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Nine World Wonders by Private Jet
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Around the World by Private Jet
March 9 - April 3, 2009
October 19 - November 13, 2009
A pyramid of limestone, still the world's largest stone structure 4,000 years after it was assembled. A throng of enigmatic faces carved in volcanic rock, the last remnants of a lost way of life. A monument to eternal fidelity, executed in glittering white marble.
There are places in the world that exist outside time, that embody and surpass the limits of the imagination. Visit nine of them on a single journey as unique as its globe-spanning destinations.
The Wonders of Nature
Bask in the glories of tropical Samoa, and take in the dramatic vistas surrounding Machu Picchu in the Andes Mountains. Sydney's natural beauty includes both spectacular beaches and lush mountain forests, while Wadi Rum's austere landscapes seem to stretch in every direction - a panorama of timeless tranquility.
The Wonders of Culture
Take a break from the splendors of Angkor Wat to meet a family in Siem Reap, escorted by your translator and guide. Visit Bishnoi villagers as they demonstrate their weaving techniques, and learn the nuances of playing the didgeridoo from an Aboriginal master.
The Wonders of Artistry
Walk among the carved moai of Easter Island, visit an Egyptian tomb normally closed to the public and see the monuments that have enthralled visitors for untold generations: the Pyramids, Petra, Angkor Wat, the Taj Mahal, and the Shwedagon Pagoda.
Join Abercrombie & Kent for "Nine World Wonders: Around the World by Private Jet" - the most extraordinary journey you may ever take.
When the destination is extraordinary,
getting there should be too.
This is the travel experience you have been waiting for: a journey around the world by private jet, revealing the wonders of history, nature and culture as only Abercrombie & Kent can.
Join us on a journey spanning continents and epochs, conducted in the comfort, convenience and style possible only with travel by private jet.
Your Boeing 757 jet has been exclusively reconfigured for Abercrombie & Kent to accommodate 52 privileged guests. Our hand-selected crew attends to your every need, from remembering your favorite premium brand to suggesting the right wine at dinner. And with a staff-to-guest ratio of 1:7, service is unobtrusive but ever-present.
Accompanying you throughout the voyage are a chef and chef's assistant, who hand-select fresh local ingredients to make every in-flight meal a memorable dining occasion. Enjoy meals in our on-board lounge, where we will be happy to reserve a table for you, or simply gather with fellow travellers, striking up new friendships and sharing impressions of the extraordinary sights you have seen.
Finally, your Abercrombie & Kent Tour Managers are the finest in the world, experienced and affable escorts who share intimate, sometimes lifelong knowledge of the places you will discover.
The Abercrombie & Kent® Difference
Design Your DaySMOptions
Experience the world in your own individual style with A&K's exclusive Design Your Day feature. In selected destinations, you'll choose from an array of sightseeing excursions, sport, shopping and spa options. We'll handle the transportation, guides and anything else required. Join an Aboriginal art tour with celebrated art historian Judy Friend, spend a morning far off the beaten track in a Cambodian village or take an excursion to visit the modern marvels of Dubai. Design Your Day … your own way.
Fine Dining and Entertainment
Savor unique cuisines and cultures at their authentic best. An evening of Peruvian hospitality in Lima, in an ancestral home filled with pre-Columbian artifacts. A Thousand and One Nights extravaganza on the plateau of the Pyramids. A feast worthy of a maharajah on the ramparts of Mehrangarh Fort in Rajasthan. A fresh local delicacy served in your favorite seat in the on-board lounge. All meals are included, and your culinary adventures extend to the finest restaurants in each destination. Room service is included when you prefer in-room dining.
Privileged Access
The nine wonders around which this trip is planned are landmarks of world culture and history, some that have entranced visitors for millennia. You will see them in ways few others have experienced, with private, "by-invitation" access to both mustsee sights and hidden delights. You'll view Egyptian treasures in a museum opened exclusively for you, savor an unforgettable lunch on Shark Island in Sydney, and watch a private traditional dance performance in Siem Reap. It's a unique style of travel made possible by the expertise of A&K's local offi ces … and 45 years of good relationships with the most interesting people and places on the planet.
Expert Guidance
The accomplished tour staff accompanying this program have been chosen from the highest ranks of A&K's international coterie of professionals. They are ideal travelling companions: experienced, affable, intelligent, well informed and dedicated to the success of your trip.
The Finest Accommodations
Your accommodations are not only the finest, but also the best examples of the spirit and style of each stop along your way. Revel in the lavish interiors of the Umaid Bhawan Palace, the world's largest residence, where the Maharajah still lives. View the full expanse of Sydney Harbor from your harbor view suite. Savor the tranquility of the Cambodian countryside in a Landmark Room at Raffl es Grand Hotel d'Angkor. At each remarkable stop, you'll check in for two or usually three nights.
The A&K Touch
We provide a thoughtful and useful array of travel gear to make your A&K Private Jet trip a cut above the rest. Set out on your journey with a convenient rolling cabin bag, attractive tote, backpack, neck pillow and hat. To enhance your enjoyment, a stateof- the-art audio system enables you to clearly hear your guide's commentary as you explore museums and sites at your own pace.
Suite upgrades, pre-and post-tour hotel nights and private jet transportation from your home to Miami and from Boston back home can be confirmed at additional cost, subject to availability. Ask for details.
Expert Guidance
The accomplished tour staff accompanying this program have been chosen from the highest ranks of A&K's international coterie of professionals. They are ideal travelling companions: experienced, affable, intelligent, well informed and dedicated to the success of your trip.
Jan Moester
Jan grew up in the Netherlands and by the age of 21 he had visited every country in Europe while guiding groups of American students. A "real" job followed... but the travel bug had bitten too deeply. Jan soon found himself back in the role of professional guide, much to the delight of the devoted clientele of over 25 private jet programs. He was a Tour Manager on the 2006 South America by Private Jet and 2007 Nine World Wonders.
Han Eryilmaz
A resident of Istanbul, Han Eryilmaz's astonishing grasp of Turkish culture and history - combined with his charming and dryly humorous personality - have made him one of A&K's most popular regional Tour Directors. Degrees in both Mechanical Engineering and Art History have fostered an "analytical and poetical look on life"; his career in travel adds an on-going interest in the world's cultures and religions.
Michael Digby
Born in northern England, Michael's intercultural experiences began with high school years spent in New York State and continued with a stint on an Israeli kibbutz and a move to Seville. Today Michael is an accomplished professional guide, with a special interest in walking tours and other active outdoor programs in Europe.
Ladislas Ciechanowski
Born to Franco-Polish parents in London, Ladislas ("Lado") began his working life as an agriculturalist and estate manager in France and England; he still manages the family farm on a part-time basis. Now a popular A&K Tour Director, Ladislas' linguistic gifts (he has English, Polish, Italian, French and German to his credit) and his informed pan-European outlook make him an ideal travelling companion on the Continent and beyond.
Enhancing Your Experience...
An Abercrombie & Kent Luggage Manager accompanies you throughout the program, ensuring your bags travel with you and are promptly delivered to your hotel room at each destination.
Call us today at 1-800-710-1008 to book this
vacation of a lifetime!
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| Call (800) 710-1008 for more information or to book today! Mention code 7025110 | | Abercrombie & Kent | | Offer valid through 10/19/2009 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | 1 | Miami | Monday
Miami, Florida
Meet your fellow passengers at a cocktail reception followed by a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Four Seasons Hotel Miami
| | 2 | Lima | Tuesday
March 10/October 20
Miami - Lima, Peru
Board your private jet for Lima, gateway to the wonders of the ancient Inca civilization. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Tonight, the doors of the Larco Herrera Museum open for a private guided tour of the world's largest collection of pre-Columbian ceramics. Your hosts, the museum curators, invite you for a rare look at more artifacts hidden away in private storage rooms normally closed to the public. Afterward, attend a special dinner as guests of a descendant of the museum's founder.
Swissotel
| | 3 | Cusco | Wednesday
March 11/October 21
Lima - Cusco
Take a short commercial flight to Cusco, high in the Andes, where the rest of the morning is free to adjust to the altitude. Later this afternoon, visit some of the city's highlights, beginning at the 16th-century Cathedral, its first stone supposedly set in place by Francisco Pizarro himself. North of the city proper lies the Incan fortification of Sacsayhuaman, one of the most skillful stone constructions in the world.
Hotel Monasterio
| | 4 | Machu Picchu | Thursday
March 12/October 22
Cusco - Machu Picchu
Forgotten for centuries by the outside world until its "rediscovery" in 1911, Machu Picchu is one of the best-preserved remains of the Inca civilization. Board the Hiram Bingham Orient-Express, a luxury train that delivers you to Machu Picchu after the morning crowds have left. Explore this magnificent site in peace and quiet, with guidance by local experts and time to wander the terraced walkways by yourself. Following afternoon tea at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, descend by road and board the train to return to Cusco. Dinner is served on board.
Hotel Monasterio
| | 5 | Easter Island | Friday
March 13/October 23
Cusco - Lima - Easter Island
Return to Lima on a commercial flight to reunite with your private jet and crew for the journey to Easter Island. Perhaps the most isolated place on earth, this tiny island is an open-air museum of a unique Polynesian culture. After a traditional greeting on arrival, travel to Ahu Tahai, one of the oldest sites on Easter Island, with three burial platforms guarded by moai. Pause for a cocktail in this extraordinary setting overlooking the sea before transferring to your hotel. Dine this evening at the home of Maria Huke Rapahango, a native Rapanui, and Julio Lagos, her Chilean husband, who prepare a feast of traditional foods cooked over hot stones; dinner is accompanied by local dance and song.
Otai Hotel/Iorana Hotel
| | 6 | Easter Island | Saturday
March 14/October 24
Easter Island
After a leisurely breakfast, a full day of island exploration begins. Your first stop is Rano Kau volcano. Gaze at the fresh water lake of the volcano and visit its archaeological site. Then visit mountaintop Orongo, once the center of the island's mysterious Birdman Cult. Stop at Vinapu, whose stone walls bear carvings similar to those found at Machu Picchu. At Akahanga, a large ahu (platform) with four fallen moai is said to mark the burial site of the first island king. Rano Raraku is an evocative stop, a quarry and moai "factory" with statues abandoned in all stages of completion. Drive along the northern coast to the archaeological zone at Anakena, the site of an elegantly presented, sumptuous barbecue lunch. There is time to swim or stroll along one of the island's best beaches before evening descends.
Otai Hotel/Iorana Hotel
| | 7 | Easter Island | Sunday
March 15/October 25
Design Your Day on Easter Island
Easter Island - Apia, Samoa
This morning, continue exploring Easter Island on the Design Your Day excursion of your choice. Then transfer to Mataveri International Airport and board your private jet for Apia, Samoa, the heart of Polynesia. Arrive in Samoa in the afternoon, local time.
Aggie Grey's Lagoon, Beach Resort & Spa Design Your Day
Sunday
March 15/October 25
Ana Kai Cave Walk
Embark on a voyage into the earth by visiting the caves of Ana Kai Tangata, Ana Tepora and Ana Tepahu. Discover beautiful wall paintings associated with the Birdman Cult, and walk down lava tunnels to manavai (enclosed gardens). Archaeology via Horseback or Vehicle
Continue your Easter Island explorations at the ancient ruins of Vaihu and Puna Pau on horseback or by vehicle, and then ride further along the coast to Ahu Akivi. Built in 1460, this site was one of the latest constructions built. Moai Hike
Pay a return visit to the archaeological site of Rano Raraku for a more comprehensive exploration. Discover Te Tokanga, the largest moai ever carved at 66 feet long and an estimated weight of 220 tons, as well as 395 other moai that were abandoned at the quarry. Hanga Roa Exploration
An exploration of the town Hanga Roa includes a visit to the local museum. Museo Antropologica P. Sebastian Englert houses the only known moai fragment that retains its original white eyes. Also visit the local church, where Christian and local symbolism are curiously combined. Hanga Roa market is a favorite stop for craft items.
| | 8 | Apia | Monday
March 16/October 26
Apia
While your airline crew rests, spend this day your way in glorious Polynesia: enjoy beach and water activities, a Samoan Fofo massage at your hotel's world-renowned spa or a round of golf. For those with the desire for exploration, join a trip around the island including a visit to Vailima, Robert Louis Stevenson's home in his later years. Lunch is a picnic on the hotel's pristine sand beach. This evening you are treated to a Samoan fi a fi a (feast) and a performance of traditional Polynesian dances.
Aggie Grey's Lagoon, Beach Resort & Spa
| | 9 | Sydney | Tuesday
March 17/October 27
Apia - Depart for Sydney
Cross the International Dateline.
After breakfast at your hotel, return to the airport to board your private jet. Enjoy lunch, and then congregate in the lounge, enjoy a DVD, or use the time in flight to nap or read. The day is lost crossing the International Dateline.
| | 10 | Sydney | Wednesday
March 18/October 28
Arrive Sydney, Australia
Arrive in Sydney in the early afternoon and check into your hotel, where your room features a full view of the magnificent Sydney Harbor. Stroll along nearby Circular Quay or relax until dinner.
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
| | 11 | Sydney | Thursday
March 19/October 29
Sydney
Take an "insider's" private harbor cruise that brings you to nearby Shark Island for a barbecue lunch Aussie style, including a boomerang-throwing lesson and didgeridoo demonstration. Afterwards, visit Sydney on your own (we can suggest a variety of independent activities) or explore this vibrant city on a drive that takes you through the historic Rocks District, into Paddington and its celebrated open-air market, and down to Bondi Beach. Lastly, enjoy a private, behind-the-scenes tour of the magnificent Sydney Opera House, modern wonder and icon.
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
| | 12 | Sydney | Friday
March 20/October 30
Design Your Day
In and Around Sydney
Today enjoy the Design Your Day option of your choice, including a private zoo tour or a refreshing afternoon at the spa. Afterwards, you may attend a performance in one of Sydney Opera House's five halls, enjoying dinner at the hotel before or after the performance. If you prefer, skip the performance and dine out at one of Sydney's many wonderful restaurants.
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney Design Your Day
Friday
March 20/October 30
Blue Mountains
Travel to Blue Mountains National Park, 90 minutes outside Sydney by road, to walk in a lush setting of sandstone outcroppings and hazy blue forests. A Bird's-Eye View of Sydney
Start the day weaving through catwalks, up ladders and along the upper Arch to the top of Sydney's Harbour Bridge - a climb that ends with an exhilarating full-circle view of one of the world's most beautiful harbors. Taronga Zoo
Visit the renowned Taronga Zoo where an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour conducted by a zoo naturalist shows you Australia's unique wildlife: koala, kangaroo, emu, wallaby, platypus, wombat and echidna. Aboriginal Art with Judy Friend
Explore one of the world's oldest living cultures with a private-access tour in the Art Gallery of New South Wales, led by a museum expert. Then join art historian Judy Friend and view or purchase Aboriginal works at three private galleries. Wellness Spa at The Four Seasons
Refresh your traveller's spirit with a rejuvenating massage or treatment at Sydney's most famous spa, conveniently located at your hotel. Wine Tasting in the Hunter Valley
Hunter Valley is famous for its Chardonnay, Semillon and Shiraz varietals. A short flight brings you to some of the valley's most interesting wineries for tasting.
| | 13 | Siem Reap | Saturday
March 21/October 31
Sydney - Siem Reap, Cambodia
Your private jet re-crosses the equator, whisking you northwest to Siem Reap, Cambodia, where a Landmark Room is reserved for you at your historic hotel. Dine à la carte at the hotel tonight, choosing from a variety of Continental and traditional Khmer dishes.
Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor
| | 14 | Siem Reap | Sunday
March 22/November 1
Siem Reap
Built between the 9th and 15th centuries AD, the Angkor complex of temples, palaces and terraces is an architectural masterpiece of the first order. This morning you explore its most significant sites, including Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, the Bayon, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King, accompanied all the while by an expert local guide. The morning ends with a visit to Ta Prohm, wildly overgrown with strangler figs and silk-cotton trees. After returning to the hotel for lunch, a late afternoon visit shows you Preah Khan, where a preservation specialist provides fascinating commentary on the struggle to protect Angkor amidst two decades of civil unrest. Dine tonight at your hotel or at a restaurant in another of Siem Reap's luxury hostelries.
Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor
| | 15 | Siem Reap | Monday
March 23/November 2
Design Your Day in Siem Reap
Design Your Day options fill the morning hours before you rejoin the group for cocktails this evening. Meet Nhean Samban for a personal account of Cambodia's recent history, an enthralling story of hiding from American bombs and surviving depredations of the Khmer Rouge. Later, an elaborate poolside dinner is followed by graceful Apsara dancing, an ancient art form that tells stories through subtle movements and gestures.
Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor Design Your Day
Monday
March 23/November 2
Cambodian Countryside
Drive into rural Cambodia to visit a local agricultural community, meeting farmers in their fields. This region is home to the Khmer temple of Banteay Srei, renowned for its pink sandstone carvings and significantly different in style from the temples of Angkor. Helicopter to Beng Mealea
Fly over the lush Cambodian countryside to Beng Mealea Temple, abandoned for more than 800 years. Land in a field nearby and walk to the temple, perhaps accompanied by local villagers who rarely see western visitors. The scene is magical - a priceless opportunity for photographers. Phnom Penh
Fly to Cambodia's capital by scheduled air, accompanied by a guide-historian, to explore a city with a rich but violent past. Tour the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, National Museum and Tuol Sleng, a former Khmer Rouge detention center that is now a museum. Shop with the locals at a colorful market. Spa at the Grand
Take time off from sightseeing for a rejuvenating morning at the hotel's Amrita Spa. Choose the Angkor Escape package, a perfect restorative for the weary explorer that combines a powerful hydrotherapy bath with full-body massage and skin care treatment.
| | 16 | Jodhpur | Tuesday
March 24/November 3
Siem Reap - Yangon, Myanmar - Jodhpur, India
On a day made possible only by private jet, make a true "flying visit" to Myanmar to see Yangon's dazzling Shwedagon Pagoda, gilded with more than eight tons of gold. After lunch at the elegant Strand Hotel, return to the airport to fly on to Jodhpur, a jewel of a city in northern India whose ancient walls still enclose an exotic jumble of narrow streets and lively bazaars. Check in to your palace hotel (which remains the home of the Jodhpur royal family) with time to freshen up before cocktails.
Taj Umaid Bhawan Palace
| | 17 | Jodhpur | Wednesday
March 25/November 4
Jodhpur
The Bishnoi people, who live on the fringes of the great desert outside the city, are famous as "the world's first ecologists." This morning's safari, via air conditioned SUV, takes you to a series of Bishnoi villages for an up-close look at their unique culture, with stops at shepherds', potters' and weavers' communities. Then travel on to Rohat, once a fort and now an elegant hotel, where the local ruling family welcomes you for lunch. This evening, adjourn to the city's Mehrangarh Fort for a celebration of traditional dance and music, followed by dinner on the ramparts.
Taj Umaid Bhawan Palace
| | 18 | Muscat | Thursday
March 26/November 5
Jodhpur - Agra - Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Board your private jet for a short post breakfast flight to Agra and the timeless.
| | 19 | Muscat | Friday
March 27/November 6
Design Your Day In and Around Oman
Experience Oman your way with the Design Your Day option of your choice, including a day trip to Dubai, a journey to the countryside or a rejuvenating visit to the spa.
Al Bustan Palace/Shangri-La Al Husn Hotel Design Your Day
Friday
March 27/November 6
A Day in Dubai
A short commercial flight from Oman, Dubai offers a vastly different experience to its near neighbor. Marvel at the futuristic architecture along the Corniche in the shadow of the world's tallest building, the Burj Dubai. Highlights here include the Palm Islands and the iconic Burj Al Arab, where you stop for lunch. Continue to the Mall of the Emirates, a shopper's nirvana of more than 450 stores and 70 restaurants, as well as the first indoor ski resort in the Middle East. The Spa at Shangri-La
Spend a rejuvenating day at Chi, the spa at Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort. With its spacious private villa rooms and unique holistic therapies, Chi provides a welcome respite, and an indulgent treat, for the weary traveller. Cruise Along the Coast
(weather permitting)
Board a private vessel and sail along the rim of the Arabian Peninsula, a remarkable region where white desert sands meet the turquoise sea. Lunch is served on board. The Oman Countryside
Leave Muscat for a day in the country, starting with a visit to Birkat al-Mawz, a former fortress once used by local tribes to control the mountain passes. It also incorporates a well-preserved falaj, a stone irrigation system dating back to AD 500 and today recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to the towering mountains of Jebel Shams (Mountains of the Sun), home to the Grand Canyon of Oman.
| | 20 | Muscat | Saturday
March 28/November 7
Muscat
This morning's tour of Muscat begins with the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, a massive complex that can hold up to 20,000 worshippers. Not many westerners visit the Mosque, and Islamic dress standards must be observed. Proceed to Muttrah, a charming seaside quarter of Muscat, complete with traditional bazaar and fish market. In Muscat Old Town you continue on foot, strolling around the palace of Sultan Qaboos and the 16th-century Portuguese Jalali and Mirani Forts. This evening, enjoy a festive party on the beach.
Al Bustan Palace/Shangri-La Al Husn Hotel
| | 21 | Petra | Sunday
March 29/November 8
Muscat - Aqaba, Jordan - Wadi Rum - Petra
Enjoy lunch aloft while your globe-spanning journey continues west. Arrive in Aqaba, Jordan's southernmost city, then travel north on the King's Highway to Wadi Rum - the "Valley of the Moon." In this otherworldly landscape of shifting colors, sweeping dunes and vast horizons, T.E. Lawrence ("of Arabia") camped with his Bedouin allies during WWI, and the Wadi is still home to Bedouin families who welcome visitors with legendary generosity. Later drive to Petra, arriving in time for dinner and an early night in preparation for tomorrow's exciting journey to the Lost City.
Petra Mövenpick Resort
| | 22 | Petra | Monday
March 30/November 9
Petra
Just a few steps from the hotel lies the entrance to Petra, the city "half as old as time" that was abandoned almost 1,500 years ago and forgotten by the outside world for centuries. There is time for leisurely exploration of the Treasury, Temple of the Winged Lions, baths, markets and tombs … all hewn from mauve, rose, ochre and blue sandstone. Eat lunch amid the ruins and continue exploring in the afternoon, or return to your hotel for lunch. This evening, gather at nearby "Little Petra" for torch-lit cocktails accompanied by oriental music; from there your "Nabataean" hosts lead you to the 2,000-year-old site where dinner and entertainment await.
Petra Mövenpick Resort
| | 23 | Cairo | Tuesday
March 31/November 10
Petra - Aqaba - Luxor, Egypt - Cairo
After breakfast, return to Aqaba airport to board your private jet bound for Egypt. Travel south to Luxor for a tour of the East Bank temple of Karnak. Then cross the Nile to explore some of the 64 richly decorated tombs in the Valley of the Kings. Proceed to Cairo by air in the evening and check into your hotel on the banks of the Nile.
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence
| | 24 | Cairo | Wednesday
April 1/November 11
Cairo
Start the morning with a before-hours tour of the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, filled with art and artifacts that evoke the gilded splendors and poignant everyday activities of the ancient kingdom. Highlights include Tutankhamun's golden treasures and the Mummy Room. Pause after your visit for a continental breakfast, and join a guest speaker for a discussion of modernday Egypt.Spend the early afternoon at leisure before proceeding to the Pyramids and the Sphinx. The Great Pyramid is the only survivor of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and it remains just as awe-inspiring today. Also visit the Solar Boat Museum, site of the funeral barge of Cheops, deemed the most important archaeological discovery in Egypt since Tutankhamun's tomb. Gather this evening for an extraordinary event: an evocative Thousand and One Nights-style dinner. Ride a camel caravan out onto the Giza plateau, in sight of the Pyramids, where flaming torches lead you to a tented banquet worthy of a pharaoh. Waiters in traditional Arabian dress present a banquet of meze appetizers, grilled meats and honey-soaked pastries. After-dinner entertainment includes belly dancers happy to offer a lesson to guests, followed by a spectacular Whirling Dervish performance.
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence
| | 25 | Cairo | Thursday
April 2/November 12
Design Your Day in Cairo
Explore other facets of ancient Egyptian culture, chosen from the half-day excursions available today. Lunch is on board a felucca cruising the Nile, with the afternoon free for relaxation and shopping. Your voyage concludes with a private cocktail reception, a final occasion to share memories of your discoveries with your fellow travellers.
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence
Design Your Day
Thursday
April 2/November 12
Memphis & Sakkara
Travel back in time to Memphis, capital of Egypt's Old Kingdom. Its legendary splendors are no more, but the 18th Dynasty's Alabaster Sphinx remains, as does a beautifully carved statue of Ramses II - enough to evoke the days when this was one of the great temple cities of Egypt. Nearby Sakkara was Memphis' necropolis, its many pyramids including the fabled Step Pyramid built by Zoser I in 2686 BC. Coptic Cairo
Glimpse Cairo as it was before the rise of Islam on this excursion through the old city. Within the old fortress of Babylon are Christian sanctuaries untouched by the invading Muslims, as well as the Coptic Museum, home to many fine examples of Christian and pagan art. Islamic Cairo
Cairo's Islamic heritage dates from AD 640 and remains a strong influence within Egyptian daily life. Visit the spectacular mosque of Mohammed Ali, then explore the Khan El Khalili Bazaar, a kaleidoscope of merchants, artisans and treasures that appears nearly unchanged from centuries ago. A Day at the Spa
Abercrombie & Kent is pleased to treat you to a restorative body treatment, facial treatment or massage at your hotel's Spa and Wellness Center. Relax with a glass of cool mineral water, fresh fruits and an array of magazines while specialists restore your zest for life.
| | 26 | Boston | Friday
April 3/November 13
Cairo - Keflavik, Iceland - Boston, Massachusetts
Board your private jet for the last time to cross the Atlantic westbound en route to the U.S. Following a fuel stop and crew change in Iceland, you arrive in Boston in the late afternoon. After clearing U.S. arrival procedures, connect to an evening commercial flight to your home city.
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$7,955, single supplement
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