Egypt · Desert Adventure

10-Day Private Egypt Safari and Antiquities Tour with Siwa Oasis

10 Days Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
  • 02 Visit Wadi el-Natrun's historic Coptic monasteries and El-Alamein's WW2 memorials
  • 03 Experience Siwa Oasis with the Oracle Temple, Cleopatra's pool, and floating salt lakes
  • 04 Venture into the Great Sand Sea for a jeep safari, sandboarding, and desert sunset dinner
  • 05 Discover Alexandria's Qaitbay Fortress, Library of Alexandria, Roman theatre, and Catacombs

Explore Egypt's ancient wonders and living traditions on a 10-day journey through Cairo, Wadi el-Natrun, Marsa Matruh, Siwa Oasis, and Alexandria. Discover the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, Coptic monasteries, WW2 memorials at El-Alamein, and Alexandria's historic landmarks, including Qaitbay Fortress and the Library of Alexandria. In Siwa, experience Bedouin life, visit the Oracle Temple of Alexander the Great, float in the salt lakes, and venture into the Great Sand Sea for a jeep safari and sandboarding. The tour also includes time to enjoy Cairo's old quarters, bazaars, spices, and souvenirs, along with the Mediterranean beauty of Marsa Matruh.

Explore Egypt's ancient wonders and living traditions on a 10-day journey through Cairo, Wadi el-Natrun, Marsa Matruh, Siwa Oasis, and Alexandria.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Alexandria, Cairo, Matruh, Siwa Oasis, Wadi El Natrun
Languages Arabic, English, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Cairo

  • Transfer to the hotel.
  • Overnight at the hotel in Cairo.

Meals: Welcome Drink, Dinner

2
Day 02

Pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum

  • At 8:00 am, take the chance to discover the secrets of the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Khafre, and Menkaure, along with the Holy Sphinx.
  • Go deep into history through papyrus, its amazing inscriptions, and pictures.
  • Lunch will be grilled chicken at a restaurant close to the pyramids.
  • Visit the Egyptian Museum and its unique art crafts, including the exhibition of Tut Ankh Amun.
  • Attend the light and sound show (optional - extra price).

Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

3
Day 03

Wadi el-Natrun, El-Alamein, and Marsa Matruh

  • On the outskirts of Cairo is a 60-kilometer desert depression called Wadi el-Natrun (Valley of Salt).
  • A safe refuge for those who seek solitude, Wadi el-Natrun houses Coptic monasteries that are a testament to the resilience of the Coptic Christian community in Egypt.
  • Wadi el-Natrun, or the Valley of Salt, 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 was also used by Egyptian artisans to paint elaborate artworks inside ancient tombs.
  • Visit the El-Alamein tombstones of the Germans, Italians, and Commonwealth, a memorial to the well-known Battle of El-Alamein in WW2.
  • Check in to the hotel in the evening, then walk through the city of Marsa Matruh, enjoying its lovely streets full of life and real Egypt. Marsa Matruh is the main summer resort city for Egyptians.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

4
Day 04

Drive to Siwa Oasis and Great Sand Sea Adventure

  • Check in to an Eco-Lodge built exactly like the Bedouin houses with Karshief, which is made of salt and clay, with spacious rooms and hardly any internet connection - back to real natural life.
  • The adventure will begin by invading the Great Sand Sea with a jeep safari, sandboarding, and more surprises.
  • Enjoy sunset and dinner in the desert.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

5
Day 05

Oracle Temple, Cleopatra's Pool, and Siwa Salt Lakes

  • Visit the Mountain of the Dead, which dates back to Pharaonic times.
  • See the swimming pool of Cleopatra.
  • Experience the salt lakes, where you can swim and float like never before - these lakes are magical and extremely salty.
  • Head back to the city center to have a look at the life of the real Bedouin nowadays and step back into the eighteenth century.
  • Watch the sunset from Fitness Island.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

6
Day 06

Sunrise at Shali Fortress and Return to Marsa Matruh

  • Watch the sunrise from the top of Shali Fortress, where the Bedouin lived for thousands of years.
  • After breakfast, drive back to Marsa Matruh.
  • In a city that has all the magical beauty of the Mediterranean, stay in a chalet directly overlooking the sea or in a hotel.
  • There is a 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, Dinner

7
Day 07

Drive to Alexandria and Evening City Tour

  • Check in to the hotel.
  • There is a chance to dive at the site of Cleopatra's Palace and Napoleon's sunken ship (extra price: 300 Euro per person).
  • Visit the well-known Citadel of Alexandria, built on the exact place of the famous lighthouse, the Fortress of Qaitbay, and the Library of Alexandria.
  • At night, enjoy a city tour by double-decker bus.

Overnight in Alexandria.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

8
Day 08

Alexandria by Carriage

  • After breakfast, enjoy a unique experience discovering Alexandria by carriage.
  • This allows you to enjoy the details and real life of the city.
  • Go deep into the heart of Alexandria through its streets, the fruit and vegetable market, the fish market, and more.
  • Visit the Roman theatre, Pompey's Pillar, Saint Catherine Church, and the Catacombs.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

9
Day 09

Return to Cairo and Explore the Old City

  • Drive back to Cairo, 240 km.
  • Check in to the hotel.
  • Enjoy the nightlife in Cairo.
  • Wander through the mysterious part of the city with its old gates and streets.
  • Visit the Coptic churches, the old mosques, and the great bazaar.
  • Discover top-quality spices and the chance to shop for souvenirs.
  • Experience the pure Egyptian atmosphere.

Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

10
Day 10

Departure

  • Transfer back to the airport and fly back home, or as mentioned in the itinerary.
Great Sand Sea dunes, Siwa Oasis salt lakes, Shali Fortress sunrise, Library of Alexandria

Where this trip takes you

Great Sand Sea dunes, Siwa Oasis salt lakes, Shali Fortress sunrise, Library of Alexandria

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cairo 5 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports
  • Assistance with guest relations during your stay
  • All transfers to/from the airport and hotel by air-conditioned vehicle
  • All sightseeing tours in Cairo as mentioned in the itinerary
  • All sightseeing tours in the desert as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Local English- or German-speaking Egyptologist and tour guide during your trips
  • Entrance fees to all sites indicated in the itinerary
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary

What's Not Included

  • Tipping
  • Soft drinks in restaurants
  • Any extra fees not mentioned in the itinerary

What to bring

  • Sport shoes
  • Power bank
  • Sunglasses and a hat
  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Casual wear and a towel

Know before you go

  • Our clients can choose from this itinerary to add or cancel parts of the program, and we can assist with their desires to offer them a great vacation.
  • The price can be modified depending on the client's selection.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cairo, Egypt
Tour start
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 days finish where they began, in Cairo.

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