Egyptian Family Adventure Itinerary 12 Days

You will start your day early at 6 a.m., as your tour guide picks you up from your accommodation in Cairo or Giza. Your first destination will be Bahariya Oasis, about 350 km east of Cairo. During the journey, you'll have two coffee breaks. As you pass through the Bahariya Oasis, you'll notice the railway tracks on your right, which transport iron ore to the Helwan steel factory. At 10 a.m., you'll meet your safari guide, get into a 4x4 Jeep, and head to the Black Desert, characterized by mountains, hills, and dunes covered in a thin layer of black powder. At noon, you'll have lunch in El Haize Oasis, where you can relax in a hot spring and visit the Water Museum, which educates visitors about the importance of underground water for desert dwellers. After lunch, you'll drive to the Agabat Valley, located deep in the White Desert, The valley is a unique site with distinct formations of limestone, chalk, and sandstone, which were formed millions of years ago when the area was underwater. You can explore the national park and enjoy sandboarding while admiring hundreds of rock formations that resemble various animals. As the sun sets, you'll enjoy a delicious dinner cooked by the Bedouin crew and camp in the desert, surrounded by the calm beauty of the White Desert.

Today, you will experience breakfast in the middle of nature and the desert at 7:00 am before you go on a trip to  Bahariya Oasis. You will stop at Crystal Mountain, sometimes referred to as Gebel al-Izzaz, on the way back at 9:00. The quartzite crystals that compose the hill, which can be seen on the right, are what give it the nickname "the Jewel of the Desert" and give it its stunning appearance when illuminated by the sun. That natural feature was discovered by chance a few decades ago.

Drive to Bahariya Oasis at 11:00 Relax by soaking in the heat of Bir Sigam, a hot spring. The spring is the best hot spring in terms of temperature and is situated on Cairo Road 7 km east of Bahariya. Will stop in Bir Madi in the summer ( which is a cold spring)

After 12:00, return to Cairo by car. Arrival in Cairo at 16:30 - You have two other alternatives to learn more about the oasis: We do suggest making an additional excursion to the Alexander the Great Temple, the Museum of the golden mummies, and the Bawiti Tombs if you want to learn more about the history of the Bahariya oasis.

You'll find Gebel Maghrafa, the palm and olive groves, and Bahariya Oasis. There, in 1914, at the foot of Gebel Dist, the largest Diansour ((Stromer's Tidal Giant)) ever found, was found. Lake al-Marun, the largest salt lake in the Bahariya Oasis, is where you can view the sunset from the top of English Mountain (Gebel Al Ingleez). A panoramic of the northern region of the oasis may be seen from the summit. the road to Cairo.

Our representative will meet you at your Cairo hotel to take you on a trip to Fayoum Oasis, which can be a one-day trip or an overnight stay in El Fayoum. This gorgeous oasis is less than a hundred kilometers from Cairo and is known for its rich heritage of flora, fauna, and archaeology. It's also home to two areas protected by the Egyptian Government: Lake Qarun and Wadi Rayan National Parks. The Fayoum is divided into six administrative centers and has a population of over 3 million inhabitants. After exploring the oasis and its surroundings, we'll stop for lunch at a local restaurant before returning you to your Cairo hotel.

We'll arrange for an air-conditioned car to pick you up from your Cairo hotel and take you to the Lex Sheraton El Montazah hotel in Alexandria. Once you've checked in, we'll start our tour with a photo stop at Qaitbey's Citadel, an important defensive stronghold along the Mediterranean Sea coast and a significant part of Alexandria's defense system in the 15th century. Next, we'll explore the Montazah Royal Palaces and Gardens, which belonged to Mohamed Ali Pasha's royal dynasty from Khedive Abbas Helmy II to King Farouk I. We'll pass by Stanley Bridge, one of Alexandria's new architectural wonders, on our way to gardens. The gardens cover a vast area of 3000 meters and are home to a variety of rare trees and plants. Our tour will end at the Modern Alexandria Library, which features free exhibits and an open court. The library was rebuilt in the latter part of the 1980s and is now a unique architectural masterpiece with six above-ground stories and four subterranean levels. After this amazing tour of Alexandria, we'll pick you up and drive you back to your hotel in Cairo.

Our tour guide will pick you up after breakfast and take you in an air-conditioned vehicle to see Pompei's Pillar, the biggest memorial column in Egypt, built in the name of Emperor Diocletian in the Serapis temple, which was dedicated to the chief god of Alexandria during the Ptolemaic monarchy. Next, we'll visit the largest mosque in Alexandria, Abu Al-Abbas Al-Mursi, located in the Anfoushi district and recognized for its ornate tower, arabesque carvings, four large domes, and cream-colored façade. Lastly, we'll explore the Roman Amphitheatre, also known as Kom el-Dikka, a well-preserved Roman theatre and residential complex in the heart of Alexandria, with thirteen terraces built in the Greek classical style. We'll also see modern landmarks like the Alexander the Great monument and the Alexandrian Unknown Soldier. Our tour will end with our guide driving you back to your accommodation in Alexandria.

After breakfast, your tour guide will meet you and take you to El-Alamein. You'll begin by visiting the El Alamein War Museum to learn about the Western Desert operations during the war and see the equipment and clothing worn by the troops. After that, you'll head to the Eagle Marsa Matrouh Hotel, where you'll spend the night.

We'll arrange for a modern, air-conditioned car to pick you up from your hotel in Marsa Matrouh and drive you to Siwa, Our tour guide will accompany you on the journey, and upon arrival, you'll check in and spend the night at the Siwa Tazeri Hotel.

After breakfast, we'll explore the Old City of Siwa, also known as Shali, followed by a visit to the Alexander Temple, devoted to the God Amon of the 26th Dynasty, located in Aghurmi Village. We'll then proceed to Um Ubeyda to see the Amun Ra Temple and visit Cleopatra Spring, also known as Ei Guba. Later in the afternoon, we'll head to Fitnas Island to enjoy the mesmerizing sunset views that Siwa is famous for, as referenced in many travel guides. We'll end the day by visiting the Siwa House Museum before spending another night in Siwa.

After breakfast at the hotel, we'll visit the Mountain of the Dead (Gabal El Maouta) to explore the tombs located at the top, including the intriguing tombs of MSW Isis, SI Amon, and the Crocodile Tomb. Next, we'll head to the Dakrour Mountains, where we'll visit the Roman Spring Eye and Abu Sherouf, one of the Siwan Villages, to experience the Bedouin culture. Later in the evening, we'll return to our hotel to have dinner and spend another night in Siwa.

After having breakfast, your tour guide will drive you to your hotel in Alexandria, where you'll spend the night. Our first stop will be the Alexandria Museum, which is the country's first museum and home to over 200,000 objects that span all periods of Egyptian history, from the Old Kingdom to the Roman Empire. After that, we'll stop for lunch at a nearby restaurant before heading to The Jewelry Museum, which houses a collection of over 30,000 pieces of jewelry from every period of Egyptian history. We'll then return you to your hotel for the night.

Today marks the end of our wonderful trip to Egypt. We'll head to Cairo airport for our journey back home, taking with us unforgettable memories.