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Egypt and the Nile: A Private Journey

Egypt and the Nile: A Private Journey

Cruise

Overview

Duration 9 Days
Supplier Abercrombie & Kent
Destination Egypt
Travel Type Cruise

Description

Ready-to-Book Private Journeys (Cruise)

Highlights
Egypt and the Nile: A Private Journey

Embark on a four-night Nile cruise, aboard the Nile’s most luxurious ship, Nile Seray, an A&K Sanctuary, cruising in style through stirring desert landscapes and going ashore to discover ancient Egypt’s most awe-inspiring sites

Wander through the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, viewing its spectacular galleries and the treasures from the tomb of Tutankhamun (King Tut)

Enter royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, including those of Seti I and Ramses VI, along with an after-hours private opening of the tombs of Tutankhamun and Amenhotep III

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

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 firsthand

Inclusions
Egypt and the Nile: A Private Journey

English-Speaking Local Guides

Airport Meet and Greet with Private Transfers

Entrance Fees and Taxes

24/7 A&K On-Call Support

The Pioneers of Luxury Travel

Abercrombie & Kent, Well-Travelled Since 1962

We have been spinning dreams into remarkable adventures for discerning travellers for more than 60 years, ever since our founder pioneered the first modern luxury safari in Africa. Today we are the world’s leading travel company, taking guests to the earth’s wildest frontiers on all seven continents.

Travel Your Way

For six decades we have been refining the art of bespoke travel, showing every guest the world in a fresh light. We understand that every traveller is unique – tell our experts what you love doing and where you want to go, and we will create the trip of your dreams or match you to your ideal journey.

With You All The Way

Behind every A&K journey is an international support system of more than 2,500 staff, in 60 offices, in 35 countries, on all seven continents. Our on-the-ground “guardian angels” provide 24/7 support, and are there to hold your hand whenever you need it, so you can travel with confidence.

Travel Thoughtfully

We are all the guardians of our amazing planet, and we believe travel should be considered, mindful, responsible. A force for good. Every trip you book with us supports the initiatives of A&K Philanthropy, positively impacting communities and conservation efforts in the places where we travel.

The A&K Family

For all the world’s infinite wonders, it is our people that guests remember most. Our family of experts, from polar explorers to well-connected local guides, bring together their spark, knowledge, and care to make every A&K journey remarkable.

Ways to Travel with A&K

We understand better than anyone what it means to travel well. Since that inaugural safari on the wide-open plains of Kenya in 1962, Abercrombie & Kent has perfected the art of crafting superlative adventures. Our global network of experts pour heart, soul and astounding knowledge into every trip, dedicated to creating the journey of a lifetime, every time.

Our portfolio of journeys now spans all seven continents. However you want to travel, we can arrange it. Sail on an expedition ship to Antarctica, take the slow train through Peru, explore Africa’s greatest national parks on the ultimate private-jet-set safari. Join a group on a journey led by expert guides, or embark on the bespoke adventure of your dreams. Wherever you want to travel, A&K can take you there.

Small Group Journeys
Our guided journeys redefine the concept of the group tour, bringing together a select collective of like-minded souls seeking shared adventures – led by best-in-the-business experts who bring every destination to life.

Private Travel
Every private journey we create is unique. Tell us where you want to travel and we will craft your dream adventure; or be inspired by our collection of expertly designed Tailormade Journeys, customizable to suit you.

Cruises
Travelling by boat brings a fresh perspective on the world. Our voyages transport you to sensational and otherwise-inaccessible regions, whether that’s an intrepid polar expedition or a timeless river cruise along the Nile.

Private Jet
Flying privately opens up the farthest-flung corners of the world. Charter your own or join one of our private-jet group journeys by private jet – the most ambitious and awe-inspiring itineraries in modern adventure travel.

Safari
Abercrombie & Kent pioneered the first modern luxury safari in the 1960s, and today we continue to set the gold standard for wildlife adventures, with our own safari lodges in six countries in Africa.

Day by Day Itinerary

  1. 1

    Day 1: Arrive Cairo, Egypt

    Cairo conjures images of monuments that truly stand outside of time: the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, the treasures of Tutankhamun’s tomb. Beyo…

  2. 2

    Day 2: Cairo – Ancient Treasures

    Your expert A&K Egyptologist guides you on an exploration of the Grand Egyptian Museum, a showcase of over 100,000 artifacts dating back millennia…

  3. 3

    Day 3: Giza – The Pyramids & The Sphinx

    The Giza Plateau is Egypt at its most iconic, with the pyramids of Mycerinus and Chephren, the Great Pyramid and the inscrutable Great Sphinx presidin…

  4. 4

    Day 4: Luxor – Valley Of The Kings, After Hours

    Fly to Luxor, site of the ancient city of Thebes, and board your five-star riverboat, Nile Seray, to the sound of a Zaffa musical procession. After lu…

  5. 5

    Day 5: Cruising The Nile – Temples Of Luxor And Karnak

    Your archaeological odyssey continues with a visit to the Temple of Luxor to learn about the god Amun, to whom it is dedicated. Discover the Temple of…

  6. 6

    Day 6: Cruising The Nile – Temples Of Horus & Kom Ombo

    In the morning, your floating home cruises to Edfu, where you disembark for a visit to its temple. Inscriptions on its walls reveal much about languag…

  7. 7

    Day 7: Aswan – Majestic Philae

    In Aswan, a short trip by motorboat takes you to Agilika Island, set in the reservoir created by the Old Aswan Dam. Its construction in 1902 led to th…

  8. 8

    Day 8: Abu Simbel – Temples Of Ramses Ii & Nefertari

    Fly to Abu Simbel, where you find yourself face to face with the commanding twin temples of Ramses II and his wife, Queen Nefertari. The former’s faça…

  9. 9

    Day 9: Cairo – Sakkara & Royal Mummies

    Explore Sakkara, site of hundreds of tombs and 14 pyramids, including the famous Step Pyramid of Djoser. View the royal mummies, and countless other a…

  10. 10

    Day 10: Depart Cairo

    After breakfast, take your private transfer to the airport to board your departing flight.

Available Dates & Pricing

Pricing Details

Travel Date Jan 5, 2027
Return Date Jan 14, 2027
Book By Jan 2, 2027
Price Per Night $1,577.22
Cabin / Category Cabin Cat: Signature Suite – Main Deck
Refundable Unknown

Price History

Lowest Price

  • Feb 12, 2026 $21,195
  • Mar 30, 2026 $14,195

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About Abercrombie & Kent

For Life's Most Epic Adventures

From that first humble safari camp in 1962, Abercrombie & Kent has grown into the world’s leading experiential travel company, creating agenda-setting adventures in more than 100 countries. Today, our portfolio of places to stay encompasses safari lodges and mobile camps in countries across Africa, Private Estates to rent in Tuscany, elegant riverboats on the Nile and the Amazon.

Our global powerhouse of innovators – destination experts, brilliant local guides, specialists in science and culture, well-connected super-fixers – continually strive to seek out those truly original, exclusive experiences beyond the reach of most travellers.

We are committed to advancing travel as a force for good. Every journey booked with us helps support A&K Philanthropy initiatives, positively impacting local communities in the wilderness areas where we travel. Geoffrey Kent’s founding principles – that travel should be awe-inspiring, exciting, memorable and considered – remain our motivation today. And though we have grown into an international company spanning all seven continents, we still share that one same mission. To craft the adventure of a lifetime, every time.

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The Pioneers of Luxury Travel

Abercrombie & Kent, Well-Travelled Since 1962

We have been spinning dreams into remarkable adventures for discerning travellers for more than 60 years, ever since our founder pioneered the first modern luxury safari in Africa. Today we are the world’s leading travel company, taking guests to the earth’s wildest frontiers on all seven continents.

Travel Your Way

For six decades we have been refining the art of bespoke travel, showing every guest the world in a fresh light. We understand that every traveller is unique – tell our experts what you love doing and where you want to go, and we will create the trip of your dreams or match you to your ideal journey.

With You All The Way

Behind every A&K journey is an international support system of more than 2,500 staff, in 60 offices, in 35 countries, on all seven continents. Our on-the-ground “guardian angels” provide 24/7 support, and are there to hold your hand whenever you need it, so you can travel with confidence.

Travel Thoughtfully

We are all the guardians of our amazing planet, and we believe travel should be considered, mindful, responsible. A force for good. Every trip you book with us supports the initiatives of A&K Philanthropy, positively impacting communities and conservation efforts in the places where we travel.

The A&K Family

For all the world’s infinite wonders, it is our people that guests remember most. Our family of experts, from polar explorers to well-connected local guides, bring together their spark, knowledge, and care to make every A&K journey remarkable.

Ways to Travel with A&K

We understand better than anyone what it means to travel well. Since that inaugural safari on the wide-open plains of Kenya in 1962, Abercrombie & Kent has perfected the art of crafting superlative adventures. Our global network of experts pour heart, soul and astounding knowledge into every trip, dedicated to creating the journey of a lifetime, every time.

Our portfolio of journeys now spans all seven continents. However you want to travel, we can arrange it. Sail on an expedition ship to Antarctica, take the slow train through Peru, explore Africa’s greatest national parks on the ultimate private-jet-set safari. Join a group on a journey led by expert guides, or embark on the bespoke adventure of your dreams. Wherever you want to travel, A&K can take you there.

Small Group Journeys
Our guided journeys redefine the concept of the group tour, bringing together a select collective of like-minded souls seeking shared adventures – led by best-in-the-business experts who bring every destination to life.

Private Travel
Every private journey we create is unique. Tell us where you want to travel and we will craft your dream adventure; or be inspired by our collection of expertly designed Tailormade Journeys, customizable to suit you.

Cruises
Travelling by boat brings a fresh perspective on the world. Our voyages transport you to sensational and otherwise-inaccessible regions, whether that’s an intrepid polar expedition or a timeless river cruise along the Nile.

Private Jet
Flying privately opens up the farthest-flung corners of the world. Charter your own or join one of our private-jet group journeys by private jet – the most ambitious and awe-inspiring itineraries in modern adventure travel.

Safari
Abercrombie & Kent pioneered the first modern luxury safari in the 1960s, and today we continue to set the gold standard for wildlife adventures, with our own safari lodges in six countries in Africa.

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