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Ultimate Egypt: Pharaohs, Pyramids and a Nile Cruise
Small Group Journeys (Cruise)
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About Sun Boat III
Every journey along the Nile is, in a sense, a journey back in time. But to step aboard Sun Boat III is to belie its sleek superyacht exterior and enter the glamorous Golden Age of travel in the 1920s and 30s, when globetrotters were first piqued by news of the extraordinary archaeological finds you will explore en route. There are four-poster beds, a wood paneled bar, and a sun deck with gazebos. Even the beautiful spiral staircase that whisks you into the boat’s handsome heart is feature enough to denote you have truly arrived somewhere.
Why You'll Love Sun Boat III, an A&K Sanctuary:
- Offers a day-by-day, expert-guided introduction to 5,000 years’ worth of history
- Beautiful Golden Age interiors with a four-poster bed in every cabin
- Shapely plunge pool atop a luxurious cabana-dotted sun deck
- A handsome hub-of-the-yacht bar named after famed Egyptologist Howard Carter
- The opportunity to circumnavigate the Philae temples under sail aboard a felucca
- With just 16 cabins voyages are private and peaceful – but still with plenty of atmosphere
Cruise the Nile for seven nights aboard an exclusive charter of Sun Boat III, visiting less-frequented sites, tombs and temples along the way
Fly between destinations aboard aircraft chartered exclusively for A&K guests
Venture inside an ancient pyramid on the Giza Plateau
Gain insider access to a restricted area at the massive paws of the Great Sphinx
An early morning balloon flight over the Nile showcases the monuments of ancient Thebes at sunrise
Descend into the tomb of Tutankhamun and visit famed archaeologist Howard Carter’s home
In Sakkara, a private opening arranged by A&K affords access to the Wahtye Tomb, the subject of a documentary
Wander through the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, viewing its spectacular galleries and the treasures from King Tut’s tomb
Visit a project supported by Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy
Travelling Bell Boy® service to transfer your bags between hotels
English-speaking Resident Tour Director® and local guides
Airport meet-and-greet with private transfers
Mid-journey Traveller’s Valet® laundry service
Internet access
Entrance fees, taxes and all gratuities (except Resident Tour Director)
Round-the-clock, on-call support from A&K’s experts
Daily breakfast, along with many meals
Setting
WHAT TO EXPECT
The River Nile wends its way more than 4,000 miles from Lake Victoria to the Mediterranean Sea. Yet it’s the 130-mile section between Aswan and Luxor in southern Egypt that exerts the most powerful hold on the collective imagination. Here are many of the largest, most elaborate and intriguing structures built in ancient times, including the massive Temple of Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Kom Ombo and the Greco-Egyptian shrine to Isis at Philae. The river and landscape themselves possess an elemental beauty; expect ruby-red sunsets over groves of palms and endless amber desert.
DAY-TO-DAY
Whether travelling downstream from Aswan to Luxor or upstream from Luxor to Aswan (both over four nights), you’ll be immersed in more than 5,000 years’ worth of uniquely rich history. Twice-daily excursions to must-see sites in the company of an expert guide will help you get your dynasties in order. In between, there’s plenty of time to relax and enjoy the amenities of Sun Boat III, including Cleopatra’s Oasis on the Sun Deck. Naturally the bar – named in honour of the eminent Egyptologist Howard Carter – and restaurant provide highly convivial points of focus, further enlivened, on occasion, by the presence of oud musicians, belly dancers and whirling dervishes.
Accommodation
WHAT TO EXPECT
Elegant on the outside – even more elegant on the inside. Sun Boat III is something of a Nile icon, renowned for the discreet sumptuousness of its 16 cabins and suites, all decorated in a manner calculated to recall the graciousness of the 1920s.
CABINS & SUITES
• 12 Standard Cabins, two Presidential Suites and two Royal Suites (with private balconies)
• Charming 1920s-inspired design with Egyptian accents and full 21st-century functionality
• King-size four-poster beds with Egyptian linen
• Complimentary minibar stocked with soft drinks and water
• Coffee and tea selection
• Nightly turn-down service
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Amenities including bathrobes and slippers, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, mosquito repellent and vanity kit. Toothbrushes, toothpaste and shaving kits are also available on request
Dining
A cruise aboard Sun Boat III is effectively two adventures in one – one that takes place on and around the Nile, and one that takes place three times a day in the riverboat’s elegant dining room (or indeed in its outdoor extension, season and weather permitting).
Sun Boat III’s award-winning onboard chef delivers impeccable cuisine reflecting not only the unique flavours of the region (don’t miss his excellent kushari, a spicy mix of black lentils, rice and chickpeas with tomato and fried onion) but also the full diversity of the Middle East. A well-rounded complement of familiar international options is available, too, at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Naturally there is a carefully curated selection of wines and spirits to provide just the right accompaniment to every dish, occasion or whim. Individual dietary requirements, including fully vegetarian menus and menus for children, are scrupulously catered for.
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.
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.
Every journey along the Nile is, in a sense, a journey back in time. But to step aboard Sun Boat III is to belie its sleek superyacht exterior and enter the glamorous Golden Age of travel in the 1920s and 30s, when globetrotters were first piqued by news of the extraordinary archaeological finds you will explore en route. There are four-poster beds, a wood paneled bar, and a sun deck with gazebos. Even the beautiful spiral staircase that whisks you into the boat’s handsome heart is feature enough to denote you have truly arrived somewhere.
Why You'll Love Sun Boat III, an A&K Sanctuary:
- Offers a day-by-day, expert-guided introduction to 5,000 years’ worth of history
- Beautiful Golden Age interiors with a four-poster bed in every cabin
- Shapely plunge pool atop a luxurious cabana-dotted sun deck
- A handsome hub-of-the-yacht bar named after famed Egyptologist Howard Carter
- The opportunity to circumnavigate the Philae temples under sail aboard a felucca
- With just 16 cabins voyages are private and peaceful – but still with plenty of atmosphere
Cruise the Nile for seven nights aboard an exclusive charter of Sun Boat III, visiting less-frequented sites, tombs and temples along the way
Fly between destinations aboard aircraft chartered exclusively for A&K guests
Venture inside an ancient pyramid on the Giza Plateau
Gain insider access to a restricted area at the massive paws of the Great Sphinx
An early morning balloon flight over the Nile showcases the monuments of ancient Thebes at sunrise
Descend into the tomb of Tutankhamun and visit famed archaeologist Howard Carter’s home
In Sakkara, a private opening arranged by A&K affords access to the Wahtye Tomb, the subject of a documentary
Wander through the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, viewing its spectacular galleries and the treasures from King Tut’s tomb
Visit a project supported by Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy
Travelling Bell Boy® service to transfer your bags between hotels
English-speaking Resident Tour Director® and local guides
Airport meet-and-greet with private transfers
Mid-journey Traveller’s Valet® laundry service
Internet access
Entrance fees, taxes and all gratuities (except Resident Tour Director)
Round-the-clock, on-call support from A&K’s experts
Daily breakfast, along with many meals
Setting
WHAT TO EXPECT
The River Nile wends its way more than 4,000 miles from Lake Victoria to the Mediterranean Sea. Yet it’s the 130-mile section between Aswan and Luxor in southern Egypt that exerts the most powerful hold on the collective imagination. Here are many of the largest, most elaborate and intriguing structures built in ancient times, including the massive Temple of Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Kom Ombo and the Greco-Egyptian shrine to Isis at Philae. The river and landscape themselves possess an elemental beauty; expect ruby-red sunsets over groves of palms and endless amber desert.
DAY-TO-DAY
Whether travelling downstream from Aswan to Luxor or upstream from Luxor to Aswan (both over four nights), you’ll be immersed in more than 5,000 years’ worth of uniquely rich history. Twice-daily excursions to must-see sites in the company of an expert guide will help you get your dynasties in order. In between, there’s plenty of time to relax and enjoy the amenities of Sun Boat III, including Cleopatra’s Oasis on the Sun Deck. Naturally the bar – named in honour of the eminent Egyptologist Howard Carter – and restaurant provide highly convivial points of focus, further enlivened, on occasion, by the presence of oud musicians, belly dancers and whirling dervishes.
Accommodation
WHAT TO EXPECT
Elegant on the outside – even more elegant on the inside. Sun Boat III is something of a Nile icon, renowned for the discreet sumptuousness of its 16 cabins and suites, all decorated in a manner calculated to recall the graciousness of the 1920s.
CABINS & SUITES
• 12 Standard Cabins, two Presidential Suites and two Royal Suites (with private balconies)
• Charming 1920s-inspired design with Egyptian accents and full 21st-century functionality
• King-size four-poster beds with Egyptian linen
• Complimentary minibar stocked with soft drinks and water
• Coffee and tea selection
• Nightly turn-down service
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Amenities including bathrobes and slippers, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, mosquito repellent and vanity kit. Toothbrushes, toothpaste and shaving kits are also available on request
Dining
A cruise aboard Sun Boat III is effectively two adventures in one – one that takes place on and around the Nile, and one that takes place three times a day in the riverboat’s elegant dining room (or indeed in its outdoor extension, season and weather permitting).
Sun Boat III’s award-winning onboard chef delivers impeccable cuisine reflecting not only the unique flavours of the region (don’t miss his excellent kushari, a spicy mix of black lentils, rice and chickpeas with tomato and fried onion) but also the full diversity of the Middle East. A well-rounded complement of familiar international options is available, too, at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Naturally there is a carefully curated selection of wines and spirits to provide just the right accompaniment to every dish, occasion or whim. Individual dietary requirements, including fully vegetarian menus and menus for children, are scrupulously catered for.
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.
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.
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.
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.
