Day 1- Arrival in Cairo

Pyramids of Giza - A representative from Marsa Alam tours will greet and assist you at Cairo International Airport. You’ll be transferred to your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 1-Cairo El Alemin-Siwa

El Alamein - Start early at 5:00 am with a drive to Alamein. Visit Alamein.

Pick-up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza at 5:00 am. We recommend requesting a breakfast box from your hotel due to the early departure. The drive to El Alamein covers a distance of 259 km and takes about 3 hours, with a coffee break along the way. Arrive at El Alamein by 8:30 am.

El Alamein controlled the North African coast, opening the way to all of Egypt and the trade routes to the Far East via the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. During World War II, the Axis powers aimed to dominate Egypt to close Britain’s sea routes to its colonial empire, which the British were desperate to protect. Starting in 1940 with the Italian invasion of Egypt via Libya, the coastal town of Al Diffa was the scene of ongoing battles.

El Alamein War Museum - The small El Alamein museum, about 1 mile west of the British memorial, is located on the north side of the road. For those interested in war memorabilia, it is worth a stop. Created in 1965 from battlefield debris, it contains uniforms, weapons, flags, and other war paraphernalia. Displays include photographs and battle sites.

El Alamein War Cemetery - Designed by Sir Herbert Worthington and maintained by the British War Graves Commission in Cairo, this cemetery is the final resting place for 7,367 men from Britain, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Greece, France, India, and Malaysia, buried in individual graves. Additionally, 11,945 men whose bodies were never found are honored in the cloister preceding the graveyard.

Beyond the cloister are individual graves, each topped with a white marker. Approximately 815 soldiers were identified, and their names are inscribed over the graves.

El Alamein War Cemetery - 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. Patterned after the Castel del Monte, the memorial contains the bodies of 4,280 German soldiers. At the entrance stands an impressive golden mosaic. To the right of the entrance is a small chapel where families and friends honor the dead with wreaths, photographs, and memorial ribbons.

El Alamein - The elegant white marble Italian Memorial, the largest structure at El Alamein, stands 5 kilometers beyond the German Memorial. It was designed by Paolo Caccia Dominioni, who served at El Alamein and also wrote a book about it.

At the entrance, there is a small museum, and in the chapel, an inscription reads, “To 4,800 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 from the top.

Siwa - A light lunch will be served on the way.

Enjoy the sunset at Fatnas Lake.

Fatnas is a small island in Birket Siwa, accessible by foot or bike. It is a wonderful place to sit and enjoy the sunset, offering a spectacular view of the lake with Gebel Bayda and Hamra forming the backdrop to the west. A walk in the garden reveals a variety of trees, including banana, date, and olive.

Dinner in Siwa and overnight stay at Ghaliet Ecolodge.

Day 3- Siwa and Camping in the desert

Temple of the Oracle of Amun / Aghurmi - Breakfast at the hotel. Pick-up at 7:00 am from the hotel. Today’s Siwa attractions start with a visit to 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 confirm that he was the son of Zeus, the Greek god of gods, upon his arrival at Siwa Oasis after a long desert journey.

Temple of the Oracle of Amun / Aghurmi - Then proceed to the Temple of Umm Ubaydah or Amun Temple, just 200 meters from the Temple of the Oracle. This temple was erected by Pharaoh Nectanebo of the 30th Dynasty.

This structure is almost completely destroyed due to its dynamiting in 1896 by an Ottoman governor eager to acquire building material. An inscribed wall is all that remains. Based on earlier drawings by pioneer explorers, scholars have deduced that the temple was erected by Pharaoh Nectanebo of the 30th Dynasty.

Great Sand Sea - At 12:00, enjoy a Siwan lunch at Abdo Restaurant.

Then, embark on a desert adventure by discovering the Great Sand Sea by Jeep 4x4. Visit the hot and cold spring Bir Waheed. Later, enjoy traditional Bedouin tea at sunset and overnight in a desert camp with a BBQ dinner. If you prefer to sleep in a hotel instead of the camp, nice ecolodges are available in Siwa.

Day 4-Siwa-Marsa Matrouh-Cairo

Shali Fortress - Siwa, Marsa Matrouh, Cairo

Breakfast at the camp at 7:00 am, then drive back to Siwa Oasis. Visit Shali Fort, built on a hill inside a protective wall originally breached by a single gate. The maze of mud-brick buildings that comprise the fortress served the people of the oasis for nearly 8 centuries. The inhabitants lived in narrow quarters, sharing their animals, which were herded into the fortress each evening. The huge chunks of salt prevalent in Siwa Oasis were used in the construction of the fortress, strengthening the wall. Unfortunately, rain has proved more destructive to the fortress than any human invaders.

Mountain of the Dead - Then proceed to the Mountain of the Dead, a conical mountain a little over a kilometer north of Shali. Tombs from the 26th Dynasty, Ptolemaic, and Roman periods are cut into the side of the mountain. There are four tombs worth seeing at Gebel Al-Mawta.

Mersa Matruh - Then drive to Marsa Matrouh for lunch. Discover Marsa Matrouh, Egypt’s Mediterranean shore. With sandy white beaches and crystal-clear waters, many believe that Cleopatra herself bathed in the tranquil waters of Marsa Matrouh. Overnight in Marsa Matrouh.

Day-5 Discover Alexandria

Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - The Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa are hewn from rock on the southern slopes of a hill in the Carmous district. Thought to date from the 2nd century AD, they offer an admirable example of the characteristic Alexandrian fusion of Egyptian and Greco-Roman styles. Discovered in 1900 (thanks to a donkey falling into them).

Pompey’s Pillar - A massive 30m column looms over the debris of the glorious ancient settlement of Rhakotis, the original township from which Alexandria grew. Known as Pompey’s Pillar, for centuries the column, hewn from red Aswan granite, has been one of the city’s prime sights: a single, tapered shaft, 2.7m at its base and capped by a fine Corinthian capital. The column rises out of the sparse ruins of the Temple of Serapeum, a magnificent structure that stood here in ancient times.

Ancient Roman Amphitheater - Kom Al Dikka was a well-off residential area in Graeco-Roman times, with lovely villas, bathhouses, and a theatre. The area was known at the time as the Park of Pan, a pleasure garden where citizens of Alexandria could indulge in various leisurely pursuits. Although the ruins aren’t terribly impressive in scale, they remain a superbly preserved ode to the days of the centurion and include the 13 white-marble terraces of the only Roman amphitheatre found in Egypt.

Alexandria - Montaza Palace

El Montazah Palace, built in 1892 by Khedive Abbas II, the last Muhammad Ali Dynasty ruler, is a symbol of royalty and lavishness. Its main goal was to hold the Khedive title over the Khedive of Egypt and Sudan and was also used as a hunting lodge and residence for his companion. The sheer luxury of the palace is clearly present. The eccentrically designed Montazah Palace, with its ornate Florentine-inspired towers and Rococo flourishes, is not open to the public, but everyone is welcome to stroll within the sprawling gardens, which offer a welcome slice of nature after a day spent within Alexandria’s hustle. On the coastal end of the park is a small beach with a whimsical bridge to a small island.

Day-6-Alexandria-Cairo

Bibliotheca Alexandrina - A re-imagining of Alexandria’s ancient Great Library, this gorgeously designed cultural center contains a host of museums, as well as one of the modern world’s most ambitious libraries. Its architecture — a giant sun disk — presides over the waterfront Corniche, while inside, a huge reading room can hold eight million volumes. Built in 2002 as a memorial to one of the largest and most important libraries in antiquity, the Royal Library of Alexandria. The old library was burnt down, and with the fire, many of its books were destroyed. The modern library may not be as important and rich as the previous one, yet it’s still a large library and a major cultural center including three museums, four art galleries, a planetarium, and a laboratory where they rescue and restore old manuscripts. They also have a good section of children’s books, which can be fun to explore if you’re on holiday with your kids.

Fort Qaitbey - Fort Qaitbey was built by Mamluke Sultan Qaitbey to fortify this important Egyptian port from attack. Historically one of the most important defensive strongholds in Egypt and along the Mediterranean Sea coast, the Fort of Qaitbey was essential for the security of Alexandria. The fort sits at the entrance of the harbor on Pharos Island, where it replaced the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Despite being finally annihilated in a devastating earthquake, remnants of the red brick used in the construction of the lighthouse still remain—a nostalgic reminder of how magnificent it would have looked in its prime. Nonetheless, the fort is still a sight to behold. We recommend strolling to Fort Qaitbey along the Corniche, offering unforgettable views of the Mediterranean Sea.

Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi - One of Alexandria’s major landmarks, the Abu Abbas al-Mursi Mosque was built in 1796 over the tomb of the 13th-century Sufi holy man Abu Abbas al-Mursi. Originally from Murcia (in Spain’s Andalusia region), Abu Abbas became a highly esteemed religious leader in Alexandria, and his teachings are still revered in Egypt. It was redesigned and built by Eugenio Valzania and Mario Rossi between 1929 and 1945. The mosque is certainly one of the most beautiful in Egypt and one of the most spiritually significant places to visit in Alexandria. Its traditional architecture is stunning, and it is located right next to the Citadel of Qaitbey.

Day 7- International departure

Giza - 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.

• Airport transport
• One night camping with BBQ dinner
• Meals included: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
• Two nights accommodation in Cairo
• One night accommodation in Alexandria
• One night accommodation in Matrouh
• Private air-conditioned transfer
• Private tour guide

• PersPersonal expenses
• Entry visa
• Alcoholic drinks
• Any other item non-mentioned above