Embark On A Luxurious 15-Day Adventure Across Egypt, Where You Will Discover The Remote Siwa Oasis With Its Unique Beauty And Crystal-Clear Springs. Enjoy A Magical Cruise On The Nile River, Where You Can Explore The Largest And Most Magnificent Pharaonic Temples That Narrate The Stories Of Ancient Civilization. Afterward, Take Time To Relax And Rejuvenate On The Sunny Beaches Of The Red Sea, Indulging In An Atmosphere Of Luxury And Tranquility.
| Itinerary |
| Day 1: Welcome To Cairo |
Welcome To Egypt! Upon Your Arrival, Our Representative Will Greet You And Assist You Through The Immigration And Customs Procedures, As Well As Collect Your Luggage. Following That, Enjoy A Private Transfer From The Airport To Your Hotel, Where You Can Relax And Start Your Journey Comfortably. After Check-In, You Will Have Free Time To Explore The City Of Cairo At Your Own Pace Or Enjoy Some Relaxation At The Hotel, Allowing You To Prepare For Your Upcoming Adventures.
| Meals |
Welcome Drink
| Day 2: The Pyramids Of Giza And Ancient Egypt |
Today, You Will Tour The Giza Plateau, Where The Pyramids Of Menkaure And Khafre, Along With The Great Pyramid, Built During The Fourth Dynasty Around 2690 BC, Are Located. Seize The Opportunity To Enter One Of These Legendary Structures And Marvel At The Massive Stones Used In Their Construction. You May Also Ride Camels Across The Sands Of Giza, Just Like The Locals, And Then Witness The Great Sphinx Adorned By The Pyramids, A Sight That Has Inspired Adventurers For Centuries.
Next, Continue Your Journey To Saqqara To Explore Numerous Tombs And Temples At The Site, Where You Can See The Step Pyramid Of King Djoser, Which Is Considered The Oldest Pyramid In The World, Dating Back To 2700 BC.
| Meals |
Breakfast And Lunch
| Day 3: Philae Temple And Nubian Village |
After Breakfast, Check Out And Enjoy A Private Transfer To The Airport, Where You Will Take A Flight From Cairo Directly To Aswan. The Approximate Flight Duration Is 75 Minutes.
Upon Arrival, You Will Visit The Beautiful Philae Temple, Dedicated To Isis, Which Was Rescued From The Rising Waters Of The Nile And Relocated To Philae Island. This Temple Is A Marvel With Its Decorated Columns Featuring Some Of The Most Exquisite Ancient Egyptian Carvings. Afterward, You Will View The Unfinished Obelisk Before Checking In To Your Luxurious Cruise Ship And Enjoying A Delicious Lunch On Board.
In The Evening, You Will Experience Nubian Culture Firsthand By Visiting A Nearby Nubian Village. You Will Have An Unforgettable Dinner With A Local Nubian Family, Offering You A Rare Glimpse Into The Daily Lives And Rich Experiences Of The Local People.
| Meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner
| Day 4: Abu Simbel And Kom Ombo |
Take A Short 40-Minute Flight To Egypt's Southern Border To Visit The Magnificent Abu Simbel Temple. This Temple Features The Four Colossal Statues Of Ramses Guarding The Great Temple, Sculpted Directly From The Mountain On The West Bank Of The Nile, Making It One Of The Most Unforgettable Sights In Egypt.
Afterward, Board Your Cruise Ship And Sail Toward Kom Ombo. In The Afternoon, Disembark The Ship To Explore The Unique Kom Ombo Temple, A Greco-Roman Temple Dedicated To Sobek. The Temple At Kom Ombo Dates Back To Around 180 BC During The Period Known As The Ptolemaic Era, With Some Enhancements Added During The Roman Era.
Continue Sailing Toward Luxor, Where You Will Spend The Night In Edfu This Evening.
| Meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner
| Day 5: Edfu And Luxor |
Take A Traditional Horse-Drawn Carriage Or Tuk-Tuk To Reach The Magnificent Temple Of Horus In Edfu, Which Was Dedicated To Horus. Afterward, Return To Your Cruise Ship And Continue Sailing Toward Luxor, Passing Through The Esna Locks. It’s Not Uncommon To Wait To Enter These Locks, Providing You With A Great Opportunity To Observe The Process From The Deck While Sipping A Cold Drink. You Can Also Enjoy The Sounds Of The Captains As They Navigate Between Small Trading Boats Selling Their Goods To The Captive Audience, Giving You A Glimpse Into Daily Life On The Nile.
Upon Arrival In Luxor, Visit The Karnak Temple, Perhaps The Most Stunning Of The Monuments Of The Pharaohs. This Architectural Complex Is One Of The Most Celebrated In The World, Having Been Built Over Approximately 200 Years. After That, Explore The Luxor Temple, Which Boasts An Unparalleled Façade Adorned With Colossal Statues Of The Egyptian Hero Ramses II, Adding An Aura Of Grandeur And Majesty To Your Visit.
| Meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner
| Day 6: Luxor And Hurghada |
Your Nile Cruise Concludes At The Open-Air Museum Of Luxor, A City Rich In Beautifully Preserved Relics From The Era Of The Pharaohs. Today, You Will Visit The Valley Of The Kings, Where Over 60 Royal Tombs Are Located In The Arid Hills, Many Richly Decorated With Inscriptions And Paintings. Explore This Site Where Pharaohs Of The New Kingdom (16th To 11th Centuries BC) Were Buried In Secrecy Forever, With Ongoing Discoveries Still Being Made Here.
Your Egyptologist Will Explain The History And Legends Related To These Remarkable Figures, As Well As The Significance Of Many Of The Well-Preserved Paintings And Hieroglyphics Found In The Deepest Tombs. You Will Visit Three Of The Royal Tombs Before Continuing To The Temple Of Queen Hatshepsut, Considered A Columned Structure Set Against High Cliffs, Creating A Stunning Natural Amphitheater.
On Your Return, Stop At The Colossi Of Memnon, Two 17-Meter Statues On The West Bank Of Luxor, Before Traveling By Private Car To Hurghada.
Upon Arrival, Check In To Your Red Sea Resort, Where You Can Enjoy Relaxation And Rejuvenation.
| Meals |
Breakfast And Lunch
| Day 7: A Day At The Beach |
Relax In The Luxurious And Tranquil Atmosphere Of Hurghada, Where You Can Enjoy The Breathtaking Underwater Views In The Warm Waters Of The Red Sea. Immerse Yourself In A Variety Of Optional Activities Available At Your Resort (Not Included In The Tour Cost And Paid Directly To The Hotel), Such As Deep-Sea Fishing, Exciting Boat Trips, Diving, Snorkeling, Windsurfing, Or Even Kayaking. These Activities Will Allow You To Explore The Beauty Of The Red Sea And Enjoy Unforgettable Experiences.
| Meals |
Breakfast And Dinner
| Day 8: Return To Cairo |
After Breakfast, Check Out And Prepare For Your Transfer To Hurghada International Airport For Your Return Flight To Cairo. Upon Arrival In Cairo, You Will Receive A Private Car To Take You To Your Hotel. Enjoy The Rest Of The Day At Your Leisure, Where You Can Explore The City Or Relax At The Hotel According To Your Wishes.
| Meals |
Breakfast
| Day 9: Islamic Cairo And The Egyptian Museum |
Explore The Egyptian Museum Of Antiquities Or The Grand Egyptian Museum, Which Houses Over 120,000 Artifacts, Some Dating Back To 4000 BC. Afterward, Transition To Discovering Cairo's Rich Islamic Heritage.
Then, Visit The Cairo Citadel, The Largest Fortress In The Middle East, Still Dominating The City Skyline, And Enjoy Seeing The Sultan Hassan Mosque, Completed In 1363, Known For Its Stunning Architectural Design And Rich Decoration.
Have A Meal At A Local Restaurant, Then Set Out To Experience The Vast And Fascinating Bazaar, Khan El Khalili, Considered One Of The Largest Bazaars In The Middle East. Wander Through Its Maze Of Narrow Streets To Discover Workshops And Stalls Selling All Kinds Of Traditional Handicrafts.
| Meals |
Breakfast And Lunch
| Day 10: Alexandria - The Bride Of The Mediterranean |
Check Out From Your Hotel And Board A Private Minivan Heading To The Coastal City Of Alexandria On The Mediterranean Sea, With A Journey Of About 3 Hours. Alexandria Is Egypt's Second-Largest City And Main Port, Known By Locals As "The Bride Of The Mediterranean." The Greek Architect Dinocrates Founded Alexandria In 331 BC On The Orders Of Alexander The Great, And The City Quickly Grew To Become A Prominent Cultural, Intellectual, Political, And Economic Center.
Upon Arrival, Head Underground And Uncover The Secrets Of The Catacombs Of Kom El Shoqafa, The Largest Roman Burial Site In Egypt. The Tombs Lie 20 Meters Below Street Level, Starting As A Small Family Tomb That Evolved Into A Maze Of Chambers Accommodating Over 300 Corpses. After That, Stop At The Modern And Inspiring Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Which Is Inspired By The Original Great Library Of Alexandria, Built To House More Than Eight Million Books. Spend Some Time Strolling Along The Corniche And Around The Qaitbay Citadel To Enjoy The Fresh Mediterranean Air.
| Meals |
Breakfast And Lunch
| Day 11: Siwa Oasis |
After Breakfast, Check Out Of Your Hotel And Transfer To El Alamein, Where Your Scenic Journey From Alexandria To The Site Of One Of The Costliest Battles In World War II Begins. In This Area, British Forces Halted The Advance Of The Afrika Korps Led By General Erwin Rommel Into Egypt In 1942, Resulting In Approximately 80,000 Casualties.
Your First Stop Will Be The Military Museum, Which Features Four Main Halls Representing The Countries Involved In The Battle, Along With A Shared Hall Displaying The Weapons And Tanks Used During That Period. After That, You Will Head To The Commonwealth War Graves, Where You Can Find The Graves Of Soldiers From Various Countries Who Fought In World War II.
Enjoy Lunch Before Continuing Your Journey To Siwa, Located Deep In The Sahara Desert, Surrounded By A Sea Of Dunes And Palm Groves, Just 50 Kilometers From The Border With Libya, Making It A Remote Escape From Tourist Crowds.
Upon Arrival, Check In To Your Luxury Eco-Lodge. Enjoy Your Free Time Until Dinner, Where You Can Wander Around The Town, Explore The Narrow Streets, Or Interact With The Friendly Locals.
| Meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
| Day 12: Ancient Siwa And Temples |
After Breakfast, Embark On A Discovery Of The Ancient Shali Fortress, Built Using Kershef, A Mixture Of Salt, Stone, Mud, And Brick. Then, Visit The Temple Of Alexander In The Village Of Aghurmi, Dedicated To Amun From The 26th Dynasty, Before Heading To See The Temple Of Amun Ra At Umm Ubaida.
Next, Make Your Way To Cleopatra's Spring, Where You Can Enjoy Swimming In The Fresh Waters. Then, Visit The Siwa House Museum, A Small Museum That Highlights Traditional Lifestyle, Showcasing Examples Of Traditional House Design. The Museum Also Houses An Interesting Collection Of Traditional Clothing, Jewelry, And Handicrafts Typical Of The Oasis.
End Your Day By Enjoying A Breathtaking Sunset At Fatnas Island, Which Is Considered A Stunning Destination According To Most Guidebooks.
| Meals |
Breakfast, Lunch
| Day 13: Siwa Lakes And Desert |
After Breakfast, Start Your Journey In The Siwa Desert, But First Visit One Of The Unique Salt Lakes In The Area. Cross The Desert Until You Stop Near One Of The Unique Archaeological Sites At The Great Siwa Mountain, Where You Can See The First Human Imprint On The Mountain Dating Back To Prehistoric Times. Continue Your Safari Tour Through The Sand Dunes Until You Reach The Fossil Area, Where You Will See Cambrian Rock Coral.
Continue Driving Toward One Of The Springs In The Middle Of The Desert, Where You May Be Fortunate Enough To Spot Flamingos Near The Lake. Immerse Yourself In The Cool Spring Water And Enjoy Swimming And The Relaxing Atmosphere Surrounding You.
There’s Also An Opportunity To Enjoy Sandboarding In The Desert. After That, It’s Time To Drive To The Hot Springs Of Bir Wahed To Cool Off Your Tired Muscles.
Continue Driving To Your Camp For The Night, Where You Will Enjoy A Peaceful Bedouin Night Under The Twinkling Stars.
| Meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
| Day 14: Return To Cairo |
After Breakfast At The Camp, Visit The Tombs Located Within The Mountain Of The Dead. Enjoy Exploring Some Intriguing Tombs Such As The Tomb Of Si Amon, The Tomb Of Maso Isis, And The Crocodile Tomb. After That, Drive Back To Cairo.
Upon Arrival, Check In To Your Hotel In Cairo And Prepare To Explore The City.
| Meals |
Breakfast, Lunch
| Day 15: Goodbye Egypt |
This Day Marks The Final Day Of Your Enjoyable Journey Through Egypt. After Breakfast, Check Out Of Your Hotel, And Depending On The Timing Of Your International Flights, You Will Be Transferred To Cairo International Airport. We Hope Your Trip Is Filled With Wonderful Memories And Unique Experiences.
| Meals |
Breakfast
| Duration |
15 Days - 11 Nights
| Locations |
Cairo, Nile, Alexandria, Siwa, Hurghada
| Cities |
7 Cities
| Price Includes |
- All Mentioned Meals
- 3 Nights Accommodation At Siwa Lodge (Breakfast)
- 3 Nights On A 5-Star Cruise Ship (All-Inclusive)
- All Mentioned Visits In Air-Conditioned Vehicles
- 5 Nights Accommodation In Cairo At The Chosen Hotel (Breakfast)
- 1 Night Accommodation In Alexandria At The Chosen Hotel (Breakfast)
- 2 Nights Accommodation In Hurghada At The Chosen Hotel (Half Board)
- Domestic Flights (2 Itineraries) Cairo/Aswan – Hurghada/Cairo
- English-Speaking Guide In Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada, And Siwa
| Price Excludes |
- International Flights
- Visa For Egypt
- Tips And Gratuities
- Medical And Baggage Insurance
- Any Service Not Mentioned In "Included"
- Beverages And Other Personal Expenses
