Traveler looking up at colossal pharaoh statues inside an ancient temple, Egypt
Traveler looking up at colossal pharaoh statues inside an ancient temple, Egypt

Egypt: The Unofficial Mummy Tour — Deposit

$1,000.00

Explore the real history behind the movie fascination, from pyramids and royal tombs to temples along the Nile. See the sample itinerary on this page before booking.

Published tour dates: March 20–29, 2027 · Trip price from $7,500 per person, double occupancy. The detailed itinerary shows arrival on March 19; please confirm your arrival arrangements with us before booking flights.

Requesting is free. Once we confirm availability, we send a $1,000 per-traveler deposit invoice, credited toward your trip price. Your place is confirmed once the deposit is paid; the remaining balance is invoiced separately. Review the Terms & Conditions linked on this page for the payment schedule, cancellation policy and required travel insurance.

Explore the real history behind the movie fascination, from pyramids and royal tombs to temples along the Nile. See the sample itinerary on this page before booking.

Published tour dates: March 20–29, 2027 · Trip price from $7,500 per person, double occupancy. The detailed itinerary shows arrival on March 19; please confirm your arrival arrangements with us before booking flights.

Requesting is free. Once we confirm availability, we send a $1,000 per-traveler deposit invoice, credited toward your trip price. Your place is confirmed once the deposit is paid; the remaining balance is invoiced separately. Review the Terms & Conditions linked on this page for the payment schedule, cancellation policy and required travel insurance.

← All trips

Egypt · History & film

The Unofficial Mummy Tour

Explore the history behind the movie fascination: pyramids, royal tombs, museum collections and temples along the Nile. Gwyneth Talley connects archaeological reality with film stories, themed screenings and time aboard a dahabiya.

March 2027 · Up to 12 travelers

The Unofficial Mummy Tour

What makes this trip special

  • Separate film mythology from the archaeological stories behind pyramids, temples and royal tombs.
  • Share themed screenings and conversations with Gwyneth alongside a dahabiya journey.
  • Explore Abu Simbel, Philae, the Valley of the Kings and the Grand Egyptian Museum.

The route
Cairo → Abu Simbel & Aswan → Nile sailing → Luxor → Cairo

Sample itinerary

Open each stage to see what we have planned. This itinerary is subject to change; visits, transport and the order of activities may vary by departure and local conditions.

Cairo · Pyramids and a film evening

Explore Saqqara and Dahshur, then the Great Pyramids and Sphinx. Gather for a themed film screening and dinner.

Abu Simbel and Aswan

Fly south to visit Abu Simbel. Explore Philae Temple and Aswan, with time for the city’s museums and riverfront.

Nile sailing · Daraw, Kom Ombo and Edfu

Board the dahabiya, visit Daraw and Kom Ombo’s double temple and Crocodile Museum, and continue via Bisaw Island and Edfu.

Luxor · Temples and royal tombs

Continue through Esna to Karnak, the Luxor Museum and Luxor Temple. Explore the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut’s temple before returning to Cairo.

Cairo · Museum and departure

Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum before departure, or ask about the optional Morocco film-locations extension.

Before you travel

Expect site visits on uneven ground, domestic travel and time aboard the dahabiya. The optional Morocco film-locations extension is arranged separately; ask about its dates and price before adding flights.

We’ll help clarify room arrangements, trip inclusions and optional extras before you commit. International airfare, visas and required travel insurance should be planned separately; check your departure’s arrangements with us before making non-refundable bookings.

Ask about this trip →