, 07 Apr, 11 Apr, 15 Apr, 19 Apr & 23 Apr 26
- If you’d like to travel outside of the advertised travel dates please note additional costs will apply. Please ask in store for pricing and availability.
- Embark on a four-night Nile river cruise, gliding in comfort through stirring desert landscapes and going ashore to discover ancient Egypt’s most awe-inspiring sites
- The enigmatic Great Sphinx awaits you on the Giza Plateau, where you step from the light of day into the shadowy confines of a pyramid for an unforgettable visit
- Be among some of the first visitors to the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, viewing its spectacular galleries and the treasures from King Tut’s tomb
- Descend into the tomb of Tutankhamun (King Tut) and the tomb of Seti I, father of legendary Ramses II, in the Valley of the Kings
- Nefertari was one of Egypt’s most famous queens, whose colourful tomb you enter to admire the still-vivid colour of its walls
- The imposing twin temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari in Abu Simbel are wonders to behold, especially when your group’s Egyptologist explains their history to you first hand
Itinerary
Cairo conjures images of monuments that truly stand outside of time: the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, the treasures of Tut’s tomb. Beyond the remnants of ancient glories lies a bustling, bursting metropolis, with spacious tree-lined boulevards and souks fragrant with cinnamon and sumac.
Your expert A&K Egyptologist guides you through the long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum, a showcase of over 100,000 artifacts dating back millennia, including the treasures from Tutankhamun’s tomb. Tonight, gather for a welcome dinner.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Your expert A&K Egyptologist guides you through the long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum, a showcase of over 100,000 artifacts dating back millennia, including the treasures from Tutankhamun’s tomb. Tonight, gather for a welcome dinner.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Fly to Luxor, site of the ancient city of Thebes, and visit the striking Temple of Luxor, with its towering statues of Ramses II and the Colonnade of Amenhotep III. Board Sun Boat IV — the elegant Nile riverboat that is your home for the next four nights; then head to Karnak, a spectacular complex of temples built by generation after generation of pharaohs, its courtyards and soaring pillars carved with symbols and gods painted gold in the afternoon sun.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
On the West Bank of the Nile River lies quite possibly the world’s most incredible open-air museum: the Necropolis of Thebes. Here lie the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens, the grandest resting places of the rulers of Ancient Egypt. See the mysterious “singing” Colossi of Memnon and the stunning Temple of Hatshepsut. Delve inside Queen Nefertari’s colourfully painted tomb; the storied chamber of Tutankhamun, revealed to the world in 1922 by British archaeologist Howard Carter; and the beautifully preserved and decorated tomb of Seti I.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
View the Temple of Horus, falcon-headed god of the sky, at Edfu. Back on your river ship, learn to prepare local dishes during a cooking lesson with your onboard chef. Later this afternoon, sip a cocktail on deck as you cruise to Kom Ombo, the Greco-Roman temple dedicated to Haroeris (the sun god) and Sobek (the crocodile god). Disembark to explore this twin temple and view the mummified remains of several crocodiles that once basked on the banks, just as their descendants do today.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
In Aswan, see the ancient granite quarries and site of the Unfinished Obelisk, a partially excavated monolith taller than any other ancient Egyptian obelisk. Board a motorized boat to picturesque Philae Temple on the island of Agilika. A sacred complex dedicated to the goddess Isis, it reflects a fusion of Egyptian, Greek and Roman civilizations. Later, sail around the Aswan Islands in a felucca (traditional sailboat).
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Abu Simbel finds you face to face with the commanding twin temples of Ramses II and his wife, Queen Nefertari. The former’s façade is dominated by four 70-foot-tall statues of the pharaoh. The entire site was disassembled and moved here to save it from the floodwaters caused by the construction of the Aswan High Dam. Fly back to Cairo this evening.
Meals - Breakfast
Explore Sakkara, site of hundreds of tombs and 14 pyramids, including the famous Step Pyramid of Djoser. After lunch, enjoy your chosen Design Your Day activity.
- Discover Coptic Cairo, visiting a church built where the Holy Family stayed, as well as St. Barbara and the Church of the Virgin Mary.
- Tour Islamic Cairo, including a walk along El- Moaz Street, and the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar.
- View the Royal Mummies as you tour the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.
This evening, gather with your fellow guests to toast the conclusion of your journey at a farewell dinner.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, take your private transferto the airport to board your departing flight.
Terms & Conditions
Valid for new bookings until 31 Dec 25. Prices are correct as at 31 Oct 25 • International flights are additional. • Prices are a 'from' price and may vary due to a number of factors including tax and surcharge increases, exchange rate movements and availability • Prices are per person in NZ dollars for cash or eftpos purchase only. Credit Card fees will apply. Prices displayed are per person, based on two people travelling together. Deposit, payment deadlines and conditions apply. Offer is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. • Please ask your House of Travel consultant for full details. Hot Code: Abercrombie and Kent
