Egypt

Where history began and the Nile still tells secrets

Egypt is not just a destination, it is the origin of everything. Five thousand years of history still standing, monuments defying time and a river that witnessed the birth of civilisation.

There are places you have seen a thousand times in books, documentaries and films. Then you arrive in Egypt and discover that no image does justice to reality. Standing before the Pyramids of Giza, the only wonders of the ancient world still standing, is one of those moments that changes your perspective of what humans are capable of creating. But Egypt is much more than the pyramids. The Valley of the Kings in Luxor holds the tombs of the most powerful pharaohs, with paintings preserving vibrant colours after three millennia. Abu Simbel, rescued stone by stone from the waters of Lake Nasser, is a testament to both ancient and modern engineering. And Cairo, chaotic and fascinating, mixes medieval mosques with bazaars unchanged for centuries. What makes a well-designed Egypt trip special is how it connects all these treasures. The Nile cruise is not just transport: it is navigating the same artery that gave life to this civilisation, waking each morning before a different temple, watching rural Egyptian life from deck as the sun sets over the palm trees.

Cairo and Giza

Pyramids · Egyptian Museum · Khan el-Khalili

Cairo and Giza

The pyramids and Sphinx, the new Grand Egyptian Museum with Tutankhamun's treasures, Saladin's citadel and the bustle of the Middle East's oldest bazaar.

Luxor

Ancient Thebes · Valley of the Kings

Luxor

The world's largest open-air museum. Karnak, Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon. Where the great pharaohs lived and died.

Aswan

Nubia · Philae Temple · Feluccas

Aswan

The gateway to Nubia. Sunset felucca rides, the Temple of Isis on Philae Island, Aswan Dam and the start of the route to Abu Simbel.

Abu Simbel

Ramesses II Temples · UNESCO

Abu Simbel

The colossi of Ramesses II carved into rock, rescued from the waters in an engineering feat. Sunrise illuminating the inner sanctuary twice yearly.

Red Sea

Hurghada · Sharm el-Sheikh · Diving

Red Sea

Coral reefs, crystal waters and some of the world's best diving spots. The perfect beach and relaxation complement after the history.

Western Desert

Oases · White Desert

Western Desert

For the more adventurous: Siwa and Bahariya oases, surreal White Desert formations, nights under the stars in Bedouin camps.

The only wonder still standing

The Pyramids of Giza are over 4,500 years old. They are the only one of the seven wonders of the ancient world still standing. Being before them is touching human history.

Experiences

Egypt offers experiences connecting with five millennia of human history. From descending into pharaonic tombs to sailing the Nile by felucca, each moment is a journey through time.

Sunrise at the pyramids

Arriving at Giza before the gates open, watching the sun rise behind the pyramids with the Sphinx in the foreground. No crowds, just you and 4,500 years of history.

Descent into Valley of the Kings tombs

Going down narrow corridors to the burial chambers where pharaohs rested. Paintings preserving vibrant colours after three thousand years.

Sunset felucca in Aswan

Sailing on a traditional felucca as the sun sets over the Nile, white sails billowing in the breeze, a mosque minaret silhouetted against the orange sky.

Abu Simbel at sunrise

Arriving before dawn to see the first rays illuminate Ramesses II's colossi. Twice yearly, light penetrates to the inner sanctuary. Pharaonic magic.

The river that created a civilisation

The Nile was ancient Egypt's source of life. Sailing its waters is following in the footsteps of pharaohs, priests and explorers. Each bend reveals a temple, a story, a mystery.

We work with Egypt's finest hotels and a careful selection of Nile cruises: from the great classics to intimate dahabiyas for those seeking absolute exclusivity.

Four Seasons at the First Residence

El Cairo

Mena House

Guiza (vistas a pirámides)

Sofitel Winter Palace

Luxor

Sanctuary Sun Boat III

Crucero Nilo (luxury)

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