Classical Egypt: Cairo & Dahabiya Journey
There's one more chance this fall.
Our dahabiya journey filled every cabin — but our other Egypt departure, Egypt Awaits, sails this September. Two travelers can still join us.
Egypt Awaits | A Journey of Wonder & Connection
The Grand Egyptian Museum, the Pyramids of Giza, pottery with village artisans, a Bedouin dinner under desert stars, and four nights sailing the Nile — a women-only journey with the same hosts, the same heart.
The trip that filled itself
A Private Dahabiya
Five nights sailing the Nile on a traditional dahabiya reserved exclusively for our group. No crowds, no big cruise ship — just quiet water, incredible food, and temples rising off the bow.
Led From the Heart
For Heba, Egypt is home. For Elizabeth, it's the place that captured her heart. Together with private Egyptologist guides, they open doors most travelers never find.
Small by Design
Invitation-only and capped at 16 travelers — adults only, all welcome. Premium hotels in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan, domestic flights included, and surprises along the way.
See what they're so excited about
Twelve days, Cairo to Cairo
VIP arrival, then the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus, the Great Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum with the treasures of Tutankhamun.
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and its Royal Mummies Hall, the Hanging Church and Coptic Cairo — then a flight south to Luxor.
An optional dawn hot-air balloon over the West Bank, royal tombs, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Karnak's forest of giant pillars — then step aboard the private dahabiya.
Esna's sunken temple and market, the rock-cut tombs of El Kab, the magnificently preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu, and quiet nights anchored by islands.
The quarry chapels of Gebel El Silsila, the double temple of Sobek and Horus, the island Temple of Philae, and a final sail to the Nubian village of Koubania.
Fly to Cairo, then the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the underground Serapeum, and vividly painted tombs of everyday ancient life.
The Citadel of Saladin and Alabaster Mosque, Khan El Khalili's lantern-lit lanes, a farewell dinner at Naguib Mahfouz — then departure with a full heart.
Cabins from $6,200 with an $800 deposit — and all of them are gone. That's what happens when Heba shows people her Egypt.
SOLD OUT — join the waitlist below, or catch the September trip
"Weather, food, accommodations, excursions and people were amazing. Heba was great and I made 3 new friends. Can't wait til Egypt!"
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Egypt is calling.
Two seats answer this September.
The dahabiya is full — but the September journey isn't. Not yet.
