Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival - Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum

   • Arrive at Cairo International Airport.

   • Transfer to hotel in Cairo.

   • Meet private tour guide at the hotel for a visit to the Giza Pyramids, including the three famous pyramids (Cheops, Chefren, Mecyrinos) and the Great Sphinx.

   • Camel ride on the plateau for unforgettable photos.

   • Visit the Egyptian Museum with thousands of artifacts from the prehistoric to Greco-Roman periods.

   • Lunch at a local restaurant.

   • Sound and Light Show at the Giza Pyramids (optional).

   • Return to hotel.

   Hotel: Hilton Pyramids Golf or similar
   Meals: Lunch & Dinner
   Tour Duration: 08 Hours

2. Day 2: Saqqara & Memphis

   • Meet the private tour guide at the hotel.

   • Visit Saqqara and the Step Pyramid of King Djoser from the 3rd Dynasty.

   • Explore Memphis, the first capital of Egypt, with the Memphis Museum and colossal statue of Ramses II.

   • Visit the Serapeum of Saqqara, a necropolis for sacred Apis bulls.

   • Explore Teti Pyramid.

   • Lunch at a local restaurant.

   • Return to hotel in Cairo.

   Hotel: Hilton Pyramids Golf or similar
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
   Tour Duration: 08 Hours

3. Day 3: Cairo to Alexandria

   • Meet the private tour guide at 7:00 AM.

   • Drive to Alexandria (3-hour drive).

   • Visit the Catacombs with beautiful reliefs blending Greco-Roman and ancient Egyptian styles.

   • Visit Serapeum and Pompey's Pillar.

   • Explore the Citadel of Qaitbay, built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria.

   • Lunch with fish, chicken, or vegetarian options.

   • Visit the new Library of Alexandria (from outside).

   • Check-in at hotel in Alexandria.

   Hotel: Hilton Corniche Alexandria or similar
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
   Tour Duration: 10 Hours

4. Day 4: Alexandria to Matrouh

   • Breakfast at the hotel.

   • Drive to Marsa Matrouh, a beautiful Mediterranean port city.

   • Visit Cleopatra’s Bath, a place associated with Cleopatra and Marcus Antonius.

   • Explore Ageeba Beach, known for clear sands and turquoise waters.

   • Check-in at hotel in Marsa Matrouh.

   Hotel: Beau Site Hotel or similar
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
   Tour Duration: 08 Hours

5. Day 5: Matrouh to Siwa

   • Breakfast at the hotel.

   • Drive to Siwa Oasis, known for its nature and cultural richness.

   • Check-in at hotel in Siwa.

   Hotel: Shali Hotel or similar
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
   Tour Duration: 08 Hours

6. Day 6: Exploring Siwa

   • Breakfast at the hotel.

   • Visit the Old Town of Shali, a 13th-century fortress made from mud and salt.

   • Explore the Mountain of the Dead, with tombs carved into rock.

   • Visit the Mountain of El Dakrour, a site for worship and tombs.

   • Enjoy a Sahara Desert Safari by 4X4.

   • BBQ dinner at a Sahara Desert Camp and star-gazing.

   • Return to the hotel.

   Hotel: Shali Hotel or similar
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
   Tour Duration: 08 Hours

7. Day 7: Siwa to Cairo

   • Breakfast at the hotel.

   • Visit the Temple of the Oracle, an important site during the Greco-Roman period.

   • Drive back to Cairo and check-in at hotel.

   Hotel: Hilton Pyramids Golf or similar
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
   Tour Duration: 08 Hours

8. Day 8: Departure

   • Free time before the flight.

   • Check-out from the hotel and transfer to Cairo Airport for departure.