6 Day Egypt itinerary Siwa and Sharm El Sheikh

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Have Only got 6 days to spend in Egypt and working out how to make 6 Day Egypt itinerary? We Can help you to arrange 6 Day Egypt Tour package and Private guided Tour and Visit Egypt Highlights in Cairo Luxor ,Siwa and Sharm El Sheikh

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Day 1 Arrival in Cairo then visit the Pyramids of Giza and Cairo Museum :

Marsa Alam Tours representative will meet & assist you at Cairo International Airport, then you will meet our tour guide, to enjoy a great excursion to The Pyramids of Giza (  Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, which dates back to the time of  and visit  the Valley Temple  
Then visit the Egyptian Museum

► The Egyptian Museum:
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 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.
The entrance fee to the Mummies room is not included. transfer to Siwa- Overnight in Siwa.

Day 2 Siwa: 

Breakfast at the hotel. Pick up at 07:00 am from the hotel. You will visit today's Siwa attractions, we will start with Alexander the Great Temple also known as the Temple of the Oracle. It is believed that Alexander the Great wished to consult the Siwan oracle to seek confirmation that he was the son of Zeus. The Greek god of a trip through the desert.
Then drive to the salty lake. The salty water takes you above the water and makes you float., You don't need to be a good swimmer. Take care when you go swimming and don't let the water reach your eyes. as it is really painful. Choose Crystal Lake and there are many of them. But keep looking for the purest one, when you see the bottom. Take a bottle of Mineral water to shower with after swimming in the lake, The salt lakes have similar hyper-salinity properties to those of Jordan’s Dead Sea. This also means that the lakes hold great healing properties, much stronger than regular seawater. In all cases, You will make for a wonderful swim!
at 11:00 Then proceed to (Cleopatra's bath )The spring of the sun. It has been mentioned by travelers to Siwa, The legend maintains that Cleopatra swam here,
Then Proceed to the temple of Umm Ubaydah or Amun temple, Just 200 m further from the Temple of the Oracle, the temple was erected by the pharaoh Nectanebo of the 30th Dynasty,
This structure was almost completely destroyed, owing to its dynamiting in 1896 by an Ottoman governor eager to acquire building materials. An inscribed wall represents all that remains to be seen. Based on earlier drawings by pioneer explorers, however, scholars have deduced that the temple was erected by the pharaoh Nectanebo of the 30th Dynasty.
12:00( Taste the Siwan lunch )  in a Siwan restaurant at Abdo restaurant.
Then you will adventure the desert by discovering the Great Sand Sea. by Jeep 4x4 and Enjoy sandboarding -The best sand dunes for sand boarding in Egypt is here in the Great Sand Sea near Siwa Oasis 
Visit the hot and Cold spring Bir Waheed  Later, we enjoy some traditional Bedouin Tea by sunset& Overnight in Siwa

Day 3 Siwa to Alexandria: 

Start your private tour to Alexandria from Siwa. transfer by Private A/C Vehicle to  Alexandria, 
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
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 the 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 an 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.
Overnight in Cairo

 Day 4 The Valley of the Kings 

Pick up from your hotel in Cairo fly to 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. West Bank during which you will explore with your own private tour guide Visit the Valley of the Kings. You will visit 3 Tombs.
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 is still well preserved.
If you wish to visit the Tomb of the Young Pharaoh Tutankhamun.
The Temple of  Hatshepsut:
The 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 on the eastern face of the Theban Mountain as if Nature herself had built this Extraordinary monument.
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 existed in  Cairo and then moved 700 KM to  Luxor, The two statues are known as the Colossi of Memnon, Rising 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. At around noon you will have lunch in a local restaurant in  Luxor
► 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.
fly back to Cairo and overnight in Cairo

 Day 5 Sharm El Sheikh

Fly from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh 
free day 
overnight in Sharm El Sheikh

Day 6 Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo then departure

Pick Up time from your hotel in Sharm el Sheikh. fly to Cairo then international departure
 

Highlights

  • The Pyramids of Giza
  • The Sphinx
  • The Egyptian Museum
  • Siwa
  • Alexandria
  • Karnak temple
  • The Valley of Kings
  • Luxor temple
  • The Colossi of Memnon
  • Hatshepsut temple
  • Sharm El Sheikh 

 Inclusions:

  • ► 2 Nights in Cairo based on Bed and Breakfast
  • ► 2 Night in Siwa on Bed and Breakfast
  • ► 1 Night in Sharm El Sheikh based on Bed and Breakfast
  • ► private transfer
  • ► Entrance fees
  • ► Flight Tickets- Cairo-Luxor-Luxor-Cairo
  • ► Flight Tickets- Cairo-Sharm El Sheikh-Sharm El Sheikh-Cairo
  • ► Private tour guide
  •  Lunch during the trips

 Exclusions:

  • ► Tipping
  • Any extra

 Please remember to bring:

  • ►Passports
  • ►Hat
  • ►Sunglasses