At Egipto Exclusivo, we specialize in private and tailor-made journeys throughout Egypt. Every trip is designed around you, combining the country’s extraordinary heritage with carefully selected accommodations, private transportation and experiences chosen to match your interests and travel style.
What truly sets us apart is our local presence in Egypt. Our team on the ground works closely with our travel advisors to coordinate every stage of your journey, from the initial planning to your experience at destination. This allows us to offer personalized service, local knowledge and greater control over the quality of your trip.
Egipto Exclusivo is part of Mandala Tours, a Spanish travel company specializing in tailor-made travel. Our experience in Egypt, together with our own local team and trusted network of guides, drivers and partners, gives our travelers the support and reassurance of an established travel company combined with genuine destination expertise.
Our knowledge of Egypt goes far beyond its most famous landmarks. We know how important the details are: choosing the right hotel, finding the most suitable guide, planning transfers efficiently and adapting each day to the pace and interests of the traveler. Having a team in the destination also means that you have local support throughout your journey, not only during the planning process.
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all packages. Whether you want to explore the temples of Luxor, sail the Nile, discover the Western Desert or experience Cairo beyond its most famous landmarks, we create your journey around the way you want to experience Egypt.
For us, a private journey is not simply about having a vehicle and guide to yourself. It is about having the freedom to travel at your own pace, spend more time in the places that interest you and combine Egypt’s essential sights with experiences that make the journey genuinely personal.
From the moment you start planning until you return home, our goal is simple: to make discovering Egypt feel personal, seamless and exceptional.
Our story began in 2011, when Mandala Tours started specializing in tailor-made travel to North Africa and the Middle East. What began with Morocco gradually grew into a wider project built around one idea: combining specialist destination knowledge with personalized travel planning.
Egypt soon became one of the key destinations in our journey. Egipto Exclusivo was created as Mandala Tours’ specialist brand for Egypt, bringing together our experience as a Spanish travel company with a dedicated team on the ground.
Over the years, we have developed our own local structure in Egypt and built long-standing relationships with guides, drivers, hotels, Nile cruise operators and other trusted partners. This local presence allows us to coordinate journeys closely, respond quickly when needed and maintain greater control over the experience we offer our travelers.
As Mandala Tours continued to grow, other specialist brands and destinations followed. But our philosophy has remained the same: deep destination knowledge, local teams and journeys designed around each traveler rather than standardized packages.
Today, Egipto Exclusivo represents that philosophy in Egypt: the experience and guarantees of an established Spanish travel company combined with the knowledge, proximity and support of a team that works directly in the destination.
At Egipto Exclusivo, we can take care of every stage of your journey through Egypt, from your arrival to your final transfer. Our trips are designed around your interests, travel style and preferred pace, with private transportation, carefully selected accommodations, expert guides and personalized experiences throughout the country.
You can choose one of our suggested itineraries as a starting point or let us design your journey completely from scratch. Every program can be adapted, whether you want to spend more time in Cairo or Luxor, add a Nile cruise, explore the Western Desert, relax by the Red Sea or combine Egypt with other destinations.
What defines our way of working is flexibility and personal attention. Rather than fitting travelers into a fixed package, we adjust the route, services and experiences to create a trip that feels genuinely your own.
Travel throughout Egypt comfortably and at your own pace. We arrange private vehicles with professional drivers, as well as domestic flights and other transportation whenever your itinerary requires it. From airport transfers to longer journeys between destinations, every route is coordinated by our team to make your trip as smooth and comfortable as possible.
Where you stay is an essential part of the journey. We select hotels, Nile cruises and distinctive accommodations according to your preferences, travel style and budget. From luxury properties overlooking the Nile to boutique hotels and carefully selected cruises, we recommend the options that best fit your journey.
Discover Egypt with professional local guides who bring its history, culture and extraordinary heritage to life. We arrange private visits to Egypt’s most important archaeological sites and monuments, as well as experiences beyond the classic routes, always adapted to your interests and preferred pace.
Our team in Egypt is there to assist you throughout your journey. From your arrival and airport transfers to any questions or unexpected needs along the way, you will have local support when you need it. Having our own team on the ground allows us to respond quickly and help make your trip as smooth and worry-free as possible.
Food can be one of the most memorable parts of discovering Egypt. We can recommend and arrange carefully selected restaurants and dining experiences, from authentic local cuisine to more refined options. Our team knows the destination and can suggest places that suit your itinerary, preferences and the kind of experience you are looking for.
There is much more to Egypt than its extraordinary monuments. We can enrich your journey with experiences chosen around your interests, from hot-air balloon rides over Luxor and desert adventures to diving in the Red Sea, sailing experiences, local encounters and other activities that reveal a different side of the country. Lake Nasser. Others, however, are more relaxed and suitable for all audiences, such as balloon rides or belly dancing performances, among others.
Our team brings together travel advisors and local professionals in Egypt who work closely to design, coordinate and operate every journey. Meet some of the people behind Egipto Exclusivo.
Carlos Gallego founded Mandala Tours in 2011 with the aim of creating a different way of discovering North Africa and the Middle East: through private journeys, local expertise and a more personal approach to travel.
What began in Morocco gradually expanded to other destinations, with Egypt becoming one of the company’s key areas of specialization. This experience eventually led to the creation of Egipto Exclusivo, bringing together the expertise of Mandala Tours with a dedicated team on the ground in Egypt.
Having grown up in Ceuta, at the crossroads of Europe and North Africa, Carlos developed an early connection with the cultures of the region. Today, that perspective continues to shape the philosophy behind Egipto Exclusivo: to go beyond the expected, understand each destination from within and design journeys around the traveler rather than around a fixed itinerary.
Together with the local team in Egypt, he oversees the development of Egipto Exclusivo and its commitment to personalized service, carefully designed journeys and authentic experiences throughout the country.
Ahmed El Tayeb is one of the key people behind Egipto Exclusivo and our operations in Egypt. Born and raised in Luxor, he comes from a family with more than three decades of experience in the Egyptian tourism industry, giving him a connection to the destination that goes far beyond professional experience.
His extensive knowledge of Egypt, its tourism infrastructure and the way the destination operates is fundamental to the journeys we design. Ahmed works closely with our travel advisors and local team to coordinate services throughout the country, from private transportation and guides to hotels, Nile cruises and special experiences.
As part of our team on the ground, he helps ensure that every journey runs smoothly and that we can respond quickly whenever our travelers need assistance. His local relationships and years of experience also allow us to select the right professionals and partners for each trip and maintain direct control over the quality of our services.
Together with Carlos Gallego and the Egipto Exclusivo team, Ahmed has helped develop a way of traveling through Egypt based on local expertise, personal attention and carefully designed private journeys.
Leticia Mata is Head of Administration at Mandala Tours and plays a key role in the organization behind Egipto Exclusivo. She oversees the administrative processes that support our journeys, helping ensure that every booking is properly coordinated and documented from confirmation through to departure.
Her work connects different areas of the company, collaborating with our travel advisors and destination teams to make sure that the practical details behind each journey are handled carefully and efficiently. This coordination is particularly important in tailor-made travel, where every itinerary involves different services, suppliers and arrangements.
Based in Spain, Leticia also helps ensure that travelers have the support and reassurance of an established Spanish travel company behind their journey, while our local team in Egypt takes care of operations on the ground.
Her attention to detail and commitment to organization are an essential part of the way we work: carefully planned journeys, clear communication and personal support before, during and after your trip.
Sara Samir is Office Manager at Egipto Exclusivo and a key member of our local team in Egypt. She coordinates the day-to-day work of our destination office and works closely with our travel advisors and operations team to ensure that every journey is carefully prepared and organized.
From accommodation and transportation to guides, Nile cruises and special arrangements, Sara helps coordinate the different services involved in each itinerary. Her attention to detail and constant communication with our local partners are essential to ensuring that everything is ready before our travelers arrive in Egypt.
Being based in Egypt also allows Sara to follow each journey closely while it is taking place. Together with the rest of our local team, she provides on-the-ground support throughout the trip, helping us respond quickly to changes, special requests or anything our travelers may need during their stay.
Her knowledge of the destination, organizational skills and personal approach make her an essential link between the journey we design and the experience our travelers ultimately enjoy in Egypt.
Abril Gómez is part of our travel advisory team in Spain and one of the people who helps turn each traveler’s ideas into a carefully designed journey through Egypt. From the first conversations, she takes the time to understand each client’s interests, travel style and expectations before working with our destination team to shape the itinerary.
Her role involves much more than selecting hotels and arranging visits. Abril coordinates the different elements of each journey, reviews the details of the itinerary and maintains close communication with our team in Egypt to ensure that what has been designed in Spain can be delivered seamlessly on the ground.
Throughout the planning process, she becomes a direct point of contact for our travelers, helping with questions, adjustments and recommendations as the journey takes shape. This personal relationship allows us to design trips that feel genuinely individual rather than simply adapting a standard itinerary.
Working closely with our local specialists in Egypt, Abril represents an important link between our travelers and the destination: personal advice in Spain combined with first-hand expertise and support on the ground in Egypt.
Mary Essam is part of our local team in Egypt, helping our travelers experience the country with the reassurance of having someone on the ground who understands both the destination and their needs.
With a background in Spanish language studies and a deep knowledge of Egyptian culture, Mary acts as a natural bridge between our Spanish-speaking travelers and the local team. Her understanding of both cultures allows her to communicate easily with our clients and provide attentive, personalized assistance throughout their journey.
Based in Egypt, Mary works closely with the rest of the Egipto Exclusivo team, helping coordinate the different details that make each trip run smoothly. Her knowledge of the destination and close contact with our guides, drivers and local partners are particularly valuable when adapting arrangements or responding to travelers’ needs while they are in the country.
For Mary, good service is also about understanding that every traveler experiences Egypt differently. Her goal is to make our clients feel accompanied, understood and well looked after throughout their journey, while helping them discover the country through the eyes of someone who calls Egypt home.
Valentina Fontana is part of our travel advisory team in Spain and is often one of the first people our travelers speak with when they begin planning their journey to Egypt. Her role is to understand what each traveler is looking for and help turn those ideas into a journey designed around their interests, preferences and travel style.
With a background in Languages, Tourism and International Trade, Valentina combines her knowledge of the travel industry with a strong international perspective. She works closely with our local team in Egypt, ensuring that every request and preference is clearly communicated to the people who will coordinate the journey on the ground.
This connection between our team in Spain and our specialists in Egypt is an essential part of the way we work. From selecting the right itinerary and accommodations to adapting experiences and services, Valentina helps ensure that every journey is planned with attention to detail from the very beginning.
Her approach is personal, attentive and straightforward. For Valentina, planning a tailor-made journey means listening first, understanding what matters to each traveler and then working with the rest of the Egipto Exclusivo team to create an experience that feels genuinely their own.
Esraa is part of our local travel advisory team in Egypt, working from our Cairo office. Her knowledge of the destination and close involvement in the planning of our journeys make her an important link between our travelers and the team that coordinates their experience on the ground.
She works closely with our travel advisors and operations team to design private and tailor-made journeys throughout Egypt, helping select the itineraries, accommodations and experiences that best suit each traveler. Her local knowledge also allows her to suggest alternatives and details that can make a significant difference to the journey.
Born and raised in Egypt, Esraa brings a genuine understanding of the country, its culture and the practical aspects of traveling through it. From Cairo and Luxor to the Nile, the Red Sea and lesser-known regions, her destination knowledge helps us create journeys that go beyond the standard itinerary.
Throughout the planning process, Esraa pays particular attention to each traveler’s preferences, pace and expectations. Together with the rest of our team in Egypt, she helps ensure that every journey is carefully prepared and that our travelers have local support before and during their stay in Egypt.
Shaima Mohamed is part of our local travel advisory team in Egypt and has been working in the tourism industry since 2017. With a background in Spanish language studies at Al-Alsun, she combines her knowledge of Egypt with the ability to understand and assist international travelers throughout the planning of their journey.
Based in Egypt, Shaima works closely with our team to design private and tailor-made journeys, adapting each itinerary to the interests, travel style and pace of our clients. Her knowledge of the destination helps us go beyond standard routes and select the places, experiences and services that best fit each journey.
One of Shaima’s strengths is her attention to detail. She carefully reviews the different elements of each itinerary and coordinates with our local operations team to ensure that accommodations, transportation, guides and experiences come together smoothly.
Having specialists like Shaima based in Egypt allows Egipto Exclusivo to combine personalized travel planning with genuine local knowledge. For our travelers, this means having a team that understands the destination first-hand and is there to support them throughout their journey.
arwa Abdullah is our Reservations Manager in Egypt and one of the key people behind the smooth operation of every journey we organize. Once an itinerary has been designed, she helps turn the plan into reality by coordinating the different reservations and services required throughout the trip.
Working closely with our local team and trusted partners across Egypt, Marwa coordinates accommodations, transportation, guides, Nile cruises and other travel services, making sure that every element of the itinerary is correctly arranged and confirmed.
Her role requires precision, organization and constant communication with the different people involved in each journey. From checking reservations to coordinating changes and special requests, Marwa helps ensure that what has been carefully planned is delivered as expected once our travelers arrive in Egypt.
Having our own reservations team in the destination gives Egipto Exclusivo greater control over the services we provide and allows us to respond quickly when adjustments are needed. Marwa’s work behind the scenes is therefore an essential part of the personalized service and local support we offer throughout every journey.
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Tell us how you want to experience Egypt, and our team will design the journey around you.