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EGYPT
Welcome to Egypt – not the Egypt of guidebooks, but the immersive experience of a tapestry of time, a threshold of worlds, an odyssey through civilisations grandest legacy. A land where golden silence stretches across ancient deserts, and where each stone and shadow tells a story thousands of years in the making.
Wake before dawn for private access to the Pyramids of Giza, standing in the stillness of early light as your expert guide brings millennia of myth, mathematics, and mystery to life. Board your private dahabiya and sail south along the storied Nile, where days unfold at your pace – drifting between palm-fringed temples, vibrant village life, and hidden archeological gems inaccessible to the ordinary traveler.
Adrenaline and awe go hand in hand here. Dive beneath the Red Sea’s crystal waters to explore coral gardens few divers ever reach. Take to the skies in a hot air balloon over the Valley of the Kings, or cross the dunes of the Great Sand Sea by luxury 4×4 to a secluded Berber encampment prepared exclusively for you.
Beyond the monuments and museums lies a living culture – textured, soulful, and utterly authentic. Walk Cairo’s labyrinthine lanes with an anthropologist, sampling ancient recipes and learning the stories behind them. Meet master artisans, join an archeological dig, or step into tombs still closed to the public, guided by those who dedicate their lives to preserving Egypt’s vast heritage.
Egypt calls for a journey not only through space, but through time, an exploration beyond cliché and saturated with meaning – raw yet refined, rugged yet deeply personal.
Step aboard Gaïa Dahabiya and experience Egypt as few ever will – intimately, slowly, and soulfully. This is not a conventional cruise. It is a handwoven journey through the lifeblood of ancient civilization, designed for the traveler who seeks elegance without excess, depth over itinerary, and adventure with intention.
Gaïa’s handcrafted dahabiya – wind-powered and exquisitely styled – recalls the golden age of Nile travel, when royalty and explorers glided south in quiet grandeur. With no engines and no crowds, the rhythm of the river returns to its natural pace, allowing you to connect with Egypt’s timeless landscapes in a way that is both elevated and elemental.
Sail between Luxor and Aswan past palm-fringed banks, drifting villages, and sacred temples that rise like mirages from the water’s edge. Step ashore for exclusive access to ancient wonders and untold stories, share tea with local artisans in homes untouched by tourism, walk through archaeological sites closed to the public.
Onboard, the experience is equally bespoke. Fewer guests mean more space, more silence, and more time to savor. Each cabin is a sanctuary – curated with natural textures, soft linens, and panoramic views. Meals are crafted by a private chef, showcasing regional ingredients and refined flavors. Evenings unfold under starlit skies, with lanterns flickering and the desert breeze whispering through the sails.
Gaïa Dahabiya is more than a voyage. It is a return – to stillness, to story, and to the slow, sacred art of travel, inviting you to be more than just a visitor of the Nile.
