Egypt Flagship Journey · The Best of Egypt
Eight days between ancient sites and daily life along the Nile and the Mediterranean.
From $1,695 USD per person based on shared room. Exact price and inclusions are listed in the PDF and in your confirmation email.
Recommended flow: apply first. If you are accepted you will receive an email with the exact WeTravel payment link and timelines.
Egypt As I Have Come To Know It
Egypt is my second home. This trip is built from years of walking the same streets learning the rhythms and building relationships with the people who will welcome you.
When I first landed in Cairo it was loud dusty and overwhelming in the best way. Over time it became familiar. The barber who remembers my name the food spot that knows my order the boat guys on the Nile who wave when they see me.
This itinerary pulls from those years not just from a list of must see sites. We visit the pyramids of course but we also slow down in local neighborhoods sip tea in local spots and spend time with people who call this place home.
My goal is that you leave feeling like you have lived in Egypt for a moment not just passed through. You will see the big monuments and also the small everyday details that make a place feel human.
Day By Day In Egypt
This is the current plan. Small adjustments might happen based on weather local events or chances to say yes to meaningful moments.
We start in Giza with a full day of Egypt’s biggest icons. Including the Grand Egyptian Museum. We explore the Step Pyramid then head to the Giza Plateau for the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx. We also stop at local workshops to see papyrus and perfume oils made.
Today we explore the layers of Cairo. We visit the Citadel and key mosques then head into Coptic Cairo to see historic churches and sites. We end at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization to see the Royal Mummies and galleries from ancient to modern Egypt.
A slower day to breathe and explore. We grab breakfast at a local spot then walk downtown and spend time in Zamalek. Later we explore Khan El Khalili for tea shopping and people watching. You will be able to get a haircut, shop, spa time, or whatever you choose.
We focus on Luxor’s West Bank where the pharaohs were buried. We explore the Valley of the Kings with tomb options depending on access and time. We also visit the Temple of Hatshepsut and see the reliefs that tell her story. Optional: Hot Air Balloon Ride.
Today is the big temple day. We visit Karnak Temple and walk through massive pylons and the famous forest of columns. Later we visit Luxor Temple connected by the Avenue of Sphinxes and watch the light change as the day winds down.
We travel to Aswan about four hours south. We visit Philae Temple by boat the Aswan High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk. After lunch by the Nile we head by motorboat to a Nubian village for colorful streets local markets and a warm welcome.
An early morning departure from Aswan for Abu Simbel. We explore the massive rock cut temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari and learn why this site is one of Egypt’s greatest masterpieces. We return to Aswan in the afternoon with an optional evening sound and light show or free time by the Nile.
We say our final goodbyes, unless you choose to stay behind in Egypt with us, ha!
A more detailed breakdown plus hotel examples and backup plans is included in the PDF and your confirmation email.
What Is Included And What Is Not
I like things to be clear. Here is what you can expect to be covered on this trip and what you will handle yourself.
- Airport pickup and drop off within set windows.
- All in country ground transport listed in the itinerary.
- Accommodation in mid range guesthouses or hotels twin share.
- Daily breakfast and several shared group meals.
- Entrance fees and local guides for major sites on the itinerary.
- Support from me throughout the trip and group WhatsApp chat.
- International flights to and from Egypt.
- Travel insurance which is required to join.
- Some lunches and dinners outside of the listed group meals.
- Tips for local guides and drivers I will give guidance on amounts.
- Visa fees and any personal shopping.
- Optional activities you choose to add on free time days.
Trip minimum: This may require a minimum number of confirmed guests to run. If the group does not reach that minimum The Bearded Expeditions may postpone or cancel the departure. In that case you will be offered a refund of payments made for this trip through WeTravel or the option to move your booking to a future date.
How We Move And Show Up
I take safety and ethics seriously. I have spent time in Egypt on my own and with local partners before inviting a group.
Practical details
- Start and end: the trip is designed around arrival and departure through Cairo with onward travel options via Luxor or Aswan.
- Group size: up to 10 guests plus me and local partners.
- Fitness level: you should be comfortable walking several hours with breaks and climbing some stairs at sites.
- Weather: expect warm to hot days and cooler evenings depending on the season.
A packing list and more detailed prep guide will be sent once your spot is confirmed.
Ethics and respect
- We work with local guides and drivers who are paid fairly.
- We dress and behave in a way that respects local norms.
Questions About This Egypt Trip
A few questions that come up often specifically for Egypt. You can always ask more in your application or by replying to my email.
Next steps if this feels like your trip
1. Submit an application so I can learn more about you and make sure this is the right fit on both sides.
2. If you are accepted you will receive an email with questions if needed the detailed PDF and the WeTravel payment link.
3. Pay your deposit through WeTravel to secure your spot then we start preparing together in the weeks leading up to the trip.
