14-Day Egypt Tour with Nile Cruise and Siwa Oasis Camping

• Meet your tour guide upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, where a representative will assist you with the arrival procedures and take you to your hotel. At the hotel, the tour manager will help with a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm the pick-up times for each tour.

Enjoy welcome drinks.

Overnight in Cairo.

• Have breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, then meet your personal guide, who will accompany you to the Giza Plateau to visit the three Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos, as well as the Great Sphinx, which has a human pharaonic head and a lion's body.
• Continue to visit the Valley Temple in front of the Sphinx, dedicated to King Chephren. Proceed to have lunch at a local restaurant.
• Transfer to visit the Egyptian Museum, which exhibits a wide range of unique Pharaonic antiquities in addition to the original treasure room of King Tutankhamun, gold, and jewellery dating back more than 3,500 years before being explored.
• Return to the hotel.

Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

• Have breakfast, then transfer to the domestic airport and depart by plane to Luxor.
• Meet our representative in Luxor and board your 5-star Egypt Nile cruise before lunch.
• Explore Karnak Temple, the largest place of worship ever built. In ancient Egypt, the power of the god Amun of Thebes gradually increased during the early New Kingdom. After the short persecution led by Akhenaten, it rose to its apex. In the reign of Ramesses III, more than two-thirds of the property owned by the temples belonged to Amun, as evidenced by the stupendous buildings at Karnak. Although badly ruined, no site in Egypt is more impressive than Karnak. It is the largest temple complex ever built by man and represents the combined achievement of many generations of ancient builders. The Temple of Karnak consists of three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples located about three kilometres north of Luxor, Egypt, on 100 ha (247 acres) of land. Karnak is the site's modern name. Its ancient name was Ipet-isut, meaning "The Most Select (or Sacred) of Places."
• Move to Luxor Temple. Amenhotep III built it in the 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom, and Ramesses II completed it during the 19th Dynasty. King Ramses II was the most famous king of the 19th Dynasty.
• Enjoy some free time shopping in Luxor. From there, you will be driven to your hotel for check-in and have free time in Luxor.

Overnight in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Enjoy breakfast on board and go for a hot air balloon ride (optional).
• Cross to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings. It was created and used from approximately 1539 BC to 1075 BC. It contains some 60 tombs, starting with Thutmose I and ending with Ramses X or XI. The site's official name was The Great and Majestic Necropolis of the Millions of Years of the Pharaoh, Life, Strength, Health in The West of Thebes, or the Great Field. The most famous tomb is KV62, the Tomb of King Tutankhamun. Howard Carter discovered King Tut's tomb in 1922. Tutankhamun's tomb was the first royal tomb to be discovered that was still largely intact. Here, you will visit three tombs.
• Continue to explore the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahary. Queen Hatshepsut was the first great woman in recorded history, the forerunner of such figures as Cleopatra, Catherine the Great, and Elizabeth I. The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut is the focal point of the Deir el-Bahri complex of mortuary temples and tombs located on the west bank of the Nile, opposite the city of Luxor. Hatshepsut was a female pharaoh. Her temple was built on three surfaces in the form of balconies, devoted primarily to the worship of the god Amun and to performing funeral rites for the queen known as El Deir El Bahary.
• Proceed to the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III. The Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. For 3,400 years, they have stood in the Theban necropolis across the River Nile from the city of Luxor. The original function of the Colossi was to stand guard at the entrance to Amenhotep's memorial or mortuary temple. Excursion to the Temples of Thebes, lunch on board. Enjoy afternoon tea.

Leisure time.
(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Overnight in Luxor.

• Sail to Edfu and have breakfast served on board. Then visit the majestic temple dedicated to Horus. Edfu Temple is the second largest temple after Karnak and was known in Greco-Roman times as Apollonopolis Magna. The temple was dedicated to the falcon god Horus and was built during the Ptolemaic period. Have lunch on board.
• Proceed to Kom Ombo and visit the temple shared by the two gods Sobek and Haroeris, standing on high ground overlooking the Nile. The Temple of Sobek and Haroeris in Kom Ombo, also known simply as Kom Ombo Temple, dates from about 180 BC during the Ptolemaic era, with additions made in Roman times. The temple at Kom Ombo was also built under Ptolemy VI. Since this bend in the Nile was a favoured spot for crocodiles to bask in the sun and threaten locals, it is natural that the temple would be dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god. It is unusual in having a double dedication, as it also honours Haroeris, a form of the falcon-headed god Horus. The hypostyle halls were added under Ptolemy XIII (51-47 BC), and the Roman emperor Trajan (53-117 AD) added the forecourt and outer enclosure walls. Dinner will be served on board.

(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Overnight in Kom Ombo.

• Have breakfast on board and sail to Aswan.
• Visit the world-famous High Dam, an engineering miracle constructed between 1960 and 1970. It aimed to increase economic production by further regulating the annual river flooding, providing water storage for agriculture, and later generating hydroelectricity. The dam had a significant impact on the economy and culture of Egypt.
• Move to the Unfinished Obelisk. This obelisk is believed to belong to Queen Hatshepsut, one of the rulers of the 18th Dynasty and the royal wife of King Tuthmosis II. The Unfinished Obelisk is the largest known ancient obelisk, located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt in Aswan. It is unknown which pharaoh created this structure. It is nearly one-third larger than any ancient Egyptian obelisk ever erected. If finished, it would have measured around 42 m and weighed nearly 1,200 tons.
• Head to the beautifully located Temple of Philae on Isis Island and the Granite Quarries, which are dedicated to the goddesses Isis and Hathor. Enjoy afternoon tea, dinner, and a Galabya party on board.

(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Overnight in Aswan.

• Have breakfast on board before disembarkation. (Optional tour)
• Transfer to Aswan Airport and depart by plane to Sharm El Sheikh. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel.

Overnight in Sharm El-Sheikh.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Have breakfast at the hotel.
• Enjoy a free day in Sharm El Sheikh. (Optional tour)

Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Our representative will transfer you to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for your flight to Cairo.
• Arrive in Cairo, meet and assist our representative, and transfer to your hotel in Cairo.
• Have a free day in Cairo.

Overnight in Cairo.
Meal: Breakfast

• Have breakfast and travel to Alexandria. Visit Montazah Palace and Gardens, including Salamlek Palace, Haramlek Palace, and a garden of 317 acres filled with huge trees and flowers, along with two 5-star hotels, Helnan and Salamlek.
• Head to see Pompey's Pillar. It was constructed in honour of Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century. Originally from the Temple of Serapis, it was once a magnificent structure rivalling the Soma and the Caesarean.
• See the Catacombs, the largest Roman cemetery consisting of three levels cut into the rock. Have lunch at a local restaurant in Alexandria.
• Drive along the Corniche to see the whole city, passing over the bridge of Stanley, a landmark of modern Alexandria, and then proceed to see the Qaitbay Citadel, which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs' lighthouse of Alexandria.
• Proceed to the new Library of Alexandria, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, now the biggest library in the world with 8 million books, and also see the site of the lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
• Drive back to your hotel in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight in Cairo.

• Pick up and drive to El Alamein. We recommend ordering a breakfast box from your hotel because of the early departure. Driving distance: 150 km. It takes 3 hours of driving. On the way, stop for a coffee break.
• Visit the El Alamein Museum, which gives good information about the Battle of El Alamein. The museum, about 1 mile west of the British memorial, is located on the north side of the road for anyone interested in war memorabilia. To see the tombs of the Italians and Germans, Commonwealth War Graves, drive to Marsa Matrouh from El Alamein.
• Drive to Siwa through Marsa Matrouh.

Overnight in Siwa hotel.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

• Have breakfast and be ready for pick-up at 07:00 am from the hotel.
• Visit Siwa's attractions, starting 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 gods, when he and his entourage arrived at Siwa Oasis after a long trip through the desert.
• Drive to the salt lake at 08:30 and enjoy the amazing experience of swimming in water that makes you float.
• Proceed to Cleopatra's Bath at 11:00, the Spring of the Sun, which has been mentioned by travellers to Siwa. 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.
• Go to Gebel Al Mawta. At 12:00, taste a Siwan lunch at Abdo Restaurant.
• Experience adventure in the desert by discovering the Great Sand Sea by Jeep 4x4. Visit the hot and cold springs at Bir Waheed.
• Enjoy some traditional Bedouin tea at sunset and overnight in a desert camp with BBQ dinner. If you need to sleep in a hotel instead of the camp, this choice is also available. We have nice ecolodges in Siwa.

Overnight in desert camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Have breakfast and transfer to Cairo by an air-conditioned car.
• Visit the Citadel of Salah El-Din, where you will see views over all of Cairo, and visit the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, considered the largest mosque built at the beginning of the 19th century by the ruler of Egypt (1805-1849), who ruled Egypt for over 45 years. It was built in Turkish style. Before continuing your trip, you will be served a warm, delightful lunch at a high-quality restaurant.
• Proceed to Old Cairo to visit fascinating built wonders such as the Hanging Church, which was built in the 3rd and beginning of the 4th century in the Basilica style, the Abu Sirga Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue, which dates back to the beginning of the 15th century AD. It was built in the Basilica style above the cave in which the Holy Family took refuge.
• End your tour in Cairo with a visit to Amr Ibn El-Aas Mosque, the very first mosque built in Egypt. Then drive to Khan El Khalili Bazaar, if there is enough time, one of the most famous and oldest bazaars in the Middle East. You will then be transferred back to your hotel.

Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

• Have breakfast, and the representative will transfer you to Cairo Airport.

(Meals: Breakfast included)