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 Midland International - 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
Itineraries
Luxor to Luxor
Highlights - Stylish Sanctuary Sun Boat IV, Luxor, Aswan, Crocodile mummies at the Temple of Horus, the largest and most completely preserved temple in Egypt. Read more ...
The Nile Encounter
Highlights - Cruise the Nile on the exclusive Sanctuary Sun Boat III owned by Abercrombie & Kent; Be amazed by the Pyramids at Giza; See the Mummies Room at Cairo Museum. Read more ...
Historical Footsteps
Highlights - Visit Cairo’s , historic bazaar, Khan El Khalili;Visit the 4,500- year old Pyramids built for Pharaohs Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus;travel south to Luxor and check-in to Sofitel Old Winter Palace... Read more ...
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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.
Luxury Egypt holidays with Abercrombie & Kent is 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.
Pricing
At A&K all our journeys are individually tailored to suit your needs. As a guide, our 9 day Egypt luxury holiday can be arranged from £1,995 per person (which includes a saving of £1,000 per couple) based on two adults sharing with flights from the UK, subject to availability.
Classic Egypt
Save £1,000 per couple
Fantastic savings on selected departures on our Classic Egypt itinerary. Valid for travel from now until 31st October 2012 (excl. peak dates). From £1,995 per person, terms & conditions apply.
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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Guest Testimonial
Quite simply excellent. If I could say one thing it is that Egypt is the place to go right now, as there were virtually no tourists at some of the sights and that,I should think, is quite rare!
- JW, Gloucestershire
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A&K Philanthropy
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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