Egypt, Just for Two
A sample private journey for two — a honeymoon, an anniversary, or simply time away together. Considered pacing, private guiding and a private vehicle as confirmed in your proposal, several unhurried nights on the river, and quiet celebratory touches arranged by request where a property or supplier is able to help.
A journey shaped by how you want to travel.
A sample private journey for two — a honeymoon, an anniversary, or simply time away together. Considered pacing, private guiding and a private vehicle as confirmed in your proposal, several unhurried nights on the river, and quiet celebratory touches arranged by request where a property or supplier is able to help.
Every element listed here is a customisable starting point. Once you enquire, we rewrite the itinerary around your party, calendar and pace; final arrangements are confirmed in your personalised proposal, subject to availability.
What we would build around.
- N° 01Unhurried days with private guiding and a private vehicle, as confirmed in your proposal
- N° 02Several nights on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan, vessel subject to availability
- N° 03Early or late visiting hours requested where the site and the season permit
- N° 04Quiet celebratory touches arranged by request — never promised, and always subject to the property or supplier
The rhythm of the trip.
A sample cadence. Everything is negotiable — pace, order, additions, and quiet days.
- Day 01Arrive Cairo
Private greeting and transfer. A quiet first night with nothing asked of you.
- Day 02Giza in the early light
An early start on the plateau, before the coaches. Interior visits can be requested subject to quotas and separate ticketing.
- Day 03The Grand Egyptian Museum
Guided hours among the collections, then a free afternoon and an evening of your choosing.
- Day 04Historic Cairo, slowly
Fatimid and Coptic Cairo on foot, with time to sit. Opening times are subject to change.
- Day 05Fly Luxor · board the river
Morning flight to Luxor, Karnak in the afternoon, then boarding your Nile vessel. The vessel is confirmed in your proposal, subject to availability.
- Day 06The Theban West Bank
The Valley of the Kings and a temple or two, then back aboard as the river empties.
- Day 07Sailing
A day on the water with a riverbank landing where conditions allow.
- Day 08Edfu or Kom Ombo
A temple morning as the sailing schedule allows, then the last stretch towards Aswan.
- Day 09Aswan
Philae in the late afternoon if opening times permit, and a felucca hour on the river subject to weather.
- Day 10Depart
Flight to Cairo and your onward connection, with private transfers at both ends.
What's in the trip.
- Private guiding and private vehicle with driver, as confirmed in your proposal
- Nile accommodation on the basis stated in your written quotation
- Internal flights where the itinerary requires them
- Site entrance fees listed in your final proposal
- Airport greeting and transfers
What sits outside.
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Meals not specified in your proposal
- Optional activities, personal expenses and tipping
- Travel insurance
A small number of characterful properties and one river vessel. Specific hotels, cabins, room categories, upgrades and any celebratory arrangement can be requested but are subject to availability and the supplier's discretion, and are confirmed only in your final proposal.
Final property selection is confirmed once your dates are held and depends on availability.
Explore staysTwo people travelling together who would rather have fewer, better days than a full checklist.
Season: October to April for the river. September and May are quieter and still workable.
