From Desert to Nile: A Timeless Voyage

• Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our professional representative. We will assist you with visa formalities, luggage handling, and customs clearance, ensuring a seamless arrival experience. You will then be transferred in a private, modern air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Cairo for check-in. The evening is at your leisure to unwind after your journey.

• For an added touch, consider an optional dinner cruise on the Nile, featuring a sumptuous buffet and captivating live entertainment, including traditional music and folkloric performances.

• Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Giza Plateau to see the three Great Pyramids: Khufu (Cheops), Khafre (Chephren), and Menkaure (Mykerinos); and the Sphinx, a lion-headed figure representing the king or God in a vengeful aspect.

• Then visit the Saqqara Necropolis, including the famous Step Pyramid of King Djoser, royal pyramids, funerary texts, and mastabas.

• End the day with a visit to Memphis, home to a large alabaster statue of Ramses II.

• Overnight at the hotel.

• Morning: After breakfast, depart from your hotel in a private, modern air-conditioned vehicle with a driver for the journey to El Alamein (approx. 2.5 hours).

• El Alamein Visit: Explore the historic landmarks of El Alamein, a pivotal site in the Second World War. Visit the El Alamein Military Museum, which features detailed exhibits, including weapons, uniforms, and historical artifacts from the battle. The museum is self-guided, with interactive screens and detailed descriptions providing all necessary information.

• Continue to the Commonwealth Cemetery and the German Cemetery, where rows of tombstones pay tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives in the North African campaign.

• Afternoon: Continue your journey to Siwa Oasis (approx. 6 hours), stopping en route at Marsa Matrouh, a charming coastal town. Enjoy brief sightseeing and relaxation, admiring its pristine beaches and azure waters.

• Evening: Arrive in Siwa Oasis and check into a local Siwaian hotel. Enjoy a serene evening amidst the desert landscapes.

• After breakfast, visit the Temple of Amun, followed by lunch in an Egyptian Siwaian home.

• Explore the charming Shali Fortress and Cleopatra’s Spring, where you can relax in its crystal-clear waters.

• Visit the Mountain of the Dead, a historical site filled with fascinating tombs from the Greco-Roman period.

• Embark on an exhilarating 4x4 jeep safari into the Great Sand Sea, experiencing breathtaking dunes.

• Explore the Shali Citadel during sunset for a panoramic view of Siwa.

• Overnight stay in Siwa in your local Siwaian hotel. Enjoy a serene evening amidst the desert landscapes.

• After breakfast, visit the Salt Lakes.

• Visit Cleopatra’s Pool.

• Drive to Bahariya Oasis (approx. 10 hours) in a private, modern air-conditioned vehicle with your Egyptologist guide.

• Evening: Check-in and overnight in a tented camp under the stars in Bahariya.

• Enjoy breakfast, then begin your exploration of Bahariya Oasis.

• Visit Maftela Temple, followed by the Mummy Museum, which houses an impressive collection of Greco-Roman mummies.

• Enjoy the panoramic views from Gabal El Engles (English Mountain).

• Overnight stay in your tented camp under the stars.

• Breakfast, then enjoy the Therapeutic Hot Springs and visit the Palms Oasis.

• Drive to the Black Desert and climb the Black Mountain for a stunning high view.

• Visit the Crystal Mountain and the White Desert National Park, renowned for its surreal natural formations.

• Visit Ein Khudra Oasis, followed by the Roman Springs and the Acacia Tree.

• You will be driven back to your hotel in Cairo (approx. 4-5 hours) for check in and overnight.

• In the morning, after enjoying breakfast, visit the Citadel of Saladin, which houses the Mosque of Muhammad Ali.

• Explore the Coptic Quarter, older than the city itself, to gain a glimpse into the atmosphere of Egypt's early Christians. Visit Coptic churches, the Coptic Museum, and the Church of Saint Sergius.

• End the day at the Egyptian Museum, founded in 1857 by French Egyptologist Auguste Mariette, which houses over 250,000 artifacts, including the treasures of Tutankhamun.

• Overnight at the hotel in Cairo.

• Early morning: Depart south of Cairo to reach the city of El Fayoum (approx. 1.5–2 hours).

• Begin with a visit to Gabal Madwera, known for its round hills near the lake, offering opportunities for sandboarding. This serene spot is ideal for relaxation and desert exploration.

• Visit Wadi El Rayan Reserve, a natural area featuring two stunning lakes connected by Egypt’s largest waterfalls. Explore the sulfur springs and vast mobile sand dunes along the lower lake’s southern shore.

• Lunch at Ein El Mathoraa, followed by a visit to Wadi El Hitan (Whale Valley), a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its 40-million-year-old whale fossils and unique paleontological treasures.

• Continue to visit the Pyramid of Hawara, built by Amenemhat III, and the Pyramid of al Lahun, constructed during the 12th Dynasty.

• End the day with a visit to Wadi El Batir, notable for its smooth, wind-rounded stones and desert landscapes.

• Evening: Return to Fayoum for an overnight stay.

• Morning: After breakfast, visit the Meidum Pyramid, famously called the "false pyramid" due to its unique structure, located near the entrance of Fayoum.

• Depart Fayoum and drive 270 km south to reach Minya (approx. 3 hours) in a private vehicle with your Egyptologist guide.

• Upon arrival, explore the tombs of Beni Hassan, including both the high and low cemetery tombs, which offer fascinating insights into ancient Egyptian burial practices.

• Evening: Overnight in a hotel in Minya.

• Morning: After breakfast, visit Tuna El-Gebel, an archaeological site with fascinating Greco-Roman ruins and ancient tombs.

• Continue to Tal El-Amarna to explore the tombs and the temple of Ikhnaton, the revolutionary pharaoh who introduced monotheism to ancient Egypt.

• Drive to Abydos (approx. 4 hours) and visit the Temple of Seti I with your private guide.

• Evening: Overnight in Abydos.

• After breakfast, drive to Dendera, a small town on the western shore of the Nile, to visit the Temple of Hathor. This extraordinarily well-preserved site features deep crypts, elaborate bas-reliefs, a stunning hypostyle hall with 24 Hathoric columns, and breathtaking ceilings.

• Afternoon: Visit the Amarna tombs and the surrounding archaeological treasures.

• Continue to Luxor (approx. 3 hours) in your private air-conditioned, modern vehicle with your private Egyptologist guide.

• Transfer to your Nile cruise ship. Check into your cabin. Your private guide will remain with you to assist with all visits during the cruise.

• Overnight: Onboard Nile cruise in Luxor.

• After breakfast, visit the Karnak Temple, dedicated to the god Amun, and Luxor Temple, associated with both celestial Amun-Ra and the ithyphallic deity form of Amun.

• Lunch and Dinner on board. Free afternoon.

• Optional: Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor (early morning, weather permitting).

• Overnight: Onboard Nile cruise in Luxor.

• Explore the Valley of the Kings, where Pharaohs of the 18th to 20th dynasties were buried, and the Valley of the Queens.

• Visit the Colossi of Memnon and the Temple of Hatshepsut, unique for its rock-cut terraces.

• Lunch and Dinner on board. Free afternoon.

• Overnight: Onboard Nile cruise in Luxor.

• Morning: Stop at Esna to visit the Temple of Khnum, built during the Ptolemaic period and dedicated to the worship of Khnum, Heqat, and Neith.

• Continue sailing to Edfu and visit the Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt.

• Afternoon: Visit the Kom Ombo Temple, shared by the gods Sobek and Haroeris.

• Evening: Overnight on the cruise ship as it docks in Aswan.

• Morning: Visit the High Dam, Philae Temple, and the Unfinished Obelisk with your private Egyptologist guide.

• Afternoon: Enjoy leisure time or a complimentary felucca ride on the Nile.

• Disembark from the Nile cruise and overnight in Aswan.

• After breakfast at your hotel in Aswan, embark on a private journey in a modern air-conditioned vehicle with your Egyptologist guide to the awe-inspiring temples of Abu Simbel (approximately 3 hours each way). These monumental temples, built by Ramses II and dedicated to himself and his beloved wife Nefertari, stand as testaments to ancient Egyptian grandeur. After exploring these remarkable structures, return to Aswan.

• In the evening, depending on your travel preference, you will either:

• Board the sleeper train from Aswan to Cairo in a private first-class cabin, including dinner and breakfast.

• Enjoy an overnight stay in Aswan with the evening free for leisure, relaxation, or further exploration at your own pace.

• Alternatively, fly from Aswan to Cairo for an overnight stay in a hotel near Cairo International Airport. In the morning, proceed with your onward journey.

• Let us know your preference upon inquiry.

• Meals: Breakfast included. Dinner included aboard the sleeper train (if applicable).

• For those spending the night in Aswan, enjoy breakfast at your hotel before a private transfer to Aswan Airport in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival in Cairo, you will remain at Cairo International Airport to connect seamlessly with your international flight home. Assistance with luggage and departure formalities will be provided to ensure a seamless journey home.

• Alternatively, if you opted to fly to Cairo the previous evening, enjoy breakfast at your hotel near Cairo International Airport before your private transfer to the airport for your departure. Our team will assist with your luggage and ensure a smooth departure process.

• For those traveling via the sleeper train, you will arrive in Cairo early in the morning. A private transfer will take you directly to Cairo International Airport. Assistance with luggage and departure formalities will be provided to ensure a smooth journey home.