The temples of Philae seen from a boat on the Nile

Journey 01 / Egypt / 2026

Egypt, through Christine’s eyes.

A small-group journey along the Nile, from the pyramids of Giza to the granite islands of Aswan.

The journey

Follow the Nile.

Egypt rewards the traveler who slows down: early light on temple columns, the hush of a felucca under sail, monuments that have outlasted empires. This journey is being shaped for a small group of around ten, paced so there is time to take it all in.

Every transfer, ticket and table is handled, so all that is left for you is the wonder.

Why Egypt

Few places change as much with how you travel. With a small group, trusted local experts and an unhurried route along the river, the crowds and logistics fall away, and what remains is the astonishment of standing there.

Proposed highlights. Final itinerary to come.

Giza Luxor Edfu Kom Ombo Aswan
  1. Giza
  2. Luxor
  3. River
  4. Aswan
  1. The Great Sphinx of Giza under a clear blue sky

    Stop 01 / Cairo & Giza

    Where it all begins.

    Stand before the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx, then trace five thousand years of history at the Grand Egyptian Museum.

  2. Looking up at the great colonnade of Luxor Temple

    Stop 02 / Luxor

    The temples of Thebes.

    Karnak’s forest of columns, Luxor Temple glowing at dusk, and the painted tombs of the Valley of the Kings across the river.

  3. Carved columns in the shade at Kom Ombo Temple

    Stop 03 / Edfu & Kom Ombo

    Slow days on the river.

    Sailing south with the current of history, stepping ashore for the Temple of Horus at Edfu and the riverside temple of Kom Ombo.

  4. Feluccas moored beside a granite island on the Nile at Aswan

    Stop 04 / Aswan & Philae

    Granite islands and white sails.

    Drift between Aswan’s islands by felucca and cross to Philae, the island temple dedicated to Isis.

  • 2026When
  • Around 10Travelers
  • Coming soonDates & pricing

Taken care of

What travelling this way feels like.

  • An intimate group

    Around 10 travelers, allowing for flexibility, personal attention, and a more elevated group dynamic.

  • Luxury without overwhelm

    Accommodations, transportation and daily experiences are carefully selected, so there is no decision fatigue and no logistical stress.

  • Balanced, unhurried days

    Iconic moments alongside lesser-known ones, cultural depth with comfort, and exploration with ease.

  • Hosted, not handed off

    Each journey is curated and overseen personally, so it unfolds as designed, with attention to pacing, comfort and flow.

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