Day 1 - Arrival

Cairo - Day 1 - Arrival

A representative from Marsa Alam tours will greet and assist travelers at Cairo International Airport. They will be transferred to their hotel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Overnight stay at the hotel in Cairo.

Day 2 - Pyramids of Giza and Grand Egyptian Museum

Pyramids of Giza - Day 2 - Pyramids of Giza and Cairo Museum

Guests will be picked up from their hotel in Cairo by a tour guide to enjoy an exciting excursion to the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, as well as the Great Sphinx, which dates back to the time of Chephren, followed by a visit to the Valley Temple.

The Grand Egyptian Museum - The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), located near the pyramids of Giza, is poised to be one of the largest archaeological museums globally. It will display Egypt’s rich history with over 100,000 artifacts, including the complete collection of King Tutankhamun’s treasures, showcased together for the first time. The museum’s modern design incorporates traditional Egyptian elements, featuring spacious galleries, interactive displays, and panoramic views of the pyramids. GEM aims to offer a state-of-the-art experience for visitors, connecting Egypt’s ancient past with cutting-edge museum technology.

After approximately 8 hours, the tour concludes, and guests will be transferred to their hotel in Cairo or Giza.

Fly to Aswan - Overnight in Aswan

Day 3 - Abu Simbel and Aswan-Luxor

Abu Simbel Temple Complex - Day 3 - Abu Simbel and Aswan-Luxor

An early visit to Abu Simbel from Aswan.

Abu Simbel Temples
The two temples of Ramses II and 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 II, Ra-Harakhty, Amun Ra, and Ptah, with four colossal statues. The second temple was dedicated to 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 is considered one of UNESCO’s greatest achievements.

Visits in Aswan include the Temple of Philae and a tour by Felucca around Elephantine, the High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk.

Aswan - Philae Temple
Built to honor the goddess Isis, this was the last temple constructed in the classical Egyptian style. Construction began around 690 BC, and it was one of the last outposts where the goddess was worshipped.

Aswan High Dam - The High Dam
The 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 began in 1960 and was completed in 1968, with its official inauguration in 1971.

The Unfinished Obelisk
Aswan was the source of ancient Egypt’s finest granite, used to create 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 remains unclear. Three sides of the shaft, nearly 42m long, were completed except for the inscriptions. At 1168 tonnes, the completed obelisk would have been the heaviest piece of stone the Egyptians ever fashioned.

Drive to Luxor - Overnight in Luxor

Day 4 - Luxor - The Valley of Kings

Valley of the Kings - Day 4 - Luxor - The Valley of Kings

Guests will be picked up from their hotel in Luxor to start their tour of the ancient city. Accompanied by a private tour guide, they will begin visiting the famous historical site.

Valley of the Kings
Travelers will cross the Nile to visit some of the most spectacular highlights of Luxor’s fabled West Bank, exploring with their private tour guide. They will visit the Valley of the Kings and explore three 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 those of the great Pharaoh Ramses II and the 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 desired, guests can visit the Tomb of the young Pharaoh Tutankhamun.

Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari - The Temple of Hatshepsut
The Temple of Hatshepsut is one of the most beautiful and best-preserved temples of Ancient Egypt found in 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 merges with the sheer limestone cliffs of the eastern face of the Theban Mountain as if Nature herself had built this extraordinary monument.

Colossi of Memnon - Colossi of Memnon
The Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of King Amenhotep III, the only remains of a complete mortuary temple. The statues are made from blocks of quartzite sandstone, originally from Cairo, and were moved 700 KM to Luxor. The two statues, known as the Colossi of Memnon, rise about 18 M from the plain. They are the remains of what was once the largest complex on the west bank, built by Amenhotep III. Around noon, guests will have lunch in a local restaurant in Luxor, followed by a visit to the Temple of Karnak, the largest ancient religious site known anywhere in the world.

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, representing the combined achievement of many generations of ancient builders and Pharaohs. The Temple of Karnak consists of three main temples situated on 247 acres of land.

Finally, guests will be transferred by a private air-conditioned vehicle to their hotel in Hurghada - Overnight in Hotel in Hurghada.

Day 5 - Hurghada - Snorkeling

Hurghada - Day 5 - Hurghada - Snorkeling

Discover the Red Sea with one of the snorkeling trips to Dolphin House or Giftun Island (Optional).

Dolphin House Snorkeling Trip
The Dolphin House snorkeling trip, “Dolphin Reef,” from Hurghada offers an experience of snorkeling and seeing groups of dolphins dancing in front of your eyes. Enjoy playing with these amazing animals and savor a deliciously prepared lunch onboard your boat before returning to your hotel.

Giftun Snorkeling Trip
Enjoy an amazing snorkeling adventure trip to Giftun Island, where you will discover the untouched nature of Giftun National Park and see the corals and colorful fish around the islands that cannot be seen anywhere else.

Day 6 - Cairo - Alexandria

Alexandria - Day 6 - Cairo - Alexandria

Fly to Cairo from Hurghada and start a private tour to Alexandria from Cairo airport, beginning at 7:00 am with pickup from your hotel by an Egyptologist. Transfer by private A/C vehicle to Alexandria, located 220 km northwest of Cairo. Arrive in Alexandria around 10 am.

The Catacombs Kom El Shoqafa
Start your day tour in Alexandria by 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 inter the dead for the next 200 years. This was a period in Alexandria’s history 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’s Pillar - Pompey Pillar
Despite its name, Pompey’s 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.

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 constructed using the ruins of the old Lighthouse, which was built by Ptolemy II in the 3rd century B.C. The Lighthouse was damaged during an earthquake that occurred in Egypt in 1303 A.D. during the reign of the Mamlouk King Qeitbay.

Lunch in Alexandria
Enjoy lunch in Alexandria at an 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.

Return to Cairo from Alexandria, arriving in Cairo at 19:00 - Overnight in Cairo.

Day 7 - Old Cairo

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.

Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary) - 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.

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 center of Cairo’s trading activities since the 14th century.

Day 8 - Cairo to the White Desert

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, with stops during the trip for WC and coffee. You will take your 4x4 Jeep and drive to the Black Desert. Lunch will be served here in El Haize Oasis. Later on, explore the White Desert National Park, the most well-known desert destination in Egypt. Then drive to the Valley of Agabat, deep within the White Desert. You have to be there to feel the otherworldly beauty of the place. Millions of years ago, the area was under the sea. Over the years, unique rock formations of limestone, chalk (and maybe sand) developed. As the sky turns pink and 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.

Day 9 - Bahariya Oasis

Bahariya Oasis - Bahariya Oasis

Enjoy breakfast in the desert before driving to Bahariya Oasis. On the way back, visit Crystal Mountain, locally known as Gebel al-Izzaz. It’s more of a crystal hill, often called the Jewel of the desert, formed by quartzite crystals and looking amazing in the sun’s rays. A few decades ago, this natural feature was found by accident. Drive to Bahariya Oasis and soak in the heat at Bir Sigam, a hot spring that can help to relax. Located 7 km east of Bahariya on the Cairo road, the spring is the best hot spring in temperature. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant in Bahariya. After lunch, discover Bahariya Oasis, the palm and olive fields, Gebel Maghrafa, where the biggest dinosaur was discovered in 1914 at the base of Gebel Dist, and Lake Al-Marun, 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.

Day 10 - International Departure

Cairo - Day 10 - International Departure

Breakfast at the hotel, then a representative will transfer guests to the airport and assist them through final departure formalities. Check out and transfer to Cairo airport for final departure.

• 4 Nights in Cairo with Bed and Breakfast
• 1 Night in the White Desert
• 1 Night in Luxor with Bed and Breakfast
• 1 Night in Aswan with Bed and Breakfast
• 2 Nights in Hurghada
• Daily Breakfast
• Lunch Included
• In-vehicle Air Conditioning
• All Fees and Taxes Included

• Tipping

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.