Splendors of the Nile
An 11-Day Abercrombie and Kent tour starting from $6,870
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| Tour Length: | 11 Days | |
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Cities Visited: Follow in the footsteps of the pharaohs on this connoisseurs journey, where monuments, tombs and temples reveal secrets of the past. The Egyptian Museum of Antiquities opens privately for you, while the tomb of Seti I, normally closed to the public, affords hidden wonders few will ever see. cruise four nights aboard A&K's luxurious 'Sun Boat IV,' surveying the Nile's treasures in true pharaonic style. |
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Fly to Cairo, gateway to the land’s ancient wonders.
Meals Served:
Day 3: Cairo:
Begin your day at the pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus on the Giza Plateau. Cheops’, the largest of the three, dates back to about 2690 BC and is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Nearby is the mysterious Great Sphinx, the oldest known monument in the world. This evening, join your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner.
Meals Served: B D
Day 4: Cairo:
Rise to view the 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 treasures of Tutankhamun’s tomb and the Mummy Room, where some two-dozen ancient rulers lie in state. Afterward, a short drive takes you to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, and Sakkara, home to the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the oldest known Egyptian pyramid.
Meals Served: B L
Day 5: Cairo/Luxor:
Today in Luxor, see the monumental Temple of Karnak, the creation of which spanned the Middle Kingdom to Ptolemaic times. Walk through the Great Hypostyle Hall, admiring its expertly aligned columns. After lunch, explore the Valley of the Kings, including a specially arranged, private visit to the tomb of Seti I. Normally closed to the public, this tomb is the longest and most ornate in the valley. Continue your exploration with a visit to the Temple of Hatshepsut, Egypt’s first female pharaoh, and the Valley of the Queens.
Meals Served: B L D
Day 6: Luxor/Denderah/Luxor:
Cruise northward on a scenic route far from the crowds and other ships to Denderah, home to one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt; the beautiful Ptolemaic temple is dedicated to the goddess Hathor, the cow goddess of love and music. Denderah was known to the Ancient Egyptians as Iunet or Tantere, and to the Greeks as Tentyris. It was the capital of the sixth nome of Upper Egypt. Cruise back to Luxor to explore the 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.
Meals Served: B L D
Day 7: Luxor/Edfu/Kom Ombo:
Cruise to Edfu, the Greek city of Apollinopolis Magna, to explore the second largest and best-preserved Greco-Roman temple in Egypt: the Temple of Horus, the falcon-headed god. Disembark at Kom Ombo (“hill of gold”) to discover its unique double temple, where you can view one of Egypt’s best examples of a “Nilometer,” an Ancient Egyptian method of measuring the Nile’s water level. Return to ‘Sun Boat IV’ to freshen up for an “Egyptian Night” costume party, where you don traditional Egyptian galabeyyas and enjoy a lavish buffet of local fare, followed by Arabic music and dance.
Meals Served: B L D
Day 8: Kom Ombo/Aswan:
Cruise to Aswan, and board a motorized boat for a short ride to the Temple of Philae on the island of Agilika. Dedicated to the goddess Isis, it was one of the last strongholds of ancient Egyptian religion. Continue to the granite quarries, site of the massive Unfinished Obelisk, where you marvel at the skills of Egypt’s stonemasons. Return to your boat for afternoon tea, served in the lounge. Later, sail around the Aswan islands in a felucca (sailboat), weather permitting.
Meals Served: B L D
Day 9: Aswan/Abu Simbel/Cairo:
Fly south to Abu Simbel, discovering the two colorful, muraldetailed temples built by Ramses II. This evening, join fellow travellers for a special “farewell dinner” to toast your journey and swap stories about experiences, history and lore.
Meals Served: B L D
Day 10: Cairo:
As your stay winds down, explore the Mosque and Madrasa (Koranic School) of Sultan Hassan. The Madrasa was designed so the four main Sunni characteristics, Shafi, Maliki, Hanafi and Hanbali, may be taught within the same compound. Later, a walking tour of Islamic Cairo takes you from one of the remaining gates of the city, Bab el-Fotouh, to the colorful stalls of Khan el-Khalili Bazaar.
Meals Served: B
Day 11: Cairo/USA or Canada:
Board your international flight.
Meals Served: B
Touring Date |
Land Only |
Land + Air |
Single (Land Only) |
Single (Land + Air) |
2/9/2012 - 2/19/2012 |
$7,915 |
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2/9/2012 - 2/19/2012 |
$8,845 |
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2/9/2012 - 2/19/2012 |
$9,655 |
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2/9/2012 - 2/19/2012 |
$7,575 |
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2/9/2012 - 2/19/2012 |
$7,730 |
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2/9/2012 - 2/19/2012 |
$7,800 |
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3/22/2012 - 4/1/2012 |
$7,575 |
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3/22/2012 - 4/1/2012 |
$7,730 |
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3/22/2012 - 4/1/2012 |
$7,800 |
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3/22/2012 - 4/1/2012 |
$7,915 |
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3/22/2012 - 4/1/2012 |
$8,845 |
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3/22/2012 - 4/1/2012 |
$9,655 |
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6/21/2012 - 7/1/2012 |
$6,870 |
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6/21/2012 - 7/1/2012 |
$7,020 |
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6/21/2012 - 7/1/2012 |
$7,090 |
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6/21/2012 - 7/1/2012 |
$7,205 |
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6/21/2012 - 7/1/2012 |
$7,815 |
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6/21/2012 - 7/1/2012 |
$8,535 |
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9/20/2012 - 9/30/2012 |
$6,870 |
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9/20/2012 - 9/30/2012 |
$7,020 |
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9/20/2012 - 9/30/2012 |
$7,090 |
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9/20/2012 - 9/30/2012 |
$7,205 |
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9/20/2012 - 9/30/2012 |
$7,815 |
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9/20/2012 - 9/30/2012 |
$8,535 |
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9/27/2012 - 10/7/2012 |
$7,575 |
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9/27/2012 - 10/7/2012 |
$7,730 |
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9/27/2012 - 10/7/2012 |
$7,800 |
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9/27/2012 - 10/7/2012 |
$7,915 |
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9/27/2012 - 10/7/2012 |
$8,845 |
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9/27/2012 - 10/7/2012 |
$9,655 |
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12/27/2012 - 1/6/2013 |
$8,070 |
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12/27/2012 - 1/6/2013 |
$8,225 |
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12/27/2012 - 1/6/2013 |
$8,295 |
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12/27/2012 - 1/6/2013 |
$8,410 |
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12/27/2012 - 1/6/2013 |
$9,635 |
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12/27/2012 - 1/6/2013 |
$10,710 |
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• Explore the tomb of Seti I, a rare privilege: the tomb is closed to the general public
• Experience Egypt like an insider with the help of an A&K Egyptologist, who accompanies you throughout your adventure
• Save time with convenient charter flights and A&K's private docking facilities in Aswan and Luxor
• Enjoy unlimited premium Egyptian wine, beer and soft drinks throughout your four-night Nile cruise
• Sail along the Aswan islands by felucca (sailboat), taking time to appreciate the relaxed pace of the Nile and life along its lush banks
A&K Guaranteed Departures:
All escorted group programs* departing between January 1
and December 31, 2011, are guaranteed to operate. Guaranteed
departures will operate except only in cases of force majeure, which
could include any major world event adversely affecting international
travel patterns or other circumstances beyond A&K’s control.
* Please Note: Extreme Adventures, Marco Polo Club Invitational, Canal & River Cruising, Escorted Mobile Camping and Journeys for Women programs require a minimum number of passengers to operate.
All escorted group programs departing between January 1 and December 31, 2012 are guaranteed to operate with a minimum of two passengers. Please Note: Extreme Adventures, Marco Polo Club Invitationals, Canal & River Cruising and Escorted Mobile Camping programs require a varying number of passengers to operate.
A&K Price Assurance:
The A&K Price Assurance applies to 2011 escorted tour programs
including Connoisseurs Series, Discovery Series, Family Series,
Signature Series, Marco Polo Club Invitational Programs and
Extreme Adventures itineraries available from Abercrombie & Kent
USA, LLC. Royal Scotsman, Canal & River Cruising, North America,
Galápagos ‘Eclipse’ and Antarctica cruise departures, short-term
one-day promotions and international air and extra services are
excluded. The A&K Price Assurance applies only to 2011 advertised
rates on abercrombiekent.com for the same program, travel date
and accommodation classification. Abercrombie & Kent reserves
the right to modify or cancel the A&K Price Assurance for future
bookings without prior notice.
Included in Escorted Group Programs:
All
accommodations as noted in the itinerary; meals as specified; arrival
and departure transfers (regardless of days of arrival and departure);
fully guided sightseeing as noted in the itinerary (including park and
entrance fees); local bottled water during sightseeing; select beverages
with group meals; services of an A&K Tour Director; handling of
two pieces of baggage per person for international flights (other
conditions/restrictions may apply for internal routes; please refer to
Baggage section); hotel taxes; and gratuities throughout, except
to your Tour Director/Egyptologist, Nile ship’s Egyptologists, and camp
staff/driver-guides/rangers/trackers (please see separate section on
Gratuities for more details).
Special Notes:
On Escorted Group Programs: Services on escorted
group programs may be modified to accommodate a small group.
Scheduled flights within Egypt may be substituted for charter flights if
minimum number of passengers is not met.
On Extensions: All extensions are locally guided.
Gratuities:
Escorted Group Programs: Gratuities are included
for hotel and restaurant staff, porterage and local guides and drivers.
Gratuities are not included for the A&K Tour Director/Egyptologist or for
Nile ship’s Egyptologists, or camp staff/driver-guides/rangers/trackers,
where applicable, which are at the traveller’s discretion and should be
based on the level of satisfaction with the service received.
Independent Programs (Signature and Tailor
Made): Gratuities are not included in the program price and are at
the discretion of the traveller.
Recommended guidelines will be provided in A&K’s pre-tour
documentation.
Not Included in Escorted Group Program
Prices:
Passenger Travel Protection Plan; 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 on
Escorted Group Programs or others as outlined in the Gratuities
on Escorted Group Programs section; meals other
than specified in the itinerary; beverages other than noted in your
pre-tour documentation; sightseeing and game drives not included in
the itinerary; and personal expenses such as laundry, communication
charges and optional activities (which are subject to availability).
Itineraries: Accommodations including vessels and arranged sightseeing are subject to change at any time due to unforeseen circumstances or circumstances beyond Abercrombie & Kent’s control. Every effort will be made to operate itineraries as planned, but alterations may occur after the final itinerary has been issued. A&K also reserves the right to withdraw a program or any part of it, to make alterations to the itinerary or the program inclusions as it deems necessary or desirable, and to pass on to tour members any costs caused by delays or events beyond its control.
Special Requests: Specific requests such as adjacent or connecting rooms, bedding requests, smoking rooms and special dietary needs should be advised at time of booking. Please note that every effort will be made to secure a special request; however, it cannot be guaranteed in advance of travel.
Prices and Arrangements:
Quoted program prices
include planning, handling and operational charges and are based on
current rates of exchange, tariffs and taxes. A&K reserves the right to
increase program prices to cover increased costs, tariffs, taxes and V.A.T.
received after prices are published and to reflect fluctuations in foreign
exchange markets. A&K is under no obligation to give a breakdown in
costs involving any Escorted Group, Signature or Tailor Made program.
Modification of program content to accommodate a smaller group size
will not affect the published program price.
Immediate Check-in: On programs where immediate check-in has not been included in the program price, A&K has requested that all hotels provide this service when possible; however, it cannot be guaranteed. Most hotels allow check-in to take place during the midafternoon. Should you wish to have a guaranteed room ready for your immediate check-in upon arrival, it can be arranged for an additional charge. Please ask A&K for details and prices.
Early Arrival: A&K recommends that you arrive a day or two before the start of your planned program to allow time to relax and refresh after your journey. To help you prepare for the start of your tour, A&K has negotiated favorable overnight rates at many hotels; please ask for details at time of booking. Departing early from the U.S. and Canada during the winter months is strongly recommended, due to possible flight disruptions and cancellations caused by inclement weather.
Active Elements: Some active elements have been incorporated into select itineraries. To enjoy the trip as intended, a minimum level of fitness is required. A&K will require notice if any participant has any physical or other condition or disability that could create a hazard to him or herself or to other members of the group. A&K reserves the right to decline acceptance of anyone whom it considers unsuitable due to fitness level. A&K also reserves the right to remove from the trip, at the participant’s own expense, anyone whose condition is such that it could create a hazard to him or herself or others, or otherwise impact the enjoyment of other passengers. Should you have any questions or need any clarification about a specific program, please ask for details at time of booking.
A&K’s Passenger Travel Protection PLAN:
Our specially designed travel protection program, which provides
cancellation coverage, medical coverage and protection against lost or
damaged luggage, is not included in the program price and is strongly
recommended. Please see page 103 for more details.
Child Policy: On non-family A&K escorted group programs, unless otherwise indicated on the individual tour, a minimum age of 10 years is required. On family escorted group programs, unless indicated on the individual program page in the A&K Family Holidays brochure or at abercrombiekent.com, no minimum age is required. However, some activities contained within an itinerary may have a different age restriction from the overall minimum age requirement. Details will be provided at the time of booking. Please Note: A&K reserves the right to marginally exceed the published maximum group size on family programs to accommodate a family.
Passports and Visas: Valid passports are required for all international destinations. Check with your travel agent or A&K for the latest visa requirements. Please note that non-U.S. passport holders are responsible for obtaining the required documentation applicable for entry. Passports must be valid for six (6) months after the return of your journey and should also have sufficient blank pages for visas and immigrations stamps. A&K cannot be held responsible should you be denied entry to a country due to non-compliance with these requirements. A copy of your valid passport must be submitted to A&K in order to confirm air reservations. Please note that certain countries may deny admission if passports contain Israeli entry or exit stamps. Contact A&K for details.
2011 Registration and Payment Schedule: For all programs in this brochure, a deposit of $1,250 per person is required at the time of booking. Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure. If your reservation is made within 90 days of departure, the entire cost of the trip must be paid at the time of the request in order to secure confirmation.
2011 Cancellation Charges: Cancellations received by A&K 90 days or more prior to departure will be subject to a $500 per-person/ per-tour cancellation fee; 89-60 days prior will be subject to 20% of the program price; 59-30 days prior will be 50% of the program price; and 29 days or less prior to departure will be subject to 100% of the program price.
2012 Registration and Payment Schedule: For all programs in this brochure (except Egypt: A Moment in History) a deposit of $1,250 per person is required at the time of booking. Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure. If your reservation is made within 90 days of departure, the entire cost of the trip must be paid at the time of the request in order to secure confirmation.
2012 Registration and Payment Schedule for Egypt: A Moment in History: a deposit of $500 per person is due upon booking. Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure. If your reservation is made within 90 days prior to departure, the entire program price must be paid at time of confirmation.
2012 Cancellation Charges: In the event of written cancellation, the following forfeiture of program price will be assessed based on the number of days prior to program departure that the cancellation was received:
90 days or more….. $500 per person per program
89-60 days prior….. 20% of the program price
59-30 days….. 50% of the program price
29 days or less….. 100% of the program price
Cancellation Charges for Extra Services:
Additional hotel nights and other extra services booked in connection
with A&K programs are subject to the following: Cancellations
received 31 or more days prior to the service will be refunded in full;
cancellations received 30-15 days in advance will be charged 50% of
the price; and cancellations received less than 15 days in advance will
be charged 100% of the price. Special cancellation charges apply to
select hotels in Egypt.
Exceptions: Payment and cancellation terms and conditions for all Signature and Tailor Made programs, Extensions, Internal Air and Tailor Made Portfolio Hotels may vary from those noted above. Please ask A&K for details.
Air Transportation: International airfares are not included in program pricing. Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC, has special agreements with many carriers and can offer quotations from any gateway. Please ask your tour consultant about our special fares. All international and internal air quotes are subject to change and can carry penalties and surcharges until final payment has been received by A&K. Flight confirmation is based on availability. Air reservations cannot be confirmed until a passport copy is received by A&K. PLEASE NOTE THAT CERTAIN AIRFARES ARE SUBJECT TO A SERVICE FEE.
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2011 departure:
· Reserve a standard, classic, premier or superior cabin on the Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands (December 17, 2011) departure by October 31, 2011, and save 15% on the published prices.
· Children (7-18 years old) save 50% on the published prices when travelling with at least one full-fare paying adult per cabin. Some restrictions apply.
2012-2013 departures:
· Reserve the Classic Antarctica (Nov 27, 2012, Dec 7, 2012) or Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands (Dec 17, 2012, Jan 2, 2013) journey by March 31, 2012, and save 10% on the published prices (excluding the Owner's Suite).
· On the December 17, 2012 departure, children (7-18 years old) save 50% on the published prices when travelling with at least one full-fare paying adult per cabin. Some restrictions apply.
Complimentary Passenger Travel Protection Insurance
Complimentary Passenger Travel Protection Insurance on Select Egypt Journeys
Reserve select 2011 and 2012 Egypt journeys and receive complimentary Passenger Travel Protection insurance, a value of up to $500. Call for details. Egypt journeys include:
- Egypt Unveiled
November 3, 17, December 1, 2011 and all January - May 2012 departures - Jordan and Egypt: Sands of Time
October 7, 2011 and all January - April 2012 departures - Images of Egypt & Kenya
February 28, 2012 - Pharaohs and Pyramids
All January - March 2012 departures - Splendors of the Nile
March 19, 2012
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Save 15-50% on Select Egypt Journeys
Reserve select Egypt journeys and save up to 50% per person. 2011 Journeys include.
- Egypt Unveiled
Save up to 50% on October 20, November 3, 17 and December 1, 2011 Save 50% on January - May and September 2012 departures
- Jordan and Egypt: Sands of Time
Save up to 33% on October 7 and November 4, 2011 Save up to 22% on January - April 2012 departures - Pharaohs and Pyramids
Save up to 17% on October 4, 18 and November 22, 2011, and save $125 on the internal air Save up to 50% on January - April 2012 departures. - Signature Egypt
Save up to 24% on November 24, 2011 - Images of Egypt and Kenya
Save up to 14% on the February departure. - Pyramids, Mummies and Temples
Save 50% on March - July 2012 departures. - Splendors of the Nile
Save up to 50% on February, March and September 2012 departures
Complimentary Passenger Travel Protection insurance is also available onselect departures. Call for details.
Single Supplement Savings!
Solo Traveler Single Supplement Savings
The single supplement has been waived or reduced significantly onselect departures of our popular escorted programs.
2011 Journeys include:
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