Highlights
Gaze on Tutankhamun’s world at the Grand Egyptian Museum, then enjoy privileged access to enter the Great Pyramid
Trace vanished seas in Wadi Al-Hitan, crossing desert by 4x4 to 40m-year-old whale fossils exposed in the sand
Walk Luxor’s West Bank beyond the expected, from the Valley of the Kings to vivid Medinet Habu and Howard Carter's House
Itinerary
The grace of the Nile. The grandeur of the Pyramids. The stories carved into stone. This is history made present. Led by your handpicked Signature Guide, an expert Egyptologist, journey from Cairo’s grand galleries and monuments to Luxor’s painted tombs on a journey of discovery, each moment purposefully designed to avoid the crowds for a more intimate experience. Then slow right down aboard a private dahabiya gliding on the Nile. This is Egypt, where eternity lives in every carving, every river bend, every rising sun.
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Signature Day: Experience our distinctive Signature Day, choosing between included activities such as a Nubian family lunch and visit to Philae Temple or a guided journey through Aswan’s living heritage
Signature Stay: Sail the Nile aboard your private dahabiya, combining timeless elegance, modern comfort, and personalised service
Signature Guide: Let your hand-picked Signature guide lead you to the country’s soul − sharing their home, heritage, and heart
day 1Settle into Cairo’s rhythm | Welcome reception on the Nile
Our journey begins in Cairo, where the hum of the city meets the calm of the Nile. Ease into the journey with VIP treatment – you’ll be met by a representative as you step off the plane. As you relax in the lounge, they’ll sort your arrival procedures for you, before whisking you past everyone else and to your transfer.
Settle into your riverside hotel, where palm-framed views set the scene for our journey. Those arriving early may join an optional walking tour in Cairo or a felucca ride on the Nile (available to prebook on request).
As the sun slips beneath Cairo’s skyline, join your Signature Guide for a welcome reception at Crimson’s rooftop restaurant. With the Nile glimmering below, it’s an elegant introduction to the timeless allure of Egypt.
day 2Uncover the story of ancient kings | Enjoy the Sphinx and Great Pyramids
day 3Trace time in the desert | Discover ancient whale fossils in Wadi Al-Hitan
day 4Journey to ancient Thebes | Marvel at Hathor's celestial ceilings and Luxor's golden columns
day 5Walk among the pharaohs | Board Safiya, your private ‘dahabiya’
day 6Follow the river gods | Trace El Kab to Edfu by river
day 7Share river life | Fish with islanders, walk quarries of empire
day 8Discover the divine | Dine beneath the stars
day 9Signature Day in Aswan | Choose your path of wonder
day 10Say a fond farewell to Egypt
What's Included
Customer Reviews
Unforgettable way to experience Egypt
As a member of the Exodus team, I was really excited to experience this Signature trip on my first visit to Egypt, and it exceeded all of my expectations. From the moment we landed in Cairo and were whisked through the airport by golf cart, the journey felt special. The itinerary strikes a great balance between iconic highlights and lesser-known gems, which helped us explore while avoiding the crowds. Our guide, Andrew, brought ancient Egypt to life with his knowledge, engaging storytelling and fun anecdotes. Every place we stayed was exceptional, with thoughtful service and staff who were always happy to help. Each day of the trip had carefully chosen moments that took us off the beaten path to see something memorable, and it all felt really special. Once on board the private Dahabiya, the experience stepped up even more. The crew did a fantastic job of making us comfortable as we drifted along the river, whether we were stepping off the boat to explore sites or relaxing on deck with a drink and watching the world go by. It's an unforgettable way to discover Egypt.
Superb journey down the nile
This tour is superb such a high level of hotels and guiding and inclusions! The guide Andrew was brilliant so informative, friendly and engaging. You got to see virtually every temple you have probably heard of and get to see different things in each one that Andrew guides you to see. The timings are great they try to avoid getting you there when all the huge groups will be there. There is so much included with all the food inclusions that the tour price is virtually all you will pay, just allow a budget for drinks(in the old cataract a cocktail is easily £30 mark!) and local craft gifts you want to buy! The pace is full on to start but then you get to the dahabiya and the pace eases down to a lovely relaxing level floating down the nile nipping to the odd temple then in the jacuzzi or sat on deck having a drink watching the world go by, it was brilliant.
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