Egypt

Egypt is a destination of timeless wonder and elevated discovery, where one of the world’s greatest ancient civilizations meets refined modern luxury.

Along the Nile, explore legendary sites such as the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the temples of Luxor and Karnak, best experienced through private guided visits and elegant luxury Nile cruises that glide between history and comfort.

In Cairo, grand museums, historic mosques, and contemporary dining reveal a city rich in culture and energy, while the Grand Egyptian Museum offers a new benchmark in cultural immersion.

Beyond the monuments, the Red Sea coast invites relaxation, with crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral reefs, and exceptional diving experiences.

For those seeking adventure, desert journeys into the White Desert or Siwa Oasis offer striking landscapes and exclusive eco-luxury camps beneath vast skies.

Blending ancient majesty, cultural depth, and indulgent travel experiences, Egypt delivers a journey that feels both profoundly historic and unmistakably luxurious.

F PT recommends

  • Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza

    Four Seasons Cairo at Nile Plaza is a grand riverside sanctuary overlooking the Nile, offering a calm, contemporary contrast to the city’s vibrant energy in one of Cairo’s most prestigious neighbourhoods. Rooms and suites are spacious and refined, many with balconies framing sweeping river or skyline views, styled in soft neutrals with marble bathrooms and a residential sense of comfort. The hotel experience is layered and immersive, with multiple pools including a serene indoor option, an expansive spa with hammam rituals, and a strong wellness focus that encourages unhurried downtime. Food and drink are a major highlight, spanning refined Middle Eastern flavours, polished international restaurants, and stylish lounges that come alive after sunset with river views as the backdrop. Ideal for clients seeking refined luxury, attentive service, and a peaceful base for exploring Cairo’s history and culture, it delivers an elegant stay anchored by one of the city’s most iconic settings.

  • Giza Palace

    Giza Palace is a stately retreat on the edge of the Giza Plateau, offering an atmospheric stay framed by one of the world’s most extraordinary settings, with the pyramids forming a constant, unforgettable backdrop. The property blends classical palace inspired architecture with calm, expansive grounds, creating a sense of space and ceremony that feels removed from the city’s intensity. Rooms and suites are generously proportioned and traditionally styled, many oriented to capture pyramid views that shift beautifully from sunrise to nightfall. Days move at a measured pace between garden walks, quiet poolside hours, and shaded terraces where the scale of ancient Egypt feels almost within reach. Ideal for clients seeking a culturally rich base with visual drama and a strong sense of place, Giza Palace delivers an experience defined by history, atmosphere, and timeless surroundings rather than trend.

  • Nour El Nil

    Nour El Nil offers an intimate and quietly luxurious way to experience the Nile, sailing between Esna and Aswan aboard a small fleet of beautifully crafted traditional dahabiyas that carry just a handful of guests. Each boat is individually designed with generous cabins, open air decks, and a relaxed, elegant atmosphere that feels far removed from the large cruise ships on the river. Days unfold at a gentle pace with guided visits to temples such as Edfu and Kom Ombo, walks through riverside villages, and quiet moments drifting past palm lined banks, balanced by fresh, locally inspired meals served onboard. With a strong focus on slow travel, thoughtful guiding, and understated comfort, Nour El Nil delivers a cultured, immersive journey through Egypt that feels personal, timeless, and deeply connected to the river.

  • Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan

    Sofitel in Aswan is one of Egypt’s most storied riverfront icons, set high above the Nile with sweeping views that have inspired travellers, writers, and dignitaries for more than a century. The Victorian era palace blends French elegance with Nubian influences, creating an atmosphere that feels both grand and deeply romantic. Rooms and suites are individually styled, many with balconies overlooking the river or Elephantine Island, where feluccas glide past in the soft Aswan light. Days unfold slowly between shaded terraces, a tranquil spa and pool, and quiet moments watching the Nile change colour from dawn to dusk. Ideal for clients seeking a sense of history, refinement, and a poetic connection to Egypt’s river life, it offers a stay where place, heritage, and atmosphere are inseparable.

  • AmaWaterways

    The 12 day Secrets of Egypt and the Nile voyage is an immersive luxury cruise and land journey that begins in Cairo with time to explore the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum and the pyramids of Giza before you board an elegantly appointed AmaWaterways ship for a seven night roundtrip cruise along the Nile, winding through Luxor, Edfu, and Aswan with expertly guided visits to iconic ancient sites such as the Valley of the Kings, Karnak and Luxor Temples, the Temple of Horus at Edfu, and the dual-god sanctuary at Kom Ombo, plus optional excursions like Abu Simbel and traditional felucca sailing on the river, all accompanied by Egyptologists who bring the history and culture vividly to life, set against peaceful river vistas and refined onboard comfort.

  • Al Moudira, Luxor

    Al Moudira is a richly atmospheric desert palace on Luxor’s West Bank, offering a secluded, art filled retreat surrounded by palm groves and ancient landscapes just minutes from the Valley of the Kings. Built as a private residence, the property unfolds like a collection of intimate courtyards and salons, with individually designed suites filled with antiques, handcrafted furniture, and soft Moorish details that make every stay feel personal. Life here moves at an unhurried pace, shaped by garden breakfasts, shaded terraces, and evenings lit by lanterns and candlelight, with a strong sense of calm that contrasts beautifully with the intensity of temple visits. The experience is deeply rooted in place, blending traditional architecture, thoughtful service, and a timeless, almost cinematic atmosphere. Ideal for clients seeking character, privacy, and an authentic Egyptian stay away from large hotels, Al Moudira feels like stepping into a refined private world shaped by history and artistry.

  • National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions

    This Passage Through Egypt voyage blends ancient wonders and Nile calm on a 12 day journey that begins with time in Cairo to stand before the pyramids and the Great Sphinx before boarding a beautifully appointed vessel for a seven night Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan with expert Egyptologist led visits to legendary sites such as the Valley of the Kings, Karnak and Luxor Temples, Kom Ombo’s dual god sanctuary, and Edfu’s Temple of Horus, all framed by serene river scenery and complemented by guided exploration of historic Cairo’s museums, temples, and markets for a richly layered immersion into pharaonic history and culture.

  • Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh

    Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh is a refined Red Sea sanctuary set along a private stretch of coral rich coastline, offering a calm, resort focused escape framed by desert hills and clear turquoise water. The low rise layout spreads across lush gardens and terraced pools, with rooms and suites that feel spacious and quietly elegant, many opening to balconies with sweeping sea views. Days are shaped by effortless outdoor living, from snorkelling and diving directly from the jetty to relaxed hours at multiple pools and a serene spa inspired by local traditions. The atmosphere remains polished yet unhurried, supported by attentive service and a sense of privacy that feels far removed from busier resort zones. Ideal for clients seeking sun, sea, and understated luxury with excellent wellness and water based experiences, it delivers a beautifully balanced Red Sea retreat.

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