Day 1 - Arrival in Egypt

Cairo - A representative will greet you at Cairo International Airport and assist with your transfer to the hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle. After checking in, enjoy an evening tour of old Cairo.

Day 2 - Cairo to Alexandria

Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - After breakfast at the hotel, travel to Alexandria in an air-conditioned vehicle for a day trip. Begin with a visit to the Roman Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa.

Archaeologists believe the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa were initiated in the 2nd century A.D. and used for burials for the next 200 years, during a time of cultural fusion in Alexandria’s history.

Pompey’s Pillar - Despite its name, Pompey’s Pillar is not related to Pompey. The red granite column, likely built to honor Emperor Diocletian, stands 25 meters high and is the tallest ancient monument in Alexandria.

Kayetbai - The Citadel of Sultan Qeitbay was constructed in the 15th century by Mamlouk Sultan Qeitbay to protect the city from Crusaders. This Islamic monument was built using the ruins of the old Lighthouse of Alexandria, which was damaged in an earthquake in 1303 A.D.

Enjoy lunch at an Egyptian restaurant in Alexandria, with vegetarian options available upon request. After the tour, check into your hotel in Alexandria.

Day 3 - Alexandria to Alamein

El Alamein War Cemetery - After breakfast, drive 60 km to Alamein to visit the World War II Museum and the war memorial. Learn about the significance of El-Alamein in World War II and explore the Commonwealth Cemetery, which contains numerous graves of soldiers from various countries.

Continue to Siwa, passing by Marsa Matrouh (200 km) and arriving in Siwa (300 km). Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Echo Lodge Ghalet hotel or a similar accommodation.

Day 4 - Siwa Oasis

Mountain of the Dead - After breakfast, visit Cleopatra’s Spring and the Mountain of the Dead, a conical mountain with tombs from the 26th Dynasty, Ptolemaic, and Roman periods. The Si Amun Tomb is particularly notable for its beautiful paintings.

Great Sand Sea - Visit the salty lake for a swim, have lunch, and then drive by 4x4 jeep to the Great Sand Sea, approximately 17 km away. Relax at the hot spring of Bir Wahid before returning to the hotel. Discover Siwa by bike, followed by dinner and an overnight stay at Ali Khaled Camp.

Day 5 - Siwa Oasis

Marsa Matruh - After breakfast, drive back to Cairo, stopping for lunch in Marsa Matrouh. Explore the sandy white beaches and clear waters of Egypt’s Mediterranean shore, believed to have been frequented by Cleopatra. Continue the drive to Cairo (approximately 800 km) and enjoy lunch en route. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 6 - Cairo to Aswan Nile Cruise

Temple of Philae - Transfer to Cairo airport for a short flight to Aswan to board your Nile cruise. Meet your tour guide and embark on the cruise before lunch. Visit the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis, and take a felucca tour around Elephantine Island, the High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk.

Aswan High Dam - The Aswan High Dam, a rock-fill dam at the northern border between Egypt and Sudan, was constructed between 1960 and 1968 and officially inaugurated in 1971.

Unfinished Obelisk - The Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan’s Northern Quarries offers insight into ancient Egyptian stone-working techniques. If completed, it would have been the heaviest piece of stone ever fashioned by the Egyptians.

Enjoy lunch on board the cruise.

Day 7 - Abu Simbel and Kom Ombo Temples

Abu Simbel Temple Complex - After breakfast and lunch on board, visit the Abu Simbel temples, carved out of the mountain on the Nile’s west bank between 1274 and 1244 B.C. The Great Temple was dedicated to Ramses II, Ra-Harakhty, Amun Ra, and Ptah, while the second temple was dedicated to Queen Nefertari and Goddess Hathor. The temples were relocated to higher ground to preserve them, a significant achievement by UNESCO.

At 13:00, sail to Kom Ombo.

Temple of Kom Ombo - Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the deities Sobek and Horus, dating mainly to the Ptolemaic and Roman periods (332 B.C. - 395 A.D.). Sail to Edfu and overnight on board.

Day 8 - Edfu and Luxor

Temple of Horus - After breakfast on the Nile cruise, visit the well-preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu, constructed during the Ptolemaic period. Sail to Luxor through the Esna lock and visit Luxor Temple, largely built by Pharaoh Amenhotep III and completed by King Tutankhamun and Ramses II.

Enjoy dinner and overnight on board the cruise.

Day 9 - Disembarkation in Luxor and Transfer to Cairo

Valley of the Kings - After breakfast on the Nile cruise, visit the west bank of Luxor and Karnak. The Valley of the Kings, once called the Great Place of the Truth, is the burial site of pharaohs awaiting immortality.

Colossi of Memnon - The Colossi of Memnon are two massive statues, remnants of the largest complex on the west bank, built by Amenhotep III.

Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari - The Temple of Hatshepsut, rising in terraces from the desert plain, merges with the limestone cliffs of the Theban Mountain.

Temple of Karnak - Karnak is a vast complex of sanctuaries, kiosks, pylons, and obelisks dedicated to the Theban gods and the glory of Egypt’s pharaohs.

Disembark after breakfast and transfer to Luxor airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Cairo.

Day 10 - Day Tour to Pyramids, Memphis, and Sakkara from Cairo

Memphis and Sakkara - At 08:00 am, depart from your hotel with an Egyptologist tour guide for an 8-hour excursion to Sakkara and Memphis. Visit the Step Pyramid at Sakkara, the world’s oldest major stone structure, built in the 3rd Dynasty for King Djoser. After lunch at a local restaurant, transfer to Memphis, the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom, and see the Statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx.

Overnight in Cairo.

Day 11 - Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum

Pyramids of Giza - Depart from your hotel with a tour guide to visit the Pyramids of Giza (Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus) and the Great Sphinx, dating back to the time of Chephren. Visit the Valley Temple.

Egyptian Museum - Explore the Egyptian Museum, which houses over 250,000 artifacts, including treasures from Tutankhamun’s tomb. Overnight in Cairo. An optional sound and light show at the Pyramids is available for $40 per person.

Day 12 - Departure Day

Cairo - After an incredible trip, transfer to Cairo airport for your international departure.

• 1-night hotel stay at Siwa (or similar) with half board
• 3-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor
• 5-night stay in Cairo with breakfast included
• Lunches and dinners covered
• 1-night stay in Alexandria with breakfast included
• Desert camping experience for 1 night

• International flight
• visa to Egypt
• Personal expenses and extras at the hotels or tour
• Any other optional tours if required
• Tipping