Egypt stirs the imagination with its ancient temples that rise from the desert, and where the Nile continues to shape daily life. This 15-day journey takes us from Cairo’s Grand Egyptian Museum and the historic lanes of Coptic Cairo to the sweeping vistas of Aswan, where we stay at the legendary Old Cataract Hotel.

We'll cruise the Nile in slow, elegant style aboard Set Nefru, a traditional dahabiya that stops at small villages and lesser-known temples. In Luxor, we settle into the richly atmospheric Al Moudira on the West Bank and explore the Valley of the Kings, avoiding the crowds wherever possible.

A side trip to the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel adds a fitting flourish to this deep dive into the world of the pharaohs. With time, comfort and context, this is Egypt not just seen but also felt.

What's Included

• 14 nights' luxury accommodation
• Airport transfers on arrival and departure
• Domestic flights between Cairo–Luxor and Aswan–Cairo
• Four-night luxury dahabiya cruise on the Nile
• Breakfast daily
• Selected lunches and dinners as indicated in the itinerary
• All sightseeing, entrance fees and experiences listed in the itinerary
• Private air-conditioned transport throughout
• Expert local English-speaking guides
• Services of Michael Gebicki as your tour host
• Bottled drinking water during sightseeing
• Gratuities for hotel staff, drivers and local guides
• Porterage at hotels
• All government taxes and service charges

Not Included

• International airfares
• Egyptian visa fees
• Comprehensive travel insurance (essential)
• Meals not specified in the itinerary
• Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks 
• Personal expenses, including laundry, telephone calls and minibar purchases
• Optional activities undertaken during free time