ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS
- Become a modern day explorer with our bespoke and flexible adventure through the majesty of Egypt, with access and comfort befitting the pharaohs.
- Expert guides unlock the most famous sites and timeworn monuments by knowing how to gain access at the best time to avoid crowds.
- Enjoy the lesser known side of the country by being welcomed into great local eateries and the wonderful cafes and stalls in Cairo’s bazaars.
- Journey to some of the world’s most magnificent, timeworn monuments like the site of Tutankhamun’s tomb in the extraordinary Valley of the Kings.
- Cruise down the Nile to waterside temples, and across Lake Nasser to Ramses II’s stunning masterpiece at Abu Simbel.
- For the adventurous, we can take you on a spectacular exploration through the Sahara Desert to the mesmerising Siwa Oasis.
Our tailor-made journeys include
- A dedicated Destination Expert who will curate your itinerary from scratch, tailoring it to your preferences + interests
- Private + extraordinary under-the-radar experiences
- Access to the very best guides + experts to bring the destination to life
- Private international airport transfers in destination
- The MyCazLoyd app to view your itinerary offline anywhere, anytime
- 24/7 support whilst travelling
- ATOL protection to give you total peace of mind
ITINERARY IN DETAIL
Explore the world’s largest archaeological museum with a private guide who brings Egypt’s extraordinary history to life. Home to the full treasures of Tutankhamun and countless ancient wonders, the GEM offers an unparalleled window into the legacy of the pharaohs—with expert insight tailored just for you.
The last of the surviving Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, these pyramids were built approximately 4500 years ago as giant tombs. Truly monumental in scale – the largest is made up of over two million blocks – they sit guarded by the enigmatic and intimidating Sphinx. Our itinerary takes you around the pyramids, but also gets you access to the Great Pyramid’s interior.
Discover the Nile at a perfect pace, floating along in sumptuous luxury. With the most spacious cabins on the river, featuring large windows, private terraces and stunning uninterrupted views, Oberoi Philae is renowned for its dining experiences, luxury onboard facilities, and brilliantly crafted itineraries providing guests with unique insight into Egypt’s beauty and history.
The two temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel are fronted by colossal statues measuring 20 meters high and are famed as the most impressive remaining monuments of Ancient Egypt. Recently, the temples were threatened by the waters of Lake Nasser, and with the help of a UNESCO campaign they were cut into blocks, raised piece by piece, and reassembled in a new position higher up the hillside.
Step aboard a traditional Egyptian felucca (boat) for a ride out to Kitchener’s Island, given to Lord Horatio Kitchener in the 1890s when he was commander of the Egyptian army. The island is home to the stunning Aswan Botanical Gardens, Africa’s largest botanical garden. Explore the island before sailing around the islands and visiting the Aswan Souk, a lively bazaar and the best place for locally sourced goods.
Choose which of the great historic sites of Siwa, temples and mountain burials your private guide takes you to. From The Temple of Amun, built in the 6th century BC, to Cleopatra Spring, probably the best-known bath in the area, as well as the Temple of Umm Ubaydah, and Jabal al-Mawta, home to over 700 Roman and four 26th Dynasty tombs carved into the rock face.
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Testimonials
We had a fabulous time – brilliant itinerary, perfectly planned, wonderful hotels, great guides. We really did cram in as much as we could, and it was magnificent. Overall, I couldn’t be happier. We had such great drivers and charming companions. The Four Seasons Sharm El Sheikh was a perfect place to recover.
It was perfect. I adored it. The party came together by happy accident: no master-plan. A collaboration and conversation based on past trips with cazenove+loyd. But the trip taken by boat along the Ayeyarwady in Myanmar was probably the inspiration for celebrating a birthday on a river.
Although many of the ancient sites were well-known ‘Wonders of the World’, for me, the unexpected Chamber of the Queens really stood out, with wall paintings that skipped off the walls as if they had just been completed.
And the ‘Wonders’ themselves didn’t disappoint. Outside Cairo, there was the Sphinx, glimpsed in the minimal evening light, and Abu Simbel, with its astonishing monuments and the astonishing feat of moving them — colossal statues of Ramesses and all. How did they do it? The boat was another wonder: all it lacked was Hercule Poirot.
Our trip through Egypt on the Steam Ship Sudan, celebrating a special anniversary with a group of 46 family and friends, was an unforgettably wonderful experience.
Small group trips offer a totally unique experience, insider access and one-off experiences that simply wouldn’t be available for individual travel. We are treated to private visits to the most extraordinary places and fall upon picnics that seem to magically appear in the most striking settings. At every turn, there is laughter, always meeting like-minded travellers who are also there to explore and discover the world.
Where do I start? The trip was fantastic. Every guide was superb and all of your representatives did an outstanding job. I sing your praises to anyone who will listen. Hassan is the best guide I have ever had in my life. Forty-eight pharaohs' tombs have been found in the Valley of the Kings and there are four left to find. Hassan knows all their names, how many illegitimate children they had and each one's family tree. Thanks again for putting together such an extraordinary trip.
Where do I start? The trip was fantastic. Every guide was superb and all of your representatives did an outstanding job. I sing your praises to anyone who will listen. Hassan is the best guide I have ever had in my life. Forty-eight pharaohs' tombs have been found in the Valley of the Kings and there are four left to find. Hassan knows all their names, how many illegitimate children they had and each one's family tree. Thanks again for putting together such an extraordinary trip.
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