15-Day Egypt Itinerary

Upon arrival at Cairo Airport (CAI), our representative will warmly meet you, assist with luggage, and provide a comfortable private transfer to your hotel in Cairo. The rest of the day is at your leisure, with an overnight stay at your Cairo Hotel.

Meals: Lunch

After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive to the beautiful city of Alexandria (approximately 3 hours). Your exploration of Alexandria will include visits to:

• The ancient Catacomb of Kom El Shoqafa: A unique Roman burial site, dating back to the 2nd century CE, renowned for its fascinating blend of ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman architectural styles and intricate carvings.
• The historical Pompey Pillar: A massive Roman triumphal column, nearly 27 meters tall, erected in honor of Emperor Diocletian, offering panoramic views from its base.
• The impressive Alexandria Library (Bibliotheca Alexandrina): A modern architectural marvel and a grand tribute to the ancient Library of Alexandria, aiming to recapture the spirit of scholarly pursuit and knowledge.

After a delightful lunch, you'll see

• The majestic Qaitbay Citadel from the outside: A 15th-century defensive fortress built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria (Pharos), offering historical significance and stunning sea views.

Enjoy an overnight stay in Alexandria.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Begin your day with breakfast at the hotel, then set off on a scenic drive to Siwa Oasis. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and check into your hotel. The afternoon promises an exploration of Siwa's stunning natural features. You'll visit:

• The Salty Lake: Experience the highly saline lakes of Siwa, known for their unique blue color and incredibly buoyant water, perfect for floating.
• Cleopatra’s Bath: A beautiful, circular natural spring pool with crystal-clear, bubbly water, believed by locals to have been a bathing spot for Cleopatra.
• Sunset at Fantasy Lake (Fatnas Island): Witness a breathtaking sunset over a serene salt lake, offering picturesque views and a tranquil atmosphere.

The evening concludes with an authentic Bedouin dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, immerse yourself in Siwa's incredible attractions. Your day will include visits to:

• The Mountain of the Dead (Gebel al-Mawta): An ancient necropolis with tombs carved into the rock, dating from the Pharaonic to the Roman periods, featuring colorful murals.
• The Dakror Mountain: A significant peak in the Siwa landscape, traditionally believed to have healing properties and used for sunbathing therapy.
• Temple of the Oracle (Temple of Amun/Aghurmi): A historically pivotal site where Alexander the Great consulted the famous Oracle of Amun, confirming his divine status.

Enjoy lunch at Abdo Restaurant before embarking on an exciting adventure into

• The Great Sand Sea by Jeep 4x4: A thrilling off-road safari through vast, towering sand dunes, offering opportunities for adventure and stunning desert landscapes.
• Sandboarding: Experience the exhilaration of gliding down the towering sand dunes.
• Swim in a freshwater lake: A refreshing dip in a natural freshwater pool amidst the desert.
• Relax in the soothing Bir Wahed hot spring: a natural hot spring forming a warm, sulphurous pool at the edge of the Great Sand Sea, perfect for relaxation.

As the sun begins to set, savor traditional Bedouin tea. The day culminates with camping in one of Siwa's most beautiful desert sites, complete with an overnight stay and a delightful BBQ dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy your breakfast at the desert campsite before driving back to Siwa Oasis for more attractions. Your first stop will be:

• Shali Fortress: The dramatic ruins of a 13th-century mud-brick fortress, built by Siwan inhabitants to protect themselves, offering panoramic views of the oasis.

After exploring, you'll have lunch on the way as you begin your journey to Bahariya Oasis, where you will check in and enjoy an overnight stay at a hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 Enjoy your breakfast before embarking on an adventure through the Bahariya Oasis. Your day's explorations will include:

• The striking Black Desert: a region of unique, dark-colored mountains and hills, coated in black dolerite rock and powder from ancient volcanic eruptions, creating a stark contrast with the golden sands.
• A refreshing stop at El Heiz cold spring: A natural spring forming an invigorating cold pool amidst the desert landscape, perfect for a brief respite.
• A visit to the Crystal Mountain: a unique geological formation consisting of a ridge made almost entirely of quartz crystals that sparkle brilliantly in the sun.
• Discovering the unique landscapes of Aqabat Valley: Known for its beautiful and unusual stone formations, carved by wind erosion into diverse shapes.
• The mysterious Moon Cave: A unique cave formation in the desert, known for its distinctive appearance.

You'll also have opportunities for sand dunes and sandboarding. The journey continues to:

• The Old White Desert: An area with older, often larger, chalk rock formations that have been shaped by wind erosion into various artistic forms.

Before setting up camp in the New White Desert for an unforgettable night with a delicious BBQ dinner. This area is famous for its surreal, mushroom-shaped, and animal-like chalk formations.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy breakfast at your desert campsite, then embark on a final tour of the New White Desert, including a visit to:

• The Tree of Life: A solitary acacia tree standing resiliently in the vast desert, known for its symbolic significance and providing a striking photo opportunity.

Afterward, you will head back to Bahariya for a freshly cooked lunch at a local house. Following lunch, you will begin your drive back to Cairo for an overnight stay at your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast at your Cairo hotel, you will be heading to

• Saqqara Step Pyramid (Pyramid of Djoser): The world's oldest stone structure, designed by the architect Imhotep for King Djoser, marking a revolutionary step in ancient Egyptian architecture.
• Unas Pyramid: The smallest of the Old Kingdom pyramids at Saqqara, notable for containing the earliest known examples of the "Pyramid Texts," ancient spells carved on its inner walls.
• Idut Tomb (Mastaba of Idut): A beautifully preserved tomb at Saqqara, known for its vibrant and detailed reliefs depicting daily life, hunting, fishing, and offering scenes.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing your journey to Dahshur, where you will discover:

• The Bent Pyramid: Built for Pharaoh Sneferu (father of Khufu), this pyramid is unique for its two distinct angles of inclination, representing an important experimental stage in pyramid building.
• The Red Pyramid: Also built for Pharaoh Sneferu, this is considered Egypt's first true smooth-sided pyramid and is the third-largest pyramid in Egypt, known for its reddish hue.

Return to your hotel in Cairo for an overnight stay.

PC: This evening marks the arrival of Family 2, who will be joining the group and will be accommodated from this night onwards. Dinner will be provided for the two families.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast at the hotel for both families, you will be transferred to:

• The Giza Pyramids (Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure): The last remaining of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, colossal tombs built for pharaohs of the 4th Dynasty, showcasing remarkable ancient engineering.
• The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM): The world's largest archaeological museum, housing an unparalleled collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including the complete Tutankhamun collection. (Note: Tutankhamun Collection gallery requires an extra ticket.)

Please note: The Pyramids area opens at 08:00, while other attractions open at 09:00, making this a long but rewarding day.

Enjoy lunch before continuing your tour to:

• Old Cairo (Coptic Cairo): A historic district containing some of the oldest churches in Egypt, including the Hanging Church, the Church of Abu Serga (where the Holy Family is said to have stayed), and Ben Ezra Synagogue.
• The Citadel of Saladin (Saladin Citadel of Cairo): A medieval Islamic fortress offering panoramic views of Cairo and housing the stunning Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha, a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture.

Afterward, you will return to your Cairo hotel for an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, you will embark on a tour of Aswan's highlights, including

• Aswan High Dam: A monumental engineering feat built across the Nile River, crucial for controlling floods, providing irrigation, and generating hydroelectricity for Egypt.
• Philae Temple: A stunning temple dedicated to the goddess Isis, meticulously relocated to Agilkia Island to save it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser, accessed by a charming motorboat ride.

Following your visits, you will check in to your Dahabiya Nile cruise for lunch on board. The rest of the afternoon is at your leisure; you may choose to relax or opt for an optional visit to a local Nubian village (against charge). Enjoy an overnight stay on the Dahabiya.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy an early departure from the Dahabiya for a unique experience to visit the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples, including:

• The Temple of Ramesses the Great: One of Egypt's most awe-inspiring temples, carved into the mountainside, featuring four colossal statues of Ramesses II guarding the entrance, renowned for its sun alignment phenomenon.
• Nefertari Temple (Small Temple of Abu Simbel): Dedicated to Queen Nefertari and the goddess Hathor, equally impressive with its rock-cut facade.

After your visit, you will return to the Dahabiya and begin sailing towards Kom Ombo Temple. Depending on time, you may also visit:

• Kom Ombo Temple: A unique double temple dedicated to two gods, Sobek (the crocodile god) and Horus the Elder (the falcon-headed god), with perfectly symmetrical halves and a fascinating Crocodile Museum nearby.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, drinks (non-alcoholic)

Enjoy breakfast on board your Dahabiya as you sail to Edfu city. Upon arrival, you will visit:

• Edfu Temple (Temple of Horus): The best-preserved ancient temple in Egypt, dedicated to the falcon god Horus. Its remarkably intact structure, towering pylons, and intricate reliefs offer a vivid insight into Ptolemaic architecture and religious practices.

After exploring this impressive site, you will return to the Dahabiya and continue your sail towards Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, drinks (non-alcoholic)

Enjoy breakfast on board your Dahabiya before disembarking and commencing your exploration of Luxor's attractions. Your visits will include:

• The Valley of the Kings: The ancient burial ground of pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom, where you can explore a selection of elaborately decorated royal tombs (typically 3 included).
• Hatshepsut Temple (Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut): A stunning and unique terraced temple carved into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari, dedicated to one of Egypt's most powerful female pharaohs.

After lunch, you will visit:

• The Karnak Temple Complex: The largest ancient religious site in the world, a vast complex of temples, chapels, pylons, and obelisks dedicated to the Theban Triad, particularly the god Amun-Ra. Explore its famous Hypostyle Hall, a forest of colossal columns.

Around 4:00 PM, you will begin your drive to Hurghada. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, drinks (non-alcoholic)

Enjoy free time at your leisure by the hotel beach and swimming pool in Hurghada. This period is dedicated to relaxation and personal activities, making the most of your all-inclusive resort experience.

Meals: All-inclusive breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, snacks

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before your transfer to Hurghada Airport for your final departure, concluding your unforgettable Egypt tour package.

Meals: Breakfast