Access you won't find alone
Some of Egypt's best moments aren't listed anywhere. Through our friends, family and people we trust, we open doors you wouldn't find on your own.
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Concierge travel experiences in Egypt
Ahlan wa sahlan.
Curated by locals, tailored to you.
Private trips through Egypt, planned the way we'd host our own family and friends.
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Built for you, never from a catalogue.
Always private, never a group tour.
Looked after by us, on WhatsApp, every day you're away.
Who we are
One foot in Cairo. One in Madrid.
We're Talia and Ghalwash, two Egyptians who now call Madrid home. We started Itinerai to share Egypt as we know it: the people, places and moments that never make it into a brochure.
We look after every trip personally. When you travel with us, you'll always know who to call, and it will be one of us.
Talia & Ghalwash
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Why Itinerai
Experiences
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Classic Egypt, our way
Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Aswan and Abu Simbel, with a Nile cruise or a dahabeya. The essential Egypt, at a calmer pace and with time to take it in.
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What's happening while you're there
Throughout the year, Egypt fills with local celebrations, cultural events and international gatherings. Tell us when you're travelling, and we'll tell you what's worth being there for.
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Everyday Egypt
Markets, home cooking, local neighbourhoods and the small rituals most visitors never see. The Egypt that happens between the monuments.
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Sea and desert
El Gouna and the Red Sea all year round, the white beaches of the North Coast in summer, or a night in an Oasis. A few quiet days to end a trip, or a trip of their own.
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Every season, a different Egypt
Autumn to spring is for the temples.
From October to April, Cairo, Luxor and Aswan are at their best, the Nile is at its calmest, and the desert nights are full of stars.
20–30°most days in Cairo and Luxor
Templesalmost to yourself at sunrise
The Nileby cruise, dahabeya or felucca
Egypt has a summer you haven't heard of.
White sand, turquoise water and the whole country on holiday. From June to September, Egyptians head to the North Coast, to places like Almaza Bay and Sidi Heneish. Now you can too.
28–31°by the Mediterranean, June to September
White sandand turquoise water
Very localwhere Egyptians spend their summer
And all year round: El Gouna. Lagoons, kitesurfing and dinners by the marina on the Red Sea, with sunshine even in January.
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A note from us
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Sketch your trip
Design your Egypt in 30 seconds.
Four quick choices. We'll sketch a first route, and you can send it straight to us.
Who's travelling?
How long?
What do you love? (pick any)
What pace?
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Your first sketch
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Send this sketch on WhatsAppIt's a starting point. We'll shape the details together.
How it works
Simple, from the first message.
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Tell us about you
Send us a message on WhatsApp with your dates, who's travelling and what you'd like to experience.
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Receive your proposal
A day-by-day itinerary with the hotels, boats and experiences we'd choose for ourselves.
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Shape it together
We go through it with you and adjust anything until it feels right.
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Travel with peace of mind
Everything is arranged before you land, and your full plan is waiting for you in the client area.
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What we take care of
We take care of the details.
Everything goes through one conversation with us. No separate bookings to coordinate.
Local know-how
The little things we tell our friends.
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Gift Egypt
Gift a trip to Egypt.
For Christmas, Reyes, a birthday or a honeymoon. Design the card, send it to us, and we'll plan the trip with them. You choose the amount, and we agree it privately.
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We'll reply to agree the amount and how you'd like to present it: printed, by email or in person.
FAQ
Questions we're often asked
If your question isn't here, just ask us. We're happy to help.
How much does a trip cost?
Every trip is built from scratch, so the cost depends on what you choose: how many days, the style of hotels, a Nile cruise or a private dahabeya, and the experiences you add along the way. Tell us your dates and what you have in mind, and we'll send you a proposal. It's free, with no obligation.
Is Egypt safe?
Yes, absolutely! Egypt is one of the most welcoming places you'll ever visit, and Egyptians love having guests. The places we travel, like Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and the Red Sea, welcome millions of visitors every year. And you're never on your own: we're with you from the moment you land until you fly home.
Do I need a visa?
Yes, plus a passport valid for six months after you're back. Most travellers simply get the visa at the airport when they land, and we'll be there waiting for you.
When's the best time to go?
There's no wrong time, just different trips. October to April is perfect for the temples and the Nile. From June to September, Egypt is all about the sea.
Can we travel in the summer?
Yes, 100%! Summer is when Egyptians head to the North Coast, and it's one of our favourite trips to plan. Think white sand and turquoise Mediterranean water at places like Almaza Bay and Sidi Heneish: some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, and a truly local Egyptian summer. We can pair it with a few days in Cairo, with sightseeing in the cooler mornings, or make the whole trip about the sea.
Will we be in a group?
Never. Your trip is just for you and the people you bring, with your own guide and your own transport.