7 Day tour Cairo Alexandria and Siwa Oasis

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We offer 7 Days itinerary to Cairo and Siwa oasis includes an Overnight trip to Alexandria,Visit Giza Pyramids, and the Sphinx then travel to Siwa oasis via Alexandria  the Visit El Alamein on the way to Siwa oasis, discover beauty of the Egyptian desert.

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Day 1- Arrival in Cairo:

Egypt Tour Packages representative will meet & assist you at Cairo International Airport, Transfer to hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle Free eveving Overnight in the Hotel Depends on your arrival. If you have an early flight to Cairo you can contact us to make a tour suggestion

Day 2- Giza Pyramids and The Egyptian Musuem:

You will be picked up from your hotel in Cairo by our tour guide to enjoy a great excursion to The Pyramids of Giza (Cheops Chephren,and Mykerinus. )Then proceed to visit the Great  Sphinx   and visit  the Valley Temple .

Lunch will be served during the Pyramids at the local restaurant in Giza

Then visit the Egyptian Museum

The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Tahir:
It exhibits a rare collection of over 250,000 genuine artifacts that date as far back as 5000 years, including an exclusive exhibit dedicated to the Tutankhamen - A collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry that were buried in his tomb for over 3,500 years before they were discovered in 1920 when his tomb was excavated.

If you wish to visit the mummies royal hall, where you will have the feeling of stroling down the vally of the kings where most of these mummies where originaly resting then ask your tour guide to take you to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization . It will cost 50 $ Extra per person.

The Grand Egyptian Museum  :
is not officially open yet. It will be opened officially by the end of  2024.but if you wish to visit it we offer limited tours to test site readiness and the visitor experience ahead of the official opening. Access is scurrently limited to the Grand Hall, commercial area, and exterior gardens. All other interior paces, including access to the galleries and collections, are restricted until the official opening.

Optional trip to the sound and the light show at Giza Pyramids and it costs 40 $ Per person

With the Sound Light Show at the Giza pyramids, the pharaonic history is being re-told by the sphinx, unraveling the ancient secrets and mysterious tales. The Sound and Light show at the pyramids narrates the history of those great kings; Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure.

Overnight in the Hotel Cairo  

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 3- Cairo-Alexanderia:

Start your private tour to  Alexandria from Cairo, starts at 7:00 am with Pickup from your hotel by our Egyptologist, and transfer by Private A/C Vehicle to   Alexandria , The distance is 220 k/m Northwest of  Cairo . Arrive at   Alexandria  around 10 am
Start your day Tour in Alexandria Visiting The Roman  Alexandria Learn about the catacombs here. Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa .

The Catacombs Kom el Shoqafa :

Archaeologists believe that the Catacomb of Kom el Shoqafa was started in the 2nd century A.D. and was used to intern the dead for the next 200 years. This was a period in the history of the city of Alexandria when there was a great mixture of different cultures.Of course, there was the ancient history of the great Egyptian kingdoms which went back thousands of years.

Pompey Pillar:

Has nothing to do with Pompey. The story behind the name refers to the possible burial ground 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 Emperor Diocletian. Today it stands 25 meters high and is the tallest ancient monument in Alexandria

The Citadel of Sultan Qeitbay:
The Citadel was built in the 15th Century by the Mamlouk Sultan Qeitbay, To Guard the City against the threat of Crusaders, This wonderful Islamic Monument was built by the use of the ruins of the old Lighthouse that was constructed by Ptolemy 11 in 3rd Century B.c. The Lighthouse was damaged during an Earthquake that Occurred in Egypt in 1303 A.c during the reign of the Mamlouk King Qeitbay.
Lunch in Alexandria in Egyptian Restaurant.

The new Library of Alexandria :

The Library of Alexandria was reborn in October 2002 to reclaim the mantle of its ancient namesake. It is not just an extraordinarily beautiful building; it is also a vast complex where the arts, history, philosophy, and science come together. Moreover, the myriad activities it offers have made it a place for open discussion, dialogue, and understanding.

At the end of your tour check into your hotel in Alexandria , Overnight in Alexandria



Day 4-Alexandria-El Alamein -Siwa

 

Pick up time from your hotel in     Alexandria   at 07:00  and drive to  El Alamein  From   Alexandria   .
To:   Alexandria  , Egypt.
Driving distance: 1 m.
Duration: 1 min.

El Alamein  Controlled the north African coast which opens the way to the whole of Egypt and the trade routes to the Far East via the red sea and the Indian Ocean. During the second world war, the Axis powers wanted to dominate Egypt in order to close Britain`s sea routes to its colonial empire, which the British were desperate to protect. starting in 1940 with the Italian invasion to Egypt via Libya, The coastal town of Al Diffa was the scene of the ongoing battle.

El Alamein  Museum

The small    El Alamein    museum,  about 1 mile west of the British memorial, is located on the north side of the road, for anyone interested in the war Memorabilia. it is worth a stop. Created in 1965 from debris found on the battlefield, It contains uniforms, Weapons, Flags and other war Paraphernalia. Displays include Photographs and the battle sites

El Alamein War Cemetery

It was designed by Sir Herbert Worthington and is maintained by the British war graves commission in  Cairo , Here 7,367 men from Britain, Newzealand, Australia, South Africa, Greece, France, India, and Malaysia are buried in individual graves, while 11,945 men, whose bodies were never found, are honored in the cloister that precedes the graveyard

Beyond the cloister is the Individual graves, each, topped with white Marker, Approximately 815 soldiers were identified and their names are inscribed over the graves

The German war Memorial

Thee kilometers, west of the Italian marker, the German war memorial is a single octagonal building erected in 1959, overlooks the sea, Patterned after the castle del Monte. the memorial contains the bodies of 4280 German soldiers, at the Entrance, it stands an impressive golden mosaic, to the right of the entrance is a small chapel where families and friends honor the dead with wreaths, Photographs, and memorial ribbons.

The Italian Memorial

The Elegant white marble Italian Memorial, the largest structure at    El Alamein    .stands 5 kilometers beyond the German Memorial, it was designed by Paolo Caccia dominoni who served  at El-Alamein and also wrote a book about it

In the Entrance,  there is a small museum and  in the chapel is inscribed ( To 4800 Italian soldiers, sailors, and airmen, the desert and the sea did not give back 38,000 who are  missing)

The main memorial overlooks the sea at the top

Light lunch will be served on the way.

Enjoy the sunset at Fatnas Lake

Fatnas is a Small island in Birket Siwa, you can reach it by walk or by bike, It is a wonderful place to sit and enjoy the sunset, You will get a spectacular view of the lake with Gebel Bayda and Hamra forming the backdrop to the west, A walk in the Garden show a variety of trees including Banana, dates, and olive.
sunset-Siwa

Dinner will be served in a restaurant in Siwa , Overnight in Ghaliet Ecolodge

Ghaliet is a unique SPA Ecolodge just located nearby Amoun Temple and Alexander the greatest oracle in Siwa Oasis. It has been built by nature and designed among palm trees. you can feel the history and the great ancient stories of Alexander the great while you are in Ghaliet. Enjoy nature, organic design, organic food, and different health programs. The ecolodge includes 12 cozy rooms; each room has its special personality and feeling. You can enjoy staying in the upper rooms with the transparent glass ceiling opening and you feel like you are sleeping in heaven. Also, you can experience the unique outdoor privacy in the lower rooms with their private backyard.

Have an amazing night in siwa 

Day 6-Siwa- Marsa Matrouh-Cairo:

Breakfast at the Camp at 07:00 then drive back to  Siwa oasis.
Visit Shali Fort which is Built on a hill inside a Protective wall originally breached by a single gate, the maze of mud-brick buildings that Comprises the Fortress served the people of the oasis for nearly 8 centuries. The inhabitants had to live in the narrow quarters,  sharing their animals, which were herded into the fortress each evening. The huge chunks of salt so prevalent in  Siwa oasis   were used  in the constructions  of the fortress, as they helped to strengthen the wall, Rain has unfortunately proved to be more destructive to the fortress than any human invaders

Then proceed to the Mountain of the Dead is a conical mountain a little over a kilometer to the north of Shali. Tombs from the twenty-sixth Dynasty, Ptolemaic, and the Roman periods are cut into the side of the mountain, There are four tombs worth seeing at Gebel Al – Mawta. Si Amun Tomb is the most beautiful in Siwa oasis  . Si Amun appears to have been a wealthy Egyptian, Perhaps of Greek origin, but a follower of the ancient Egyptians belief, The tomb contains an Image from the Egyptian pantheon, including an Exquisite painting of the goddess nut standing beside a sycamore tree.

Then drive to Cairo, passing by Marsa Matrouh for lunch passing  Discover Marsa Matrouh, Egypt’s Mediterranean shore. With sandy white beaches and crystal clear waters, many believe that Cleopatra herself bathed in the tranquil waters of Marsa Matrouh. drive back to  Cairo Arrival in Cairo at 20:00 

Overnight in Cairo



Day 7- International departure

 

You will be transferred to Hurghada airport for the international departure. If you wish to extend your stay in Cairo, please contact us.

 

Hoogtepunten

  • The Pyramids of Giza
  • The Sphinx
  • The Egyptian Museum
  • Alexandria
  • The Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
  • The Library of Alexandria
  • Pompei Pillar
  • The Citadel of Sultan Qeitaby
  • Al Montazah Palace
  • Siwa Oasis
  • El Alamein Tombs
  • The Fortress at Shali
  • The temple of the Oracle
  • Gebel Al Mawta
  • Cleopatra`s Bath
  • Make an adventure trip 
  • The great sand sea

Inclusions:

  • All Transfers by Private A/C Latest model Vehicle
  • 2-night hotel accommodations in Cairo
  • 1 night at Alexanderia
  • 1-night hotel accommodations in Alexandria
  • An expert tour guide will start from Cairo
  • 1-night hotel accommodations on a Half board basis in swa
  • Lunch at Local restaurant or Picnic Lunch
  • Water and Snacks
  • Required Entry fees
  • Taxes and Services 
  • 1 night in the Camp on half board basis

Exclusions:

  • Personal expenses and extras at the hotels or tours
  • Entry visa 
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Any other item non-mentioned above
  • Tips

Route

  1. Cairo
  2. Alexandria