12 Day Egypt Itinerary Cairo the Oases and the Western Desert

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We offer a 12-Day Egypt Itinerary, The antiquities in Cairo, the beauty of Oases and the Western Desert, Fellow Alexander the great, and queen Cleopatra's trip to Siwa. Discover white desert and wadi el Hitan National Parks and Nile Delta. all in a 15 Days unique experience!

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Day 1- Arrival to Cairo:

Marsa Alam tours representative will meet & assist you at  Cairo  International Airport, Transfer to hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle Depends on your arrival. If you have an early flight to Cairo you can contact us to make a tour suggestion Overnight in Giza.

Day 2-The Pyramids of Giza and Grand Egyptian museum:

You will be picked up from your hotel in Giza by ourvacation 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 Grand Egyptian Museum:

The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) Visitors can explore several key sections, including the Great Hall, the Grand Staircase, and 12 main galleries showcasing artifacts from various periods of Egyptian history.some  amazing sections, such as the Tutankhamun galleries

Optional trip to the sound and the light show at Giza Pyramids 

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 in Giza
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 3-Old Cairo:

Pick up from your hotel in Giza at 08:00 am with your Egyptologist tour guide, 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
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
Continue to the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest bazaars in the Middle East. Discover the old Cairo the center of   Cairo’s trading activities since the 14th century. After an amazing trip. 
Overnight in Giza
Day-4-Cairo-Aswan- Nile cruise

Pick up from Giza Hotel to Cairo airport  for a short flight  to Aswan from Cairo  An Early flight from Cairo to Aswan
Embarkation& Lunch on board the Nile Cruise, proceed.
Visits of Aswan including the Temple of Philae and tour by Felucca around Elephantine, the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk
Phiala temple:
Built to honor 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.
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. 
12:00 lunch on board the Cruise

Breakfast & Lunch onboard the cruise.
Day 5-Optional Abu simble-kom ombo temples


Optioinal tour  to 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.

lunch on the Nile cruise

13:00 Sail to Kom Ombo

The temple of Kom Ombo:

The temple and the associated settlement site located 40 K.m north of Aswan, the temple was dedicated to the deities Sobek and Horus  and date mainly to the Ptolemaic and Roman period(332 B.b -395 A.c)
Sail to Edfu-Overnight in Edfu 

Dinner &overnight on board the Cruise
Galabyia Party.
 

Day 6- Edfu temple-Luxor temple

Breakfast on the board on the Nile cruise, Breakfast on the Nile Cruise, Visit the Edfu around 08:00 by horse carriage 


Edfu temple :

Upper Egyptian site dominated by a large well -Preserved temple, dedicated to the hawk-God Horus, The Construction of Ptolemaic temple of Horus, which was founded on the site of a much earlier temple, dated to the period between the reigns of Ptolemy the Third(246 B.c), The descriptions on the walls include the Myth of contending of Horus and Seth(Probably performed annually as a religious Drama

You will be back around 10:00 
Lunch on the Cruise 
At 10:30 Sail to Luxor through Esna lock
Arrive Luxor at 18:00
Visit Luxor temple.
Luxor Temple:
Largely built by the New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep the Third and Completed by King Tutankhamon and the Great King Ramses the second, The First pylon was raised by Ramses the second and Decorated  with His Military Battle of Kadesh
Dinner &overnight on board the Cruise

Optional trip to the sound Light Karnak  Temple - 40 $ P.P

Day 7- Valley of Kings and Karnak temple:

Optional trip Balloon ride over the valley of the Kings 80 $ per person

Breakfast on the board on the Nile cruise, Breakfast on the Nile Cruise, Visit the west bank of Luxor and Karnak  

The Valley of the Kings:
Once  called the great Place of the Truth, this valley is Called now the valley of the Kings, It is a Majestic domain of the Pharaohs who once lay in great stone Sarcophagi, awaiting immortality, The isolated valley behind Deir el Bahri is dominated by the Pyramid-Shaped Mountain Peak

The colossi of Memnon:
Massive  pair statues Known as the  Colossi of Memnon, Rising0 about 18 M from the plain, They are the remains of what was once the largest  complex on the west bank, Built by Amenhotep the Third

The Queen Hatshepsut temple :
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.

Karnak Temple :
Karnak temple is more than A temple, is a spectacular Complex of Sanctuaries, Kiosks, Pylons, and Obelisks, All dedicated to the Theban gods and to the Greater Glory of Egypt`s Pharaohs, Karnak karnak Egypt  was the Most Important place for the worship of the Theban Triad(Amun, Mut, and Khonso) 

Lunch during the trip- drive to Hurghada

Day 8 -Free Day in Hurghada :
Free day at your hotel in Hurghada to relax and enjoy the sea. You can book one of our sea activities like snorkeling 
overnight in Hurghada

Day 9–  Hurghada - Cairo 

  • Pick up from your hotel in Hurghada at 12 Pm for a transfer to Cairo by car 

  • lunch on the way 

  • overnight in Cairo 

 

►  Day 10  Cairo- Baharyia- white desert

At 07:00 am Pick up time from your hotel in Giza or in   Cairo  , drive to    Bahariya Oasis  , which is located about 350 km east of  Cairo   This journey takes about 4 hours, in Past when people from Bahariya wished to go to the Nile valley, they often waited until a caravan was passing through, They traveled between the Nile and the oasis in three days( How lucky we are today!!!!!
There will be 2 Coffee Breaks during the trip.
You will see to the righthand side the railways that transport the iron ore deposits to the Steel mill at Helwan, So it is of no use for tourists- Baharyia oasis is the main source of Iron ore of Egypt. The Iron ore comes from the middle Eocene limestone and is located 4 places called Managim
At 10:00 You will arrive at Baharyia oasis then you meet your Safari guide and you will take your 4x4 Jeep and Start your adventure.
Drive to  the black desert   This name stems from the fact that there is a layer of black powder covering its mountains, highlands, and sand. This powder covers the summits of some mountains 
 El Haize oasis which is located 37 k.m from  Bawiti , Some people refer to this oasis as a separate oasis, during the roman time area was very Prosperous, many of the current families were originally from Libya., Before lunch, you can immerse yourself in a hot water spring which will almost instantly reduce stress. The heat naturally coaxes tense muscles to loosen up which in turn promotes feelings of calm, well-being, and tranquillity.
There is a museum here called the (water museum ) which is built to show the people the importance of the underground water for the people of the desert and the instruments which were used by the Egyptians to raise the water for irrigation 
13:00 Then drive to the   valley of Agabat
14:00  Arrive at the Valley of Agabat is deep within the  white desert white-desert Egypt 360   . 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.  
Then you will adventure the desert by discovering the Wadi el Agabat by Jeep 4x4 and Enjoy sandboarding -
16: 30  explore the  white desert white-desert Egypt 360     National Park, the most well-known desert destination in Egypt.
There are hundreds of images here each one is reminiscent of an animal- Chicken-  A sphinx, Camels, tents, Mushrooms
17:30 Make tents and Enjoy the sunset
18:30 As the sky turns pink then the deepest fiery orange, the rock-shapes fade, and silence are 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. ( Vegetarian food is available ) 
Note:  at night  temperatures can drop suddenly in the White Desert a proper jacket would be necessary to spend the night comfortably- But don't worry we provide all camping equipment like sleeping bags, tents and mattresses 
overnight in Bahariya 

Day 11  The white desert- to Baharyia oasis

you'll enjoy breakfast in the desert, before driving to Bahariya Oasis, On the way back you will visit    Crystal Mountain    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, you will discover    Bahariya Oasis , The palm and olives fields, Gebel Maghrafa. where the biggest Diansour( (Stromer's Tidal Giant) was ever discovered in 1914 at the base of Gebel Dist. Lake al-Marun which is the biggest salt lake in   Bahariya Oasis , Enjoy the sunset from The summit of the English Mountain(Gebel Al Ingleez). the view from the top offers a panorama of the northern part of the oasis .drive to the hotel in Cairo
  overnight in Cairo 

Day 12- International departure

Check out after breakfast, then join our representative who will pick you up and help you in the departure procedures at the airport .

Highlights

  • Giza Pyramids
  • The Sphinx
  • Old Cairo
  • The Grand Egyptian museum
  • 4 Days Nile Cruise
  • Phiala temple
  • Karnak
  • Valley of Kings
  • Hatshpsut temple
  • Red sea - Hurghada

Inclusions:
  • Pick up service at Cairo Airport.
  • 4 nights at 3* hotel in Cairo bed and breakfast basis.
  • 3 nights Nile Cruise 5 stars
  • 2  nights at 4* hotel in Hurghada All Soft Inclusive basis
  • 1 night camp at the desert .
  • Flight tickets { Cairo – Aswan }
  • An escorted knowledgeable tour guide all over the tour.
  • All your transportation during the tour with a private A.C car
  • Entering fees to all the mentioned sightseeing on the itinerary.
  • Private transfer from Aswan to Luxor.
  • All Service Charges and taxes.
Exclusions:
  • International Airfare.
  • Egypt entry visa.
  • Tipping
  • Drinks 
  • Optional Tours

Please remember to bring:

  • Passports valid 6 months
  • Hat
  • Suncreams
  • Sunglasses

Route

  1. Cairo
  2. Al Farafra Desert
  3. Cairo
  4. Aswan
  5. Luxor
  6. Marsa Alam
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