Abercrombie & Kent and the Nile
The pharaohs of ancient Egypt constructed luxurious boats to ferry
themselves down the Nile in a manner befitting their exalted station. The
tradition of luxury Nile River cruising is carried on by Abercrombie &
Kent, whose custom-built Nile vessels offer the finest in comfort, service
and exploration on the river today.
An A&K Nile cruise leads you along a timeline of ancient history,
with site after wondrous site coming to life under the skillful tutelage of
your A&K Egyptologist: Kom Ombo's unique, dual temple; Edfu's temple,
the best preserved in Egypt; Luxor's Valleys of the Kings and Queens; the
Temple of Karnak; and off-the-beaten-track Denderah and Abydos. At Luxor and
Aswan, disembark on A&K's private dock - A&K guests don't have to
cross three or four other ships to reach the shore, as other travellers do.
Your visit concluded, return to the ship to find your crew waiting with cool
towels and lemonade, a perfect antidote to the desert heat.
Between site visits, this floating Nile home is yours to enjoy. Relax on
the Sun Deck under the shade of a canopy, watching the lush Nile shoreline
pass by. Take a dip in the pool, head below decks to the library or stop in
the bar for a cocktail. Meals on board an A&K Nile vessel are always a
treat: breakfast and lunch buffets combine local cuisine with favorites from
back home, while one of the dinners is a special "Egyptian Night"
celebration. Don a traditional galabeyya and sample a variety of
Middle Eastern dishes, followed by live music and dancing well into the
night.
“It flows through old hushed Egypt and its sands, like some grave mighty
thought threading a dream.” - Leigh Hunt, A Thought of the Nile (1818)
The A&K Difference
Abercrombie & Kent's sister Nile cruisers, 'Sun Boat III' and 'Sun
Boat IV,' were each designed to offer a distinctive style and ambience to
their guests. However, both ships embody A&K's commitment to quality and
both offer several amenities in common:
See the Sites, not the Crowds
A&K maintains its own docks at Luxor and Aswan, ensuring you never
have to cross another company's ships to reach the shore.
Peerless On-Board Staff
Our trained Egyptologists truly set Abercrombie & Kent apart from all
other companies cruising the Nile. These lifelong experts sail with you,
illuminating every site along the river with their matchless knowledge and
enthusiasm of both ancient and contemporary Egypt. In addition, both ships
carry a fulltime physician throughout the cruise itinerary, a fact that
helps travellers sail with ease.
Fine Dining
Dining on the Nile hasn't been this elegant since the days of Cleopatra.
On board A&K's vessels - whether you are dining colonial-style on 'Sun
Boat III' or within the spacious, Art Decoinspired dining room of 'Sun Boat
IV' - every meal is well-prepared and well-presented. You, in turn, may
taste what life was like for the royal rulers voyaging the Nile many years
before.
Public Areas
Both ships offer a Sun Deck, a sheltered haven where you may enjoy a
drink, take a dip in the pool or watch the passing tableau of life along the
Nile. When you're ready to get out of the sun, take a table in the lounge,
grab a book from the library or hit the treadmill in the workout room. For
your comfort, smoking is not permitted in the ship’s interior. There is a
no-cellphone policy in public spaces.
Sailing the Nile with A&K
Seven-Night Cruise on Board MS 'Sun Boat III'
The ultimate Nile cruise, this seven-night Nile sojourn takes you to both
the must-see sites and the out-of-the-way marvels most other tours miss,
including the Temple of Abydos and its several sanctuaries. Pharaohs &
Pyramids includes seven nights on board 'Sun Boat III.'
Four-Night Cruise on Board MS 'Sun Boat IV'
See the Nile's most iconic sites on this four-night sail, which visits
the off-the-beaten-track Temple of Denderah, the temples of Karnak, Luxor,
Edfu and Kom Ombo as well as the Valleys of the Kings and Queens. Enjoy this
cruise as part of Egypt Unveiled, Splendors of the Nile or Signature Egypt.
Chartered Dahabieh Cruise
There is no better way to experience the Nile at its most tranquil than
on board a dahabieh (twin-sailed Egyptian yacht). Independent
travellers to Egypt may charter a dahabieh - including the newly
launched 'Zein Nile Chateau', managed by A&K - on their customized
Tailor Made journey.
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To Book...
To book, or for more information, call Cecelia or Lindy at the Egypt
& Beyond office on tel: 011 678 6165/4777 or fax: 011 678 5789 or
e-mail: cecelia@egyptandbeyond.co.za
/ info@egyptandbeyond.co.za
/ lindy@egyptandbeyond.co.za
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