About us
All you need to know about Dunya Escapes
Dunya Escapes is a travel company personally run by its founder, Laura—a French soul deeply in love with Egypt. The company was born from her passion for offering immersive and exclusive experiences in Egypt. Each escape is thoughtfully crafted with unique locations, itineraries, and activities (ranging from yoga, horseback riding, art, culture, or tailor-made themes), designed to help you explore Egypt differently, off the beaten path and closer to its traditions and culture.
Dunya means “the world” or “life on earth” in Arabic. When traveling with Dunya, you allow yourself the freedom to live new experiences, to dream, and to escape beyond the confines of your everyday life.
An immersive experience
Traveling with Dunya means immersing yourself into new cultures and traditions, guided by experienced and passionate people to authentic, off the beaten paths places for an immersive experience.
A personal relationship
Each traveler is carefully understood, with close attention to their dreams and preferences, as the mission is to build personal relationships by placing their unique desires and aspirations in the heart of every journey.
Exclusive activities
Each escape is crafted around exclusive themes and activities, rarely found in conventional travel, creating strong connections among travelers and enhancing immersion for a transformative experience.
Connections & memories
Returning from a Dunya escape means uncovering the richness found in the bonds formed with fellow travelers, locals, and contributors, leaving behind lasting memories and a profound sense of community.
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Laura
Laura, a French soul with a heart deeply in love with Egypt. If she created ‘Dunya’, which means ‘life on earth’, ‘the world’ in Arabic, it is to convey her attachment and strong relation to travel, humans, and the Arab world.
Alongside her career in the hospitality industry and her passion for horseback riding and yoga, she always had a thing with crafting unique experience for her loved ones, and then others…making them travel in her own way: by immersing completely in the country’s culture, starting with her beloved country: Egypt.
In 2023, she brought this passion to life by creating “Dunya”, immersive & exclusive escapes in Egypt, crafted to explore Egypt “differently,” off the beaten path and close to its traditions and culture.
”Travel is for me all about humanity and personal connections, and that's the kind of touch I want to bring to your escapes.
Meet our Humans
Sophie
Communication & graphism
Sophie is the creative force behind our social media and the vibrant personnality who shapes Dunya's image.
With her artistic flair, she makes sure every detail counts. Her positive energy and creativity shine through her work, bringing our travel experiences to life in a way that makes you feel like you're already on your next adventure. Whether offering a sneak peek before you embark or helping you relive your memories, Sophie's work is all about making you dream and smile.
Alice
Yoga teacher
Alice Girard is a yoga teacher based in Paris.
She will guide your holistic journey in Egypt, inviting you to step into a realm of softness and poetry, where every moment is an opportunity to explore yourself, connect with others, and embrace the world around you.
Beyond her passion for yoga, travel and discovering others, Alice is dedicated to making a meaningful impact on others’ physical and mental well-being. To pursue this mission, she leads yoga retreats worldwide, founded her association “De la douceur pour soi,” and represents Yoga & Sport with Refugees.
Hoda
Artist
Arabic calligraphy artist and feminine fusion dance teacher.
Hoda is an Egyptian professional artist who is passionate about empowering women to unleash their creativity and embrace their creativity and feminity. She coaches women using therapeutic art and meditative mindful techniques, such as Arabic calligraphy or dancing. By combining creative expression with breathing exercices, she helps women engage with their emotions and senses.
Fatma
Egyptologist
Experienced and respected tour manager and Egyptologist from Cairo, Fatma is fluent in Arabic , French and English. She is a fascinating woman and expert on Egypt, boasting over 30 years of experience.
She will be leading your cultural visits, immersing you in the ancient Egyptian civilisation and contemporary life of Egypt.
She is passionate about her work and driven with the desire to share her passion and make you come back to Egypt for more.
Khadiga
Egyptologist
Khadiga is a renowned Egyptologist & Tour leader from Cairo, with extensive studies in Egyptology. Fluent in French, English, German and Arabic.
With Khadiga, your visits will reach a whole new level. She listens attentively and tailors the tours according to your interests, ensuring a personalized experience. She will be delighted to share anecdotes beyond the usual tours and answer all your questions if you want to delve deeper into learning.
Tarek
Egyptologist
Tarek is an Egyptologist and tour leader based in Cairo, born in France. With extensive studies in Egyptology and litterature, Tarek is a true expert and passionate on archeology and Egypt history. He is highly proficient in both French and Arabic for your cultural tours and also serves as a group leader in English.
Tarek is a captivating and organized guide who tailors each tour to your interests, ensuring you leave enriched and eager to learn more.
