Vacations & Travel

1 Nile in style

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Egypt needs no introducti­on, but Abercrombi­e & Kent’s unforgetta­ble ‘Nile in Style’ itinerary provides the perfect taste of the world’s oldest travel destinatio­n. On this nine-day tour, you’ll wander through dizzying temples and ancient tombs along the legendary River Nile.

Your accommodat­ion is split between the Four Seasons Cairo at Nile Plaza and Sanctuary Sun Boat IV as you navigate powerful waters. The intimate vessel is the perfect base for your leisurely cruise between Luxor and the southern city of Aswan, as you soak in the stories and secrets of this ancient land.

Guided by a private Egyptologi­st, you’ll take to the streets of Cairo exploring ancient monuments, glittering mosques and a maze of bazaars. And then there are the Pyramids of Giza, with exclusive access to the tomb inside the Pyramid of Cheops, the only one of the Seven

Wonders of the Ancient World still in existence. You’ll sail on a typical Egyptian felucca around Elephantin­e Island, Lord Kitchener’s Botanical Gardens and the Aga Khan Mausoleum.

The experience follows a historypac­ked route with highlight visits to the necropolis of Saqqara and the impressive Imhotep Museum, the Temple of Karnak, the Egyptian Museum of Antiquitie­s and so many more. abercrombi­ekent.com

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