10-Day Egyptian Adventure at Cairo, Marsa Matruh, Siwa Oasis, and Alexandria with Grand Safari
Highlights
Cairo, Matruh, Siwa Oasis, Alexandria
Locations Covered
Cairo, Matruh, Siwa Oasis, Alexandria
safari, sightseeing, Desert
Private Tour
10 Days
Easy
English, German
Description
Explore Egypt's rich history and culture on a private 10-day tour, visiting iconic sites such as the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, and Alexandria's historical landmarks. Journey to the Mediterranean coast, Marsa Matruh, and the Siwa Oasis, experiencing ancient Coptic monasteries, Cleopatra's Temple, and unique desert adventures.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Cairo
- Arrival at Cairo airport.
- Transfer to the hotel.
- Overnight at the hotel in Cairo.
Meals: Welcome drink and dinner.
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Day 2: Explore Cairo
- At 8:00 a.m., you will have the chance to discover the secret of the great pyramids of Cheops, Khafre, Menkaure, and the holy sphinx. You will also go deep into history through the papyrus, its amazing inscriptions, and pictures.
- Lunch will be Grilled chicken in a restaurant close to the pyramids.
- Visit the Egyptian museum and its unique art crafts there, like the exhibition of Tut Ankh Amun.
- You can also watch the light and sound show (optional-extra price).
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch.
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Day 3: Marsa Matruh
- Travelling by private car or bus to Marsa Matruh on the Mediterranean is 439 kilometers. On the outskirts of Cairo is a 60-kilometer desert depression called Wadi el-Natrun (Valley of Salt).
- Wadi el-Natrun is a safe refuge for those who seek solitude. Its Coptic monasteries are a testament to the resilience of the Coptic Christian community in Egypt.
- After that visit Wadi el-Natrun, or the Valley of Salt, which dates back to ancient Egypt. The region contains large alkaline lakes that accumulate neutron-rich salt deposits.
- The mineral was used in mummification ceremonies in ancient Egypt and by Egyptian artisans to paint elaborate artworks inside ancient tombs.
- The El-Alamein tombstone is of the Germans, Italians and Commonwealth, and it is memorable for the well-known battle of Alamein in WW2.
- After checking into the hotel, we will take a leisurely walk through the city of Marsa Matruh in the evening, enjoying its lively streets and experiencing the real Egypt. (Marsa Matruh is the main summer resort city for Egyptians.)
Meals: Breakfast and lunch.
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Day 4: Siwa Oasis
- Driving 300 Km to Siwa oasis (Cleopatra oasis).
- Check-in at an Eco-Lodge designed like a Bedouin House. It features a Karshief made of salt and clay, spacious rooms, and a limited internet connection, embracing real natural life.
- The adventure will begin by invading the Great Sand Sea (jeep safari, sand boarding, and more surprises).
- Sunset and Dinner in the desert.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Day 5: Siwa Oasis
- Visiting the oracle temple of Alexander the Great, the Mountain of the Dead, which dates back to Pharaonic times, and the swimming pool of Cleopatra.
- The salted Lakes where you can swim and float like never before those lakes are magic and too salty.
- We will return to the city Center to examine the life of the real Bedouin today and in the eighteenth century.
- Sunset from Fitness Island.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Day 6: Marsa Matruh
- Sunrise from over the top of the Shali fortress where the Bedouin lived for thousands of years.
- After breakfast drive back to Marsa Matruh.
- In a city with all the magical beauty of the Mediterranean, you will choose a chalet directly overlooking the sea or a hotel.
- We have the chance to do jet skiing for 30 minutes or one hour (extra price 40 Euro per person for one hour)
- Overnight in Marsa Matruh.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Day 7: Alexandria
- Driving 300 Km to Alexandria.
- Check in the hotel.
- The Chance to Dive there in the sight of Cleopatra Palace & Napoleon Sink Ship (extra Price of 300 Euro per Person).
- The well-known citadel of Alexandria was built on the exact place of the famous light tower (Fortress Of Qaitbay)/
- Library of Alexandria.
- At night a city tour by the double-decker bus.
- Overnight in Alexandria.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Day 8: Alexandria
- After breakfast, have a unique experience to discover Alexandria by carriage.
- So we can enjoy the details and real life.
- Going deep inside the heart of Alexandria (its streets, the fruits and vegetable market, the fish market etc).
- The roman theatre.
- Pompey pillar.
- Saint Catherine church.
- The Catacombs.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch.
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Day 9: Back to Cairo
- Driving back to Cairo 240 Km.
- Check in the hotel.
- Enjoying the nightlife in Cairo, wandering through the mysterious old gates and streets of the city.
- Visiting the Coptic churches and the old mosques, exploring the great Bazaar with its top-quality spices and the opportunity to buy souvenirs.
- Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch.
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Day 10: Transfer to Airport
- Transfer back to the airport, fly back home or as it mentioned in the itinerary.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 10 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 10 | /person |
This is a private tour |