9 Day tour package Cairo Alexandria and Siwa

Egypt Tour Packages representative will meet & assist you at Cairo International Airport, Transfer to the hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle Depending on your arrival. If you have an early flight to Cairo you can contact us to make a tour suggestion  Overnight in the Hotel-Free evening Optional trip to the sound and the light show at Giza Pyramids costs 40 $ Per person

No meals
 

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  the Great Sphinx is one of the world's largest monuments. It is also one of the most recognizable relics of the ancient Egyptians. 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 strolling down the valley of the kings where most of these mummies were originally resting then ask your tour guide to take you to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. It will cost 50 $ Extra per person.

Museum in Giza, Egypt, housing archaeological artifacts from thousands of years of human civilization in Egypt The Grand Egyptian Museum  :
is not officially open yet. 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 currently 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

Pick Up time from your hotel in  Giza at 08:00 am with your Egyptologist tour guide, Enjoy a fantastic orientation tour of Cairo on an 8-hour excursion that takes in the major monuments of Old Cairo and the maze of streets and stalls of the historic  Khan el-Khalili, located in Cairo, Egypt, is a well-known bazaar . It was originally established during the Mamluk era as a trading hub. Khan El Khalili  Bazaar.

Salah El-Din Citadel is one of the most important landmarks of Islamic Cairo, and one of the most luxurious military fortresses built in the middle ages. Saladin Citadel  :
you will drive up to the  Salah El-Din Citadel is one of the most important landmarks of Islamic Cairo, and one of the most luxurious military fortresses built in the middle ages. Saladin Citadel  , constructed by Salah al-Din on the Moqattam Hills in 1183 AD as a defense against Crusader armies. Known for its fresh air and sweeping views of Cairo, it is now a preserved historic site of mosques and museums, including the Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha

Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha :
Designed by the Turkish architect Yousif Boushnaq, who came to Cairo especially from Istanbul to build the great building, the mosque's alabaster structure stands in beautiful contrast to the sandstone city.

Lunch will be served in a local restaurant in Old Cairo

Coptic Cairo :
Then, visit Old Cairo to see major attractions such as the Hanging Church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga, one of the oldest Coptic churches in Cairo

Khan el-Khalili Bazaar:
Continue to the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest bazaars in the Middle East. Discover a maze of alleys that have been at the center of Cairo’s trading activities since the 14th century. ,

Overnight in Cairo

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Start your private tour to Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city, has many reasons to be famous. Alexandria from Cairo, starting at 7:00 am with Pickup from your hotel by our Egyptologist, and transfer by Private A/C Vehicle to     Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city, has many reasons to be famous. Alexandria , The distance is 220 km Northwest of    Cairo. Arrive at     Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city, has many reasons to be famous. Alexandria around 10 am

Start your day Tour in   Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city, has many reasons to be famous. Alexandria  Visiting The Roman   The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa is one of the most historically important archeological sites in Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city, has many reasons to be famous. 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. 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, Egypt's second-largest city, has many reasons to be famous. 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 the 3rd Century B.c. 

Lunch in   Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city, has many reasons to be famous. Alexandria in Egyptian Restaurant

The new Library of   Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city, has many reasons to be famous. Alexandria  :
The Library of   Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city, has many reasons to be famous. 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, Egypt's second-largest city, has many reasons to be famous. Alexandria - Overnight in Alexanderia

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Pick up time from your hotel in  Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city, has many reasons to be famous. Alexandria at 07:00  and drive to El Alamein From  Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city, has many reasons to be famous. Alexandria .
To: Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city, has many reasons to be famous. Alexandria , Egypt.
Driving distance: 1 m.
Duration: 1 min.

El Alamein Controlled the North African coast which opened 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 to close Britain`s sea routes to its colonial empire, which the British desperate to protect. starting in 1940 with the Italian invasion of 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 honoured in the cloister that precedes the graveyard

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

The German war Memorial

Thee kilometres, 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 honour 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 kilometres 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

Then drive to Siwa from  El Alamein- Overnight in Siwa

After breakfast Pick up from your echo lodge hotel. Your driver and guide will accompany you for your tour to enjoy siwa highlights:

Temple of Alexander the Great:
 You will visit today's Siwa attractions, we will start with the Temple of Alexander the Great, also known as the A very famous Amun temple, now more popularly known as the Temple of the Oracle thanks to Alexander the Great's visit when he invaded Egypt. Oracle Temple . It is believed that Alexander the Great wanted to consult the oracle of Siwan to confirm that he was the son of Zeus. The Greek god of gods, when he and his entourage arrived at Siwa Oasis after a long journey through the desert.
Then drive to the salt lake. The saltwater takes you above the water and makes you float. You don't need to be a good swimmer. Be careful when going swimming and don't let the water get into your eyes. because it's really painful. Choose crystal lake and there are many. But keep looking for the purest one, when you see the bottom. Take a bottle of mineral water to shower after swimming in the lake, the salt lakes have hyper-salinity properties similar to Jordan's Dead Sea. This also means that the lakes have great healing properties, much stronger than ordinary seawater. Either way, you'll have a wonderful swim!

 Then proceed to (Cleopatra's bath )The spring of the sun.

 It has been mentioned by travellers to Siwa, The legend maintains that Cleopatra swam here,

with pure water before going back to your hotel to have a shower and get ready for your lunch in Abdo Restaurant. 

After lunch, free time Then go to Fitnas Lake 

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.

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

Overnight in Siwa Ghalet echo lodge 

Siwa Shali fortress is a place that was formed a long time ago. Currently, there are no people living inside, but there are many people living around it. Shali Fortress :
 After breakfast, Shali fortress is a place that was formed a long time ago. Currently, there are no people living inside, but there are many people living around it. Shali Fortress was built on a hill within a protective wall originally opened by a single gate, the maze of mud brick buildings comprising the fort has served the people of the oasis for nearly 8 centuries. The inhabitants had to live in the cramped quarters, sharing their animals, which were herded into the fortress every evening. The huge chunks of salt so prevalent in Siwa Oasis Siwa were used in the construction of the fortress, as they helped strengthen the wall, the rain unfortunately proved more destructive to the fortress than any human invaders. the fort was built in the 13th century and was the center of Siwan life for over 800 years. The fortress mosque is still in use today, with many of the houses restored and some even converted into local guest houses.
Then proceed to the The Mountain of the Dead is a mysterious and imposing landmark in the Siwa Oasis. Mountain of the Dead
a conical mountain just over a kilometre north of Shali. Twenty-sixth Dynasty, Ptolemaic and Roman tombs are carved into the side of the mountain. There are four tombs worth seeing in Gebel Al – Mawta. Si Amun's tomb is the most beautiful in Siwa Oasis siwa-Si Amun appears to have been a wealthy Egyptian, possibly of Greek origin, but a follower of Ancient Egyptian belief, the tomb contains an image of the Egyptian pantheon, including an exquisite painting of the nut goddess standing beside a sycamore tree.
12:00 ( Taste Siwan Lunch ) in a Siwan restaurant at Abdo restaurant
Then you will venture into the desert to discover the Great Sand Sea. by Jeep 4x4 and Enjoy Sandboarding - The best sand dunes for sandboarding in Egypt are here in the Great Sand Sea near Siwa Oasis
Sandboarding in Siwa
Visit Bir Waheed's hot and cold springs Later, we enjoy a traditional Bedouin tea at sunset Overnight in a desert camp and BBQ dinner. Wahid-Siwa beer. If, on the other hand, you need to sleep in a camp in the desert or a hotel in Siwa , breakfast .lunch and dinner are included 

Breakfast at the camp at 07.00 am then drive back to Siwa Oasis, Then drive to Cairo, passing by Marsa Matrouh for lunch and passing Discover Marsa Matrouh, the Mediterranean coast of Egypt. With white sand beaches and crystal clear waters, many believe that Cleopatra herself bathed in the tranquil waters of Marsa Matrouh. Lunch will be served in Marsa Matrouh in Magdy restaurant fish restaurant

Overnight in Hotel in Cairo

The tour ends after breakfast at our hotel in Cairo, with transfers included to take you to the airport for your flight home. If you wish to extend your stay in Cairo, please contact us.