Dream trips Ägypten: personally planned

Ägypten is a travel country that Once in a Lifetime plans for travellers with a lifelong wish, with a focus on uniqueness and careful preparation. Once in a Lifetime is a Swiss travel agency with video consultation and prepares lifelong wishes with care. Describe your wish in the planner, and in the video call Once in a Lifetime goes through it with you point by point.

Updated: 8 August 2026.

Overview

Since school days the Nile has been on the list, and for many it stays there for decades until an occasion ends the postponement. Egypt rewards this patience between October and April, when the temperatures allow temple visits during the day. Cairo forms the beginning with the Pyramids of Giza on the edge of the city, which are best visited early in the morning, before the traffic starts. Luxor follows with the temples of Karnak and the Valley of the Kings, which takes days and not hours.

Aswan in the south is calmer, with felucca rides on the Nile and the view of the granite rocks. Anyone who has time adds the Siwa oasis in the Western Desert. For Swiss guests a visa is required (visa on arrival or eVisa), please check with the FDFA (EDA) before the trip. The flight time is approx.

4 to 4.5 hrs. Small amounts of cash for baksheesh are part of it, and water only from bottles. A trip to the beginnings of the high cultures demands preparation, which begins in the video call with the question: what would you like to see in peace?

Regions

Places in the catalogue: Assuan, Kairo, Luxor, Siwa.

Top destinations

Explore these destinations in Ägypten from our selection.

Places and experiences

Once in a Lifetime shows you the whole selection for Ägypten and takes time for your priorities.

Abdeen Palace Museum, Experience

Place
بيت سيوة
قبر آغا خان
Abdeen Palace Museum

Accommodation in the catalogue

Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence, Accommodation

Accommodation	Rating
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence	4.7

Frequently asked questions

What sets Once in a Lifetime apart?

Once in a Lifetime plans trips for lifelong wishes with a focus on uniqueness and careful preparation. We plan Ägypten by video call with plenty of lead time according to your occasion.

Which places are part of the programme in Ägypten?

To fulfil your wish in Ägypten, the catalogue includes بيت سيوة, قبر آغا خان and Abdeen Palace Museum among others. Once in a Lifetime sorts them in the video call by what they mean to you.

Who is a dream trip to Ägypten suitable for?

For travellers with a lifelong wish or a special occasion who want to prepare a trip well in advance and with care.

Which accommodations are listed for Ägypten in the catalogue?

For the special occasion, the catalogue lists فندق أبوسمبل, إزيس بيراميزا كورنيش and لوج تازيري, for example, in Ägypten. The choice depends on your wish.

Which destinations in Ägypten work well together?

In addition, Assuan, Kairo and Luxor can be reached. You decide calmly whether they fit your wish.

Can I adapt the trip?

Yes. We tailor occasion, duration, stops and pace to your wish. In a video call we discuss what the trip means to you and how that should show in the schedule.

How much does a trip to Ägypten cost?

The price depends on the dates, the accommodation and the length of the trip. We do not quote flat prices, but prepare an individual offer after you have filled in the planner.

How does the consultation work?

The consultation takes place by video call. After the planner you receive a reply from us within one working day.

How do I start planning?

You fill in the planner and state dates, budget and wishes. We get back to you by video call within one working day.