Egypt · Desert Adventure

Private Grand Safari And Antiquities of Egypt (10 Days)

10 Days Pickup service provided in Cairo. to Drop-off service provided in Cairo. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Giza pyramids, Sphinx, and Egyptian Museum in Cairo
  • 02 Travel through Wadi El Natrun and El Alamein on the way to the coast
  • 03 Experience a jeep safari and desert sunset in the Great Sand Sea
  • 04 Explore Siwa Oasis, including the Oracle Temple and salt lakes
  • 05 Watch sunrise from Shali Fortress and sunset from Fitness Island
  • 06 Discover Alexandria’s Citadel of Qaitbay and Library of Alexandria
  • 07 See Pompey’s Pillar, the Roman theatre, and the Catacombs
  • 08 Enjoy private transport, accommodation, and guided sightseeing throughout the trip

Discover Egypt on a 10-day private journey that combines ancient wonders, desert landscapes, coastal cities, and local culture. Explore Cairo’s iconic pyramids and the Egyptian Museum, travel through Wadi El Natrun and El Alamein, and continue to Marsa Matruh and the remote beauty of Siwa Oasis.

Along the way, experience jeep safari adventures in the Great Sand Sea, visit the Oracle Temple of Alexander the Great, float in Siwa’s salt lakes, and watch the sunset from the desert and Shali Fortress. Your trip also includes time in Alexandria to see landmarks such as the Citadel of Qaitbay, the Library of Alexandria, Pompey’s Pillar, and the Catacombs.

With private transport, included accommodation, guided sightseeing, and meals as listed in the itinerary, this tour offers a well-rounded way to experience Egypt’s history, landscapes, and atmosphere over ten memorable days.

Discover Egypt on a 10-day private journey that combines ancient wonders, desert landscapes, coastal cities, and local culture.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Alexandria, Cairo, Matruh, Siwa Oasis, El Alamein, Wadi El Natrun
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Private Grand Safari And Antiquities of Egypt (10 Days)

(Day 1) Arrival at Cairo airport:

Transfer to the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel in Cairo.
Meals: Welcome Drink – Dinner

(Day 2) At 8:00 a.m:

will take the chance to discover the secret of, the great pyramid of Cheops,
Khafre, Menkaure, and the holy sphinx.
Going deep in history through the papyrus, its amazing inscriptions, and pictures.
Lunch will be Grilled chicken in a restaurant close to the pyramids
The Egyptian Museum and its unique art crafts there like the exhibition of Tut Ankh
Amun.
The light and sound show (optional-extra price).
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

(Day 3) Travelling by private car or bus to 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 the mummification ceremonies in ancient Egypt, and was also
used by Egyptian artisans to paint elaborate artworks inside ancient tombs.
El-Alamein tombstone of the Germans, Italians and Commonwealth, which is
memorable of the well-known battle of Alamein in The WW2.
Check in the hotel.
in the evening we will walk through the city of Marsa Matruh enjoying its lovely streets
which full of life and real Egypt (Marsa Matruh is the main summer resort city of the
Egyptians)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 4 Driving 300 Km to Siwa oasis (Cleopatra oasis).

Check in, in an Eco-Lodge which has been built exactly like the Bedouin Houses with
Karshief which is made of salt and clay, spacious rooms and hardly to connect with
internet back to 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, dinner.

(Day 5) Visiting the oracle temple of Alexander the great

Mountain of the dead which dates
back to the Pharaonic time.
The swimming pool of Cleopatra.
The salted Lakes where you can swim and float like never before those lakes are magic
and too salty.
Back to city Center to have a look on the life of the real Bedouin nowadays and back to
eighteenth century.
Sunset from Fitness Island.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

(Day 6) Sunrise from over the top of Shali fortress

Sunrise from over the top of Shali fortress where the Bedouin lived for thousands of
years.
After Breakfast driving back to Marsa Matruh.
In a city which has all the magical beauty of the Mediterranean will take a chalet which
is directly overlooking the sea or in a Hotel.
We have the Chance to do a jet ski for 30 minutes or one hour ( Extra price 40 Euro per
person one hour )
Overnight in Marsa Matruh.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

(Day 7) 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 300 Euro per Person )
The well-known citadel of Alexandria which has been 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.

(Day 8) Carriage Chronicles: Unveiling Alexandria's Charms

After Breakfast, having 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, Lunch.

(Day 9) Return to Cairo: Mystical Nights and Historic Delights

Driving back to Cairo 240 Km.
Check in the Hotel.
Enjoying the nightlife in Cairo.
Wandering in the mysterious part of the city with its old gates and streets.
The Coptic churches and the old mosques.
The great Bazar
The top quality of spices and the chance for souvenirs.
The pure Egyptian atmosphere.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

(Day 10)

Transfer back to the airport, fly back home or as it mentioned in the itinerary.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Pickup service provided in Cairo. to Drop-off service provided in Cairo. 6 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 airport & hotel via a vehicle with A/C.
  • All sightseeing tours in Cairo as it mentioned on the itinerary.
  • All sightseeing tours in the desert mentioned on the itinerary.
  • Local English/ German-speaking Egyptologist and tour guide during your trips.
  • Entrance fees to all sites indicated on the itinerary.
  • Meals are mentioned on the itinerary.

What's Not Included

  • Tipping
  • Soft drinks in Restaurants.
  • Any extra fees not mention in the itinerary.

Know before you go

Health and Physical Requirements:

  • This tour involves a moderate amount of walking and activity, including uneven terrain and sand dunes. It may not be suitable for those with mobility limitations.
  • Some activities are optional, like jet skiing and sandboarding, which require additional physical ability.
  • Temperatures in Egypt can vary depending on the season. Be prepared for hot weather, especially during desert excursions.

Accessibility:

  • It is not explicitly mentioned if the tour is wheelchair accessible. It's recommended to confirm accessibility for wheelchairs or any other mobility aids.
  • Infant seats are not typically included on tours, so you might need to bring your own car seat or carrier if traveling with a young child.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Cairo.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Cairo.
Tour end
Drop-off service provided in Cairo.
End of the journey

Your 10 days run from Pickup service provided in Cairo. to Drop-off service provided in Cairo..

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