Ancient Wonders of Egypt

MARCH 14–24, 2027

Price: $8,990 (Double Occupancy)

Explore both ancient and modern Egypt on this journey. Visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, then tour the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens with a knowledgeable Egyptologist guide.

Cruise the Nile aboard the Lumière, your private charter, taking in the temples and desert landscapes along the way before ending the trip in Cairo's bustling markets. History and culture, covered in one unforgettable trip.

 
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Sunset over mountains with a river flowing through a valley, snow on mountain peaks, and a hazy sky.
Two hot air balloons floating over a desert landscape with mountains in the background at sunrise or sunset. One balloon is yellow with red stripes, and the other is checkered yellow and black.
Two camels adorned with colorful decorative blankets and tassels, sitting on desert sand with pyramids in the background.
The Great Sphinx of Giza, Egypt, with a limestone body and a human head, situated in a desert setting with a clear blue sky.
A historic mosque with multiple minarets and domes, set against a modern city skyline with high-rise buildings in the background.

What You’ll Love About This Trip

The Lumiere Dahabiya

Three nights aboard one of the most beautiful private boats on the Nile, sailing from Aswan to Luxor through a landscape that has barely changed in three thousand years. Five luxury cabins and three suites, all meals included, and temples visited at the hour when the light makes them look exactly as extraordinary as they are.

 

The Giza Pyramids with a Private Egyptologist

The Great Pyramid of Giza, the Pyramid of Khafre, the Sphinx, Memphis, and the Step Pyramid of Saqqara, all visited with a private Egyptologist whose knowledge of what you're standing in front of changes the entire experience.

Whale Valley and the Desert

A day into the Egyptian desert that most visitors never see. The UNESCO-listed Wadi Al-Hitan, where ancient whale fossils emerge from the sand. The Magic Lake, which changes colour with the light. A 4x4 desert safari through Wadi El-Rayan, with its waterfalls and sandboarding in the dunes.

 

The Temples of the Nile

Philae Temple at Aswan, rising from the water. Kom Ombo at sunset, dedicated to two gods simultaneously and one of the best-preserved temple complexes on the river. Esna Temple, with its striking hypostyle hall, and the historic Esna Lock along the way. The temples of Luxor and Karnak on the east bank, among the greatest religious complexes the ancient world produced.

The Valley of the Kings and the West Bank of Luxor

A day on Luxor's West Bank, beginning in the Valley of the Kings, the necropolis holding the tombs of Tutankhamun and other pharaohs. Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut, one of Egypt's few female pharaohs, and the Colossi of Memnon before spending the night docked on the West Bank itself.

 

Old Cairo: Three Religions, One Ancient City

A day through the layers of Cairo's oldest neighborhoods: the Coptic Museum, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Hanging Church, the Amr Ibn Al-As Mosque, the Citadel of Saladin, the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, and the Khan El-Khalili bazaar. Few cities in the world contain this density of religious history in a single walkable district.

Aboard the Lumière

Enjoy days spent aboard the Lumière, a boutique 8-cabin dahabiya chartered privately for your group and sailed between Luxor and Aswan. You’ll spend your days at your own pace between temple visits (Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Philae) with a sundeck and pool, a marble lounge bar, a fine-dining restaurant, and a spa on board.

Cabins range from Luxury Cabins with private balconies to the Lumière Suite, complete with its own jacuzzi and butler service.

Meet Your Travel Director

 

  • Shannon is a Political Science nerd. She has a thriving desire to explore history, culture, and politics. She has led private, luxury, educational and adventure travel throughout the world. Her biggest achievement was seeing all seven continents before her 30th birthday. In her free time, she prefers to be scuba diving, backcountry backpacking, canoeing, yoga, and (of course) traveling. The Fotographie Museum in Berlin is her favorite place to spend an afternoon. Her favorite vacation spots are Nepal and East Africa (specifically Kenya and Tanzania).  Shannon has traveled to over 100 countries (unbelievable!) and is always ready for the next adventure.

 
 

    • 3 nights at Marriott Mena House, Cairo — Deluxe Garden View Room

    • 3 nights aboard the Lumiere Dahabiya, Aswan to Luxor — full board

    • 3 nights at The St. Regis Cairo — Deluxe Partial Nile View Room

    • Daily breakfast at Cairo hotels

    • All lunches and dinners while aboard the Dahabiya

    • Full day tour of the Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, and Saqqara with lunch

    • Full day Fayoum tour including Whale Valley, Magic Lake, and desert safari with lunch

    • Nile cruise sightseeing: Aswan, Philae Temple, Kom Ombo, Esna, and Luxor

    • Full day Old Cairo tour including Coptic, Jewish, and Islamic sites with lunch

    • Full day tour of Birqash Camel Market and Al-Muizz Street with lunch

    • Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon

    • East Bank temples of Luxor and Karnak

    • Private Egyptologist guide on all site visits

    • All transfers on private basis throughout

    • Domestic flights Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo

    • International flights

    • Entry visa fees

    • Travel insurance

    • Beverages during meals

    • Gratuities

    • Optional tours

 
 
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