Egypt & the Nile
Overview
Bask in the timeless majesty of ancient Egypt on an immersive journey through the Land of the Pharaohs, exploring its quintessential archaeological treasures with an Egyptologist, and cruise the Nile for four nights on stylish ‘Sanctuary Sun Boat IV’
Advantages
Embark on a four-night Nile River cruise, gliding in comfort through stirring landscapes and going ashore to discover ancient Egypt’s most awe-inspiring sites
Explore the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities (or the Grand Egyptian Museum, upon its opening) to view a vast trove of artifacts
Venture inside one of the pyramids and view the enigmatic Great Sphinx on the Giza Plateau
Descend into the tomb of Tutankhamun (King Tut) and the colorful tomb of Seti I, father of legendary Ramses II, in the Valley of the Kings
Visit the colorful tomb of Nefertari, one of Egypt’s most famous queens
Journey to Abu Simbel to set eyes upon the imposing twin temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari
--Please note that other passengers may be travelling on board ‘Sanctuary Sun Boat IV’ simultaneously. This journey includes shared sightseeing with non-A&K guests during the cruise portion of the itinerary.
Itinerary at a Glance
Day 1
ARRIVE CAIRO, EGYPT
Day 2
CAIRO
| ANCIENT TREASURES
Day 3
GIZA
| THE PYRAMIDS & THE SPHINX
Day 4
LUXOR
| TEMPLES OF KARNAK & LUXOR
Day 5
CRUISING THE NILE
| VALLEY OF THE KINGS & QUEENS
Day 6
CRUISING THE NILE
| TEMPLE OF HORUS & KOM OMBO
Day 7
ASWAN
| MAJESTIC PHILAE
Day 8
ABU SIMBEL
| TEMPLES OF RAMSES II & NEFERTARI
Day 9
CAIRO
| DESIGN YOUR DAY
Day 10
DEPART CAIRO