Egypt, in the company of few.
Est. on the Nile

Egypt, in the company of few.

Tailor-made journeys for no more than ten travellers at a time — private dahabiyas, locked temples opened at dawn, and the unhurried quiet of a country we have walked for twenty years.

The House

A different kind of expedition — slower, smaller, and entirely yours.

01 — Small Groups

Never more than ten

We keep our groups small, giving you more time to connect with the places, people, and stories that make Egypt special.

02 — Tailor-Made

Designed around you

No fixed formula. Every journey is shaped around your interests, your pace, and the experiences you want to discover.

03 — LOCAL INSIGHT

See Egypt differently

Our local knowledge helps you discover Egypt beyond the usual itinerary — from lesser-known places to meaningful encounters and carefully chosen experiences.

Featured Journeys

A small selection from our atelier.

Bespoke Curation

Initiate Your Private Blueprint

Four steps, and your itinerary begins to take shape — with an indicative range before you ever speak to us.

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Step one

Vibe & Focus

Choose as many threads as you like — we weave them together.

Expert Perspectives

Frequently Asked Questions

The practical details our travellers most often ask about planning a private journey through Egypt.

Egyptaten is a travel company specializing in tailor-made, expert-led journeys across Egypt. Grounded in over two decades of local expertise, the company crafts custom itineraries—covering Cairo, Upper Egypt, the Red Sea coast, and the Western Oases—focused on authentic cultural immersion, historic depth, and unhurried exploration.

Egyptaten provides comprehensive travel services across Egypt designed for every budget level, ranging from accessible, value-focused tours to premium luxury experiences. Our offerings include customized private sightseeing packages, traditional multi-deck Nile cruises, intimate Dahabiya sailboat journeys, Lake Nasser voyages, and Red Sea resort stays. We manage every detail of your itinerary, including modern air-conditioned transportation, certified Egyptologist guides, hotel and resort reservations across various accommodation tiers, domestic flights, and full airport arrival support to ensure a seamless trip from start to finish.

Yes, Egyptaten specializes in fully tailor-made travel itineraries curated to match your specific budget, schedule, and personal interests. Whether you are looking for a cost-effective holiday featuring boutique high-value hotels or a high-end private cruise charter, our travel planners adjust accommodation categories, transportation options, and excursion pacing to build a personalized Egyptian itinerary that delivers exceptional value at your exact target price point without compromising on service quality or safety.

A Nile River cruise navigates between Luxor and Aswan on multi-deck vessels or traditional Dahabiya sailboats, offering classic views of agricultural riverbanks and stopping at iconic sites like Edfu and Kom Ombo. In contrast, a Lake Nasser cruise sails south of the High Dam from Aswan to Abu Simbel across quiet desert lake waters. This distinct route provides exclusive access to remote, UNESCO-rescued Nubian temples—such as Kalabsha, Amada, and Wadi El Seboua—that are completely unreachable on standard Nile river itineraries.

The ideal time to visit Egypt for private tours and river or lake cruises is during the cooler months from October through April. During this period, daytime temperatures across Cairo, Upper Egypt, and Nubia are comfortable for outdoor temple walking and desert exploration. The shoulder months of May and September also offer favorable travel conditions with warmer weather and lower visitor numbers at major historical sites, making them great choices for budget-conscious travelers.

Guest Chronicles

What our travellers say

Tripadvisor®

5.0

5.0 Excellent on TripAdvisor

The Nile as it should be seen

“Ten days on a private dahabiya with a chef who knew every village along the river. Egyptaten opened Abydos before sunrise for us alone — a memory we will keep for life.”

EM

Eleanor & Marcus V. Verified

London, UK · The Dahabiya Passage · October 2025

Quiet, considered, flawless

“Nothing felt rushed. Our Egyptologist read hieroglyphs to us in Karnak while the site was still empty. Every transfer, every meal, thought through.”

SL

Sofia Lindqvist

Stockholm, Sweden · Temples at First Light · September 2025

Perfect for travelling with children

“They tailored the pace entirely around our two boys — camel rides, a felucca picnic, and an afternoon with a Nubian family in Aswan.”

TO

The Okonkwo Family Verified

Lagos, Nigeria · Family Nile Discovery · August 2025

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