A Majestic Egyptian Odyssey

A Journey of timeless wonders, luxury and legend crafted by Prism Luxury Journeys in partnership with Abercrombie & Kent, created exclusively for solo women travellers

February 17th-26th, 2027

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Experience Egypt - grandly, exclusively & unforgettably!

Join me on an expertly curated, fully escorted 10-day experience designed for those who appreciate travelling in style. From the Pyramids of Giza to Luxor’s grand temples and the majestic Nile River, discover Egypt with elegance, insight, and privileged access. Journey through the country’s legendary landscapes alongside expert guides, enjoying private excursions and thoughtfully crafted moments of reflection, wonder, and luxury.

ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS

New Grand Egyptian Museum
Pyramids and Sphinx at the Giza Plateau
Necropolis of Sakkara – the Step Pyramid & Mereruka Tomb
Atmospheric lanes and ancient churches of Coptic Cairo
Grand mosques and vibrant bazaars of Islamic Cairo
Grand Souk - Khan el-Khalili
Luxor – The Temples of Karnak and the majestic West Bank/Valley of the Kings
Private after hours tours of the tombs of King Tutankhamun and Amenhotep III
Cruising the Nile - 4 nights on board the Nile Seray, from Luxor to Aswan
Abu Simbel Excursion including flights
Optional Hot Air Balloon Ride over the West Bank - The Valley of the Kings

AT A GLANCE ITINERARY

Date	Day Description	Accommodation	Meals
17 Feb 2027	Arrive Cairo	Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza Nile View Room – Single
18 Feb 2027	Giza	Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza Nile View Room – Single	Breakfast Lunch
19 Feb 2027	Giza	Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza Nile View Room – Single	Breakfast Lunch
20 Feb 2027	Cairo	Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza Nile View Room – Single	Breakfast Lunch
21 Feb 2027	Cairo – Luxor	Nile Seray, an A&K Sanctuary Main or Mid Deck Signature Suite – Single	Breakfast Lunch Dinner
22 Feb 2027	Luxor	Nile Seray, an A&K Sanctuary Main or Mid Deck Signature Suite – Single	Breakfast Lunch Dinner
23 Feb 2027	Edfu – Kom Ombo	Nile Seray, an A&K Sanctuary Main or Mid Deck Signature Suite – Single	Breakfast Lunch Dinner
24 Feb 2027	Aswan	Nile Seray, an A&K Sanctuary Main or Mid Deck Signature Suite – Single	Breakfast Lunch Dinner
25 Feb 2027	Aswan – Abu Simbel – Aswan – Cairo	Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis Botanical Garden View Room – Single	Breakfast Lunch
26 Feb 2027	Depart Cairo		Breakfast

Summary Accommodation and Food & Beverage

Four Seasons Cairo at The Nile Plaza, Nile View Room – Single Occupancy 17, 18, 19 & 20 February 2027 (4 nights)
Nile Seray, Main Deck Signature Suite or Mid Deck Signature Suite – Single Occupancy 21, 22, 23 & 24 February (4 nights)
Waldorf Astoria Cario Heliopolis, Premier Room with Botanical Garden View – Single Occupancy 25 February (1 night)

Total 9 nights’ accommodation
Total 9 breakfasts
Total 8 lunches
Total 4 dinners

Package Information	Cost Per Person
Price Per Person – Single Occupancy Main Deck Signature Suite	USD 17,735 (Includes domestic flights)
Price Per Person – Single Occupancy Mid Deck Signature Suite	USD 17,875 (Includes domestic flights)

Inclusions

Entry visas to Egypt
9 nights’ accommodation
Domestic flights - economy class
Airport transfers in air-conditioned vehicle with service of a Tour Coordinator escorting guests from each point to the next destination
All tours as described in the program with an English-speaking Egyptologist throughout
Entry ticket to Cheops Pyramid during the pyramids tour
Entry ticket to Step Pyramid & Mereruka tomb during the pyramids tour
Abu Simbel excursion including flights
All the admissions for the sightseeing stated in the programme
All meals as mentioned in the programme include tea, coffee, and mineral water
Porterage at airports and hotels
Mineral water on all transfers

Exclusions

International flights
Any meal that is not mentioned within the programme
Beverages other than those mentioned charged upon consumption and payable directly
Gratuities
Only be considered when the staff have gone above and beyond

How to Book

To reserve a place please complete the booking form in the link below

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Upon receipt of your booking form, a link to Abercrombie and Kent’s secure payment portal will
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Fees & Payment Schedule

A 25% non-refundable deposit of $4,433.75 per person is required at the time of booking.
The remaining balance of $13,301.25 is due 60 days prior to departure on or before 19 Dec 2026.

Wednesday
17 FEB 2027

Arrive Cairo

No meals included

Upon arrival at Cairo Airport you will be transferred to your hotel. The Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza is a glamorous and stylish hotel located in the leafy quarter of Garden City, a modern retreat in an historic part of Cairo. With the Egyptian Museum close by, this is an excellent base to explore this ancient city. Many rooms offer views over the Nile or Citadel and are dressed in French Empire-style fabrics. The sumptuous bathrooms feature large bathtubs and a glass-walled separate shower complete with plump toweling bathrobes. Intimate shisha lounges decked out in low seating and soft lighting provide tranquil spaces to unwind and watch the sun set over the Nile.

On the fifth floor there are three pools with sheltered poolside cabanas to allow you to escape the Cairo heat. There are also seven restaurants and bars to choose from, each serving its own unique menu. The hotel is also home to one of Cairo’s largest spas offering a wide range of holistic therapies including its signature treatment ‘The Nile Journey’. Other facilities include a whirlpool, sauna, steam room and gym.

The remainder of your day is at leisure, with meals left for you to enjoy at your own pace and a wealth of local dining options to explore. Your Travel Advisor, Paula, will be on hand to offer expert recommendations tailored to your preferences.

Welcome Drinks Reception InvitationThis evening, Paula warmly invites all guests to an elegant complimentary Welcome Drinks Reception at the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza from 18:00. This is wonderful opportunity to unwind in refined surroundings, enjoy expertly crafted drinks and connect with fellow travellers as the excitement of your journey begins.

Thursday
18 FEB 2027

Giza

Breakfast
Lunch

09:00 Meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel to start your tour.

The Grand Egyptian Museum, newly opened to the public, offers an awe-inspiring journey through more than 5,000 years of history in a setting as monumental as the treasures it houses. Overlooking the Pyramids of Giza, this vast, light-filled complex showcases Egypt’s most iconic artifacts, including the complete treasures of Tutankhamun presented with state-of-the-art design and storytelling. Visitors wander through grand galleries, towering statues, and immersive exhibits that bring ancient civilization vividly to life. It is Egypt’s new cultural crown jewel, and an essential highlight of any journey through the country’s past.

Lunch today is served inside the GEM at Laduree Restaurant. Pâtisserie E. Ladurée, commonly known as Ladurée, is a French manufacturer and retailer of high-end pastries, now open inside the Grand Egyptian Museum where you can savor all their world-famous patisseries. At the end of your tour (approximately 17:00) you will be transferred back to your hotel.

The remainder of your day is at leisure. Dinner is not included this evening, allowing you the freedom to dine at your leisure and explore the excellent local restaurants at your own pace.

Friday
19 FEB 2027

Giza

Breakfast
Lunch

07:30 Meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel to start your tour.

Sakkara is the former necropolis (cemetery) for the ancient Egyptian city of Memphis and the place where the very first pyramids were built as tombs for kings. Instead of the smooth sides featured on other pyramids, the pyramids here feature six steps on the outside, representing the pharaoh’s stepladder to heaven. Discover the famous Step Pyramid of King Zoser, the first pyramid ever built and the world’s oldest freestanding stone structure. Included in your tour is entry to Step Pyramid and Mereruka Tomb.

Enjoy lunch at 139 Restaurant – Located within the Marriott Mena Hotel, a meal here offers breath-taking views of the towering pyramids, as well as the landscaped gardens. The restaurant has an intimate, informal atmosphere and casual attire is welcome. The international menu ranges from Middle Eastern to Indian classics.

The Great Pyramids of Giza are the only present-day survivors of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, built over 4,500 years ago as giant tombs for the mummies of the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, who were father, son and grandson respectively. The pyramids are truly monumental in scale, with the largest - Khufu's - constructed from over two million blocks. Included in your tour is entry to Cheops Pyramid.

Nearby sits the enigmatic Sphinx with the body of a lion and the face of a man wearing a royal head cloth, which workers may have based on King Khafre to guard his enormous funerary monument.

At the end of your tour (approximately 16:00) you will be transferred back to your hotel. The remainder of your day is leisure. Dinner is at your leisure this evening and Paula will be on hand to suggest a variety of local dining options to enjoy.

Saturday
20 FEB 2027

Cairo

Breakfast
Lunch

08:30 Meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel to start your tour.

Tradition has it that the church of St. Sergius was built over a location in which Mary, Joseph and the infant Jesus rested on their journey in Egypt. Located inside the Roman fortress in Old Cairo, it is believed to have been built by Roman soldiers in the third or fourth centuries and later turned into a Coptic church by the Egyptians. Dedicated to two soldier-saints, Sergius and Bacchus, the church has been rebuilt and restored since medieval times, but it is still considered to be a model of early Coptic churches. Proceed to the Hanging Church, named so because it sits “suspended” on top of the Fortress of Babylon that the Romans built when they came to Egypt. Thought to originate in the seventh century, this church in basilica style was once the seat of the Coptic Patriarchate.

Visit the Synagogue of Ben Ezra, built during the time of the once-thriving Jewish community in Egypt. Inside, the so-called “Geniza Documents” were found, a treasure hailed as an unparalleled source of information about the life of the Jews in Egypt’s past. Continue to visit Sultan Hassan and Refaee mosques with its grand, soaring architecture and rich decoration, the Mosque of Sultan Hassan, completed in 1363, is one of the finest in Egypt and also houses the mausoleum where Sultan Hassan’s sons are buried. A short walk across to the Mosque of Sultan Hassan, discover the much newer Refaie Mosque, completed in 1912 with well-preserved, colorful decoration. Buried in tombs there is a Muslim saint, a companion of the Prophet Mohamed, Egypt’s last royal family and the last Shah of Iran.

Lunch is served at Le Pacha - Le Pacha 1901 is one of Cairo’s landmark dining and entertainment venues. Originally a paddle boat from the turn of the century, Le Pacha was transformed into a nostalgic and magical location to reflect on Cairo’s glorious history.

End your day with the fascinating Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, reputed to be the largest bazaar in the Middle East. Originally founded as a watering stop for caravanserai in the 14th century, the bazaar has now grown to vast proportions. Wander through the labyrinth of narrow streets to find workshops and stalls selling all manner of things from woodwork and glassware to leather goods and perfumes.

At the end of your tour (approximately 17:00) you will be transferred back to your hotel. The remainder of your day is leisure. Dinner is left at your own leisure this evening, giving you the opportunity to discover and enjoy Cairo’s wonderful dining scene.

Sunday
21 FEB 2027

Cairo - Luxor

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Your tour coordinator will meet you at the hotel lobby and escort you to Cairo Airport to board your Egypt-Air flight to Luxor. Upon arrival at Luxor Airport, you are welcomed by your tour coordinator in the arrivals hall and transferred to your luxurious ship the Nile Seray.

The Ship
Nile Seray ushers in a new era of luxury on the river that has captivated travelers for millennia. Designed for just 64 guests, with an exceptional staff-to-guest ratio of 1.5:1, it combines modern sophistication with a deep sense of place.

The Nile Seray’s 32 suites pair sweeping views of the Nile with interiors that balance elegance and comfort. Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the spaces with natural light, while Juliet balconies allow guests to feel the river breeze as they sail. The design palette is warm and contemporary, with wood and rattan finishes, textured fabrics and calming neutral tones that echo the riverbanks beyond. King-size beds, Egyptian cotton linens and deluxe bathrooms ensure every suite is a sanctuary.

The Nile Seray has two high-end dining areas, a spa and a gym, and a chic top deck with the feel of a private club – canopied daybeds around a swimming pool, alongside an outdoor lounge, cooled by the breeze and shaded beneath canopies shaped like dahabiya sails. Every suite has Juliet balconies overlooking the banks of the Nile.

Entertainment on board

Every cruise will include:

A welcome ‘Zaffa’ which is traditional music with Egyptian drums and flutes.
A movie night.
An Egyptian cooking lesson with our on-board chefs.
A colorful ‘Galabeyya’ party which gives each guest the opportunity to dress up in traditional Egyptian dress and dance to Arabic music.
Folkloric shows, including a ‘Oud’ trio during teatime and dervish show after dinner.
A gala dinner with white-gloved waiters serving gourmet cuisine.

Food & Beverage
Dining aboard Nile Seray is as much a part of the journey as the river itself. With both indoor and outdoor restaurants, guests can choose between elegant, light-filled interiors or meals on deck with the Nile as a backdrop. Mealtimes are arranged around the day’s excursions, and service continues until the last guest has dined, ensuring an atmosphere that feels relaxed and unhurried. Menus balance international favourites with dishes that celebrate local flavours. A carefully selected drinks package is available across the fleet and bar service extends to the sundeck pool — perfect for refreshments between swims or while lounging in the sun. For something extra special, private dining can be arranged on request.

Menus are changed on a seasonal basis to enable the Chef to use the freshest ingredients at all times. The following is applicable to every cruise:

Most meals are served in the restaurant. However, at least one barbecue lunch (while sailing) will be served on deck (weather permitting).
Mineral water, tea and American coffee are included with every meal.

Luxor Schedule - 21 February
At a private dock in Luxor, step aboard your five-star riverboat, Nile Seray, to the sound of drums and flutes as you are greeted by a Zaffa musical procession, based on a wedding march that predates Islam.

After lunch onboard, explore the West Bank of the Nile with your Egyptologist guide. The Valley of the Kings is where, for nearly 500 years, some 65 rock-cut tombs and chambers were excavated for nobles and pharaohs. Your tour includes rare, behind-the-velvet-rope access to hidden treasures. History hangs heavy in the air as you explore the burial sites of Seti I and Ramses VI.

In the early evening, after the West Bank closes, discover the tombs of King Tutankhamun and Amenhotep III with your Egyptologist during a private opening. On the way back to the Nile, you pass the Colossi of Memnon - two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III, which stand at the front of the ruined Mortuary Temple and, in ancient times, were said to sing hauntingly at dawn.

Upon return to the Nile Seray you will be greeted by your Voyage Director before joining fellow guests for canapes, Egyptian wine and beer – the prelude to a gourmet dinner prepared by talented chefs.

Monday
22 FEB 2027

Luxor

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

After a buffet breakfast, your archaeological odyssey continues with a visit to the Temple of Luxor to learn about the god Amun, to whom it is dedicated.

Discover the Temple of Karnak, a complex of temples, pylons and chapels which you explore with your Egyptologist guide. Back on board, luxuriate in a leisurely lunch as your riverboat cruises to Esna — a city on the West Bank of the Nile, about 30 miles south of Luxor.

Afternoon tea in the lounge beckons, and the day ends with a delicious dinner followed by a movie night — setting you up for the drama of exploring the Temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo the next day.

Tuesday
23 FEB 2027

Edfu – Kom Ombo

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

In the morning you will cruise to Edfu, where you disembark for a visit to the Temple of Edfu. One of the best-preserved shrines in Egypt, it was built between 237 and 57BC at the height of the Ptolemaic Kingdom’s powers and is dedicated to the deities Horus and Hathor. Inscriptions on its walls reveal much about language, myth and religion during the Hellenistic period in Egypt, including details of the temple’s construction.

Back onboard, relax over lunch as you sail to Kom Ombo. If you wish, join a cookery class introducing you to typical Egyptian dishes, followed by afternoon tea. In the early evening, visit the magnificent Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek; in ancient times, the sacred reptiles could be seen basking in the desert sun on the banks of the Nile.

Returning to the boat, enter into the spirit of local life as you dress in traditional galabeyya robes for an Egyptian Night featuring a lavish buffet dinner followed by music and dancing.

Wednesday
24 FEB 2027

Aswan

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

After breakfast and your arrival in Aswan, a short trip by motorboat takes you to Agilika Island, set in the reservoir created by the Old Aswan Dam. Its construction in 1902 led to the partial flooding of the Philae temple complex, which was relocated to Agilika and painstakingly reassembled. Explore the island’s monumental structures, known for their striking hieroglyphic reliefs, before visiting the Granite Quarries that supplied most of the hard stone used by the Ancient Egyptians to build pyramids, temples and obelisks.

After lunch, board a traditional felucca (weather permitting) for a sail around Elephantine Island, declared a World Heritage Site on account of its many archaeological digs, continuing to Lord Kitchener’s Botanical Gardens (created by the World War I Field Marshall in the 1890s) and the hilltop Agha Khan Mausoleum.

Returning to the boat, take afternoon tea to the accompaniment of an oud trio, playing the lute-like instrument of that name. That evening, your voyage concludes with a gala dinner complete with white-gloved waiters serving gourmet cuisine, plus a dervish show.

Thursday
25 FEB 2027

Aswan - Abu Simbel - Cairo

Breakfast
Lunch

Meet your tour coordinator in the reception and transfer to Aswan Airport. Board your Egypt Air flight to Abu Simbel. Discover the commanding twin temples of Ramses II and his wife, Queen Nefertari. The former’s façade is dominated by four 70-foot-tall statues of the pharaoh looking out over Lake Nasser, carved from a single piece of rock. Perhaps even more impressive, this entire site was disassembled and moved here to save it from the floodwaters caused by the construction of the Aswan High Dam. A picnic lunch bag will be provided.

After your visit, board your return flight to Cairo via Aswan. Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, you are transferred to the Waldorf Astoria Heliopolis. Located in one of the most affluent districts of greater Cairo known for its unique architecture, great shopping and dining options; it is also easily accessible to Cairo’s main landmarks and very close proximity to the Cairo International Airport. Discover exceptional services and hospitality at the Waldorf Astoria including a rejuvenating spa, four carefully curated dining concepts, each offering its own unique experience. Rooms and suites are spacious with modern décor and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows that let in an abundance of natural light. The remainder of your evening is leisure. Dinner tonight is under your own arrangements.

Friday
26 FEB 2027

Depart Cairo

Breakfast

Your tour coordinator will meet you at the hotel lobby and escort you to Cairo Airport. Depart Cairo.

Option – Balloon Ride in Luxor over the West Bank - US $315.00 per person

Drift silently above the timeless landscape of Luxor as the first light of dawn reveals the wonders of the Valley of the Kings from a breathtaking new perspective. As your hot air balloon rises gently into the golden sky, you’ll glide over ancient temples, desert mountains and the lush banks of the Nile, witnessing iconic landmarks like the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.

This unforgettable sunrise experience combines serenity, history, and awe, offering a once-in-a-lifetime view of Egypt’s most legendary treasures. Whether it’s your first visit or a return to this magical land, there is simply no better way to take in the scale and majesty of ancient Thebes than from the sky.

Highlights

You will fly over the west bank of Luxor, including views of:

Valley of the Kings
Temple of Hatshepsut
Colossi of Memnon
The Nile River and farmland contrasting with desert hills

Typical schedule

Flights are always at sunrise because winds are calm and views are best. The excursion includes pick-up from the ship and transfer to the launch site. Tea/coffee will be served while balloons inflate.

Flight Duration: 45–60 minutes in the air
Altitude: Usually 500–1,500 ft (sometimes higher depending on wind)
Basket size: Typically 12–24 people

Balloon Ride in Luxor over the West Bank

Why Prism Luxury Journeys partners with Abercrombie & Kent

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Global Corporate Indemnity Insurance – providing you with unsurpassed peace of mind for wherever you travel within the A&K network.
Quality Control Teams – each and every A&K office has a team assigned to making sure our suppliers always deliver as promised. Headed up centrally in London, you can be confident that we work together with international oversight.
Guides – A&K only use only the best guides in the world, who undergo strict qualification processes. They know the destinations inside and out and serve as much as travelling companions as experts in their field.
Philanthropy – Since 1982 A&K have been globally committed to respecting the natural environment and giving back to the local people whose destinations they host clients in. Internally and through the generosity of guests A&K support over 37 different hand-picked projects worldwide.
24 Hour Emergency Contact – A&K local operations teams are always on standby to be of assistance, providing flexible measures if any plans change.
Health and Safety – A&K have stringent criteria that they require all their suppliers to meet, along with safety initiatives tailored to each destination – from first aid training to localised emergency procedure plans.
Relationships with Suppliers – The personal, long-standing local connections ensure A&K offer the best product to our guests. Whether it’s the most sought-after table in a restaurant or preferential hotel upgrades, they hold the key to our guest’s needs.
Ability to Bespoke – Alongside Prism’s Travel Advisor, A&K assist with helping to manage every request according to individual requirements.
VIP Services and ‘Insider Access’ – unique and exclusive moments from A&K’s wealth of interesting connections, means Prism can bring you closer to the real experience, culture and customs of Egypt. From meetings with renowned archaeologists to tea with a local market-seller’s family, we can make it happen.
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Abercrombie & Kent Egypt

Founded in 1982, Abercrombie & Kent Egypt delivers seamless, high-quality service through a nationwide network of nine offices and a team of over 400 experienced professionals. Its unique blend of operational excellence, a deeply service-driven culture, creative expertise and luxury cruising capabilities makes it the ideal partner for Prism Luxury Journeys. With an extensive presence across Egypt, A&K enjoys strong relationships with the country’s leading properties and unmatched purchasing power ensuring consistently competitive rates without compromising on quality.