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Facts

Fly to

Cairo (bmi - daily; British Airways - daily)

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

Best time to travel

October - April

Weather

October to March is generally the driest and most pleasant time to visit, when the weather is normally dry, sunny and not exclusively hot (nights can be quite chilly). Cairo however, can be surprisingly cool in December and January. Temperatures begin to rise between April and May, but are still reasonably comfortable, except perhaps during the middle of the day. June to September is the hottest period when the heat is normally dry and humidity is low.

 


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Siwa Desert Safari

Highlights
Alexandria National Museum. 2,700 year old Temple of Amun. Read more...

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Spirit of Egypt

Highlights
Classical sights of Egypt.Temple of Quenn Hatshepsut. Read more...

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The Nile Encounter

Highlights
Pyamids at Giza. Mummies room at Cairo museum. Read more...


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Egypt Holidays & egypt nile cruises

For millennia the iconic sights of Egypt, from the timeless pyramids of Giza to the dazzling colour of the pharaohs' tombs, have held visitors in their sway.  Never more so than today – holidays in Egypt remain our most popular. With the country's unrivalled legacy brought alive by the finest Egyptologists coupled with our unparalleled quality of service and the best boats on the Nile, it is easy to see why.

An Egypt holiday with Abercrombie & Kent is enhanced by our unique access to the people and places that make Egypt special.

Begin your holiday in Egypt in the vibrant city of Cairo 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. Importantly, spare some time for the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities and the breathtaking beauty of a small statue of Thutmosis III.

In Luxor, the world's greatest open air museum, gasp in awe at the Temple of Karnak and the Valley of the Kings.  In picturesque Aswan, home to the evocative white sail of the felucca, board and savour a Nile cruise to see Egypt from the luxury of one of our boats.

End your holiday in Egypt with a trip to see the bizarre and 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.

 Pricing

At A&K all of our journeys are individually tailored to suit your needs and timescale. However, as a guide, an eight day journey in Egypt will cost from £2,175 per person based on two adults sharing with flights from the UK and subject to availability.

Download our Egpyt mini-brochure to browse offline at your leisure. EGYPT HOLIDAYS & EGYPT NILE CRUISES.

Due to the change in the Dollar exchange rate, the prices showing within the brochure pages are now out of date. Please check the website, or contact us on the number below for the current prices

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Sun Boat IV offers a cruise experience unlike any other - with private docks in Luxor and Aswan, our own feluccas and uniquely tailored sightseeing to help avoid the crowds, accompanied by a fully qualified Egyptologist.