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The GnT Egypt Experience
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Discover the wonders of Ancient Egypt - small-scale personal group tours

"I returned home having made new friends, more informed and profoundly inspired. A once in a lifetime journey I will never forget" Jason 2025

2027 Tour

March 26 – 03 April 2027
Meet in Cairo one day before (25th)

$2,499

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GnT Tours

The GnT Egypt Experience
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Discover the wonders of Ancient Egypt - small-scale personal group tours

"I returned home having made new friends, more informed and profoundly inspired. A once in a lifetime journey I will never forget" Jason 2025

2027 Tour

March 26 – 03 April 2027
Meet in Cairo one day before (25th)

$2,499

US Dollars Pounds Sterling SA Rands Euros Canadian Dollars Australian Dollars Indian Rupees New Zealand Dollars

approx values only

YOUR TOUR, WHAT'S INCLUDED, YOUR HOST & WHAT OUR GUESTS SAID

$2,099 (same)

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THE GNT EGYPT EXPERIENCE

A 9-day adventure in the Land of the Pharaohs

The Egypt Experience MethoD

Back in 2012 I took my first trip to Egypt, it was on one of those package tours that promised the world and delivered much less. There was about 30 of us from all over, old, young, a complete mix. We began in Cairo, took the overnight train to Luxor, a cruise ship to Aswan, did Abu Simbel and returned to Cairo.

It was awful, every place we stopped at was a rush, a flying box-ticking exercise, then back on the bus to the next place. The tour missed many places that should be visited. We often had to sort out our own meals as the tour didn't provide them. On the cruise, we spent hours visiting Ptolemaic temples, that may have had an ancient Egyptian origin, but what we were actually looking at was built by the Greeks or even the Romans - not what I was expecting. It wasn't our guide's fault, it was the structure of the tour. I swore I would never do it again.

However, I'm glad I did it, as it taught me what not to do. The GnT Egypt Experience is nothing like that. We look after everything for you. There are no extras, unless you specifically want to do something that falls outside what we offfer. We give you three full meals a day. We want you to try new things, like Egyptian food, enjoy Egyptian hospitality when we stop for tea. Try some Arabic, you'll be amazed at the response. By staying small, everybody on the tour gets personal attention.

Details of the Egypt Experience Method

Skip the crowded coach tours and see Egypt with a small, personally curated, expert-led small-group tour. With GnT Tours you don't need to worry about anything, we've got you covered. You just worry about having a good time. So this what it is all about...

The GnT Egypt Experience begins in Cairo with some of the earliest tombs and pyramids at Saqqara, a visit to the mysterious Serapeum, as well as the chance to go inside the Bent Pyramid. To give everyone a chance to meet each other and to recover from travelling, we shall meet a day earlier at a hotel in the general Giza/Saqqara area, then we can begin day one, refreshed and rested. The tour dates includes your arrival day, the tour proper begins on the following morning.

At the end of the first day, an evening flight will take you south to Luxor and the start of an unhurried journey of discovery through the one-time capital of the land of the Pharaohs and the extraordinary burial grounds of Ancient Egypt’s New Kingdom. You will visit some of the more interesting tombs and temples in the Luxor area, many of which are not on the general tourist itineraries. Drawing on his knowledge, resources and personal experiences from the past 13 years, your host will lead you on a fascinating exploration back in time.

You will walk the paths of not just kings and queens from the distant past, but also those of the nobility of the age, the men and women who held the reins of officialdom in the name of the Pharaoh, and the oft-forgotten workmen who laboured under extreme conditions to bring these massive undertakings to life.

After nearly a week in Luxor, an evening flight will take you back to Cairo ready for an early start, which begins with a visit to Egypt’s most famous landmark, the Giza Plateau, home to the Pyramids and the Sphinx, where you will have the opportunity to go inside the Great Pyramid, followed by an afternoon at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir. Your final day will be spent exploring the new Grand Egyptian Museum. You will then be driven to Cairo International Airport in time for your international departure.

Everything included in the tour itinerary is the ideal, best case scenario, however things can change and we will always do our best to make alternative plans if necessary.

The Egypt Experience entails a degree of walking, going up and down steps and stairs, nothing too strenuous. Nobody will be asked to do anything they are not comfortable with. As we are not tied down to coach times we can take as long as we wish, or change the itinerary if required. There are also rest spots everywhere. There will be plenty of time to relax in the evenings, and we will always stop for lunch, but generally the days are full days. We have organised minibus transport to take us to and from sites. All this transport is included in the price.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

Moses and Akhenaten Brothers in Alms 2022 FCover

Ted Loukes is an independent researcher with a passion for ancient civilizations. His fascination with Ancient Egypt began when he was ten years old with a visit to the British Museum and the Treasures of Tutankhamun, a fascination that has stayed with him. After publishing his first book Moses and Akhenaten: Brothers in Alms, his passion for Egypt led to the creation of GnT Tours.

Forty Days in Egypt

Aimed at travellers interested in the ancient history of Egypt, GnT Tours runs small private tours to the Tombs and Temples of the sprawling necropolis on the West Bank, Luxor, burial place of many of the kings and queens from Egypt's New Kingdom, including Tutankhamun and Rameses the Great before returning to Cairo for a day at the GEM and much more. His book Forty Days in Egypt in the Time of Corona was a result of getting stranded as the world went into lockdown with Covid19

Read more at tedloukes.com

The GnT Egypt Experience is for first-time Egypt travellers who want a safe, organized trip and help avoiding planning stress. It is for the history lovers who want expert storytelling, deeper context, and access to major sites like the Valley of the Kings and GEM. It is also for solo travellers or small groups who want a social, well-led experience with the logistics handled for them.

WHAT OUR GUESTS SAID

Christopher
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Throughout this ten day tour into ancient Egypt Ted proved to be genuine, friendly, warm, good humoured and an excellent organiser. He made sure that each member of our small group was well looked after. Ted has an exceptional knowledge of ancient Egypt and made every visit to each pyramid, temple, tomb and museum interesting and an adventure. He took us to carefully selected places beyond the well-trodden tourist spots and that revealed the wonders and mysteries of a fascinating world reaching back 4,500 years and more. His local knowledge and network of friends and contacts in Egypt made for a smooth and efficient tour, and he included thoughtful touches such introducing us to his local friends where we enjoyed authentic Egyptian atmosphere and hospitality. This was an exceptional tour where there was never a dull moment. Fun and laughter was shared by all in abundance. Thank you Ted for making this adventure a truly memorable one.
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Patricia Barnes
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Jason Cornes Business & Executive Coach
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An unforgettable journey into ancient Egypt Our small group (which I joined solo) 10-day tour in Egypt with Ted was truly unforgettable. He didn’t just show us the iconic temples, tombs, and monuments, he brought ancient Egypt vividly to life through his storytelling and deep historical insight. Every day was filled with fascinating detail, interesting people, well-chosen sites and thoughtful touches that made it ‘an experience of a lifetime’ from start to finish. Ted has that rare gift of combining exceptional knowledge with genuine warmth and care, making every member of the group feel included and valued. I returned home having made new friends, more informed and profoundly inspired. A once in a lifetime journey I will never forget. Thank you Ted.
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Philip G Jacobs
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Eve2023
Just home from Egypt with Ted! Absolutely wonderful. I highly recommend the trip. Would do it again with Ted, in a heartbeat
Andrew2018
The overall experience will remain a very long lasting memory. Not sure I would change anything. Shukran al'likaa."
Melissa2020
We definitely received a unique experience as it fell right into Egypt's lockdown but that aside - the tour was very informative and I personally learned a lot about ancient Egypt...Would I do this tour again - yes! for sure.
Christopher2025
Throughout this ten day tour into ancient Egypt Ted proved to be genuine, friendly, warm, good humoured and an excellent organiser... Ted has an exceptional knowledge of ancient Egypt and made every visit to each pyramid, temple, tomb and museum interesting and an adventure... that revealed the wonders and mysteries of a fascinating world reaching back 4,500 years and more. This was an exceptional tour where there was never a dull moment. Fun and laughter was shared by all in abundance. Thank you Ted for making this adventure a truly memorable one.
579petrus20192020
Was excellent, thoroughly enjoy it, would definitely go again, was very interesting.
Pen2018
I would... when visiting Egypt again utilise Yourselfs as touring operators and have pleasant memory's of the Egypt experience.
FarAway2019
Well organised with excellent local support team. All major atractions covered extensively with lots of background information. Flexibility catered for in a relaxed atmosphere. itinerary well thought out and good local knowledge including cuisine.
Amy 2020
Travelling to Egypt with this phenomenal tour group has been one of the highlights of my life.
John2025
It was truly a wonderful tour with friendly, helpful, and fun people to be with. I had a hoot. Now the glue that held it all together.Ted with his backup people. Ted the guy that we all came to depend upon. He sorted out problems, placated us, and kept us moving onwards in such a way that was always a pleasure. His humour was fun, and we all relaxed and responded accordingly. All in all, a wonderful experience
Daydream7017042023
An amazing experience, well organised by our friendly and exceptionally knowledgeable leader. Accommodation in Luxor was in a lovely hotel overlooking the Nile River. A wide selection of temples, tombs, pyramids and museums in both Cairo and Luxor were visited.
Hilary2018
Anybody interested in seeing aspects of Luxor and other places on the tour that lots of other tourists have never seen should join GnT for the experience of a lifetime
Phil2020
A very enlightening, enjoyable and ultimately unforgettable experience.
Brett2018
Fantastic trip guys. met awesome people on the tour and got a real feel of Egypt. Luxor beats Cairo hands down! Although speed crawling up and down the steep inside of the Great Pyramid was a high of the tour
Jason2025
Our small group (which I joined solo) 10-day tour in Egypt with Ted was truly unforgettable. He didn’t just show us the iconic temples, tombs, and monuments, he brought ancient Egypt vividly to life through his storytelling and deep historical insight. Every day was filled with fascinating detail, interesting people, well-chosen sites and thoughtful touches that made it ‘an experience of a lifetime’ from start to finish. Ted has that rare gift of combining exceptional knowledge with genuine warmth and care, making every member of the group feel included and valued. I returned home having made new friends, more informed and profoundly inspired. A once in a lifetime journey I will never forget. Thank you Ted.
David2023
a pre compiled review does not do justice to Ted Loukes from GnT Tours. Besides Ted being an Admirable Guide he was also an organiser of note. From the Vehicular Taxi service , the boat taxi, the entrance tickets, the Egytian guides -- The Nile Hotel which became home from home, because of your relationship with the hotel staff and management, but to mention but a few of the Luxor experiences.... Ted thank you for a most memorable experience.

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