14-Day Egypt Highlights Giza Pyramids,Siwa and White Desert Adventure
Location
Day 1- Arrival to Cairo Transfer to Hotel in Giza
Egypt Tour Packages representative will meet & assist you at Cairo International Airport, Transfer to hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle Depends on your arrival.If you have an early flight to Cairo you can contact us to make a tour suggestion.
Free evening Overnight in the Hotel in Giza
Meals:No Meals
Day 2- Giza Pyramids and The Grand Egyptian Musuem
You will be picked up from your hotel in Giza by our tour guide to enjoy a great excursion to The Pyramids of Giza (Cheops Chephren,and Mykerinus)Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx and visit the Valley Temple .
Lunch will be served during the Pyramids at the local restaurant in Giza
Visit The Grand Egyptian Museum :
The Grand Egyptian Museum is a monumental, state-of-the-art archaeological museum located on the Giza Plateau , just two kilometers from the Pyramids.
It is the largest museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization, Ancient Egypt, and is designed to house over 100,000 artifacts.
Its most famous feature is the first-ever complete display of the entire King Tutankhamun collection—over 5,000 treasures—together for the first time since their discovery. Other highlights include the colossal Statue of Ramses II in the Grand Atrium and the magnificent Grand Staircase lined with large-scale royal and divine statues.
The museum's modern architecture features a stunning translucent façade and offers panoramic views of the Giza Pyramids, connecting its contents directly to their ancient setting
With the Sound Light Show at the Giza pyramids, the pharaonic history is being re-told by the sphinx, unraveling the ancient secrets and mysterious tales. The Sound and Light show at the pyramids narrates the history of those great kings; Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure.
Overnight in the Hotel Giza
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 3-Islamic Cairo& Street of El Moez &Khan el Khalili bazaar
After breakfast, depart by private vehicle to explore Islamic Cairo, beginning with the famous Al-Rifa'i Mosque, the Al-Sultan Hassan Mosque, and the Ibn Tulun Mosque. Continue to one of Egypt's oldest streets, "El Moez Le Din Allah," an eloquent reminder of historic Cairo with its various monuments dotted along both sides of the street, such as Bab El Fetouh and Bab El Nasr. Continue to the north side of the city, to El Darb El Asfar, Cairo's oldest neighborhood of Islamic monuments, where you'll visit the Barqouq Mosque and School in Nahassen, the El Aqmar Mosque, the Pishtaq Palace, the El Saleh Tala Mosque, the Blue Mosque, the Dome, the Hospital, and the Qalawoon School. Lunch will be served at a restaurant during the visits. At the end of the visit, you'll bid farewell to your guide and, along with your driver, Drive to Alexanderia- Overnight in Alexanderia
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Day4 - Explore Alexanderia - the Greco Roman capital of Egypt:
Start your Private tour in Alexandria after breakfast with Pickup from your hotel by our Egyptologist,and transfer by Private A/C Vehicle ,Visit the Greco- Roman capital of Egyp( Alexandria) Learn about the catacombs here. Alexandria Learn about the catacombs here. Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
The Catacombs Kom el Shoqafa :
Archaeologists believe that the Catacomb of Kom el Shoqafa was started in the 2nd century A.D. and was used to intern the dead for the next 200 years. This was a period in the history of the city of Alexandria when there was a great mixture of different cultures. Of course, there was the ancient history of the great Egyptian kingdoms which went back thousands of years
Pompey Pillar:
Has nothing to do with Pompey. The story behind the name refers to the possible burial ground of the Roman general when he fled to Egypt and was assassinated after losing a major battle in Greece against Caesar. The red granite column was probably built to honor Emperor Diocletian. ToDays it stands 25 meters high and is the tallest ancient monument in Alexandria
The Citadel of Sultan Qaitbay:
The Citadel was built in the 15th Century by the Mamlouk Sultan Qaitbay, To Guard the City against the threat of Crusaders, This wonderful Islamic Monument was built by the use of the ruins of the old Lighthouse that was constructed by Ptolemy 11 in the 3rd Century B.c. The Lighthouse was damaged during an Earthquake that Occurred in Egypt in 1303 A.c during the reign of the Mamlouk King Qaitbay
Lunch in Alexandria in Egyptian Restaurant,
The new Library of Alexandria :
The Library of Alexandria was reborn in October 2002 to reclaim the mantle of its ancient namesake. It is not just an extraordinarily beautiful building; it is also a vast complex where the arts, history, philosophy, and science come together. Moreover, the myriad activities it offers have made it a place for open discussion, dialogue, and understanding.
Overnight in Alexanderia
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 5-Alexandria El Alemin Matrouh-Siwa
Pick up time from your hotel in Alexandria or Giza at 07:00 am. we do recommend ordering a breakfast box from your hotel because of the early departure, and drive to Siwa oasis, on the way we stop for a coffee break. Arrival at El Alamein at 08:30
Light lunch will be served on the way.
Enjoy the sunset at Fatnas Lake
Fatnas is a Small island in Birket Siwa, you can reach it by walk or by bike, It is a wonderful place to sit and enjoy the sunset, You will get a spectacular view of the lake with Gebel Bayda and Hamra forming the backdrop to the west, A walk in the Garden show a variety of trees including Banana, dates and olive.
sunset-Siwa
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 6- Explore Siwa oasis and the Grand sandsea:
Breakfast at the hotel. Pick up at 07:00 am from the hotel. You will visit today's Siwa attractions, we will start with Alexander the Great Temple is also known as the Temple of the Oracle. It is believed that Alexander the Great wished to consult the Siwan oracle to seek confirmation that he was the son of Zeus. The Greek god of gods, when he and his entourage arrived at Siwa oasis after a long trip through the desert.
Alexander the great temple:
Then drive to the salty lake. The salty water takes you above, You don't need to be a good swimmer. Take care when you swim and don't let the water reach your eyes. as it is really painful. Choose the crystal lake and they are many of them. But keep looking for the purest one, when you see the bottom. Take a bottle of Mineral water to shower with after swimming in the lake, The salt lakes have similar hyper-salinity properties to those of Jordan’s Dead Sea. This also means that the lakes hold great healing properties, much stronger than regular seawater. In all cases, they make for a wonderful swim!
The temple of Amun:
Then Proceed to the temple of Umm Ubaydah or Amun temple, Just 200 m further from the Temple of the Oracle, the temple was erected by the pharaoh Nectanebo of the 30th Dynasty,
This structure is almost completely destroyed, owing to its dynamiting in 1896 by an Ottoman governor eager to acquire building material. An inscribed wall represents all that remains to be seen. Based on earlier drawings by pioneer explorers, however, scholars have deduced that the temple was erected by the pharaoh Nectanebo of the 30th Dynasty.
12:00( Taste the Siwan lunch ) in a Siwan restaurant at Abdo restaurant.
Abdo restaurant siwa
Then you will adventure the desert by discovering the Great Sand Sea. by Jeep 4x4, Visit the hot and Cold spring Bir Waheed Later, we enjoy some traditional Bedouin Tea by sunset&Enjoy Bbq Dinner.Overnight in Siwa ecolodge
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 7 The serene splendor of Siwa – Cairo to Siwa:
After breakfast, your driver will begin the day with a visit to a traditional Siwan house to immerse yourself in the local culture. Next, admire the serene beauty of the Salt Lake You don't need to be a good swimmer. Take care when you swim and don't let the water reach your eyes. as it is really painful. Choose the crystal lake and they are many of them. But keep looking for the purest one, when you see the bottom. Take a bottle of Mineral water to shower with after swimming in the lake, The salt lakes have similar hyper-salinity properties to those of Jordan’s Dead Sea. This also means that the lakes hold great healing properties, much stronger than regular seawater. In all cases, they make for a wonderful swim!
At 11:00 Then proceed to (Cleopatra's bath )The spring of the sun. It has been mentioned by travelers to Siwa, The legend maintains that Cleopatra swam her
Lunch will be served in siwa oasis
Visit Shali Fort which is Built on a hill inside a Protective wall originally breached by a single gate, the maze of mud-brick buildings that Comprises the Fortress served the people of the oasis for nearly 8 centuries. The inhabitants had to live in the narrow quarters, sharing their animals, which were herded into the fortress each evening.The huge chunks of salt so prevalent in Siwa oasis siwa-oasis Egypt 360 were used in the constructions of the fortress, as they helped to strengthen the wall, Rain has unfortunately proved to be more destructive to the fortress than any human invaders
stroll through the lively local market.
Overnight in siwa oasis
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8-Siwa--Fayoum oasis:
After breakfast, drive to Fayoum
Overnight in Tunis village Ecolodge
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 9- Wadi el Hitan tour and The magic lake -back to Giza
At 09:00 Am pick up from your hotel in Tunis viillage in Fayoum by Jeep 4x4 to start your amazing adventure Wadi Al Hitan ’ is a Protected area and a Natural Heritage Site added in 2005 by UNESCO as a world heritage site, WADI EL-HITAN is also known for scientists in the Zeuglodon Valley, have been discovered in 1936, it is located 35 KM west of the Wadi El-Ryan, right deep into the desert western desert, is It is an area of fossils; considered as an open museum, dates back to 45 million years and contains petrified primitive whales skeletons, shark teeth, shells and roots of Mangroves preserved in soft rocks. Everywhere you go here you find petrified seashells and corals.
Visit the Fossil & Climate Change Museum :
The museum hosts a variety of whale fossils, and skeletons that are displayed outdoors, as for the museum it has a variety of fossils, skeletons, fossilized mangroves, and ancient seashells exhibited indoors in glass boxes
Drive to The Magic lake and Gebel Al-Mudawara
The Magic lake:
One of the most beautiful lakes in Egypt, overlooking sand dunes, is the Magic lake. Around the lake gives you the chance to witness one of the most eye-catching sunsets you will ever see.
Magic Lake is a beautiful lake located in Wadi El Rayan in Fayoum. It was named the Magic lake as it changes its colors several times a day depending on the time of year and the amount of sunlight it receives.
It is an amazingly beautiful place surrounded by desert. People spend their time hiking & sand-boarding beside Magic Lake or even swimming in the lake itself.
The lake contains minerals that are said to help treat patients with rheumatism.
It’s simply a magical place for a magical trip.
Gebel Al Mudawara:
Seven Kilometres south of the waterfall, Along the left eastern side of the road, Is a picturesque Area known as Al Mudawara, The Lookout, There are three Mountain along the lakeshore, it is a favorite Picnic Area
Wadi El Rayan:
Wadi El Rayan is a depression 42 Meters below sea level and covers 673 K.m.In 1966 this depression became a water reservoir when it was connected with Qarun Lake by underground Pipe .then transfer to Giza -Overnight in Giza
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 10-Explore Baharyia oasis :
In the morning, we depart for the tranquil oasis of Bahariya. With your driver, you'll visit the Golden Mummies Museum and the tomb of Bannentiu.We'll drive you through the lush Date Gardens, past the tranquil Salt Lake, and up to the majestic dunes. The next stops are Pyramid Mountain and English Mountain, which offer breathtaking views. As the day draws to a close, we'll venture into the mystical Black Desert.
Overnight in Ecolodge in Baharyia oasis
Day 11 –Exploring the attractions of the White Desert.
After breakfast, with your driver, prepare to be enchanted by the natural wonders of Bahariya. The journey continues with an exploration of the Black Desert, admiring the majestic Mount El-Marssos. Our next stop is the picturesque village of El-Hez, known for its refreshing cold spring. From there, we'll travel to Crystal Mountain and the Agabat area, enjoying breathtaking scenery. Next, we'll visit the Green Spring, a Roman-era relic, before heading to the newly discovered White Desert, where you can admire some of the most spectacular limestone formations in the world.Overnight in camping in the white desert with Wc Facilities
Breakfast - Dinner
Overnight in the white desert
Day 12 - Baharyia oais to Dakhla Exploring Dakhala oasis :
After breakfast, with your driver will pick you up from your camp in the white desert, transfer to Dakhla. Enjoy a visit to the palace and village of Mazouqa (the tombs of Petosiris and Petobastis), Amheda – Deir al-Hajar, Tanida, the Bashandi Estate, and the Tiles.
Necropolis of al-Muzawwaqa:
Located 37 km north of the village of Mut, which includes hundreds of Roman tombs, including two very well-preserved painted ones.. al-Muzawwaqa in Arabic means Decorated,Dr Fakhry dates the tombs to the first and second centuries.Two Tombs stand out:The single room tomb of Petubastis and the Double room tomb of Padiosiris both are decorated with exquisite Full-color paintings which defy the anciant conventions of the tomb decoration.
Deir al-Hagar Temple:
Deir al-Hagar Temple,in Arabic the monastery of stones,alone roman temple located south of the cultivated area in the desert,is made of sandstone.erected during the reign of Nero (54-67) and during the time of vespasian(69.79) Titus (79-81) and domitian ,the temple was built in honor of the thebian triad ( Amun,Mut and Khonsu) but is also dedicated to Seth,the god of the oaisis,the latter god is represented with falcon head,the cartouches of the roman emperors appear on the temples..
Meals: Breakfast - Dinner
Day 13 –: Exploring the attractions of Kharga
After breakfast, your driver will transfer you to your hotel in Kharga. You will visit the Deir Mustafa Kashef Palace, the Nadura Temple – Monastery, the Roman Fort (32 km north), the Ghwayta Palace, the Temple of Amun, Ezbet Qasr El-Zayan, the Temple of Amenebes, the Dush Estate, the Al-Bajwat Fort Cemetery – with two prayer halls decorated with murals –, the Al-Bajwat Cemetery, and the Temple of Hibis.
Meals: Breakfast - Dinner
Kharga – Hotel
Day 14 – Departure for Marsa Alam
After breakfast, depart for Marsa Alam at the Wadi Sabarah Lodge.
Breakfast
