Cairo, ancient and alive
Discover the pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum and the capital's layered present with an exceptional private Egyptologist.
Five thousand years, privately interpreted
Egypt, The Nile in Private
The journey
A specialist-led journey from Cairo to Aswan, with privileged archaeological access and four unhurried nights aboard a private dahabiya.
Exceptional Egyptologists, refined stays and the quiet rhythm of the Nile turn monumental history into a deeply personal encounter.
Duration10 nights
Best timeOctober to April
Travel stylePrivate archaeological journey & Nile sailing
AccommodationLandmark hotels & private dahabiya
The itinerary
Day by day,
beautifully considered.
This is the journey's natural rhythm. Every stage can be refined around your dates, interests and preferred pace.
Luxor, west and east banks
Fly south for privately timed temples, tombs and archaeological context beyond the standard sequence.
The Nile by dahabiya
Sail slowly towards Aswan, stopping at riverside temples, villages and quieter sites inaccessible to larger vessels.
Aswan & Philae
Conclude among granite islands and Nubian landscapes with a private water approach to Philae.
Departure or Abu Simbel
Private onward assistance, or extend by air to Abu Simbel or the Red Sea.
The experience
Considered in every detail.
- The Grand Egyptian Museum with specialist interpretation
- Privately timed tomb and temple visits
- Four nights aboard a private dahabiya
- Aswan and Philae approached from the water
Included with ELEGANS
- 6 hotel nights and 4 nights aboard a private dahabiya
- Daily breakfast and all meals aboard
- Private Egyptologist and archaeological access
- Domestic flights and private transfers described
- Dedicated ELEGANS journey concierge
Not included
- International flights and visas
- Travel insurance and personal expenses
- Premium beverages and gratuities
- Optional Abu Simbel and private aviation