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Explore Egypt like you’ve never seen it before

For over 25 years, Amazing Global Travel has been introducing visitors to Egypt, Jordan and the Middle East and beyond. Founded by Egyptologist and luxury travel specialist Ahmed Nagy, the company remains owner-led. At the time of writing, AGT has 246 reviews on Tripadvisor, of which 241 (98%) are 5-star rated. This isn’t achieved without a personal, hands-on approach that ensures seamless logistics, and a white‑glove service, and isn’t something you can really expect from a faceless megabrand.

And for the ultimate experience with the company take a look at their luxury private Egypt tour that takes in Cairo, Alexandria and a luxury cruise on the Red Sea, currently on sale at $13,999 per person – led by insiders, steeped in steeped in history and splendour. Read on to learn more about this unique flagship tour.

Days 1–4: Arriving in Cairo in style

Touchdown in Cairo, and your VIP treatment begins with a fast‑track visa service, a private transfer and a direct escort to the Four Seasons Nile Plaza. Here you will stay in a room that overlooks the river, whilst the hotel’s spa and rooftop pool beckon. You’ll enjoy a restful evening whilst being primed for the wonders that lie ahead.

You’ll spend day two under the desert sun, beholden by the magic of Giza. Inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu, you’ll get to ascend its narrow passages to the King’s Chamber, and stand before the Sphinx and linger over centuries of speculation. After lunch at the 9 Pyramids Lounge, the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to Tutankhamun’s treasures, is a must-see in the afternoon.

The next morning begins with the Citadel of Saladin, before sauntering down Al‑Moez Street to admire the architectural anthology of mosques and market life. It concludes with an extraordinary gaze into Egypt’s pharaoh past with a visit to the mummies at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. Savour the peace and solitude of the Red Pyramid, and stand before Djoser’s Step Pyramid.

Days 5–8: Alexandria and Luxor

Leave Cairo for Alexandria and visit the modern marvel of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, before descending into the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa to view a mélange of Greco‑Roman‑Egyptian underground etchings. Enjoy the breeze atop Citadel of Qaitbay, the lost Lighthouse of Alexandria, after a luxurious seafood lunch.

Fly to Luxor and check into the iconic Winter Palace, followed by the option of an afternoon carriage ride or a twilight cruise, ahead of seeing the Temples of Karnak and Luxor, and walking the Avenue of Sphinxes.

After crossing to the West Bank, a descent into Tutankhamun’s tomb and a visit to Hatshepsut’s terraced mortuary temple are among the many highlights before boarding the Oberoi Philae cruise ship for a luxury adventure on the Nile.

Days 9–12: Cruising the Nile

Disembark at Edfu for the Temple of Horus—its columns carved like poetic hieroglyphs. Sail to Kom Ombo to visit its duplex temple, dual god shrines and crocodile mummy museum. The next day, admire the Nile’s engineering marvel that is High Dam, and cross to Philae Temple via motor‑boat and drift in quiet awe around Agilkia Island.

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📕 eBooks from Kindle Unlimited
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Days 11-12: Awesome Aswan

At dawn, fly to Abu Simbel to stand before Ramesses II and Nefertari’s colossal facades. Return to Aswan and check into the legendary Old Cataract Hotel, a former respite for Agatha Christie, and soak in the history on one of the hotel’s many verandahs.

Discover Nubian life at the Nubian Museum before visiting a local village for a traditional lunch aboard a sailboat.

Days 13–17: Red Sea luxury

Fly to Sharm El Sheikh, where a sea-view room awaits at the Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh. From here you’ll enjoy three days of unhurried luxury, with an array of indulgences on offer, from spas and private dining to snorkelling and sunbathing.

On the final day, fly back to Cairo for your international departure, laden with memories of a luxury trip that has been carefully curated and truly personalised.

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Amazing Global Travel.

Paul Johnson

Paul Johnson is Editor of A Luxury Travel Blog and has worked in the travel industry for more than 30 years. He is Winner of the Innovations in Travel ‘Best Travel Influencer’ Award from WIRED magazine. In addition to other awards, the blog has also been voted “one of the world’s best travel blogs” and “best for luxury” by The Telegraph.

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19 Comments

  1. This is fascinating and could be exactly what my wife and I are looking for. Although we’ve travelled the world and the Seven Seas, Egypt is one huge hole in our travel record. No Egyptian stamps in our passport as yet!!!

    The problem with Egypt is its reputation taking Tutankhamen’s Revenge with its very own version of Delhi Belly and we’ve also heard tales of salesmen who continually pester and never leave you alone.

    At our age white-glove service is exactly what we are looking for!

    1. Dear Michael
      thanks for your comment and by the way if you book with us remind us that you knew us through A luxury Travel blog there will be special discount for you
      as for the sales men you will have a tour guide and since you have a guide no one really bother you and also the government did a great job lately specially at th pyramids

  2. I did most of this – excluding the Red Sea – as our honeymoon 36 years ago, and it wasn’t like this!!! We got a last minute Cosmos deal in July and it was the very opposite of this uber-luxury. It would be great to go back and do Egypt in style.

  3. A lot of us are getting tired of the “faceless mega-brands” which could equally well be called “mega-blands” and I’m talking about many industries, not only travel.

    These mega brands are all very well until something goes wrong and if it’s something that the AI chat assistant hasn’t come across before, you go round and round in circles, as if there are no humans left on the planet.

    Give me the personal touch every day of the week.

  4. High ratings on TripAdvisor are always impressive especially when they’re as good as 98% of customers giving 5*. There are usually a few miserable, nitpicking customers who have completely unrealistic expectations and pull the average down. Those stats are phenomenal.

  5. Before and as it opened there was a lot of media coverage about the new Grand Museum. A visit there must be a good way to start your Egyptian travels by putting everything into context. I also remember reading that it was air-conditioned which is essential for the summer in Cairo.

  6. Egypt isn’t an easy country for travel. If you’re going to take it on you’re better off in safe hands.

    1. Dear Monica
      If you read our reviews on trip advisor you will know that all our tour packages are hand crafted for each cusotmer and we do take care of them since they land till they depart

  7. In my experience, Cairo airport can be chaotic and sluggish. Anything to speed things up is priceless.

  8. That’s the classic vacation model. Do the travel and exploring, then a final few days to flop.

    Uninitiated people think that I’m lying half asleep on my sun lounger for those last few days. Actually, I’m busy processing my adventures. It’s just coincidence that I have my eyes closed.

  9. I’ve done Egypt a few times and always thoroughly enjoyed delving into the history of what was an amazingly advanced civilisation.

    Now, I’ve got Jordan within my sights, could we have a follow up piece on that country at some time please?

    My travel diary is fully booked for the next 10 months, so no hurry!!!

  10. It was probably watching Blue Peter as a very little girl that I first learnt about the story of Tutankhamen and the discovery of his tomb. I pestered my parents to take me to the London exhibition. You’ve reminded me that I’ve always said that I want to visit the Valley of the Kings.

  11. Alexandria is the one place mentioned here that I haven’t been to. It would be glib to say that I’ve been to all of the others. It was a long time ago and I didn’t have either the time to stay for long enough to delve into history and culture, nor did I have the money to hire a good English speaking guide. You’ve made me think that I ought to go to Egypt again.

  12. We’ve travelled a lot and are lucky to have ticked off almost all of the places on our bucket list which is why I browse A Luxury Travel Blog looking for inspiration.

    When it comes to Egypt all that we’ve ever done was a very luxurious fly and flop week to the Red Sea to get some warmth in the depths of winter. Reading this makes me feel a little guilty and prompts me to think that next time we visit Egypt we should take a more cultural approach to learning about one of the world’s great ancient civilisations.

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