Egypt has been drawing travellers for thousands of years, and it remains one of the most rewarding countries in the world to explore properly rather than rush through. A well-designed Egypt itinerary balances the essential icons, the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the temples of Luxor, with the slower, more indulgent pleasures of a private Nile cruise and a few days unwinding on the Red Sea coast.
Cairo and Giza: The Essentials, Done Properly
A private early-morning tour of the Pyramids of Giza, before the coach groups arrive, transforms what can otherwise be a crowded, chaotic experience into something genuinely awe-inspiring. Pair this with a visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum and a private guide through Cairo’s Islamic old town for context on Egypt’s layered history.
A Private Nile Cruise
Rather than a large commercial cruise ship, we typically arrange smaller luxury vessels or private dahabiyas for our clients, sailing between Luxor and Aswan with stops at Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and Kom Ombo. The slower pace of a private boat, often carrying a handful of cabins rather than hundreds of passengers, makes an enormous difference to the quality of the experience.
Red Sea Recovery
After the history-heavy first half of an Egypt trip, most of our clients finish with several nights on the Red Sea coast, whether at the diving hub of El Gouna or the quieter resorts of Marsa Alam, where world-class coral reefs sit just off private beaches.
Sample 10-Night Itinerary
- Nights 1-2: Cairo and Giza
- Nights 3-6: Private Nile cruise, Luxor to Aswan
- Nights 7-10: Red Sea resort stay
Getting There and Visa Notes
Direct flights from London to Cairo take around five hours. British passport holders can obtain an e-visa in advance or a visa on arrival at major airports.
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