Yes, we're a real Icelandic travel company.
You've probably never heard of us before. We’re fairly new. But before you say anything—No, we are not a scam.
The Wandering Sphinx is a licensed Icelandic travel company founded by Ahmed and Konni after meeting at the University of Iceland.
Konni is Icelandic. Ahmed is Egyptian, lived in Iceland for almost six years, and now lives in Egypt where he personally oversees our trips.
Secure payment through Icelandic national bank transfers
For now we only accept bank transfers. That means you can send us fully secure payments directly from Landsbankinn, Íslandsbanki, Arion Bank, etc, straight to our company kennitala.
You book and enjoy. We deal with the complicated logistics.
Small-group trips from Iceland, with flights, accommodation, transportation and the important details taken care of.
No juggling seven different flight and hotel bookings.
No figuring out Egyptian visa.
No wondering who is picking you up at Cairo airport.
No following someone holding a flag through Egypt with 45 strangers!
No hidden fees.
What makes our trips special?
One thing we've noticed from speaking to people who have travelled to Egypt is that many return home having seen the pyramids and temples — but without really experiencing Egypt itself.
They may have never tried authentic Egyptian food. They may not know how Egyptians greet each other. They may leave without learning even the simplest Egyptian Arabic expression, like how to say thank you.
We want to change that.
Of course, we'll take you to the places you came to Egypt to see — Pyramids of Giza, ancient temples, tombs, beaches, and other iconic landmarks. But between those landmarks, we'll introduce you to the Egypt that exists beyond the guidebook.
You'll taste local dishes, discover Egyptian traditions, explore markets and neighborhoods, meet local people, and learn about the small details of everyday life.
By the end of the trip, we don't want you to simply say:
“I've seen the pyramids.”
We want you to be able to say:
“I've experienced Egypt.”