11-Day Tour to Cairo, White Desert, Bahariya Oasis, Aswan, Luxor and Hurghada

You will take a tour of the Giza Pyramids in the morning. These structures date back to the 4th Dynasty (2613–2494 BC), and they are regarded as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.  You will visit The Great Sphinx of Giza, which is a human-headed lion with a lion's body that is 20 meters (65 feet) high and 73 meters (240 feet) long, which is another sight to behold. Pharaoh Khafra carved it out of limestone. Since 2500 BC, this magnificent limestone statue—one of the biggest in the world—has guarded the city. You will have enough time to capture memories of these enjoyable day trips around Cairo, including riding a camel.

Following your tour of the Sphinx and Pyramids, you will visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, which houses one of the largest collections of ancient Egyptian artifacts in the world. The museum is filled with items from Egypt's rich past and culture, such as jewelry, sarcophagi, mummies, and statues created by the most well-known ancient Egyptian artists. King Tutankhamun's tomb and relics from every previous Egyptian dynasty are among its many treasures.

Following a meal at a nearby restaurant. Next, proceed to the oldest area of Cairo, which is known as the Coptic Cairo tour. 

We're going to take you to see:

The Church that Hangs:

Built on top of an ancient Roman fortress in Babylon, this church is devoted to the Holy Virgin Mary and is known in Arabic as Al Moallaqa, which translates to "the hanging" or "the suspended church" in English.

Church of Abu Serga:

After that, you'll have to stroll a short distance to see this magnificent church—one of Egypt's oldest and most significant—that commemorates the holy family's visit to this region.

Lastly, you will see the ancient Jewish Synagogue of Ben Ezra with our Egyptologist guide:

It was once a Coptic church before being bought by a Jewish man from Jerusalem, who turned it into a synagogue bearing his name. After that, your helpful guide will take you to your accommodation.

Overnight in a Cairo hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Following your delectable breakfast, your private Egyptologist guide will take you on the White Desert Egypt tour. The chalk and limestone layer that covers a portion of the white desert is what gives the area its name. Even at night, it is incredibly charming, magical, and white. Because the oasis is well-known for its palm trees and fruit gardens, you will see the salt lake, golden dunes, and lush, green date palm groves! then, after going through the Black Desert, we head to the White Desert:

The black desert's name originated from the Valley of El Haize and the black powder that covered its mountains due to the eruption of dolerite, which is a dark volcanic substance. Approximately 50 kilometers south of Bawiti is the Bahariya Oasis's central village.

See the quartz crystal at Crystal Mountain by stopping by: This region, which is roughly 160 km from Baharyia Oasis, is known as the "jewel of the desert" due to the abundance of over 12 different kinds of crystal and the magnificent Ashgabat Valley. Camping in the White Desert is an excellent experience. Savor your delicious meal while taking in the breathtaking sunset.
 
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Meals

Before your White Desert tour ends, enjoy breakfast in the desert. After that, you'll travel to explore the White Desert area, where you'll see a variety of stunning formations, including trees, tents, chickens, rabbits, and mushrooms. This is a great opportunity for you to take some pictures of the amazing limestone rocks and formations after which head back to Bahariya Oasis. Get ready for your overnight transfer from Bahariya to your hotel in Cairo. You will spend the night at your hotel in Cairo.

Meals: Lunch and breakfast.

Following breakfast, we will transfer you to Cairo International Airport so you can fly to Aswan. When you arrive, our representative will greet you and assist you with checking into the airport. After that, you will meet your English-speaking tour guide to begin your Aswan sightseeing tour, which will include a visit to the Aswan High Dam.

One of our former presidents, Gamal Abdel Nasser, started construction in 1960 and finished it in 1971 to save Egypt's electric power and protect the country from floods. 

Then you will visit the Temple of Philae:

One of the few remaining temples where the ancient Egyptian religion was practiced after Christianity spread throughout Egypt, it was constructed to worship the goddess Isis. Once the Aswan day tours are over, you'll head to your Aswan hotel to spend the night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
 

After enjoying yet another delicious breakfast at the hotel, check out and meet your tour leader to begin your exploration of the Temple of Edfu.

You will visit the Temple of Edfu, which was constructed from sandstone blocks during the Greco-Roman era, its purpose was to honor the falcon god Horus. After that, make your way to your Luxor hotel for the night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
 

You will begin your fantastic Luxor day tour by visiting Karnak Temple following a delectable breakfast at your hotel. About 3400 years ago, during the early days of the new kingdom, King Amenhotep III began construction on the East Bank of the Nile, and King Ramses II finished it.

Visit the Luxor Museum after continuing your tour of the East Bank of Luxor:

Established in 1975, this magnificent museum showcases a collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including those belonging to King Amenhotep III, as well as Coptic monuments from the 5th century and Islamic pieces from the Mamluk era. Return the next evening to your Luxor hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
 

After a satisfying breakfast, continue to see the highlights of the West Bank of Luxor Tour. You will first visit the Memnon Colossi:

The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut was constructed for King Amenhotep III, whose reign brought Egypt immense artistic and economic prosperity.

During your tour, you will learn more about Queen Hatshepsut, the strongest woman to rule Egypt during the Pharaonic era, and the conflict she had with her son-in-law, Tuthmosis III, who demolished most of her statues.

Next, you will visit the magnificence of the Valley of the Kings:

This magnificent location, which has over 62 tombs for famous kings, is where the ancient pharaohs chose to bury themselves and serve as their portal to the afterlife. The most well-known tomb belongs to King Tutankhamun, whose entire tomb along with all of his valuables have been discovered. After that, you'll transfer to Hurghada to spend the night at your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
 

You have a lot of things to do with the rest of the day after being transferred to Hurghada Airport to catch your flight to Cairo International Airport after eating breakfast. You can book an optional tour to Islamic Cairo or shopping excursions at the Middle East's oldest bazaar, Khan El Khalili Bazaar, or you can just enjoy a peaceful dinner in a floating restaurant while taking in a magnificent Nile cruise dinner in Cairo complete with an amazing oriental entertainment show. Spend the night in a hotel in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast. 

You will have your last breakfast at your hotel and then meet your tour leader, who will transfer you to the Airport to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.

Meals: Breakfast.