The AWT 30th Anniversary Nile Cruise 'The Golden Age'

with Dr Kent Weeks

Our privately chartered 5-star deluxe vessel, the SS Misr was built in 1918 and was once owned by King Farouk. She boasts exquisite public rooms and the friendliest, most efficient staff on the river. Our Luxury cruiser has just 24 cabins, including 8 suites, offering the very highest standard of comfort, service, cuisine and hygiene. This fourteen night cruise is full board throughout and this wonderful itinerary sailing the length of the Nile will be remembered for years to come.

Temples and Tombs

with Dr Chris Naunton

A week in Luxor with a rare chance to enter tombs closed to the general public. We have arranged a special permit to enter the vast ‘Lost Tomb’ KV5, built by Ramesses II for his many sons. We also have special private entry to KV57, the Tomb of Horemheb the General. We have included tickets for the tomb of Nefertari in the Queens’ Valley. This one week tour based at The Old Winter Palace, Garden Pavilion Wing, will be a study of Ancient Thebes and the way the sites evolved over time.

Pyramid Explorer

with Colin Reader

This trip is first and foremost about pyramids but not just pyramids in isolation, pyramids as part of the ancient landscape. This approach has been influenced by Colin Reader’s background in geology and engineering but has been inspired by his interest in these incredible Pharaonic buildings. We have special permits from the Ministry of Antiquities on this tour allowing an exclusive chance to visit the Sun Temples of Abu Ghurob and the remote site of South Saqqara.

The Temples on The Lake

with Dr Bill Manley

The iconic temples of Ramesses II at Abu Simbel are far from being the only ancient monuments along the shores of Lake Nasser – a distant stretch of the Egyptian Nile which repays the closest exploration. Many of the evocative sites on this itinerary, if visited at all, are normally only a brief cruise stop; but travelling by road in a smaller group allows us a genuinely intimate experience. We are accompanied throughout by Egyptologist and best-selling author Bill Manley, who will provide his specialist insight into the pharaonic tombs and temples with relaxed talks on various evenings as well as being on site with us for a chat at any time.

The Great Monuments Tour

with Dr Campbell Price

On this highly successful tour we travel from Cairo where we see the Great Pyramid, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, to the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Abu Simbel. In Luxor we explore the Valley of the Kings, Deir el Medina, Hatshepsut's Temple, the Ramesseum and much more. Escorted throughout by Dr Campbell Price Curator of Egypt and Sudan at Manchester Museum.

The Missing Tombs

with Dr Chris Naunton

Searching for the Lost Tombs of Egypt. This popular tour offers the chance to visit many of the sites featured in Chris Naunton’s book: ‘Searching for the Lost Tombs of Egypt’. We visit many familiar sites that are still to reveal their secrets and take time to explore some of the lesser known and more remote areas still being excavated.

Nefertiti and Nefertari

with Dr Bill Manley

From the wind swept plains of Amarna to Egypt's most glorious tomb, this tour looks at the women behind, and sometimes, on the throne of Egypt. We begin in Cairo, travel through Middle Egypt, and on to Abydos. Finally time in Luxor where we enter the Tomb of Nefertari in the Valley of the Queens.

Delta Routes Pathways through writing in Egypt

with Dr Bill Manley

Bill Manley’s new book 'The Oldest Book in the World. Philosophy in the Pyramid Age' will be published by Thames & Hudson in Spring 2023. Come with the author to experience some highlights of the experience of writing in Egypt through five millennia, and some off-the-beaten-track sites that are important to Bill as a writer. From the earliest hieroglyphic texts, through the heyday of the pharaohs, to the Coptic centuries and the beauties of Arabic calligraphy.

Amenhotep and Akhenaten

with Dr Chris Naunton

This trip focusses on the extraordinary standing monuments of Amenhotep III and Akhenaten, in particular at their capital cities of Thebes and Akhetaten (Amarna).  Akhenaten’s grand vision of a new city dedicated to his favourite form of the sun-god, the Aten, is well-known but Amenhotep III enacted a similarly grand, city-scale vision in Thebes. This tour explores both. We will also have the very rare privilege of seeing how each envisioned an eternal afterlife for themselves, by visiting their tombs, Amehotep’s in the western branch of the Valley of Kings, Akhenaten’s in his own royal cemetery at Akhetaten.

My Egypt: The Nile

With Professor Toby Wilkinson

Our privately chartered 5-star deluxe vessel, the SS Misr was built in 1918 and was once owned by King Farouk. She boasts exquisite public rooms and the friendliest, most efficient staff on the river. Our Luxury cruiser has just 24 cabins, including 8 suites, offering the very highest standard of comfort, service, cuisine and hygiene. This twelve night cruise is full board throughout and this wonderful itinerary sailing the length of the Nile is an experience not to be missed.

Theban Tombs and the Afterlife

with Dr Chris Naunton

This one week tour based at The Old Winter Palace, Garden Pavilion Wing, escorted throughout by Chris Naunton, will be a study of tombs, their decoration and function, and the way this evolved over time. The special permits we have secured will provide entry to some of the finest tombs to have survived, and each will help to tell a part of the story of the Egyptians’ conception of what happens at death, and in the subsequent journey to the next life.

Abydos Explorer

This popular tour is based on an extended visit to one of the oldest and most sacred cities of Ancient Egypt. During our stay we will explore an area occupied from the Predynastic Period through to the Saite Dynasty. We have arranged a special private permit allowing access to the Osireion via the northern entrance tunnel especially for our group. Join us on this in depth tour of one of the most important archaeological sites in Egypt where we meet the local inspectors and hear about their ongoing work. With a special permit to enter the tomb of Senusret III this exciting tour is escorted throughout by our expert guide Medhat Saad.

The Missing Tombs

with Dr Chris Naunton

Searching for the Lost Tombs of Egypt. This popular tour offers the chance to visit many of the sites featured in Chris Naunton’s book: ‘Searching for the Lost Tombs of Egypt’. We visit many familiar sites that are still to reveal their secrets and take time to explore some of the lesser known and more remote areas still being excavated.

The Great Monuments Tour

with Dr Campbell Price

The perfect tour for anyone wanting to visit the most spectacular sites in Egypt. From The Great Pyramid to the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Abu Simbel. In Luxor we explore the Valley of the Kings, Deir el Medina, Hatshepsut's Temple, the Ramesseum and much more. Escorted throughout by Dr Campbell Price Curator of Egypt and Sudan at Manchester Museum.

The Temples on The Lake

with Dr Bill Manley

The iconic temples of Ramesses II at Abu Simbel are far from being the only ancient monuments along the shores of Lake Nasser – a distant stretch of the Egyptian Nile which repays the closest exploration. Many of the evocative sites on this itinerary, if visited at all, are normally only a brief cruise stop; but travelling by road in a smaller group allows us a genuinely intimate experience. We are accompanied throughout by Egyptologist and best-selling author Bill Manley, who will provide his specialist insight into the pharaonic tombs and temples with relaxed talks on various evenings as well as being on site with us for a chat at any time.

The Missing Tombs

with Dr Chris Naunton

Searching for the Lost Tombs of Egypt. This popular tour offers the chance to visit many of the sites featured in Chris Naunton’s book: ‘Searching for the Lost Tombs of Egypt’. We visit many familiar sites that are still to reveal their secrets and take time to explore some of the lesser known and more remote areas still being excavated.

Faiyum to Amarna

Escorted thoughout by Dr Chris Naunton

Exploring the Memphite region, Faiyum, and Middle Egypt. We look at pyramid evolution, from the very first at Saqqara, the experiments of Sneferu at Meidum and Dahshur, and the very largest at Giza, then their giant Middle Kingdom counterparts in the Faiyum at Lahun and Hawara. The Faiyum was of particular significance in the Middle Kingdom. To the south, Middle Egypt lay in-between the great centres of power for most of Egyptian history but for a brief period in the late 18th Dynasty it was the site of the capital, Akhetaten, the city built by Akhenaten and Nefertiti.

Nefertiti and Nefertari

with Dr Bill Manley

From the wind swept plains of Amarna to Egypt's most glorious tomb, this tour looks at the women behind, and sometimes, on the throne of Egypt. We begin in Cairo, travel through Middle Egypt, and on to Abydos. Finally time in Luxor where we enter the Tomb of Nefertari in the Valley of the Queens.

The Long Nile Cruise South 'The Golden Age'

with Dr Kent Weeks

Our privately chartered 5-star deluxe vessel, the SS Misr was built in 1918 and was once owned by King Farouk. She boasts exquisite public rooms and the friendliest, most efficient staff on the river. Our Luxury cruiser has just 24 cabins, including 8 suites, offering the very highest standard of comfort, service, cuisine and hygiene. This fourteen night cruise is full board throughout and this wonderful itinerary sailing the length of the Nile will be remembered for years to come. PLEASE NOTE: SINGLE OCCUPANCY CABINS NOW FULL

The Long Nile Cruise North 'The Golden Age'

with Dr Chris Naunton

Our privately chartered 5-star deluxe vessel, the SS Misr was built in 1918 and was once owned by King Farouk. She boasts exquisite public rooms and the friendliest, most efficient staff on the river. Our Luxury cruiser has just 24 cabins, including 8 suites, offering the very highest standard of comfort, service, cuisine and hygiene. This twelve night cruise is full board throughout and this wonderful itinerary sailing the length of the Nile will be remembered for years to come. PLEASE NOTE: SINGLE OCCUPANCY CABINS NOW FULL

Egypt Rediscovered

with Dr Chris Naunton

Egypt Rediscovered came from the idea that regardless of how many times we have been to Egypt things are changing rapidly. Over the course of the last few years many new discoveries have been made and some great new museums have opened. Many sites have also undergone restoration and conservation and have even more to offer returning visitors. Chris Naunton accompanies this new tour throughout and will give illustrated talks along the way.

My Egypt with Kent Weeks

Kent Weeks is one of the most celebrated Egyptologists in the world for his work on the Theban Mapping Project and his work on the re-discovery and conservation of the largest tomb ever found in the Kings’ Valley, KV5. When in Egypt Kent divides his time between Cairo and Luxor. There are places in Egypt closely associated with Professor Kent Weeks. Particularly the Valley of the Kings where so much of his work has taken place.

Egypt Rediscovered

with Dr Chris Naunton

Egypt Rediscovered came from the idea that regardless of how many times we have been to Egypt things are changing rapidly. Over the course of the last few years many new discoveries have been made and some great new museums have opened. Many sites have also undergone restoration and conservation and have even more to offer returning visitors. Chris Naunton accompanies this new tour throughout and will give illustrated talks along the way.

Theban Tombs and the Afterlife

with Dr Chris Naunton

This one week tour based at The Old Winter Palace, Garden Pavilion Wing, escorted throughout by Chris Naunton, will be a study of tombs, their decoration and function, and the way this evolved over time. The special permits we have secured will provide entry to some of the finest tombs to have survived, and each will help to tell a part of the story of the Egyptians’ conception of what happens at death, and in the subsequent journey to the next life.

Theban Tombs and the Afterlife

with Dr Chris Naunton

The second departure of this one week tour based at The Old Winter Palace, Garden Pavilion Wing, escorted throughout by Chris Naunton, will be a study of tombs, their decoration and function, and the way this evolved over time. The special permits we have secured will provide entry to some of the finest tombs to have survived, and each will help to tell a part of the story of the Egyptians’ conception of what happens at death, and in the subsequent journey to the next life.

Sethy I and Rameses III

with Professor Aidan Dodson

A rare chance to venture in to the edge of the Eastern Desert with special private entry to the Temple of Sethy I at Kanais. We also take a day to explore the fine temples at Abydos. We include entry to the Tomb of Sethy I in the Kings' Valley and the Tomb of Nefertari in the Queens' Valley. Escorted throughout by Professor Aidan Dodson.

Luxor Explorer

Escorted throughout by top guide Medhat Saad

A week in Luxor with a rare chance to enter ‘The Lost Tomb’ KV5, closed to the general public. We have arranged a special permit to enter this vast tomb built for the sons of Ramesses II. We also include tickets for the tomb of Nefertari in the Queens' Valley and Seti I in the Kings' Valley. This one week tour based at The Old Winter Palace, Garden Pavilion Wing, takes an in depth look at Ancient Thebes.

Pyramid Explorer

with Colin Reader

Join us on this spectacular Pyramid tour with an exciting new itinerary. For the first time we have obtained permission from the Ministry of Antiquities to enter the Black Pyramid of Amenemhat III. Once again we have entry to the Bent Pyramid and private entry to the Great Pyramid of Khufu with access to all three chambers. Also new this year a special permit to visit the Sun Temples at Abu Ghurob and Abu Sir. An exciting in depth study of the Pyramids of Egypt.

Sudan - The Land of Kush

with Egyptologist Chris Naunton

Egyptologist Chris Naunton accompanies this trip leading to all the major archaeological sites in the Northern part of Sudan. This arid and wild region of extraordinary archaeological interest with its beautiful landscapes is now accessible to all. Chris is an expert in the kings who ruled Egypt during the Twenty-fifth Dynasty but who were themselves from the land of Kush in modern Sudan. We will explore that legacy during this tour.

The Missing Tombs Searching for the Lost Tombs of Egypt

with Dr Chris Naunton

Join us on the fourth departure of this exciting tour designed to look at some of the fascinating sits discussed in Chris Naunton's latest book: 'Searching for the Lost tombs of Egypt'. We visit many familiar sites that are still to reveal their secrets and take time to explore some of the lesser known and more remote areas still being excavated.

Asasif Special

with Dr Chris Naunton

The incredible 25th & 26th Dynasty tombs of the Asasif, a stone’s throw from the famous temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahri, are among the largest, most complex and finely decorated to be found anywhere in Egypt. And yet they are little known and rarely visited as they are closed to the public. We have obtained Private AWT permits to visit the biggest and best of these monuments. We also have a permit to enter one of the deepest tombs in the Valley of the Kings, Amenhotep II, KV35.

The Missing Tombs Searching for the Lost Tombs of Egypt

with Dr Chris Naunton

Join us on the third departure of this exciting tour designed to look at some of the fascinating sits discussed in Chris Naunton's latest book: 'Searching for the Lost tombs of Egypt'. We visit many familiar sites that are still to reveal their secrets and take time to explore some of the lesser known and more remote areas still being excavated.

The Grand Tour A comprehensive tour of the Nile Valley

with Dr Aidan Dodson

A perfect tour for anyone who wants a comprehensive tour of the Nile valley, from Aswan to Cairo, stopping off at all the key sites in between, giving an unrivalled overview of the country and its monuments. Although focusing on the ancient remains, we also include some of the most iconic of Cairo’s mediaeval structures, all in the company of Aidan Dodson, Hon Professor of Egyptology, University of Bristol, author of many key textbooks, and who has led tours in Egypt for nearly thirty years.