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Best time to be there

Winter (October to April) for cultural trips, although May to September is great for the Red Sea. Ramadan is a particularly exciting time to be in Egypt - it is celebrated here with more exuberance than anywhere else in the world.

Fly to

Cairo (British Airways, Egypt Air); Luxor (Egypt Air, Easyjet); Sharm el Sheikh (Easyjet); Hurghada (Easyjet)

flying time

4 hours 50 minutes direct

time difference

GMT +2 hours

Visas

Required - obtainable in advance or on arrival

Health Requirements

No mandatory vaccinations



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Highlights of Egypt with Jordan

Highlights of Egypt with Jordan highlights * Classical sites of Egypt * Crusing the Nile * The Rose Red city of Petra Read more ...


The Nile Encounter

Nile Encounter

Three Nights in Cairo and Seven Nights Full Board on the exclusive Sanctuary Sun Boat III Cruise – From £1995pp... Read more ...


White Desert

White Desert Extension

Visit the small local museum in Bawiti, the main town of Bahariya, where finds from the surrounding ruins, including golden and painted treasures from the Valley of the Golden Mummies... Read more ...



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OFFER: 50% discount off all our 2013 Nile cruise itineraries

Nile, cruise    HIGHLIGHTS OF THE NILE
   8 DAYS FROM £995

    * Featuring 7 nights along the Upper Nile
    * Luxury Sanctuary Sun Boat cruise
    * A&K Egyptologist

Classic Egypt   CLASSIC EGYPT
   7 Days from £1,495

   * Featuring Cairo and the Upper Nile
   * Luxury Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Cruise
   * A&K Egyptologists throughout


Zein Nile Château   NILE PRIVATE DAHABIYA
   8 Days from £1,295

   * Travel the Upper Nile between Luxor and Aswan 
   * Private charter of the luxury Zein Nile Château Dahabiya
   * Fully staffed and with your own A&K Egyptologist

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For millennia the iconic sights of Egypt have held visitors in their sway, from the timeless pyramids of Giza to the dazzling colour of the pharaohs' tombs. A holiday to Egypt is on many people's travel wish list. With the country's unrivalled legacy brought alive by the finest Egyptologists, coupled with A&K's unparalleled quality of service and the best boats on the Nile, it is easy to see why we can bring you the best luxury Nile cruises and luxury Egypt holidays. Read more...


Luxury Egypt holidays with Abercrombie & Kent are enhanced by our privileged access to the people and places that make Egypt special. Begin your holiday in Egypt with the Cairo tours where our guides will unpeel layer after layer of history - taking you back in time from Ottoman Mashrabiyya to Mamluk mosques and through to the Fatimid Citadel. Allow plenty of time for the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities and the astonishing treasures of Tutankhamun.

North of Cairo you will find the second largest city in Egypt, Alexandria, the location of the legendary lighthouse which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Explore Alexandria with Abercrombie & Kent's Alexandria tours and Alexandria holidays. To the west of Egypt lies Siwa representing one of the most interesting and distinct regions of Egypt.

In Luxor, the world's greatest open air museum, explore the Temple of Karnak and the Valley of the Kings on our Luxor tours. In picturesque Aswan, home to the evocative white sail of the felucca, take a luxury Nile cruise on board one of our own luxurious sun boats.

End your Aswan tours with a Lake Nasser cruise on the world's largest man-made lake. Or see the surreal rock formations of the White Desert, dive the colourful corals of the Red Sea or simply soak up the year-round sun on its sandy beaches. Red Sea holidays are very popular due to the excellent diving conditions, crystal-clear water and beautiful underwater scenery. Show less...



Highlights of the Nile

Up to 65% discount on Nile cruise
Explore Egypt's magnificent sights with a 7 night cruise along the iconic Nile. Offer includes full board, international flights and transfers. From £995pp for departures before 30th September 2013, then £1,095pp until 22nd Dec. Cairo extension from £100pp including domestic flight, transfers and 2 nights' accommodation. Valid for travel until 22nd December 2013. Terms and conditions apply.

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Hilton Luxor, Egypt

7 nights at the Hilton Luxor- Save up to 40%

Prices from £699pp. Offer includes 7 nights stay with breakfast, international flights and transfers. Valid for travel until 30th September 2013. Terms and conditions apply.

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Suggested Cruises

Sanctuary Sun Boat III - 7 night cruises

Perfect for a relaxed cruise along the Nile, the stylish Sanctuary Sun Boat III exudes all the discreet, elegant ambience of an exclusive club...


Sanctuary Sun Boat IV - 3 & 4 night cruises

Sanctuary Sun Boat IV is renowned as one of the finest boats operating on the Nile River. Rated five-star, it is air conditioned throughout and offers wonderful amenities, including...


Dahabiya Nile Cruise - Zein Nile Chateau

New to A&K the Sanctuary Zein Nile Château is a dahabiya designed to afford a more private sailing experience. This vessel is a six-cabin haven, offering a mix of modern elegance and old world glamour...


Four Seasons Resort Sharm el Sheikh  

Soaked in year-round sun, and set in an oasis of green against the surrounding desert landscapes, the Four Seasons is one of our favourite hotels in Sharm El Sheikh...


Sanctuary MS Nile Adventurer - 3 & 4 night cruises

Decorated in a modern, Pharonic inspired lounge style and providing gourmet cuisine, the Sanctuary MS Nile Adventurer offers an intimate and relaxed cruising experience on the epic Nile River...



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British Travel Awards Winner

British Travel Awards Winner

British Travel Awards Winner

We are delighted to have won Best Worldwide Luxury Tour Operator and Best Safari, Wildlife and Nature Tour Operator at the British Travel Awards 2012.



A&K Philanthropy

Egypt, Magdy Yacoub Foundation

Magdy Yacoub Foundation

Brings together world renowned surgeons and medical teams to volunteer their time and skills to perform life saving open heart surgery for people in need from Egypt and the surrounding areas - especially children.


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