trip highlights
Traveling the land of the Pharaohs will enrich your inner and outer worlds.
3-4 NIGHTS in Cairo
Where ancient icons meet modern rhythm
Cairo is a city like no other: vibrant, layered and endlessly fascinating. Here, millennia of history are woven seamlessly into everyday life. An unforgettable moment is dawn, standing quietly before the Pyramids of Giza, as first light touches the ancient stone, long before the crowds arrive. Nearby, the Grand Egyptian Museum rises as a landmark cultural achievement, decades in the making, guarded by the imposing statue of Ramses II and home to more than 100,000 artifacts from Egypt’s extraordinary past.
Beyond the monuments, Cairo’s streets hum with energy, offering markets, mosques and cafés that reveal the pulse of the modern city. Our favorite hotels are the perfect respite where you can relax poolside during the warm afternoons after a sunrise-kissed morning spent exploring the sites. Our handpicked Egyptologists guide you privately through the sites translating hieroglyphics and telling you intimate details about the different pharaohs and courts, bringing the stories of pharaohs and courts vividly to life.
2 NIGHTS in the VALLEY OF THE KINGS & LUXOR
Walk among the pharaohs
Egypt’s ancient capital extends along the Nile River, full of ancient treasures that make it one of the world’s greatest open-air museums. Descend into the tombs of the Kings and Queens, where original artwork still adorns the walls. Spend precious moments inside the resting places of Tutankhamun and Nefertari, otherworldly experiences that transport you back in time. Above ground, the vast scale and remarkable preservation of Karnak and Luxor Temples convey a civilization at its height, their columns and carvings standing strong after nearly 5,000 years.
3 NIGHT cruise on the nile
Experience life along the majestic Nile
Drifting along the Nile River offers a gentle rhythm, where days are shaped by eddying water, changing light and passing landscapes. Sunsets invite you to sip chilled drinks on deck, as palm-lined banks and small villages glide by. Step ashore along the way to explore historic sites, arriving at Edfu and Kom Ombo by horse-drawn carriage. One of the highlights is the graceful Philae Temple, set on its own island, surrounded by ancient rituals and serene beauty. We help you navigate between larger luxury ships or smaller traditional Dahabiya sailboats to match your style; whether that is amenities or exclusivity. Chartering one of these smaller ships for families and smaller groups of friends is one of our favorite ways to explore the Nile.
2 NIGHTS in ASWAN & ABU SIMBEL
Warm hospitality meets monumental scale
Aswan feels relaxed and welcoming, with lively markets and evening boardwalks that invite slow exploration. Discover the culture and color of Nubian villages, where traditions remain deeply rooted along the riverbanks. From here, a short flight leads to Abu Simbel, one of Egypt’s most awe-inspiring sites. Carved directly into rock and famously relocated to save it from flooding, the colossal temples are both a masterpiece of ancient artistry and a triumph of modern engineering.
