Egyptson Deluxe
A Special Trip
Follow the founder, Sameh Egyptson, on a unique 14 day, swedish led trip through Egypt’s legendary hotels, wonders and secrets - only once a year.
Price: from €5790 pp
Tempo: Deliberate
Focus: Comfort
Group Size: Medium
Accomodation: Comfortable Luxury & Iconic
Language: Swedish
Departure Dates:
02/Mar/26
Look closer and you’ll be amazed at what you find
“Egypt can be experinced in many ways, but the most grand way - is through it’s legendary hotels and sights. I have guided there for more than 20 years now and each time you get to feel the awe inspiring moments of grandeur is a gift.
This is my personal trip, but with a splash of splendor. And I invite you to share it with me. You’ll see the great monuments, hear the stories of old and in the spaces between lines and temples, reliefs and people - you’ll understand humanity as a whole. This is the birthplace of all us”
– Sameh Egyptson, Founder of Egyptson
Detailed Itinerary
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3 days in Cairo
Day 1
Welcome to Cairo. You’ll be met on arrival, guided through formalities, and escorted by private transfer to your hotel. Where you can enjoy the evening at leisure.
Arrival in Cairo
Day 2
After breakfast, I’ll meet you in the lobby and escort you in a private, air-conditioned vehicle stocked with chilled water. At Saqqara, we’ll move at a bespoke pace through the Step Pyramid complex and select tombs—quiet corners, key memories, and my favorite vantage points for photos. I’ll have our Serapeum entry arranged in advance so we can descend straight into the underground galleries of the Apis bulls for an atmospheric, story-led visit. From there, we’ll continue to Dahshur for an unhurried walk around the Red and Bent Pyramids, with time to appreciate their different angles and the open desert setting. By late afternoon, I’ll have you comfortably back at your hotel, with the evening at leisure and any dinner reservations you’d like taken care of.
Saqqara & Dashur
Day 3
The Pyramids & The Egyptian Museum
I’ll meet you at breakfast and escort you to the Grand Egyptian Museum for a polished, highlights-driven visit—priority entry arranged, a curated route through masterworks spanning 5,000 years. There will be time for the pieces that speak to you most. After a refined lunch I’ve handpicked, we’ll continue to the Giza Plateau to stand at the Great Pyramid, take in Khafre and Menkaure, and meet the Sphinx up close—tickets, timing, and the best vantage points handled for you.
By late afternoon, I’ll have comfortable coach seats reserved for the journey north to Alexandria. On arrival, I’ll accompany you to the magnificent Rixos Montaza, manage check-in, and make sure everything is perfectly set for a relaxed evening. As we spend the night in Alexandria.
Hotel you’ll stay in
Cairo
Once a palace built by Khedive Ismail to host Empress Eugénie at the Suez Canal’s grand opening, today it lives on as a hotel beside the Nile—where royal splendor and Cairo’s modern rhythm meet.
1 day in Alexandria
Day 4
Alexandria Highlights
In Alexandria we’ll begin with a curated walk at the Qaitbay Citadel, then continue to the Kom el-Shoqafa Catacombs for an atmospheric, story-led visit. I’ve arranged a refined, handpicked lunch before we stop at the Roman Theatre at Kom el-Dikka for concise highlights. We’ll finish with a tailored overview of the legendary Bibliotheca Alexandrina—time for photos and the key spaces that match your interests. I’ll then escort you back to your hotel for a smooth, comfortable evening. Overnight in Alexandria.
Hotel you’ll stay in
Alexandria
Rixos Montazah
Beachfront Alexandria stay in Al-Montazah with sea-view rooms, private beach, indoor & outdoor pools, spa & fitness, and several restaurants/bars—steps from Montazah Palace & Gardens and the Corniche.
1 day in Cairo
Day 5
After a calm breakfast we’ll ride through the Delta to Cairo. We’ll begin in Coptic Cairo with a curated visit to the Hanging Church and nearby sacred sites, paced for quiet moments and photos. After a refined lunch I’ve arranged, we’ll continue up to Salah al-Din’s Citadel for a tailored walk—highlights include the Alabaster Mosque and a glance into the historic private quarters.
We’ll close the afternoon weaving through the storied lanes of Khan el-Khalili with selected stops and time to browse. From there, I’ll escort you to the airport for your flight to Luxor. On arrival, I’ll handle check-in at the legendary Old Winter Palace and make sure everything is perfectly set for a relaxed evening.
City of Cairo
2 days in Luxor
Day 6
Winter Palace and Temples
Your morning is at leisure at the hotel. Around midday, We’ll transfer for priority check-in and a relaxed lunch aboard the luxurious cruiseship M/S Serenity. Afterward, we’ll cross to the West Bank for a curated circuit of pharaonic temples: a story-led visit to Medinet Habu, the monumental mortuary temple of Ramses III; a focused walk through the terraced sanctuary of Queen Hatshepsut; then the Ramesseum, followed by a close look at the Colossi of Memnon. I’ll handle timing, tickets, and the smoothest route so you can take it all in at an unhurried pace. We return to our cruise in the afternoon for dinner.
By late afternoon, we cast off from Luxor and sail toward Esna—passing through the new lock with a glimpse of the 19th-century original beside it—then continue south to Edfu. Overnight on board Serenity.
Day 7
Winter Palace and Temples
Your morning is at leisure at the hotel. Around midday, We’ll transfer for priority check-in and a relaxed lunch aboard the luxurious cruiseship M/S Serenity. Afterward, we’ll cross to the West Bank for a curated circuit of pharaonic temples: a story-led visit to Medinet Habu, the monumental mortuary temple of Ramses III; a focused walk through the terraced sanctuary of Queen Hatshepsut; then the Ramesseum, followed by a close look at the Colossi of Memnon. I’ll handle timing, tickets, and the smoothest route so you can take it all in at an unhurried pace. We return to our cruise in the afternoon for dinner.
By late afternoon, we cast off from Luxor and sail toward Esna—passing through the new lock with a glimpse of the 19th-century original beside it—then continue south to Edfu. Overnight on board Serenity.
Hotel you’ll stay in
Luxor
Old Winter Palace
Luxor’s historic grand hotel beside Luxor Temple: period salons, fine dining at Restaurant 1886, palm-filled gardens with a broad pool, and rooms that look to the Nile or gardens. Classic, central, and quietly grand.
1 day on the Nile
Day 8
Leisure on the Nile & Edfu
After breakfast, we’ll go ashore for a guided visit to the Temple of Horus at Edfu—the largest and best-preserved sanctuary on the Nile. I’ll pace the tour for comfort and bring the reliefs and rituals to life while you enjoy unhurried time for photos. We’ll return to the ship for lunch, then sail south toward Aswan, watching palm groves and desert escarpments slip by from the sundeck. Dinner and overnight is spent aboard as we arrive in Egypt’s southern gateway, just north of the High Dam.
Cruise you’ll sail on
the Nile
All-suite boutique cruiser with sun-deck pool, lounge bar, restaurant, library, massage room, and onboard clinic. Modern, intimate, river-first.
2 days in Aswan
Day 9
Unfinished Obelisk & Philae
After breakfast, we’ll embark on a journey to Aswan’s granite quarries for a guided look at the Unfinished Obelisk—an arresting glimpse of ancient craftsmanship left in situ. We’ll continue by private boat to Philae for a polished, story-led visit of the Temple of Isis—one of Egypt’s most graceful sanctuaries—originally dedicated around 370 BCE.
After a relaxed lunch back on board, we’ll slip onto a traditional felucca and sail among Aswan’s cataracts and palm-fringed islets at an unhurried pace. I’ll handle timings and arrangements so you can simply enjoy the views. Dinner and overnight aboard.
Day 10
Before first light, I’ll meet you for an early breakfast. We’ll drive south to Abu Simbel for a polished, story-led visit to the rock-cut temples of Ramses II and Nefertari—unhurried time inside, the best photo angles outside, and all permits and timings handled discreetly.
By mid-afternoon we’ll be back in Aswan, with time to unwind on board before dinner and a restful overnight on the ship.
Abu Simbel
1 day on the Nile
Day 11
Leisure on the Nile & Kom Ombo
At first light, we sail off toward Kom Ombo. After breakfast, I’ll accompany you ashore for a guided visit to the twin Temple of Kom Ombo—celebrating the crocodile-headed god Sobek—paced for comfort with time for photos. We return to the ship as we set our course back toward Luxor. Watch life unfold as you pass along the river before dinner and overnight on board.
1 day in Luxor
Day 12
After breakfast, I’ll meet you for a comfortable drive to the West Bank of Thebes. We’ll begin in the Valley of the Kings with a curated selection of 3 of the open tombs. I’ll pace the visit for comfort and context, with unhurried time for the finest reliefs and photo angles. We’ll continue to the Valley of the Queens, then on to Deir El-Medina for vivid everyday scenes of ancient life.
After a relaxed lunch, I’ll guide you through the great complex of Karnak—stepping into the vast Hypostyle Hall to weave among its 134 columns in 16 rows, the two central rows soaring to roughly 24 meters. We’ll then visit Luxor Temple for a polished walk through its layered history; you’ll notice one obelisk missing from the entrance—its twin now stands in Paris at Place de la Concorde. I’ll handle timing, tickets, and the smoothest route throughout. Return to the ship for dinner and an overnight on board.
Luxor Temple
Day 13
After an early breakfast, I’ll meet you for a smooth private transfer to Luxor Airport—bags handled & boarding passes arranged. I’ll see you through check-in and security, then you’ll fly to Cairo for your onward connection home to Scandinavia. I’ll monitor timings, coordinate any assistance at the gate, and ensure a calm, comfortable departure.
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