Traveling with Abercrombie & Kent, the world’s leading luxury tour operator, offers distinct advantages. Each luxury small group journey is limited to 18 guests, a certified Egyptologist and a dedicated driver.  Our 4-night Nile cruise aboard Sanctuary ‘Sun  Boat IV’ is one part of the experience.  We will also explore a closed-to-the-public tomb, enjoy a special guest speaker to provide insight into Egypt’s current state and vision for the future and more, all supported by A & K offices throughout Egypt, including Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and Abu Simbel.  We will also be travelling on a popular Abercrombie & Kent extension to Jordan as guests often do combining travel to Jordan with Egypt or Israel.  Today we have a detailed account of our travel itinerary, something that has evolved over time.

Not Just A River Cruise

Initially, travelers are attracted by the base Egypt And The Nile itinerary offered by Abercrombie & Kent. They make that booking and dream, perhaps sold on the idea of a Nile River Cruise.  They learn rather quickly that the river portion is just one part of the experience.  A&K also includes a number of pre- and post-cruise hotel stays as part of the package, one that is often extended into Jordan as we have.  This year, our 4-night Nile River cruise will happen aboard Sanctuary Resorts 40-cabin Sanctuary ‘Sun  Boat IV’. Egypt & the Nile departures in 2016 are scheduled on 18-cabin Sanctuary Sun Boat III.

An A&K Advantage

Nile river water levels cause other cruise ships to stop in Luxor, eliminating the opportunity to sail north to Dendera and Abydos. Smaller sized Sun Boats allows them to reach those places throughout the year. Better yet, private docking facilities in Aswan and Luxor provide convenient and secure access, rather than docking next to other ships at a public dock.

Day By Day Itinerary

Thursday October 1- Fly to Cairo
Via Emirates Airlines

Friday October 2- Arrive Cairo, Egypt
Check in at the Mena House Hotel

Saturday October 3- Giza
The Pyramids & the Sphinx

• Visit Egyptian Museum of Antiquities
• Welcome Dinner
• Staying the Night: Mena House Hotel

Sunday October 4- Cairo
Legendary Pharoahs

• Tour the Giza Plateau
• Ride Like A Local via camel
• The Solar Boat Museum
• Drive to Memphis
• Drive to Sakkara
• Staying the Night: Mena House Hotel

Monday October 5- Luxor
Karnak and the Valley of the Kings

• Fly south along the Nile to Luxor
• Excursion to the East Bank
• Karnak Temple
• Embark on our Nile Yacht, Sanctuary Sun Boat IV
• Tour West Bank
• Visit tomb of Nefertari

Tuesday October 6- Cruising The Nile
Temple of Hathor at Denderah

• Morning drive to Ptolemanic Temple
• Temple of Luxor
• Staying The Night: Sanctuary Sun Boat IV

 

Wednesday October 7- Cruising The Nile
Edfu to Kom Ombo

• Temple of Horus visit
• Egyptian Cooking Lesson
• Greco-Roman Temple visit
• Egyptian Themed Costume Party
• Staying The Night: Sanctuary Sun Boat IV

Thursday October 8- Aswan
Majestic Philae

• Motorized boat ride to Philae Temple on the island of Agilika
• Unfinished Obelisk
• Sail in a traditional Nile felucca (sailing boat) around Elephantine and Kitchener’s islands

Friday October 9- Abu Simbel
Temples of Ramses II and Nefertari

• Fly to Abu Simbel 
• Tomb of Ramses II
• Flight to Aswan
• Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza

 

Saturday October 10- Cairo
Bustling Souk

• Focus on Cairo’s history from 640AD
• Tour Islamic Cairo
• Walk from Bab el-Fotouh to Kahn el-Khalili Bazaar
• Farewell Dinner

 

 

Sunday October 11- Depart Cairo
Arrive In Amman, Jordan

• Fly to Jordan- Queen Alia International Airport
• Amman City Tour
• Jordan Museum
• Jerash- Lunch at Al Reef Al Lebanai Restaurant- Lebanese cuisine
• Tour the Greco-Roman city of Jerash
• Grand Hyatt Amman
• Wild Jordan Cafe

Monday October 12- Amman

• Mount Nebo Visit
• Visit Madaba, the City of Mosaics
• Hikayet Sitti Restaurant
• Visit Shobak
• Little Petra (if time permits)
• Movenpick Resort Petra Hotel

Tuesday October 13- Petra

• Petra city tour
• Horse ride in Petra
• The Basin Restaurant
• Movenpick Resort Petra Hotel

Wednesday October 14
Dead Sea

• Wadi Rum via 4X4
• Bedouin Camps
• The Dead Sea
• The Captain’s Camp Restaurant
• Movenpick Resort Dead Sea Hotel

Thursday October 15 
Dead Sea
Depart Amman

Friday October 16
Back At The Ranch

Photos- Abercrombie & Kent