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The Sphinx and Pyramid of Khafre, Egypt

Egypt Holidays

A country which needs no introduction. The great pyramids at Giza; meandering down the River Nile; the aquatic Eden of the Red Sea – a tailor-made itinerary is the only way to take it all in.

Due to the lack of availability with our preferred suppliers and the increase in Egypt’s popularity, we are urging clients to consider planning well in advance to get the best out of their time in this fascinating country.

We think Egypt is one of the most interesting countries in the world, both historically and culturally. Only a short flight from the UK, it has antiquities of such scale and beauty as to leave you speechless, the atmosphere and vibe of Egypt are so intoxicating, you will be sure to return time again.

Our expert travel consultants will create a tailor-made luxury Egypt holiday offering you the very best hotels and experiences the country has to offer. The people of Egypt are lovely and keen to show you the very best of their country, it is a great holiday destination and offers something for everyone, it is also perfect for some sun during our winter months.

The Oberoi Zahra, Nile Cruises, Egypt
The Oberoi Zahra, Nile Cruises, Egypt
The Oberoi Philae, Nile Cruises, Egypt
The Oberoi Philae, Nile Cruises, Egypt

Cruising the Nile River

Taking a Nile cruise is the best introduction to this fascinating country. With so much focus on the Nile, a river cruise offers the perfect platform from which to access many of the country’s greatest archaeological treasures and sights.

There are many boats to choose from which can become a bit of a minefield when deciding which boat to choose. Steppes Travel only works with a handful of the smaller vessels and know each of them personally so we can advise which would best suit your holiday depending on the type of experience you are looking for.

Experiences

What do you really love doing? We curate your itinerary especially for you.

Luxor, Aswan, Egypt

Personal Egyptologist in Luxor

As the sun rises over the temples dedicated to the Gods and sets over the mortuary tombs on the bank of the Nile, it was mesmerising listening to Ahmed, our private guide. Listening to the stories in wonder at the mysteries of the traditions and rituals of Ancient Egypt, whilst being mesmerised by the architecture is incredible. Having our own Egyptologist was a special experience and one I would recommend to anyone visiting the Valley of the Kings and the East Bank in Luxor.

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Alexandria’s Arts Scene

Explore the city’s vibrant arts scene and gain an insight into modern Egypt.

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Architecture of Alexandria

Absorb the Mediterranean ambience and charm of the old European residences, cafes and Greco Roman monuments.

Statue of Ramses II, Abu Simbel, Egypt

Egyptian Temples

Visit the treasures of ancient Nubia including the Temple of Ramses II and sites of Amada, Derr and Penout.

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The Great Temple of Ramsses II, Abu Simbel, Egypt

Abu Simbel

Explore the UNESCO world heritage site of Abu Simbel, a must see after the pyramids of Cairo.

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Cruise Lake Nasser

Take a three or four-night cruise on the peaceful, calm waters of Lake Nasser on a luxurious motor vessel.

Luxor Temple, Luxor, Egypt

Discover Luxor Temples

Marvel at the impossible feat of the mountainside temple built by one of ancient Egypt’s rare woman rulers at Deir al-Barhi.

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Temple of Karnak, Luxor, EGypt

Karnak Temple

Wander through the magnificent Karnak Temple complex, the largest Pharaonic monument in the country and built over the course of 1,300 years.

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Valley of the Kings, Luxor, Egypt

The Valley of the Kings

Walk in the Valley of the Kings near Luxor to see the most famed collection of elaborate tombs such as Tutankhamun, Seti I, and Ramses II.

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Meet our experts

A passion for travel runs right through every one of our experts - meaning they're always ready with first-hand insight about their specialist countries.

Rachael Tallents

Adventure, discovery and my curiosity for people and the natural world is what drives my love of travelling.  I am grateful for my parents’ desire to explore, and from an early age my eyes were open to diverse landscapes, cultures, and underwater worlds.

For the last 16 years, I have worked for a leading luxury tour operator designing incredible journeys for discerning clients and travelled to some magical places. I am excited to have joined Steppes Travel, and to be working for a company with such strong ethical and sustainable values.

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Clare Higginson

It was my passion for languages that first encouraged me to leave the UK behind and grab my rucksack. Since then, it’s been a mixture of intriguing cultures, jaw-dropping landscapes and the wonder of seeing animals in their natural habitat that sees me continuously extending my travel wish list.

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Charlotte Lawton

Charlotte is the Conde Nast Traveller chosen Specialist for Asia.

My strong sense of belonging in Asia stemmed from a childhood in Hong Kong and Nepal. My Grandmother was born in a tent in India. Some of my clearest memories are of walking through a dense, tropical jungle while hailstones the size of cricket balls rained down on us; of being carried on my father’s shoulders as we trekked through the Himalayas; my mother wearing flipflops on a snowy mountainside; and me falling into Dal Lake in Srinagar as we disembarked from our houseboat. 

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Illona Cross

Born in a small South African town, I have always followed my passion for nature and discovery. After studying Nature Conservation in Pretoria, I was one of the first women to complete a very tough cadetship in the Natal Parks Board. It was here where I cut my teeth in African wildlife management.

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The choice of accommodation was absolutely excellent throughout! Mohamed Saad, our guide from Luxor onwards, was outstanding and should be recommended strongly. We also hired an ornithological expert ( Shaban ) for a morning - excellent.

Egypt

We chose to book via Steppes because of previous good experience with quality of guides, flexibility and responsiveness in choosing our itinerary and hotels. The team listen to requests and tailor make rather than a "cut and paste" approach.

Destination: Egypt

Clare Higginson, was so so awesome, she put together the best trip ever. I had so many questions, so many things I wanted to see and Clare always responded immediately - she was attentive and friendly, a real pleasure to deal with. I was nervous to be traveling without a group, but Clare put everything together so perfectly it was like a "group" trip without the big group! Every step of the way a guide was there for us, airport, hotel, sites, etc - it went so smoothly.

Destination: Egypt
Travel Expert: Clare

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Our knowledge and expertise set us apart. So too our curiosity. It is this that drives us to create a journey that is really bespoke to you, all the while ensuring we travel and operate sustainably.

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