Example of a tailor-made journey, fully customisable
Egypte
11 days / 9 nights
October to May
CAIRO
Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum — the images that come back from old school books, where you were captivated by the famous mask of Tutankhamun.
You are about to see these landmark sites in full scale, with their exceptional cultural depth.
Your private, French-speaking guide will reveal the lesser-known details behind these Egyptian treasures.
Stay at the Mena House, a legendary luxury hotel set at the foot of the pyramids.
LUXOR
Onward to the ancient pharaonic capital and its famous valleys.
The visit opens with the vast Karnak temple complex, its succession of pylons, courtyards and monumental halls.
Overlooking the Nile Valley in the distance, visit the Valley of the Kings, burial site of Egypt’s greatest pharaohs. A short distance away, the Valley of the Queens holds the tombs of royal women and children — a direct legacy of Egyptian history.
You will spend the night at a luxury hotel in Luxor, on the banks of the Nile.
THE NILE: FROM LUXOR TO ASWAN
Board a Lazuli dahabiya for a 6-day / 5-night cruise toward Aswan.
Discover the wonders of the Nile aboard an elegant double lateen-sail vessel, a modern recreation of the sacred boats of the Pharaohs, with no more than a dozen cabins.
The Lazuli fleet comprises 9 elegant boats, each with spacious suites, offering a high standard of service, refined cuisine and dedicated spaces to relax (the chosen departure date and availability will determine which boat is assigned).
Pass by the sites of Edfu and its Temple of Horus, Gebel Silsila and its illuminated temple, and Kom Ombo with its Greco-Roman temple — a wealth of history and culture unfolds along the water.
Lazuli is an experience we strongly recommend.
Time seems suspended. The atmosphere is warm and convivial.
Fascinating stops, visits to sites largely unknown to mainstream tourism, and encounters with villagers along the way.
Engaging hosts, attentive staff, elegant décor, excellent cuisine, and a refined atmosphere.
Far from mass tourism, off the beaten track.
Croisière sur le Lazuli, Egypte
ASWAN
To close your journey, stop in Aswan, the jewel of southern Egypt.
Stay at the Old Cataract, a legendary hotel overlooking the Nile from its pink granite cliff.
Located on an island reached by small boat, you will visit the Temple of Philae, relocated by UNESCO between 1972 and 1980 to save it from the rising waters of the Nile.
Voyage en Egypte © S. Ponthieux - Etendues Sauvages
ABU SIMBEL
From Aswan, a flight will take you to the site of Abu Simbel, with its renowned temples whose widely publicised relocation became a symbol of the rescue of Nubia’s monuments.
One of the most remarkable sites in Egypt, leaving a lasting impression.
A fitting final excursion.
Abou Simbel, Egypte © Shutterstock