Cairo, Egypt Desert Safari and Nile CruiseBook 16 Days in Egypt to Explore attractions with the famous history by Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Discover the Western desert Oasis by visiting Siwa Oasis, Bahariya Oasis, Farafra Oasis, Dakhla Oasis & Kharga Oasis.
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Included
Arrival/departure assistance & transfers at Cairo International Airport.
All transfers mentioned in the program By private Air Condition Vehicle except transfers in Oasis by 4x4 jeeps.
Cairo visits Pyramids of Giza - Sphinx Monument - Egyptian Museum - Khan El Khalili Bazaars.
El Alamein The Military Museum - Alamein World War II remains.
Siwa Oasis visits The Old City of Shali - Siwa house Museum - The Dakrour Mountain.
Bahariya Oasis visits Temple of Alexander the Great - Tomb of Nobles - Golden Mummies Museum - Ain EL Mephtella.
Desert visits White Desert and Black Desert.
Farafra Oasis visit Farafra Local Museum.
Kharga Oasis visits Temple of Hibis - Cemetery of Bagawat.
Dakhla Oasis visit Dakhla Oasis.
Luxor West Bank visits Valley of the Kings - Temple of Hatshepsut - Colossi of Memnon.
Luxor East Bank visits Temple of Karnak - Temple of Luxor
Aswan visits Temple of Philae - High Dam of Aswan - Unfinished Obelisk - Temple of Kom Ombo - Temple of Edfu.
All entrance fees for sightseeing mention in the program.
Private Licensed Egyptologist guide.
All service charges and taxes.
3 nights' accommodation in a hotel in Cairo based on a BB basis.
02-night accommodation in hotel in Siwa based on Half Board basis.
one-night accommodation in hotel in Bahariya based on Half Board basis.
one overnight in camp in the White desert based on FB basis (Breakfast
Lunch
and Dinner).
01 overnight in camp in the Dakhla based on FB basis (Breakfast
Lunch
and Dinner).
01 overnight in the Kharga hotel based on an FB basis (Breakfast
Lunch
and Dinner)
1-night accommodation in hotel in Luxor based on BB basis
1 overnight in first-class sleeper train & Aswan/Cairo based on Half Board basis.
One Lunch in a local restaurant during the tour in Cairo.
Excluded
Arrival/departure assistance & transfers at Cairo International Airport.
All transfers mentioned in the program By private Air Condition Vehicle except transfers in Oasis by 4x4 jeeps.
Cairo visits Pyramids of Giza - Sphinx Monument - Egyptian Museum - Khan El Khalili Bazaars.
El Alamein The Military Museum - Alamein World War II remains.
Siwa Oasis visits The Old City of Shali - Siwa house Museum - The Dakrour Mountain.
Bahariya Oasis visits Temple of Alexander the Great - Tomb of Nobles - Golden Mummies Museum - Ain EL Mephtella.
Desert visits White Desert and Black Desert.
Farafra Oasis visit Farafra Local Museum.
Kharga Oasis visits Temple of Hibis - Cemetery of Bagawat.
Dakhla Oasis visit Dakhla Oasis.
Luxor West Bank visits Valley of the Kings - Temple of Hatshepsut - Colossi of Memnon.
Luxor East Bank visits Temple of Karnak - Temple of Luxor
Aswan visits Temple of Philae - High Dam of Aswan - Unfinished Obelisk - Temple of Kom Ombo - Temple of Edfu.
All entrance fees for sightseeing mention in the program.
Private Licensed Egyptologist guide.
All service charges and taxes.
3 nights' accommodation in a hotel in Cairo based on a BB basis.
02-night accommodation in hotel in Siwa based on Half Board basis.
one-night accommodation in hotel in Bahariya based on Half Board basis.
one overnight in camp in the White desert based on FB basis (Breakfast
Lunch
and Dinner).
01 overnight in camp in the Dakhla based on FB basis (Breakfast
Lunch
and Dinner).
01 overnight in the Kharga hotel based on an FB basis (Breakfast
Lunch
and Dinner)
1-night accommodation in hotel in Luxor based on BB basis
1 overnight in first-class sleeper train & Aswan/Cairo based on Half Board basis.
One Lunch in a local restaurant during the tour in Cairo.
Tour Plan
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Day 1:Cairo Airport & Transfer to your Hotel in Cairo
Upon arrival in Cairo, our Min Travel representative will assist you through passport control formalities, luggage identification & portage will greet you. You will be transferred by a private A/C car or mini-bus to your hotel to check in and Overnight in Cairo.
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Day 2: (B+ L)Tour to Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum
Breakfast and check out of the hotel. The day starts with a guided tour in Giza to visit the legendary majestic Pyramids of Cheops, Cherfrern, and Mykerionos to view these spectacular man-made monuments. Afterward, a tour of the great Sphinx; guarding the Royal Burial Chambers and the temple of Cheops. Before going to the Egyptian Museum, this is the best time to take a break for lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Egyptian Museum, established in 1902, near the city center of Cairo. Finally, visit the legendary Khan El Khalili bazaar district for shopping. Return to the hotel and overnight in Cairo.
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Day 3: (B+L+D)Tour to Al Alamein
Your guide for the day will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza and transfer you to El Alamein to visit the Military Museum is located 105 KM west of Alexandria. The Museum was opened in the year 1956 during the presidency of Gamal Abdel Nasser. The El Alamein War Museum was renewed and reopened in 1992 during the presidency of Mubarak. Continue to visit the WW II Cemeteries, located on the west of the town, on a small peninsula overlooking the sea. The citadel-like cemeteries are the final resting place for the commonwealth, Greek, Italian and German soldiers. After that transfer, you to Marsa Matruh and finally Siwa overnight.
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Day 4: (B+L+D)Siwa Oasis visits The Old City of Shali - Siwa house Museum - The Dakrour Mountain.
Take Breakfast at the Camp, After that, visit Dead Mountain, Siwa House Museum & the Old Fortress of Shali, then the Oracle Temple, where you will see the coronation hall of Alexander the Great, and then the ruins of Amoun Temple. Swim in Cleopatra Pool, then Dakrour Mountain (famous for its hot sand, the best place ever for sand baths, used as an effective natural cure for rheumatism, rheumatoid… etc.), overnight.
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Day 5: (B+L+D)Tour to Bahariya Oasis
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and transfer to the Western desert to the Oasis of Baharyia by jeep 4×4 visiting the Alexander the Great Temple, Tomb of Nobles, The Golden Mummies Museum, Ain EL Mephtella & natural springs, overnight in Bahariya Oasis.
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Day 6: (B+L+D)Tour to the White Desert
Early morning breakfast, then drive to the White desert. On the way, you will visit Black Mountain and Crystal Mountain. Arrive in the white desert and overnight among the chalk-white mushroom-shaped rocks, covered by the stars.
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Day 7: (B+L+D)Visit Farafra Oasis & Dakhla Oasis
Breakfast down the camp and drive toward Dakhla Oasis (the Inner Oasis), or Zeszes as it was called in the Pharaonic era. Stop on the way to Farafra Oasis, or (the City of the Cow) as it was named during ancient times, and visit Beir Zeita (the 6th well) and Farafra Local Museum. Continue to Dakhla and visit the Medieval Islamic town of Al-Qasr (The Palace). Overnight in Bedouin camp in Dakhla. Optional Camel Ride: Here you can have a camel ride for 01 hour or 02 among the golden dunes of the western desert.
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Day 8: (B+L+D)Tour to Kharga Oasis
Take Breakfast at the camp and drive toward Kharga Oasis (The outer Oasis) or the Southern Oasis its ancient Pharaonic name. Visit the ancient Temple of Hibis which, was dedicated to the Theban Triad, then move to the ancient Roman cemetery of Bagawat which comprises more than 60 of the most ancient Christian tombs in the world. At night you can have a walk in the beautiful city of Kharga and see the daily life of humble Egyptians. Overnight in Hotel.
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Day 9: (B)Transfer from Kharga Oasis to Luxor Free Day
Early morning breakfast, After that, transfer to your hotel in Luxor.
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Day 10: (B+L+D)Nile Cruise Luxor Sightseeing Tour to East Bank
Optional: Hot Balloon Over Luxor. After breakfast, check out of the hotel, and we will transfer you to your Nile Cruise. A.M.: Embarkation before lunch. P.M.: visit the Temple of Karnak and the Temple of Luxor. Overnight in Luxor.
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Day 11: (B+L+D)Nile Cruise - West Bank Tour
Cross to the West Bank. Visit the Necropolis of Thebes, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. P.M.: Sail to Esna. Cross the lock. Sail to Edfu and overnight.
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Day 12: (B+L+D)Nile Cruise - Tour to Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples
Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Sail to Kom Ombo. P.M: Visit the Temple shared by the two Gods Haroeris. Sail to Aswan overnight.
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Day 13: (B+L+D)Nile Cruise - Tour to the High Dam & Temple of Philae
A.M.: Visit the High Dam and the Temple of Philae. P.M: View of the Elephantine Island by Faucca (sailing boat) and view of the Agha Khan Mausoleum. Overnight in Aswan.
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Day 14: (B+D)Disembarkation Nile Cruise - Transfer to the railway station in Aswan
Disembarkation after breakfast. In the afternoon, Transfer to Aswan Railway station to take your sleeper train to Cairo.
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Day 15: (B)Arrival in Cairo and transfer to your hotel
Upon arrival in Cairo, our representative will meet you and transfer you to the Hotel in Cairo, overnight.
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Day 16: (B)Transfer to Cairo Airport & Final Departure
After breakfast, at the hotel, our Min Travel representative will pick you up. Then, transfer you to the airport and assist you at the airport, through final departure.