16 days Cairo Siwa and Nile cruise Itinerary

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Enjoy a 16 days Egypt tour Package, which includes, the Pyramids of Giza and The Sphinx, discover Siwa oasis , 3 Nights Nile Cruise, Abu Simbel temples, the valley of the kings and relax On the Nile cruise. then relax in a resort in Marsa Alam 

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Day 1:- Arrival in Cairo- 
Marsa Alam tours representative will meet you to assist you at Cairo International Airport, transfer to hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle. Free evening
It depends on your arrival. If your flight arrives, if you have an early flight to Cairo you can contact us to suggest a tour.
Overnight in Hotel- Steigenbeger Pyramids or Hilton Hotel
Day 2:Pyramids and Egyptian Museum 
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, which dates back to the time of and visit the Valley Temple  Then visit 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 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. Overnight in Cairo
Day 3 El Alemein Matrouh-Siwa
Pick-up time from your hotel in Cairo at 05:00. we recommend that you order a breakfast basket from your hotel due to early departure and drive to El Alamein, driving distance: 259km. It takes 3 hours of driving, on the way we stop for a coffee break. Arrive in El Alamein at 08:30
El Alamein Controlled the North African coast which paves the way for all of Egypt and trade routes to the Far East via the Red Sea and Indian Ocean. During World War II, the Axis Powers wanted to dominate Egypt to close off Britain's shipping lanes to its colonial empire, which the British were desperate to protect. starting in 1940 with the Italian invasion of Egypt via Libya, the coastal city 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 on the north side of the road, for anyone interested in war memorabilia. worth the stop. Created in 1965 from debris found on the battlefield, it contains uniforms, weapons, flags and other war paraphernalia. Displays include photographs and 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, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Greece, France, India and Malaysia are buried in individual graves, while 11,945 men, whose bodies have never been found, are honored in the cloister before the cemetery
Beyond the cloister are the individual graves, each, topped with white marker, about 815 soldiers have been identified and their names are inscribed on the graves
►The German War Memorial
Three kilometers, west of the Italian marker, the German war memorial is a single octagonal building erected in 1959, overlooking the sea, inspired by the castle of Monte. the memorial contains the bodies of 4280 german soldiers, at the entrance is an impressive gold mosaic, to the right of the entrance is a small chapel where families and friends honor the dead with memorial wreaths, photographs and ribbons.
►The Italian memorial
The elegant Italian white marble memorial, the largest structure in El Alamein. It is located 5 kilometers beyond the German memorial, it was designed by Paolo Caccia dominini who served at El-Alamein and also wrote a book about it
In the entrance there is a small museum and in the chapel it is inscribed (To 4800 Italian soldiers, sailors and airmen, the desert and the sea have not returned 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 on foot or by bicycle, it is a wonderful place to sit and enjoy the sunset, you will have a spectacular view of the lake with Gebel Bayda and Hamra as a backdrop to the west, A walk in the garden displays a variety of trees including banana, date and olive trees.
sunset-Siwa
Dinner will be served at a restaurant in Siwa,
Ghaliet is a unique Ecolodge SPA located near Amoun and Alexander Temple, the largest oracle in Siwa Oasis. It was built by nature and designed among palm trees. you can feel the history and great ancient stories of Alexander the great while in Ghaliet. Enjoy nature, organic design, organic food and various health programs. The ecolodge comprises 12 cozy rooms; each room has its own special personality and feeling. You can enjoy your stay in the upper rooms with clear glass ceiling opening and feel like you are sleeping in heaven. Plus, you can experience unique outdoor privacy in the lower rooms with their own private courtyard.
Overnight at Ghaliet Ecolodge
 ►Day 4: Siwa and camping 
Breakfast at the hotel. Pick up at 07:00 from the hotel. You will visit today's Siwa attractions, we will start with the Temple of Alexander the Great, also known as the 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 siwa-oasis Egypt 360 after a long journey through the desert.
Temple of Alexander the Great
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 sea water. Either way, you'll have a wonderful swim!
The salt lake siwa
at 11:00am Then proceed to (Cleopatra's Bath) The Spring of the Sun. It was mentioned by travelers to Siwa, legend holds that Cleopatra swam here,
Then proceed to Umm Ubaydah temple or Amun temple, just 200m from Oracle Temple, the temple was erected by Pharaoh Nectanebo of 30th Dynasty,
This structure is almost completely destroyed, due to its being blown up in 1896 by an Ottoman governor eager to acquire building material. An inscribed wall represents all that is left to see. Based on earlier drawings by pioneer explorers, however, scholars have deduced that the temple was erected by the 30th dynasty pharaoh Nectanebo.
The temple of Amun
12:00 ( Taste Siwan Lunch ) in a Siwan restaurant at Abdo restaurant
Abdo restaurant siwa
Then you will venture into the desert discovering 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 hot and cold spring Later, we enjoy a traditional Bedouin tea at sunset Overnight in desert camp and BBQ dinner. Wahid-Siwa beer. If, on the other hand, you need to sleep in a camp hotel, this is also available. we have nice Ecolodges in Siwa
 ►Day 5: Siwa Marsa Matrouh Cairo 
Breakfast at the camp at 07.00 am then drive back to Siwa Oasis, - Visit Shali Fortress:
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-oasis Egypt 360 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.
Siwa Shali Fortress
Then proceed to the Mountain of the Dead
a conical mountain just over a kilometer 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-oasis Egypt 360 . 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.
Yes, amun
Then drive to Cairo, passing by Marsa Matrouh for lunch 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
Then back to Cairo Arrive Cairo at 8.00pm
Overnight in Hotel- Steigenbeger Pyramids or Hilton Hotel
 ► Day 6: Cairo-Aswan Wednesday 
Our representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo the itinerary for the first day will be as follows: Transfer to Cairo airport for a short flight to Aswan to board your Nile Cruise Y. You will meet your tour guide to Aswan and be transferred to embark on the Nile cruise before lunch
Aswan Sightseeing Including Philae Temple & Felucca Tour Around Elephantine, High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk
Philala temple
Built to honor the goddess Isis, this was the last temple built in the classical Egyptian style. Construction began around 690 BC, and was one of the the last outposts where the goddess was worshipped.
The high dam:
Aswan High Dam is a rock dam located on the northern border between Egypt and Sudan. The dam is fed by the River Nile and the reservoir forms Lake Nasser. Construction on the project began in 1960 and was completed in 1968. It was officially opened in 1971.
The unfinished obelisk:
Aswan was the source of Ancient Egypt's finest granite, used to make statues and grace temples, pyramids and obelisks. The large unfinished obelisk in the northern quarries has provided invaluable insight into how these monuments were created, although the entire construction process is still not fully understood. Three sides of the shaft, almost 42 m long, have been completed except for the inscriptions. At 1168 tons, the completed obelisk would have been the heaviest single piece of stone the Egyptians ever fashioned.
4.00pm Felucca Sailing Trip Around Elphinatine Island & Visit Lord Kitchener Island
Optional trip to the Nubian village:
The Nubian village is one of the attractions of Aswan. It is worth visiting and spending 2 hours on it. The place is very authentic and genuine, colorful and artistic, Nubian Village will surprise you in every corner! Walking through the village, you will immediately feel the soul of this place!
Dinner during the night on board the cruise
Meals: breakfast-lunch-dinner
12:00 Lunch on board the cruise Dinner overnight on board the cruise
Cruise concert
 ► Day 7:Day-7- Abu Simble 
Breakfast Lunch on board the cruise.
 ►Temples of Abu Simbel
The two temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari were excavated in the mountain on the west bank of the Nile between 1274 and 1244 BC, The Great The temple was dedicated to Ramses II, Ra-Harakhty, Amon Ra and Ptah, with 4 colossal statues , the second temple was dedicated to queen Nefertari and the goddess Hathor, the two temples were dismantled stone by stone and rebuilt on higher ground, the preservation of the two temples at Abu Simbel must be ranked as Unesco's greatest achievement
13:00 Sailing to Kom Ombo
► Visit the temple of Kom Ombo
The temple and its settlement site located 40 km north of Aswan, the temple was dedicated to the deities Sobek and Horus and dates mainly from the Ptolemaic and Roman periods (332 Bb -395 BC)
Sail to Edfu-Overnight in Edfu
Dinner during the night on board the cruise
Cruise concert
► Day 8:- Edfu Temple & Luxor Temple 
Breakfast on board on the Nile cruise, Breakfast on the Nile cruise, visit Edfu
Edfu Temple:
Upper Egyptian site dominated by a large well-preserved temple, dedicated to the falcon-god Horus, The building of the Ptolemaic temple of Horus, which was founded on the site of a much earlier temple, dated to the period between the reigns of Ptolemy III (246 BC), descriptions on the walls include the myth of the strife of Horus and Seth (probably performed annually as a religious drama.
Sail to Luxor through Esna lock
 ► Visit Luxor Temple
Luxor Temple :
Largely built by New Kingdom pharaoh Amenhotep III and completed by King Tutankhamun and High King Ramses II, the first pylon was erected by Ramses II and decorated with his military battle of Kadesh
Dinner during the night on board the cruise
Cruise concert
 ► Day 9: Luxor the valley of the Kings 
Breakfast on board on the Nile Cruise, Breakfast on the Nile Cruise, Visit Luxor West Bank and Karnak
Optional hot air balloon ride -85$ per person
 ►The Valley of the Kings:
Once called the great Place of Truth, this valley Called now the Valley of the Kings, Is a majestic domain of the Pharaohs who once lay in great stone sarcophagi, awaiting immortality, The secluded valley behind Deir el Bahri is dominated by the peak of the mountain in the shape of a pyramid
 ► The Colossi of Memnon:
Massive pairs of statues known as the Colossi of Memnon, rising some 18M from the plain, are the remains of what was once the largest complex on the western bank, built by Amenhotep III
The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut:
Rising out of the desert plain, in a series of terraces, the temple of Hatshepsut blends into the steep limestone cliffs of the eastern face of the Theban mountain as if nature itself had built this remarkable monument.
 ► Karnak Temple
Karnak is more than a temple, it is a spectacular complex of shrines, kiosks, pylons and obelisks, all dedicated to the Theban gods and to the greater glory of Egypt's pharaohs, Karnak was the most important place for the worship of the Theban Triad (Amon , Mut and Khonso)
Disembarkation after breakfast. Transfer to your hotel in Cairo for overnight Marsa Alam Enjoy the sun and relax in Marsa Alam resort - sand Albatros resort-- All inclusive And
 ► Day 10: Marsa Alam-
The hotel is very nice. The snorkelling is fantastic - there is for both beginners and experienced swimmers. The food is tasty and there is a lot. The hotel is very clean and the staff are very smiley and helpful
- sand Albatros resort-- All inclusive
 ► Day 11: Marsa Alam 
Relax in the resort You can book an optional trip to Abu Dabab-Beach Snorkeling trip Abo Dabab bay is a beautiful site for snorkelling and diving in Marsa Alam area. It has coral sides with lots of colorful fish where you can snorkel. the bay has a seaweed sandy beach with crystal clear warm water home to a large variety of colorful fish, green turtles and the endangered dugong who occasionally visits the sheltered bay to feed on the sea grass You can join an extra great trip ( look for the dugong with a speedboat from the beach). You are more lucky to see the dugong. This journey starts at 2.00pm and takes approximately 1.5 hours
► Day 12: Marsa Alam
Relax at the resort - you can book an optional trip to Sataya Reefs Take a boat trip to Satayh Dolphin Reef, a protected area where you can snorkel and swim with dolphins While enjoying the marine underwater world, see around 60-80 dolphins that they will put on a show for you when you have the opportunity to connect with them. This region is home to many dolphins and marine mammals and you will be mesmerized by the different varieties of corals and fish. The journey starts from the port of Hamata 120 Km south of the city of Marsa Alam
- sand Albatros resort-- All inclusive
 ► Day 13: Marsa Alam
Relax at Marsa Alam resort
- sand Albatros resort-- All inclusive
 ►Day 14: Marsa Alam
- sand Albatros resort- flight to Cairo in the evening arrival in Cairo- Le Meriden airport-
► Day 15 Marsa Alam Cairo 
enjoy half day in Marsa Alam then transfer to Hurghada airport for a short flight to Cairo
overnight in Cairo 
Day 16 International departure
Transfer to cairo airport for international flight

 

Основной момент

  • ►   The Pyramids of Giza
  • ►   The Sphinx
  • ►   Siwa
  • ►   Abu Simbel
  • ►   Phiala temple
  • ►   The Valley of Kings
  • ►   Karnak temple
  • ►   Luxor temple
  • ►   Hatshepsut temple
  • ►   Edfu
  • ►   Komm Ombo temple
  • ►   3 Nights Nile cruise
  • ► Marsa Alam Resort 

 ►Inclusions:

  • ► Cairo airport pick-up service.
  • ►4 nights in 5-star hotel in Cairo (bed and breakfast).
  • ►3 Nights 5 Stars Nile Cruise between Aswan and Luxor - Full Board
  • ►6 nights in a 5-star hotel in Marsa Alam with All Soft Inclusive treatment.
  • ►1 night camping in Siwa
  • ►1 night in Siwa oasis in Ecolodge (full board)
  • ►Airline tickets { Cairo Aswan / Hurghada ; Cairo }
  • ►An expert tour guide accompanied throughout the tour.
  • ►All your transport during the tour with a private AC car
  • ►Entry of taxes for all visits mentioned in the itinerary.
  • ►Private transfer from Aswan to Luxor.
  • ►All service charges and taxes.

 ►Exclusions:

  •  ►International air ticket.
  • ►Entry visa to Egypt.
  • ►Tips
  • ►Optional tours

►   Please remember to bring:

  • ►   Passports

  • ►   Hat

  • ►   Sun Cream

  • ►   Sunglasses

►  What you'll get Live guide

  • ►  English, French, German, Italian, Arabic, Dutch

 ►  Duration:

  • ►  About 16  Days / 15 Nights

 ►  Type:

  • ►  Private

►   Run:

  • ►  Everyday

►   Pick-Up Time:

  • ►  according to the flight

► Booking Method:

  • ► Full Payment during the trip or by Visa Card Online Via our website​​​​​

Reservations should be made as early as possible to book the desired Nile cruise, spaces will be secured upon receiving a deposit of 25 %, and during the Christmas and New Year holidays, the required deposit is 50%. This deposit forms part of your final payment. Deposits can only be made by credit cards, wire transfer and or the Western Union

►  Tipping

It is a customary attitude for expressing one's satisfaction with good services rendered to him by staff on duty with him. We advise if you are willing to offer it, this would be great and if not, you are not obliged to do it.

►  Prices:

Prices are quoted in $ USA Dollars per person per trip in Double Cabin 

►  Payment PolicyChildren Policy:

  • ►  0 - 01.99 Free of Charge
  • ►  2 - 5.99 pay 25% of the tour price
  • ►  6 - 11.99 pay 50% of the tour price
  • ►  12+ pay full tour price as per adult person.