Egypt is the motherland of the world! The history of ancient Egypt spans the early prehistoric settlements of the northern Nile valley to the Roman conquest of Egypt in 30 BC. The Pharaonic period, when Egypt was ruled by a pharaoh, began in the 32nd century BC, when Upper and Lower Egypt were unified, and continued until the country fell under Macedonian rule in 332 BC. 3,000 years is quite an accomplishment for any civilization. We plan to connect you with Egypt’s history, its awe-inspiring sights, and most importantly, its people – the farmers in their villages along the Nile banks or on the busy streets of Cairo and the friendly Nubian people, one of the oldest races on earth, with their colorful houses in southern Egypt. We also aim to spoil you with fantastic hotels – luxury boutiques or historic 4–5 star hotels. You can’t travel to Egypt without sailing down the Nile River, gazing at the countryside as it slowly passes. So, we’ll spend a few nights on the Nile in a luxury private sailboat. This smaller, classic boat, called a Dahabeya, will take us closer to the Nile, allowing us to connect with nature, life, and people on its banks as we access points unavailable to bigger cruise ships. Our sailing experience will be like that of the Victorians in the days of the grand tour.
Here's a day-by-day itinerary of the trip.
Previous
Next
The Nile Ritz-Carlton in Cairo is an emblem of luxury and tradition, perfectly situated to overlook the majestic Nile River.
Al Moudira Hotel is a lovely boutique hotel near the Valley of the Kings.
Experience Egypt on a Nile Cruise on the Duhabiya Abundance. Create memories that will last a lifetime.
The Old Cataract Hotel where King Fouad once entertained, and Agatha Christie sipped cocktails, staying for an entire year in 1937 while she wrote “Death on the Nile”.
Villa Belle Epoque Hotel, in the residential area of Maadi, is popular with expats.
An Egyptian couple will guide us on this tour. Both are Egyptologists. Sameh hails from Upper Egypt, and Mariam, his partner, from Lower Egypt. Their love unified again Egypt's two sections, repeating history. Egyptian history is not just a subject they studied at school. It runs in their blood, a constant reminder of who they are and what Egyptian culture has offered humanity. They’ll go out of their way to make your journey an unforgettable, authentic experience.
Egypt where it all begins
For many first-time visitors to Egypt, the Pyramids of Giza, a Nile cruise, and the archaeological treasures in Luxor make the must-see list. Still, Egypt offers many more exciting experiences. Journey into the dusty desert and visit the oases, scuba dive in the Red Sea, or hike to the top of Mount Sinai.
Everything stated in itinerary above including all meals plus wine or beer with dinner
All guides and tours
4-day cruise down the Nile in private Dahabiya
Museum, pyramid, park or other entry fees
All in-country transport
Roundtrip airfare to Cairo
Any spa treatments desired
Any personal souvenirs or purchases.
Additional wine, beer or spirits beyond what is offered at meals.
Travel and Medical Insurance (required)
Fly into the Cairo Airport. You'll be met by one of our representatives who will help you through immigration and customs and then drive you to the hotel.
The trip officially starts on October 25th, but if you are traveling across an ocean to get to Cairo, consider arriving a day early so you have time to relax and adjust to the local time zone. If you do decide to arrive early, there's an "Arrive 1 Day Early" trip add-on you can purchase on the website to reserve an extra night at the Four Seasons Cairo.
We will have a zoom call about 8-10 weeks before the trip starts to discuss all that information and give you a packing list. Here is a great website that we love that will help you with packing and travel trips.
The average temperature in Cairo in November is around 80°F during the day and 60°F at night. Perfect traveling weather!
If you purchase the Private Room option, you will have your own room throughout the trip, EXCEPT on the Dahabiya Nile River cruise. The Dahabiya has one suite and two single berths available for purchase at an additional cost. The rest of the berths are shared by 2 guests (separate beds). It's a small inconvenience to pay for having our own private boat!