Hæ hæ! We’re a small team with a passion for crafting unique and local experiences from the Nordic countries ↔ Egypt.
All of us met at as students at the University of Iceland. We became friends without any agenda. After a few years, we had to sit down and have an existential crisis and think about what we wanted to do with our lives like responsible adults. Through a serendipitous series of uncontrollable events, a daring thought bubbled up, “Why do Icelanders always go to Tenerife?” 🙄 “Why not go to other new countries?” 👀 “Why not EGYPT?” 😱
We loved living in Iceland and are familiar with the culture and people in this island in the North. Combined with Ahmed’s (the founder aka self-proclaimed pharaoh) expertise and passion for promoting all things Egypt, the Egyptian Escapade was born!
Our Travel PhilosophyIt’s simple really. We make interest-based escapades where we live, cuss, and eat like an Egyptian.
Our itineraries are designed with your life passions in mind. Are you an adrenaline junkie who probably has kite-surfing on your bucket list? A cultural hobbit who wants to experience different realities through the arts? An archaeologist at heart who believes you’re the chosen one to find a hidden mummy tomb? Or even a poor little overworked soul who will just be happy to have some time to kick your feet up and relax with some mojitos by the beach?
With its 5,000 years of history and its boundless, spectacular nature, Egypt is an underrated jewel that has something to offer everyone.
Our People
Ahmed Radwan
Founder. Quality-assurance. Insists on being called a pharaoh. Thinks Egyptian breakfast is the best in the world.
Konni Helgason
Our Icelandic co-founder. Randomly remembers how the Roman Empire fell and becomes depressed for a few minutes. Lives solely on skýr and bananas.
Amber Lim
In charge of making things look nice and on-brand. Definitely does not think Egyptian breakfast is the best in the world.
Reach out to us via hae@egyptianescapade.com