From Pyramids To Sands: 9-Day Cairo, Alexandria, Siwa & Desert Escape

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From Pyramids To Sands - 9-Day Cairo, Alexandria, Siwa & Desert Escape

Tour Highlights

Itinerary

Day 01 | Welcome to Cairo

  • Meet & greet at Cairo International Airport
  • Transfer & overnight at hotel in Giza

Day 02 - Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Explore the Giza Pyramids: Khufu, Khafre & Menkaure.
  • Visit the Great Sphinx – iconic lion-bodied guardian of the pyramids.
  • Discover the Valley Temple of King Khafre, used for royal mummification.
  • Tour the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) – highlights include the statue of Ramses II, the suspended obelisk, Ptolemaic treasures, and the Grand Staircase.
  • Lunch during the tour
  • Transfer & overnight at hotel in Giza

Day 3 – Journey to Siwa Oasis via the Mediterranean

  • Early morning drive to Siwa
  • Stop at Marsa Matrouh – visit Cleopatra’s Beach and enjoy lunch.
  • Arrive in Siwa, check-in, and rest.
  • Evening visit to Siwa market for souvenirs.
  • Explore the Shali Citadel, the ancient mud-brick fortress.
  • Transfer & overnight at Siwa hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 – Natural Wonders of Siwa

  • Swim in the Salt Lakes – known for their healing properties
  • Visit Gebel Al-Mawta (Mountain of the Dead) necropolis.
  • Explore the Temple of Alexander the Great (Temple of Amun).
  • Swim in Cleopatra’s Pool (Ein Guba).
  • Sunset views from Fatnas Island on the salt lake.
  • Transfer & overnight at Siwa hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 – Siwa Desert Safari Adventure

  • Pick-up by expert Bedouin driver in 4x4 vehicle.
  • Drive through vast golden dunes.
  • Enjoy sandboarding down the dunes.
  • Witness a magical desert sunset.
  • Transfer & overnight at Siwa hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 – Transfer to Alexandria

  • Morning breakfast in Siwa.
  • Drive to Alexandria by air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Transfer & overnight in Alexandria hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 – Alexandria Highlights & Desert Expedition

  • Visit Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa – Greco-Roman tomb complex.
  • Explore the Citadel of Qaitbay – built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse.
  • Transfer to Bahariya Oasis (4 hours).
  • Sand Dunes (50m high) for panoramic views.
  • Black Desert – volcanic mountains with black stones.
  • White Desert – surreal chalk formations shaped like animals & plants.
  • Enjoy sunset and a Bedouin dinner under the stars.
  • Overnight: White Desert tents.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 – Return to Cairo

  • Breakfast at sunrise in the desert.
  • Drive back to Cairo with photo stops.
  • Transfer & overnight at Giza hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunc

Day 9 – Departure Day

  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight home.

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