7 Days Package to Cairo and Siwa Oasis

After enjoying a delicious breakfast at the hotel, you'll be met by your certified tour guide to begin your Cairo tours.

First, you'll visit the Pyramids of Giza, including the Great Pyramid of King Cheops, a 4th dynasty king who was the son of Snefru. The Great Pyramid was built over 4500 years ago, using more than 3.2 million blocks of limestone. You'll also visit the pyramids of Cheops' successors from the same dynasty during the Old Kingdom of Egypt, Chephren and Mycerinus. You'll have the opportunity to take memorable photos of the three pyramids together and even enjoy an unforgettable camel ride in the Giza Pyramids. You'll then visit the Great Sphinx, a mythological figure statue of a man-headed lion that belongs to King Chephren, and the Valley Temple where his body was mummified before burial.

Next, you'll be transferred to Tahrir Square to explore the Egyptian Museum and see the different periods of antiquities, including the child King Tutankhamun's treasures. The two-floor building contains more than 120,000 artifacts, including huge statues, golden coffins, sarcophagi, and mummies.

After enjoying a tasty lunch at one of the local restaurants in Cairo, you'll be transferred to the oldest market in Egypt, Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Here, you can drink traditional tea-mint in a local cafe and explore the area where most of the Islamic Cairo trips take place.

At the end of the Cairo day tours, you'll be transferred back to your hotel to spend the night. Meals provided today include breakfast and lunch.

After having breakfast at your hotel, you'll be transferred by air-conditioned vehicle to start your day trip from Cairo to Alexandria. Upon arrival in Alexandria, you'll start your day tour by visiting the Roman Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, which were discovered at the beginning of the 20th century. They're considered one of the largest burial places during the Greco-Roman era in Egypt. Historians believe that the catacombs were used until the end of the fourth century A.D. before being abandoned. Next, you'll see the site where the Pompey Pillar stands in the ruins of the Alexandria Serapeum, which was built by Ptolemy III. The pillar has nothing to do with Pompey; it's named after the possible burial place 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 the Roman Emperor Diocletian and is currently 25 meters high, making it the oldest ancient monument in Alexandria.

You'll then visit the Citadel of Qaitbay, constructed during the 15th century by the Muslim Mamluk Sultan Qaitbay to defend the city from the threat of the crusaders. This Islamic monument was built using the ruins of the old Lighthouse Pharos, which was constructed by Ptolemy XI in the 3rd century B.C. The lighthouse was damaged during an earthquake that occurred in Egypt, and there's a debate about the year it hit the city. You'll pass by the Alexandria Library, a modern Bibliotheca that serves science and scientific research in many fields. Afterwards, you'll enjoy a fresh seafood lunch in a restaurant overlooking the harbor before being transferred to your hotel in Alexandria for check-in. You'll spend the night there, with breakfast and lunch provided during the day.

After having breakfast at your hotel in Alexandria, you'll check out and transfer to El Alamein to visit the WWII Museum and Cemetery. During your El Alamein tour, you'll visit the World War II museum, which exhibits incredible things dating back to the two battles that took place in the region between October and November 1942. El-Alamein was one of the most important camps of the Second World War. Your expert tour guide will provide you with all the information during the visit. Next, you'll explore the War Cemetery, also known as the Commonwealth Cemetery, which contains a large number of graves of soldiers from different countries who were killed during the Second World War and buried in El-Alamein. The museum also includes numbers of the lost or unknown soldiers who lost their lives trying to defend their beloved countries. Afterward, you'll transfer to Marsa Matrouh, a beautiful city on the coast of the Mediterranean, to have lunch before continuing your drive towards Siwa Oasis. Upon arrival, you'll go to the hotel to leave your bags and transfer to one of the hot water springs to have a swim and relax your muscles after a long day's drive. You'll spend the night in Siwa, with breakfast and lunch provided during the day.

After enjoying breakfast at your hotel in Siwa, you'll start your Siwa Oasis Desert Safari adventure. First, you'll visit the ruins of the Shali Fortress, which has been partially melted down. After that, you'll transfer to see the Temple of The Oracle at the ancient Aghurmi village, which dates back to the 26th dynasty.Next, you'll visit the Temple of Amun Ra at Um Ubeyda, which was built for the worship of the triad of God Amun. You'll then experience the unique Siwan heritage through the Siwa House Museum, where you can learn about the culture of the Bedouin tribes in Siwa. For lunch, you'll be served at the Oasis popular square overlooking the fortress at Abdo restaurant.Afterward, you'll have a relaxing afternoon at the Cleopatra Spring, where you can swim in the sparkling natural water. Later, you'll be transferred to Fitnas Island to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime sunset view.You'll spend the night in Siwa, with breakfast and lunch provided during the day.

After having breakfast at the Eco-lodge, you'll continue your Siwa Oasis desert safari to the rock-cut tombs in the Mountain of the Dead. You'll visit the interesting tombs of the rulers of Siwa Oasis during the 26th dynasty, such as the tombs of SI Amon and the Crocodile Tomb.

You'll then return to your hotel to take another 4x4 vehicle to start your Great Sand Sea Tour. You'll drive to one of the fascinating sites in the great sand sea, a beautiful lake in the middle of the desert. It's a good chance to watch the flamingo birds, and you can swim in the cold water of the lake, enjoying the serenity of the desert and bathing in a very relaxing atmosphere.

Next, you'll get excited by the sandboarding experience. Although it's not as fast as snowboarding, with the right wax, you can shoot down some of the massive dunes in the great sand sea and have thrills to spare. After sandboarding, it's time to wash up in the hot spring renowned as Bir Wahid for chilling and stretching our muscles thanks to the 40 degrees warm water.

You'll enjoy another breathtaking sunset at the great sand sea in the middle of the dunes while having Bedouin tea. You'll spend the night in Siwa, with breakfast and lunch provided during the day.

You'll have an early breakfast at the eco-lodge before embarking on an 8-hour drive back to Cairo, with scheduled stops for rest. Once you arrive in Cairo, you'll be transferred to the airport for your departure flight home, concluding your 7-day tour of Cairo and Siwa Oasis, which is one of our top-rated Egypt Desert Safari Packages. Breakfast will be provided during the day.