Take in the timeless glory of the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Valley of the Kings on this cultural journey through ancient Egypt, plying the waters of the Nile on board your luxurious private A&K vessel.
9 days
Sep-May
Presiding over the banks of the Nile, Egypt’s ancient treasures – from vast funerary monuments to tombs crumbling within the mountains – are as magnificent now as they ever were, steeped in stories and growing ever more glorious with the passing sands of time.Unravel ancient mysteries on this classic journey through one of the world’s most fascinating destinations, tailored to your needs by A&K’s experts. Lose yourself in Cairo’s decadent bazaars, venture into the Valley of the Kings and marvel at the Great Pyramids of Giza, the only remaining Great Wonder of the ancient world. Then, set sail into the past on board A&K’s Sanctuary Zein Nile Chateau, travelling from Aswan to Luxor on a glamorous cruise soaked in history. With just four cabins and two suites, this luxurious dahabiya sailboat is the ultimate way to discover Egypt, with “a la carte” touring that allows you to moor up and explore the temples and tombs of your choosing, with exceptional dining and cocktails on deck as standard.
Step back through thousands of years of history at the Grand Egyptian Museum, the jewel in Cairo’s cultural crown
Cruise the Nile on A&K’s Sanctuary Zein Nile Chateau, an elegant dahabiya sailboat privately chartered for your group of two to 12 people
Be awed by the Great Pyramids and Great Sphinx, one of the civilization's most iconic images
Feel like an explorer as you discover the millennia-old relics of Abu Simbel, Karnak and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Wander into the fabled Valley of the Kings, home to magnificently decorated tombs carved into the desert rocks
Immerse yourself in the world of the pharaohs as our Egyptologists bring ancient tales to life
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This Tailormade Journey is just the beginning of a beautiful adventure, ready to be customized by you. Choose the hotels you want to stay in, enhance your journey with extra experiences, and tell us where else you want to go.
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Cairo, Egypt
A timeless mirage on the banks of the Nile
Your A&K Experiences: Behold the pharaonic treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum, the world’s largest showcase of archaeological relics. Be dazzled by a colossal statue of Rameses II, delve deeper into the Egyptian story and savor epic views of the Great Pyramids through floor-to-ceiling windows.
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Aswan, Egypt
Ancient treasures on a river odyssey
Your A&K Experiences: Aswan’s Philae temples have stood as sentinels gazing over the Nile since the seventh century BC, the golden totems of a region murmuring with millennia of history. Here, too, lies the remarkable archaeological site of Kom Ombo, whose temple is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek; indeed, you may spot his reptilian successors basking in the desert sun as you ply the Nile’s easy, fabled waters on Zein Nile Chateau, an A&K Sanctuary, your luxurious, traditional dahabiya boat.
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Luxor, Egypt
Explore the cradle of an ancient world
Your A&K Experiences: Feel like an explorer as you uncover some of the region’s most spectacular sites, including the vast Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, shrouded by the mountains, or the carved pillars and hieroglyphs of the Ramesseum, the funerary monument of the great Ramses II.
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Enhance Your Journey with Add-On Experiences
Catch all the amazing add-on experiences available for your entire trip. Whether you missed something earlier or want to see everything in one place, here’s your opportunity to make sure you don`t miss out on any incredible experiences.
Cairo, Egypt
Soar above Cairo in a helicopter
In this exclusive flight of up to six passengers, Cairo unravels beneath you: see the ancient tombs of the Sakkara Necropolis, the Great Pyramids and the frenetic tangle of the city streets from a unique perspective.
Cairo, Egypt
A private dinner at the Pyramids
A stunning light show over the Pyramids marks the beginning of an unforgettable evening. With this ancient wonder as your dining companion, feast on meze (small plates), barbecued meats and honey-soaked pastries before a lively night of folk dancing and fortune telling.
Aswan, Egypt
Bask in the glory of Abu Simbel
Join A&K’s Egyptologist to hear how Abu Simbel’s twin temples were painstakingly relocated to make way for the Aswan High Dam in 1968. Take your time exploring the towering majesty of this ancient site, built by the celebrated pharaoh Ramesses II over three thousand years ago.
Aswan, Egypt
Take in Aswan’s famous spice market
A feast for every sense, the Aswan Spice Market is the town’s richly scented heart, where colourful spices come piled high in great heaps. Browse the fragrant stalls, before haggling for a hand-woven baskets or a lavish scarf.
Aswan, Egypt
Explore the Nile by felucca
Set sail from Luxor or Aswan aboard a traditional Egyptian wooden vessel, capturing timeless photographs of village life and pink-tinged mountains as the sun sets over this ancient landscape.
Luxor, Egypt
See Luxor from a bird’s-eye view
Take to the sky in a hot-air balloon for views of the world's greatest open-air museum. To see the littered ruins of Karnak and Hatshepsut temples as they wake in the sun's morning rays is one of Egypt's most unforgettable sights.
Your Stay Options
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Cairo, Egypt
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
Cairo, Egypt
The St. Regis Cairo
Cairo, Egypt
Zein Nile Chateau, an A&K Sanctuary
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