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With one third of all of the world’s antiquities and the only remaining monument of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Egypt is a superlative destination: astounding, colossal, epic. For thousands of years, travelers have journeyed from all over the world to witness the glorious temples built by the pharaohs. Today, visitors can see these ancient treasures alongside new wonders—from the groundbreaking Grand Egyptian Museum (which is slated to become the largest archaeological museum in the world when it opens) to the glamorous luxury yachts that cruise up and down the Nile. In the words of Indagare founder Melissa Biggs Bradley: “The awe that you feel in the shadow of the pyramids or when surrounded by the still vibrant colors in Nefertari’s Tomb must be experienced to be understood. There is simply no way to comprehend the immensity of this history without going—or returning—as tombs continue to be discovered and treasures unveiled.” Are you ready to see it for yourself?
Plus, add on our Indagare-planned pre-journey extension to Jordan, December 10-14; request the itinerary for details.
Trip Highlights
Hear more about this trip from our founder Melissa Biggs Bradley above.
- Explore with experts in the field of Egyptology—including the world-famous archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass—at such monuments as the Sphinx and the awe-inspiring Pyramids of Giza, as well as the groundbreaking Grand Egyptian Museum, the world's newest archaeological museum (scheduled to be fully open in 2024), the Valley of the Kings, Abu Simbel and more.
- Sail down the magnificent Nile River with an exclusive buyout of the luxurious Oberoi Zahra to explore the many treasures of the vast Egyptian landscape.
- Enjoy expert-guided historic and cultural touring in bustling Cairo, including shopping at the Khan El-Khalili bazaar and an exclusive visit to the historic Abdeen Palace, which was a former residence of the royal family of Egypt and today is one of the official residences and principal workplace of the President of Egypt.
Please note that elements of the itinerary may change.
INDAGARE IMPACT At Indagare, we believe that travel can and should have a positive impact on the destinations we visit. We are proud to operate as a 100 percent carbon-neutral company, and you can rest assured that the unavoidable emissions from your trip have been offset through trustworthy carbon projects. By offsetting all company operations, staff travel, and trips booked for both members and Journeys participants, our travelers know that they have done as much as possible to ensure they are not negatively impacting the environment. And through the Indagare Impact Fund, we donate an additional percentage of our annual revenue to carefully vetted non-profits committed to helping preserve culture, heritage and the environment.
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Penta
Penta delivers inspiring, personality-driven luxury and wealth content about how to spend your money with passion and purpose. Penta stories appeal to an elite global audience, offering guidance on all aspects of wealth: how to spend it, how to invest it, how to have fun with it and how to use it to create a richer and more meaningful life.
Melissa Biggs Bradley
After a successful career as an editor at Town & Country, Melissa Biggs Bradley founded Indagare in 2007 because she believed that creating a platform for exchange between passionate travelers would allow for more transformative journeys and meaningful global connections. Since then, she has been recognized as a pioneering entrepreneur in the luxury travel space, as well as one of the foremost experts on travel to Africa. She has visited and scouted more than 100 countries over the course of her travels. Melissa is also the author of Safari Style: Exceptional African Camps and Lodges (Vendome). In fall of 2022, Melissa is a host of the weekly podcast Passport to Everywhere.
Journey Details
Egypt Eternal: Ancient Treasures & New Wonders with Penta
What's Included
- Accommodations at St Regis Cairo (3 nights) and the Oberoi Zahra cruise (4 nights). Indagare can arrange upgrades, subject to availability
- All meals and beverages, as detailed in the itinerary
- All guided touring, activities and admissions, as indicated in the itinerary
- Scheduled group airport arrival and departure transfers, with VIP airport assistance, as well as group transfers throughout to all included activities, in small luxury vehicles
- All gratuities
- Private charter flights from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo
- Expert guides and drivers, including the 24/7 support of Indagare’s partners on the ground
- The services of Indagare’s expert travel team to plan all trip details, international flights and trip extensions (costs not included)
- 24/7 access to Global Rescue emergency medical, security and evacuation services for the duration of the trip
- Carbon Neutrality: Offsetting 100 percent of unavoidable emissions through certified carbon projects
What's Excluded
- International air transportation to and from Egypt
- Airport transfers outside of scheduled group arrivals and departures
- Meals not specified and premium beverages other than those included in the meals
- Optional activities and personal items and expenses such as additional transfers and trip extensions
- Trip insurance (highly recommended—please let us know if you would like quotes)
- Custom trip-planning for add-on travel to destinations not included in the Journey is available; please inquire.
- Liability for change in itinerary due to reasons beyond our control (such as flights, cancellations, natural phenomena)
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