Fascinating Egypt
Fascinating Egypt
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Egypt   January 2027

What We Will Do

Luxor & the Nile

January 21 - 29, 2027

Our journey begins exploring Luxor, including the Valley of the Kings, then continues on our private Dahabiya cruising the Nile.

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Pre-Departure Cairo - Optional

January 17 - 21, 2027

An optional extension with us exploring Cairo - the living city of antiquity.

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Post-Departure Aswan & Abu Simbel - Optional

January 29 - February 1, 2027

An optional addition visiting Upper Egypt, including the Colossi at Abu Simbel.

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Where We Will Stay

St. Regis Cairo CAIRO

St. Regis Cairo

An oasis of luxury soaring high above the Nile...

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Al Moudira Luxor LUXOR

Al Moudira Luxor

A gorgeous boutique palace nestled on the West Bank...

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Dahabiya Al Mourad NILE CRUISE

Dahabiya Al Mourad

A private luxury sailing yacht that delivers an intimate voyage along the historic Nile...

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Mandarin Oriental Old Cataract ASWAN

Mandarin Oriental Old Cataract

The legendary Victorian palace on the banks of the Nile...

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Helpful Information

Layers

Desert temperatures shift dramatically between day and night. Sunny 75°F afternoons can rapidly cool to 45°F as soon as the sun dips below the horizon.

Attire

"Adventure Chic"

Day Trips: Prepare a wardrobe that balances physical activity with high-end desert travel. Earthy tones, lightweight cotton and linen, and comfortable walking shoes for outdoor temple excursions, where practical meets refined.

Evenings: Desert evenings can become quite cold, especially on the Nile. Dinners will range from casual to elegant with some surprises included.

Day Trips: Comfortable, lightweight clothing in earthy tones, with good walking shoes for temple excursions.

Evenings: Desert nights can be cold, especially on the Nile. Dinners range from casual to elegant.

January is one of the most pleasant times to visit Egypt, offering cool, clear days ideal for outdoor exploration. Here's what to expect across each city on our journey.

January is one of the most pleasant times to visit Egypt, with cool, clear days ideal for exploring. Here’s what to expect across each city.

Average January Temperatures

CITY AVG. HIGH AVG. LOW NOTES
Cairo 19°C / 66°F 9°C / 48°F Cool mornings; bright sunny afternoons. Light jacket needed at nights.
Luxor 23°C / 73°F 7°C / 45°F Warmer days but very cold nights by the Nile. Layer generously.
Aswan 25°C / 77°F 11°C / 52°F Warmest of the three; comfortable evenings but still cool in shade.

Before The Trip

To deepen your connection to Egypt's history and culture before arrival, we have included a curated selection of materials.

To deepen your connection to Egypt's history and culture before arrival, we have included a curated selection of materials.

Nonfiction Books

Fiction

Documentaries

Movies

Pod Casts

Online Classes

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What We Need From You

We would love to connect and give you more details about the trip. All we need to know now is if you are interested in joining us. You can reach out to either of us. We hope you can join.

Isidro & Josh