Cairo, Alexandria & Siwa Oasis Tour Package 07 Nights-08 Days
Egypt
SKU : IP08
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8 Days
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Max People : 10
Description
"The Shiny Egypt 8 Days" tour promises a remarkable journey across some of Egypt's most captivating destinations, blending historical wonders, urban exploration, and serene natural beauty. Here's an overview of what you might experience:
Arrive in Cairo and transfer to your hotel.
Depending on your arrival time, you might have a chance to start acquainting yourself with the city.
Visit the iconic Giza Pyramids, including the Great Pyramid, and the enigmatic Sphinx.
Explore the ancient burial site of Saqqara and the historical city of Memphis, offering insights into Egypt's past.
Delve into Cairo's vibrant cityscape, including highlights like the Egyptian Museum, which houses a vast collection of ancient artifacts.
Travel to Alexandria, a coastal city with a rich history.
Explore attractions like the Catacombs, Pompey's Pillar, and the Library of Alexandria.
Journey to Matrouh, a serene coastal destination.
Enjoy the beautiful beaches and relax by the Mediterranean Sea.
Continue to Siwa Oasis, a remote desert paradise.
Immerse yourself in the unique culture, hot springs, and lush landscapes of the oasis.
Travel back to Cairo.
Depending on your departure time, you might have some leisure time for shopping or last-minute exploration before your departure.
"The Shiny Egypt 8 Days" tour offers a diverse experience, ranging from the ancient wonders of Cairo and the Pyramids to the coastal charm of Alexandria, and the tranquil beauty of Matrouh and Siwa Oasis. Please note that specific details of the tour may vary based on the tour operator and availability.
Includes
3 nights' accommodation in Cairo, including breakfast.
1 night in Alexandria, including breakfast.
1 night in Matrouh, including breakfast.
2 nights in Siwa.
All meals during tours.
All mentioned transfers.
Meet and assist at the airport.
Transfer to/from the airport.
Mineral water provided every day.
English-speaking guide.
All mentioned entrance fees.
Excludes
Tipping.
Entry visa to Egypt.
International flight Ticket.
Any optional tours.
Personal expenses like drinks during meals, laundry, phone calls…etc.
Travel Styles
Cultural
Nature & Adventure
Activities
Tour Type
Sightseeing
Multi Days
Itinerary
- You will be assisted by our professional assistant. Our assistant will welcome and guide you at Cairo International Airport, and then transfer you to your hotel in Cairo by an air-conditioned vehicle.
- At the hotel, you will be greeted by our private tour guide who will accompany you in an air-conditioned car to visit the Giza Pyramids. These pyramids are the eternal resting places of the pharaohs from the 4th dynasty (2550 B.C.). You will explore the three famous pyramids of the Giza Plateau (Cheops, Chefren, and Mecyrinos), as well as the smaller pyramids of Queens and Princesses. Additionally, you will have the opportunity for a thrilling adventure as you ride a camel and capture unforgettable photos and memories on the plateau.
- Afterward, you will proceed to visit The Egyptian Museum, which exhibits thousands of objects ranging from the prehistoric era to the Greco-Roman period. It has been calculated that if you spend one minute at each exhibit, it will take nine months to see the whole collection. After your museum visit, you will have lunch at a local restaurant before returning to the hotel.
- In the evening, our guide will pick you up from the hotel to attend The Sound and Light Show at the Giza pyramids, which are four UNESCO World Heritage sites. Their historical and cultural values are simply beyond description. The show utilizes the latest lighting, laser, and projection technologies to visualize the mysteries of the Pharaonic civilization. Every year, hundreds of thousands attend these magnificent spectacles to relive the legend. Please note that the Sound and Light Show is an optional tour.
- Hotel: Hilton Pyramids Golf, Hilton Airport, Meridien Airport, Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino, or similar.
- Meals: Lunch and dinner at local restaurants.
- Tour Duration: 8 hours
- You will be met by our private tour guide at the hotel, who will accompany you in an air-conditioned car to Saqqara. Your first stop will be the Complex of King Djoser, where you will see the Step Pyramid, considered the first stone structure ever built in history. This impressive pyramid dates back to the 3rd dynasty (2670 B.C.).
- Afterward, you will visit Memphis, the first capital in ancient Egyptian history, which was founded around 3100 BC. It is the legendary city of Menes and is home to the Memphis Museum. Here, you can marvel at the colossal statue of Ramses II and the magnificent Alabaster Sphinx of Queen Hatshepsut.
- Next, you will visit the Serapeum of Saqqara, located northwest of Djoser's pyramid. This necropolis, near Memphis in Lower Egypt, served as the burial place for the Apis bulls. The Apis bulls were considered sacred and were believed to be incarnations of the ancient Egyptian deity Ptah. It was believed that these bulls became immortal after death as Osiris Apis.
- You will also have the opportunity to visit the Teti Pyramid, a six-sided pyramid located at Saqqara near Cairo, Egypt. This pyramid dates back to what was known as the 6th Dynasty.
- Afterward, you will visit Memphis, the first capital in ancient Egyptian history, which was founded around 3100 BC. It is the legendary city of Menes and is home to the Memphis Museum. Here, you can marvel at the colossal statue of Ramses II and the magnificent Alabaster Sphinx of Queen Hatshepsut.
- Next, you will have lunch at a local restaurant before returning to the hotel. You will spend the night in Cairo.
- Hotel: Hilton Pyramids Golf, Hilton Airport, Meridien Airport, Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino, or similar.
- Meals: Breakfast at the hotel, lunch and dinner at local restaurants.
- Tour Duration: 8 hours
- Our private tour guide will pick you up from the hotel in Cairo at 7:00 AM in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle to begin your private day tour to Alexandria. After approximately 3 hours of driving, you will arrive in Alexandria.
- Your first stop will be the Catacombs, which consist of three levels underground and feature beautiful reliefs depicting a blend of Greco-Roman and ancient Egyptian styles.
- Next, you will visit the Serapeum and Pompey's Pillar. Our guide will explain the intriguing reason behind the pillar's name, which has no association with Pompey himself.
- Afterward, you will proceed to the Citadel of Qaitbay, an Ottoman-era fortress built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Following the visit, you will stop for lunch, which includes options such as fish, chicken, or vegetarian dishes.
- After lunch, you will continue to the new Library of Alexandria, which was part of a larger research institution called the Mouseion, dedicated to the Muses, the nine goddesses of the arts. Please note that the visit to the library will be from the outside.
- Later, you will check in at the hotel in Alexandria.
- Hotel: Hilton Corniche Alexandria or a similar alternative.
- Meals: Breakfast at the hotel, lunch (seafood), and dinner at local restaurants.
- Tour Duration: 10 hours
- After having breakfast at the hotel in Alexandria, we will proceed to Marsa Matrouh, also spelled Mersa Matruh. It is a port city in Egypt and the capital of Matrouh Governorate, known for its stunning beauty as a Mediterranean city. The city holds a special allure, and its various beaches are particularly famous.
- Our first visit will be to Cleopatra Bath, where Queen Cleopatra once had a palace that overlooked the basins, now known as Cleopatra Beach. The sky is bright blue, the sand is pristine white, and it is believed to be the bathing place of Cleopatra and Marcus Antonius.
- Next, we will visit Ageeba Beach, a small cove that can be accessed via a path leading down from the clifftop. This beach offers clear sand and turquoise waters, creating a tranquil and picturesque setting.
- After the visits, we will check in at the hotel in Marsa Matrouh and spend the night there.
- Hotel: Beau Site Hotel or a similar alternative.
- Meals: Breakfast at the hotel, lunch and dinner at local restaurants.
- Tour Duration: 8 hours
- After breakfast at the hotel in Marsa Matrouh, we will drive to Siwa Oasis. Siwa Oasis is known for its remarkable natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and the cultivation of dates and olives. We will check in at the hotel in Siwa and spend the night there.
- Hotel: for your stay is the Shali Hotel or a similar alternative.
- Meals: Breakfast at the hotel, lunch and dinner at local restaurants.
- Tour Duration: 8 hours
- After having breakfast, we will head to the "old town of Shali." It is a fortress dating back to the 13th century and is built with mud and salt.
- After that, we will continue to visit the "Mountain of The Dead," where thousands of tombs were carved into the rock in round shapes resembling beehives. These tombs range from the 26th dynasty to the Greco-Roman period.
- We will also visit the mountain of El Dakrour, which was a place of worship, tombs, and dwellings. Even today, people celebrate a new beginning with a special festival that runs for three days in October.
- Afterward, we will head out on a 4X4 for a Sahara Desert Safari. Then we will drive to a Sahara Desert Camp for a BBQ dinner and enjoy the starry night before a slow.
- Finally, we will return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
- Hotel: Shali Hotel or similar.
- Meals: Breakfast at the hotel, lunch and dinner at local restaurants.
- Tour Duration: 8 hours.
- After breakfast, we will head to visit the "Temple of the Oracle," which flourished during the Greco-Roman period. There are several myths surrounding the founding of this temple. One of them tells the story of two black priestesses from the Temple of Amun at Thebes (modern Luxor), who were exiled to the desert. According to the tale, one of them founded the Temple of Dodona in Greece, where she became the voice of the Oracle. The second priestess, after spending some time in Libya, arrived in Siwa and became the Oracle's sibyl.
- Afterward, we will drive back to Cairo, check in at the hotel, and spend the night in Cairo.
- Hotel: Hilton Pyramids Golf or Hilton Airport, Meridien Airport, Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino, or similar.
- Meals: Breakfast at the hotel, lunch and dinner at local restaurants.
- Tour Duration: 8 hours.
- You will have some free time before your flight. Check out of the hotel and then transfer to Cairo airport for your departure flight. Notes:
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner. (Breakfast is always at the hotel, lunch at a local restaurant, and dinner at the hotel or a local restaurant).
- Cairo Hotel: Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino Cairo or Hilton Airport or similar.
- Alexandria Hotel: Hilton Corniche Hotel or similar.
- Matrouh Hotel: Jaz Hotel or similar.
- Siwa Hotel: Shali Resort or similar.
FAQs
- It is believed that the Pharaoh Khufu commissioned this building project, that is that he ordered it built and paid for the construction project. Khufu was a pharaoh of Egypt about 4,500 years ago, during a time called the “Old Kingdom” of Egyptian history.
- Ancient Egypt was a very rich country, primarily due to the grain grown along the Nile River, which was exported to the surrounding countries. Because of this, Pharaoh Khufu could afford to build such a large building. It is estimated that a crew of about 20,000 workers built the pyramid.
- Some historians say that the answer goes back to Ancient Egyptian religion and their belief in an afterlife.
- Because they believed in life after death, the bodies of important Ancient Egyptians were frequently mummified and placed into tombs. Mummification was a process that preserved the body, with the idea that the deceased person could use it again in the afterlife.
- The early tombs of Ancient Egypt were rectangular brick structures with an underground chamber. Bodies of royalty and important officials were placed in a coffin called a sarcophagus, and then the sarcophagus was placed into the underground chamber.
- Above ground, there was a separate chamber for holding food and drink for use by the deceased person in the afterlife. This chamber was also used to make offerings to their gods.
- During the Old Kingdom of Egypt’s history, about 4,500 years ago, there was a limited time when the pharaohs’ tombs were built in the shape of large pyramids, such as the pyramids seen in Giza.
- Alexander the Great founded the city in 332 BC after the start of his Persian campaign; it was to be the capital of his new Egyptian dominion and a naval base that would control the Mediterranean.
Cancelation Policy
In case you cancel your trip, the following scale of charges will be applied:
- From the date of booking until 61 days before your arrival date, 15% of the entire tour price will be charged.
- 35% of the tour price if you cancel 60-31 days before arrival.
- 50% of the tour price if you cancel 30-15 days before arrival.
- 100% of the tour price if you cancel 14-1 days before arrival.
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