ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS
- Discover the quieter wonders and less travelled landscapes of Egypt, far away from the well trodden path.
- Begin in the leafy southern quarter of Cairo and stay at the tranquil base of the idyllic Villa Belle Epoque.
- Visit the long anticipated Grand Egyptian Museum, which offers a perfect insight into Egypt’s deeply fascinating history.
- Explore the catacombs, amphitheatre, and strikingly modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina as you unlock Alexandria’s legendary story.
- Travel west to El Alamein, where windswept cemeteries mark the tragic aftermath of a pivotal moment in history.
- Adventure to the Western Desert, where the remote beauty of the Siwa Oasis unfolds amidst palm groves and sweeping dunes.
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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.
Uncover Alexandria’s classical past with a private guide. First, you will be taken to the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, the largest known Roman burial site in Egypt, and Pompey’s Pillar, the last remaining trace of the grand Serapeum, once dedicated to Emperor Diocletian. Next, continue to the Roman Amphitheatre, the only one of its kind in Egypt, with remarkably preserved marble terraces. End the day at the Library of Alexandria, a striking modern tribute to the city’s ancient legacy and a vibrant centre for knowledge, culture and dialogue.
Visit the El Alamein War Cemetery, where more than 7,000 Allied soldiers are buried following the Western Desert campaign of 1940–1942. Maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, the site stands as a powerful reminder of the cost of war. Your guide will help you locate the grave of Major James Stockley Sinnott and offer insight into the Second Battle of El Alamein, a decisive victory that marked a major turning point in the North African campaign during the Second World War.
Explore the Tombs of Jabal el Mawta (or the ‘Mountain of the Dead’), a limestone hill just outside Siwa town that houses more than 700 tombs carved into its slopes. Dating back to the Greco-Roman and 26th Dynasty periods, the site offers a rare glimpse into ancient burial practices. Several tombs are open to the public, their walls still adorned with remarkably preserved mural paintings.
Stop by Cleopatra’s Spring, a natural limestone pool fed by bubbling underground springs and one of Siwa’s most iconic freshwater sources. Situated among palm groves on the path to the Temple of the Oracle of Amun, the spring has been used for centuries as a communal bathing spot – and legend says Cleopatra herself may have bathed here. It is possible to take a refreshing dip but modest dress is advised out of respect for the conservative customs of this small Egyptian town.
Discover the Temple of the Oracle of Amun with a private guide. This ancient sanctuary drew rulers and pilgrims for centuries, most famously Alexander the Great, who visited in 331 BC to seek divine confirmation of his claim as son of the gods and rightful Pharaoh of Egypt. The temple’s desert setting and well-preserved ruins offer a rare glimpse into the oracular traditions that shaped both local and wider Mediterranean history.
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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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