Spend Christmas in fairytale Lapland with Abercrombie & Kent’s small group journeys

• A&K to debut eight new journeys tailor-made for exclusive small groups.
• Spend Christmas on the Nile and Egypt.
• Experience India from Mumbai, Jodhpur, Jaipur to Agra.

If you are considering a different Christmas this year, Abercrombie & Kent will take you to the fairytale wonderland of Lapland or the exotic Nile cruise in Egypt.

The luxury company A&K which specialises in organising small group travel for well-heeled guests, has just unveiled eight new journeys which promise to be the perfect adventure for 2025. From a sensory immersion into India, a gastronomy cruise in France to Norway’s wild Lofoten Islands, you will be travelling in an exclusive small group of between 18 and 36 guests only.

“The theme is lifelong learning and authenticity – the new luxury – as guests experience a life, well travelled,” said A&K.

Highlights of A&K Small Group Journeys

Christmas in Lapland

This is a holiday for the adventurous traveller who wants to experience the frozen wilderness of Lapland taking sleigh rides, reindeer sledding, snowmobiling, Santa Claus and campfires. Guests will be travel from Helsinki, Stockholm, Finland to Sweden. You will explore Porvoo, Finland’s oldest town, take a polar plunge in Rovaniemi to riding a snowmobile through the Finnish countryside. Only 18 guests.

A Nile Cruise for the Holiday Season

The mysteries of Egypt have captivated travellers for centuries, now A&K will take you to the Land of the Pharaohs with an experienced Egyptologist at your side to discover ancient Egypt’s archaeological treasures. You will cruise the Nile aboard Sun Boat III. You will fly by charter flight to Abu Simbel to explore the imposing twin temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari. You will also visit the tombs of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings and Queens. Only 34 guests.

Norway’s Wild Lofoten Islands

This is a holiday to arouse your adventure spirit when you explore Norway’s rugged fjords, hike her mountains and experience her Norse traditions. Then venture north of the Arctic Circle to immerse yourself in the intrepid spirit of the far-flung islands of the Lofoten Archipelago. You can craft your own gourmet caviar and sample fresh seaweed from local culinary experts. Limited to 18 guests.

With its icy valleys and snow-bound thermal springs, Iceland is a bewitching frozen fairytale. You will discover the volcanic and glacial wonders and the northern lights which is often the brightest at this time of the year. Make sure you soak in the therapeutic waters of the thermal sea baths in Hvammsvik. Limited to 18 guests.

India: A Feast for the Senses

From Mumbai to the majestic forts of Jodhpur and the splendor of Jaipur, this Indian odyssey will introduce you to a savory experience of India’s diverse flavours of its cuisine and cultures. You can learn how to dance Bollywood-style in Mumbai, eat like a local on a street food tour in Jaipur and smell the spices at a local market. You will visit the timeless Taj Mahal in Agra and even learn how to cook Indian-style from a local family at their home. Only 18 guests.

The Timeless Towns of the Baltics

You will unravel the history of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia on this holiday which will take you into the heart of the Baltics. Experience an intimate farm-to-table lunch at Zipari Farm with live kokle music and traditional Latvian dishes. Visit the striking Trakai Island Castle and enjoy an exclusive access to the Iljinai Family House,  a hidden gem of interwar modernist architecture. Only 18 guests.

A Culinary Cruise Through France

This will be nirvana for wine buffs. Over 11 days, you will learn and appreciate the wines and cuisine of France along the Rhone and Saone rivers. You will sample some of the best wines in Lyon, Burgundy and Provence in a classic Land Rover or vintage Citroen 2CV. Only 24 guests.

Egypt and the Nile with exclusive VIP experiences

Accompanied by A&K’s managing director of Egypt and the Middle East, Amr Badr, you will discover Cairo and its finest museums including the Grand Egyptian Museum to view Tutankhamun tombs. You will then visit the Great Sphinx in Giza, Abu Simbel and the imposing twin temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari. You will also be taken to visit the Valley of the Kings and Queens and enjoy a four-night Nile cruise aboard Sun Boat IV. Only 36 guests.

A&K specialises in private, tailor-made small group travel to every corner of the globe as the company has a portfolio of cruise ships, luxury lodges, tented camps and luxury hotels.

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