10 Days Egypt Itinerary Cairo & Nile Cruise and White Desert

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Day 1-Arrival
1 stop
1
Cairo
Day 1- Arrival Marsa Alam tours representative will meet & assist you at Cairo International Airport, Transfer to hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle, Overnight in the Hotel in Cairo.
Admission ticket free
Day 2
Day 2- Pyramids of Giza and Cairo museum
2 stops
2
Pyramids of Giza
Day 2- Pyramids of Giza and Cairo museum You will be picked up from your hotel in Cairo by our tour guide, to enjoy a great excursion to visit the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, The Great Sphinx, which dates back to the time of Chephren then Valley Temple.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
3
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
 Egyptian Museum It exhibits a rare collection of over 250,000 genuine artefacts 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. Fly to Aswan- Overnight in Aswan
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Day 3- Abu simble and Aswan-Luxor
3 stops
4
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
Day 3- Abu simble and Aswan-Luxor Early Visit to Abu Simbel from Aswan Abu Simbel Temples The two temples of Ramses the second and the Queen Nefertari were carved out of the Mountain on the west bank of the Nile between 1274 and 1244 B.c, The Great Temple was dedicated to Ramses the second, Ra-Harakhty, Amun Ra and Ptah, with 4 Colossal statues, The second temple was dedicated to The Queen Nefertari and Goddess Hathor, the two temples were dismantled stone by stone and rebuilt on higher ground, The preservation of the two temples of Abu Simbel must Rank as the greatest Achievement of the UNESCO. Visits of Aswan including the Temple of Philae and tour by Felucca around Elephantine, the high dam, the Unfinished Obelisk.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
5
Aswan
Phiala temple Built to honour the goddess Isis, this was the last temple built in the classical Egyptian style. Construction began around 690 BC, and it was one of the last outposts where the goddess was worshipped.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
6
Aswan High Dam
The High Dam Aswan High Dam is a rock-fill dam located at the northern border between Egypt and Sudan. The dam is fed by the River Nile and the reservoir forms Lake Nasser. Construction for the project began in 1960 and was completed in 1968. It was officially inaugurated in 1971. The Unfinished Obelisk    Aswan was the source of ancient Egypt’s finest granite, used to make statues and embellish temples, pyramids, and obelisks. The large unfinished obelisk in the Northern Quarries has provided valuable insight into how these monuments were created, although the full construction process is still not entirely clear. Three sides of the shaft, nearly 42m long, were completed except for the inscriptions. At 1168 tonnes, the completed obelisk would have been the single heaviest piece of stone the Egyptians ever fashioned.  Drive to Luxor-overnight in Luxor 
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Day 4-Luxor-The valley of Kings
4 stops
7
Valley of the Kings
Day 4-Luxor-The Valley of Kings Pick up from your hotel in Luxor  Start your tour of the ancient city of Luxor. Accompanied by your private tour guide where you’ll  Begin to visit the famous historical site. Valley of the Kings You will cross the Nile to visit some of the most spectacular highlights of Luxor's fabled West Bank during which you will explore with your own private tour guide Visit the valley of the Kings. You will visit 3 Tombs. 1-The  Valley of the Kings The final resting place of Egypt’s rulers from the 18th to the 20th dynasty, it is home to tombs including the great Pharaoh Ramses II and boy Pharaoh  Tutankhamun. The tombs were well stocked with all the material goods a ruler might need in the next world. Most of the decoration inside the tombs still well preserved. If you wish to visit the Tomb of The young Pharaoh  Tutankhamun.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
8
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
The Temple of Hatshepsut Temple of Hatshepsut is one of the most beautiful & best preserved of all of the temples of Ancient Egypt you can find at Luxor. The temple was built on three levels with two wide ramps in a central position joining the levels together. Rising out of the desert Plain, in a series of terraces, The temple of Hatshepsut Mergs with sheer limestone Cliffs of the eastern face of the Theban Mountain as if Nature herself had built this Extraordinary monument.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
9
Colossi of Memnon
Colossi of Memnon Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of king Amenhotep III are the only remains of a complete mortuary temple. The statues are made from blocks of quartzite sandstone which exist in Cairo then moved 700 KM to Luxor, The two statues Know as the Colossi of Memnon, Rising about 18 M from the plain, They are the remains of what once the largest complex on the west bank, Built by Amenhotep the Third. At around noon you will have lunch in a local restaurant in Luxor, Then Visit The Temple of Karnak -the largest ancient religious site known anywhere in the world.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
10
Temple of Karnak
Karnak temple Karnak temple is the largest ancient religious site known anywhere in the world, No site in Egypt is more impressive than Karnak. It is the largest temple complex ever built by man. It represents the combined achievement of many generations of ancient builders and Pharaohs. The Temple of Karnak is actually three main temples situated on 247 acres of land. Finally, you will be transferred by a private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Hurghada- Overnight in Hotel in Hurghada.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Day 5- Hurghada- Snorkeling
1 stop
11
Hurghada
Day 5- Hurghada- Snorkeling Discover the red sea with one of our snorkelling trips to Dolphin house or Giftun Island (Optional). Dolphin house snorkelling trip Dolphin house snorkelling trip “ Dolphin Reef “ from Hurghada to have an experience of snorkelling and seeing group dolphins will dance in front of your eyes and playing with these amazing animals, and enjoy the deliciously prepared lunch by the onboard your boat before getting back to your hotel. Giftun snorkelling trip Have an amazing snorkelling adventure trip to the Island of Giftun you will discover the untouched nature of Giftun National Park and seeing the corals and coloured fish around the islands that you cannot see anywhere else.
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Day 6 Cairo-Alexandria
3 stops
12
Alexandria
Day 6 Cairo-Alexandria Fly to Cairo from Hurghada, start your private tour to Alexandria From Cairo airport, 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. The Catacombs Kom El Shoqafa Start your day Tour in Alexandria Visiting The Roman  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.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
13
Pompey's Pillar
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 honour Emperor Diocletian. Today it stands 25 meters high and is the tallest ancient monument in Alexandria
2 hours • Admission ticket included
14
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 Lunch in Alexandria in Egyptian Restaurant, Fish Market 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. Back to Cairo  from Alexandria Arrival Cairo at 19:00- Overnight in Cairo.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Day 7- Day 7- old Cairo
3 stops
15
Cairo
Old Cairo tour from Cairo 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 Bazaar. Following a hotel pick-up from Cairo or Giza, you will drive up to the 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. 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
3 hours • Admission ticket free
16
The Hanging Church
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.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
17
Khan Al-Khalili
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 centre of Cairo’s trading activities since the 14th century. 
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 8
Day 8- Cairo to the white desert
1 stop
18
White Desert
Day 8- Cairo to the White Desert Pick up time At 07:00, drive to Bahariya Oasis, 350 km east. This takes about 4 hours, there will be stops during the trip for WC and Coffee,  You will take your 4x4 Jeep and drive to the black desert, The Lunch will be served here in El Haize oasis, Later on, day one, explore the white desert National Park, the most well-known desert destination in Egypt. Then drive to the valley of Agabat, Valley of Agabat is deep within the white desert. You have to be there to feel the out-worldly beauty of the place. Millions of years ago, the place used to be under the sea. Over the years, unique rock formations of limestone, chalk (and maybe sand) developed.  As the sky turns pink then the deepest fiery orange, the rock shapes fade, and silence is all around. Sitting around a small fire and enjoying the simplest meal of chicken, rice, and vegetables, you will feel like nothing has ever tasted so good. Bedouin staff will arrange dinner and desert camping.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 9
Day 9 Bahariya Oasis
1 stop
19
Bahariya Oasis
Bahariya Oasis Enjoy breakfast in the desert, before driving to Bahariya Oasis, On the way back you will visit Crystal Mountain, locally known as Gebel al-Izzaz. It's more of a crystal hill, seen on the right, which is often called the Jewel of the desert is formed by the quartzite crystals and looks amazing in the sun's rays. A few decades ago, that natural feature has been found by accident. Drive to Bahariya Oasis, Soak in the heat at Bir Sigam, a hot spring that can help to relax. Located at 7 km east of Bahariya on the Cairo road, the spring is the best hot spring in temperature, Lunch will be served in Loca restaurant in Bahariya. After lunch, discover Bahariya Oasis, the palm and olives fields, Gebel Maghrafa where the biggest dinosaur ever discovered in 1914 at the base of Gebel Dist. Lake Al-Marun which is the biggest salt lake in Bahariya. Enjoy the sunset from the summit of the English Mountain. The view from the top offers a panorama of the northern part of the oasis.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 10
Day 10- International departure
1 stop
20
Cairo
Day 10- International departure Breakfast at the hotel then a representative will transfer you to the airport and assist you through final your departure formalities. Check out - transfer to Cairo airport for final departure. 
Admission ticket free

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• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

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