Egypt is arguably this year’s most on trend travel destination. From the Great Pyramids of Giza to the ancient temples of Abu Simbel, travellers come from all over the world to immerse themselves in the mythical past of the Pharaohs. The ultimate bucket-list experience, an Egyptian adventure offers a winning combination of culture and history, ethereal desert scenery, and exquisite cruises along the Nile.
For luxe travel company Abercrombie & Kent (A&K), there is no better way to come face-to-face with the world’s most ancient, preserved civilisation than with your own Egyptologist. And A&K’s guides are among the most esteemed Egyptologists in the country. They are chosen not only for their impressive resumes but for their ability to illuminate the country’s forever-changing historical narrative.
In Egypt, new artifacts are dug up regularly. Just last year, 250 sarcophagi — or painted coffins — with well-preserved mummies inside were found in Sakkara, including bronze statues dating back 2,500 years. Restorative work on the country’s pyramids, tombs and temples completed during the pandemic has revealed artwork never seen before, pointing to fresh interpretations of how each dynasty and subsequent foreign occupations lived.
‘Egypt is a country in which no two visits can ever be the same,’ says Deb Fox, Managing Director, Abercrombie & Kent Australia. ‘Archaeologists are digging up artefacts every single day, proving that the history of the Pharaohs is far from static. Our Egyptologists often work alongside archaeologists in the very excavations we visit, meaning they can often take our guests behind-the-scenes at top sites, like Sakkara.’
A&K has been taking its guests on explorations around Egypt for more than three decades. They now have nine separate offices all over the country, and a nationwide staff of over 400, with 40 of the country’s top Egyptologists working as their Resident Tour Directors and guides. Their journeys are carefully designed to immerse guests in Egypt’s history with VIP access, while at the same time treating them to the comfort, sophistication and style A&K is known for.
Descend into the 3000-year-old tomb of Seti I with exclusive access in the Valley of the Kings; float over Luxor at sunset in a hot-air balloon with champagne in hand; sail down the Nile in a felucca at sunrise; and venture along the banks to see little-known Ptolemaic temples with vibrant artworks only just uncovered. Egypt is vast and varied, and with A&K there are endless opportunities for adventure and indulgence.
Travellers to Egypt can choose between a private Tailor-Made Journey, which is fully customisable, a Luxury Small Group Journey with an average of 14 guests, or the ultra-small group journey Wings Over the Ancient World by privately chartered air. Many of A&K’s trips through Egypt include an opulent cruise along the Nile onboard a traditional dahabiya, which serves as a floating luxury hotel. The Nile cruise experience allows for greater exploration to see some of Egypt’s most beautiful rural scenery, pockets of fertile greenery and rarely visited temples along the banks.
Bask in the majesty of the ancients on an immersive journey with Abercrombie & Kent taking in all the major highlights on their guest favourite: Egypt & the Nile. Explore the nation’s greatest archaeological treasures for 10 days with your own Egyptologist, including an all-inclusive four-night cruise along the Nile aboard stylish ‘Sanctuary Sun Boat IV.’
A luxury journey through Egypt pairs perfectly with an expedition into fascinating Jordan. On Petra to the Pyramids & a Nile Yacht Cruise discover the best of these two bold destinations for 13 days on an intimate journey from Petra and Wadi Rum to Luxor and Cairo. Uncover the region’s most iconic sites and relax in elegant accommodations, like the bespoke ‘Sanctuary Zein Nile Chateau,’ your home for a three-night cruise along the Nile.
Discover Egypt with Abercrombie & Kent
