The sands of time continue to beguile all those who visit Egypt and the Nile River, a luxury journey of a lifetime.
There comes a pinch-me point in every traveler’s life when you can’t believe you’re actually standing where you are. Such is the case with mystical Egypt. Of all the bucket-list items to work through, this is a big one. But with Tully Luxury Travel taking care of the details, here you are! – ensconced at the glamorous Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza, ready to begin what will truly be a monumental experience.
Giza’s giant tombs were built more than 4,500 years ago for a family of pharaohs – father, son and grandson – the largest comprising more than two million blocks of stone. The image of the site will stay with you forever, as will that of the nearby Great Sphinx, once covered in sand, now mesmerizing all who visit. Tully Luxury Travel guests get special access to the Paws of the Sphinx, where an inscription tells the story of how the limestone monolith was saved from a sandy grave. One hundred thousand artefacts await at the nearby Grand Egyptian Museum, revealing even more of Egypt’s fascinating ancient history.
Reaching the dawn of civilization.
Old Cairo and the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization assist with this, pulling you even further into the past – to prehistoric times in fact – with collections that span the whole of Egyptian civilization across six galleries.
Dipping down south of Cairo, the famous Step Pyramid of King Zoser, Egypt’s first pyramid and the oldest freestanding stone structure in the world, sits in Sakkara, a village with an ancient burial site for the city of Memphis.
At some point on your journey through the monuments and relics of Egypt, you will be drawn deeper and deeper into the stories of the past. But unlike a dry history lesson, the tales of this fascinating land resonate with a profoundness that draws on your curiosity – you can’t help but be fascinated by what you’re hearing and seeing, whether you’re a history buff or not.
Private luxury tours of this nature are great for ticking right along, yet spending time where it is warranted. With Tully Luxury Travel, you never feel rushed nor bogged down.
A very famous 4,000 miles of water.
Further and further into the past you go, the pinch-me moments continuing in Egypt with an embarkation on the 40-room Sanctuary Sun Boat IV for a four-night tour down the exalted Nile River. Luxurious and chic, this small ship is a real dreamboat, all teak flooring, Egyptian marble, river-view pool, hand-painted detailing and sumptuous fabrics. This is definitely your aesthetic. The ship is not only gorgeous but also sensuous, adding an essential touch of elegance to demarcate the romantic side of Egypt, a welcome break from all the ruins.
Carrying on along the Nile, where millions have traveled before you, there stands Luxor. The mind boggles once again with the ancient narrations of the lives – and deaths – of the celebrated Queen Nefertiti, King Seti I and the boy-King Tutankhamun, their tombs awash in vivid hieroglyphics. At the gates you will be in awe of where you are standing – and wonder how many grains of sand have blown across this very same spot.
