2026 Auction Lots

Lot 1 ~ Egypt Private Access
to an Ancient World

  • Once-in-a-lifetime journey through Egypt led by renowned archaeologist Kathleen Martínez
  • 3 nights' luxury accommodations at the Four Seasons Cairo at Nile Plaza
  • 2 nights' luxury accommodations at the Four Seasons at San Stefano, Alexandria
  • 3-night Nile River cruise curated by Abercrombie & Kent with private access to UNESCO World Heritage Sites
  • Private access to the Great Sphinx and Great Pyramid of Giza, and other rare and exclusive experiences
  • Privately guided tours of the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina Antiquities Museum
  • Behind-the-scenes visit with Kathleen Martínez at her active archaeological dig site in Taposiris Magna


Some places exist outside of time. Egypt is one of them — and this extraordinary journey puts you inside one of the greatest wonders of the world. In the company of Kathleen Martinez, the archaeologist whose two-decade search for the tomb of Cleopatra has captivated the world, you will experience Egypt and its pyramids for eight unforgettable days.

Your adventure begins at the Pyramids of Giza, where you'll touch the Great Sphinx itself. Cairo's Grand Egyptian Museum awaits with a private tour of the world's most magnificent collection of ancient artifacts, including the golden treasures of Tutankhamun. 

From there, the journey continues in Alexandria, where Kathleen Martínez welcomes you to her active dig site at Taposiris Magna, which many believe may hold the undiscovered tomb of Cleopatra. Watch history emerge from the earth in real time, then step inside the Bibliotheca Alexandrina Antiquities Museum to see the remarkable "Treasures of Taposiris Magna," artifacts that Kathleen Martínez and her team have brought to light.

Your trip culminates aboard a luxury Abercrombie & Kent river cruise. You'll explore ancient temples and timeless landscapes in effortless comfort, as one of the world's great rivers carries you through five millennia of history. This is Egypt as few will ever know it.
 



A Festival Napa Valley Experience
Donors: Kathleen Martínez and José Luis Nazar, Abercrombie & Kent 
Space is limited.
Trip Dates: November 9–17, 2027
Includes flights within Egypt. All other airfare not included.

To reserve a spot in advance, contact the Festival Napa Valley Patron Services Team.
concierge@festivalnapavalley.org   |   707.927.3874