11 days / 10 nights
Born to Sail the Nile
We began with a simple idea: to create a spacious, technologically up-to-date and safety-conscious ship designed expressly for Nile cruising. No retrofits or renovations in our fleet: A&K ships were born to sail the sunny Nile.
‘Sun Boat IV’ has a large, inviting lounge lined with windows so you can sightsee as you relax over a cool drink or a game of backgammon. On a spacious sun deck atop the cruiser, comfortable lounge chairs surround the plunge pool, perfect for a refreshing dip under brilliant Egyptian skies.
Exclusive A&K docking facilities at Luxor, Aswan and Kom Ombo ensure that our ship is always conveniently located and easy to board.
The A&K Advantage:
Not included: Passenger Travel Protection Program; international and internal airfares, unless otherwise noted; costs associated with obtaining passports or entry visas; airport departure taxes, unless otherwise noted; excess baggage charges; gratuities to the A&K Tour Director or Egyptologists on Escorted Programs as outlined in the GRATUITIES ON ESCORTED PROGRAMS section; meals other than specified in the itinerary; beverages other than noted in your "Pre-Tour Documentation," sightseeing not included in the itinerary; personal expenses such as laundry, communication charges and optional activities (which are subject to availability).
Splendors of the Nile is a comprehensive Connoisseurs program, exploring every highlight along the Nile in A&K style. Including a cruise on 'Sun Boat IV' and a visit to coastal Alexandria, this program explores this birthplace of one of the most glorious civilizations the world has ever known.
Of the more than 200 cruisers now sailing the Nile, none surpass, in comfort, service or cuisine, A&K’s own ‘Sun Boat IV.’
Days 1–2: USA or Canada — Cairo, Egypt
Day 3: Cairo
Day 4: Cairo
Day 6: Luxor — Denderah — Luxor
Day 7: Luxor — Esna — Edfu — Kom Ombo
Day 8: Kom Ombo — Aswan
Day 9: Aswan — Abu Simbel — Cairo
Day 10: Cairo
Day 11: Cairo — USA or Canada
Fly to Cairo, the heart of Egyptian contemporary culture and the gateway to the land's ancient wonders.
Four Seasons Hotel
Today, visit the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus on the Giza Plateau. These monuments have drawn fascinated visitors for millennia and they remain just as awe-inspiring today. Standing nearby, equally eternal and mysterious, is the Sphinx, believed to be the oldest surviving monumental sculpture in the world. This evening, join your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner.
Four Seasons Hotel: B, L, D
View the exquisite treasures of the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities before its doors open to the public. Admire the world's greatest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including the golden treasures of Tutankhamun's tomb and the Mummy Room. Afterward, a short drive takes you to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, and the world-famous Step Pyramid of King Zoser, the oldest known Egyptian pyramid.
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Day 5: Cairo — Luxor
Today in Luxor, visit the incredible Temple of Karnak, the construction and development of which spanned the Middle Kingdom to Ptolemaic times. The temple grew from the contributions of nearly thirty pharaohs, making this magnificent structure the largest ancient religious site in the world. Walk through the incredible Hypostyle Hall, with its great columns expertly aligned over an area of 50,000 square feet. After lunch, explore the famous Valley of the Kings with a specially arranged private visit to the tomb of Seti I. Normally closed to the public, this tomb is the longest in the valley and is covered with vivid paintings and reliefs. Continue your exploration with a visit to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Queens.
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Cruise northward to Qena on a scenic route far from the crowds and other cruise ships. Visit the beautiful Ptolemaic Temple of the Goddess Hathor at Denderah, with its massive stone roof, dark chambers, underground passages and inscribed columns. This temple, as well as the surrounding area, served as a Coptic Orthodox Monastery during the Roman persecution which reached its peak in the third century AD. Traces of the basilica surrounding the temple can still be viewed. Cruise back to Luxor to explore Luxor Temple, begun by Amenhotep III and completed by Egypt's most renowned pharaoh, Ramses II. Inside the courtyard of Ramses lies the Mosque of Abu El Haggag which was built over a portion of the temple in the 19th century AD.
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Cruise to Edfu, the Greek city of Apollinopolis Magna, to explore the second largest and best-preserved Greco-Roman temple in Egypt: the extraordinary Temple of Horus, the falcon-headed god, built by Ptolemy III in 230 BC.
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Disembark at Kom Ombo ("hill of gold") to visit the lovely Greco- Roman temple. The temple of Kom Ombo, built at a bend in the Nile where crocodiles once basked in the sun, is divided in half and is perfectly symmetrical along its main axis. In Aswan, board a motorboat for a short ride to the majestic Philae Temple on the Island of Agilika. The temple was dedicated to the goddess Isis and was one of the last strongholds of ancient Egyptian religion. Take a tour of the Aswan High Dam; measuring 1,500 feet in length, it is the world's largest rock-filled dam. From the dam, view Lake Nasser, a huge lake created to control the floodwaters of the Nile. End your explorations with a visit to the granite quarries, site of the famed Unfinished Obelisk. This massive stone column, abandoned when it began to crack, illustrates the extraordinary skill with which Egyptian masons worked the native granite. Enjoy an afternoon tea, then, weather permitting, sail around the Aswan islands in a felucca (sail boat)
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Fly south to Abu Simbel and visit the two temples built by Egypt's longest-ruling pharaoh, Ramses II. Carved in the hill and decorated with magnificent colors and murals, these two temples miraculously survived for thousands of years. This evening, join your fellow travellers for a special "farewell dinner" - hosted by an Egyptian family in their private home. This event provides a perfect opportunity to toast your journey, swap stories and share experiences.
Four Seasons Hotel: B, L, D
Explore the Citadel of Salah El-Din and the famous Alabaster mosque of the Ottoman ruler Mohammed Ali. A walking tour of Islamic Cairo takes you from one of the remaining gates of the city, Bab El Fotouh, to Khan El Khalili Bazaar for a few hours of browsing and bargaining among its bustling stalls. Enjoy a traditional lunch at the Arabian style Naguib Mahfouz restaurant. This evening, dine at your choice of one of the local restaurants carefully selected by A&K.
Four Seasons Hotel: B, L, D
Board your international flight.
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| Date | Nile Deck | Main Deck | Bridge Deck | Promenade | Presidential | Royal Suite |
| May 08 - September 19 | $6,575 | $6,715 | $6,815 | $6,915 | $7,815 | $8,535 |
| Single Supplement May - September |
$1,995 | $2,060 | $2,090 | $2,125 | $2,665 | $3,080 |
| Balance of the Year | $7,165 | $7,305 | $7,405 | $7,505 | $8,410 | $8,995 |
| Single Supplement Balance of the Year |
$2,360 | $2,420 | $2,455 | $2,485 | $3,030 | $3,445 |
| January 1 - 11 | July 23 - August 2 |
| January 15 - 25 | August 20 - 30 |
| January 29 - February 8 | September 24 - October 4 |
| February 12 - 22 | October 22 - November 1 |
| March 12 - 22 | November 5 - 15 |
| March 26 - April 5 | November 19 - 29 |
| April 9 - 19 | December 10 - 20 |
| May 7 - 17 | December 24 - January 3, 2010* |
Departures are limited to 24 passengers.
Dates, itineraries and prices are subject to change.
Prices for hotel room upgrades are available upon request.
* Holiday surcharge will apply.
Internal Airfare Economy Class (Cairo / Luxor and Aswan / Abu Simbel / Cairo) . . . $630
| January 7 - 17 | February 18 - 28 |
| January 21 - 31 | March 4 - 14 |
| February 4- 14 | March 18 - 28 |
A&K Egypt Tours
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Pharaoh's & Pyramids |
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Jordan |
Israel
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