After breakfast, meet our Egyptologist tour guide - Sam, who will take us  to see one of the ancient wonders of the world - the Great Pyramids of Giza.  The pyramids are royal ancient tombs that have stood the test of time over 4500 years. Our guide will regal you with all the historical facts and we’ll also go to a spot where we will have a panoramic view over all the pyramids of Giza and ride a camel with the pyramids in the background. We’ll than take a close-up look at the Sphinx - the legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of king Chephren. There’ll then be a quick stop by the a Papyrus shop.

After lunch, we’ll head to the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum, soon to be the world’s biggest archaeological museum. Home to a vast collection of ancient artifacts, here you can further immerse yourself in Egypt’s rich history offering insights into the art, culture, and achievements of this remarkable country. 

Inclusions:

• Breakfast
• Guided tour of the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx
• Entrance tickets to Grand Egyptian Museum 

We have an early start as we take a short flight to Aswan in South Egypt. Upon arrival, we'll visit  Philae Temple which is dedicated to the goddess Isis. It is arguably one of the most stunning temple locations as it sits on Agilkia Island, enveloped by the serene waters of the Nile. After exploring the temple, we will pass an Egyptian   essential oils shop, before checking into our hotel where you can relax and unwind. Later in the afternoon, we'll head to a local Nubian village. The Nubians are the native people of Aswan and this will be an amazing opportunity to connect with them and to experience their warm hospitality. We’ll have a traditional dinner together, where you can taste the unique flavours and culinary traditions of the region. 

Inclusions:

• Breakfast and Dinner
• Domestic flight 
• Guided tour of Philae Temple

On this morning, you can choose to unwind at the hotel or embark on an exciting journey to Abu Simbel, one of Egypt's most fascinating temple complexes. We'll venture into the desert, driving 230 km south of Aswan, near the Sudan border. Here, you'll have the opportunity to explore two magnificent temples, carved from rock and dating back to the 13th century BC.

In the afternoon, we will enjoy cruising along the Nile in a traditional Felucca sailing boat. Spot different landmarks and enjoy a tasty late lunch.

Inclusions:

• Breakfast and lunch
• Felucca sailing experience

Optional:

Abu Simbel Temples

We’ll start the day with a drive to Luxor - the main historical city in Egypt and the capital of the ancient world. We’ll quickly check into our hotel before heading to Karnak temple which is the second biggest temple in the world and was built over 2000 years ago. Immerse yourself in history as you learn about the ancient Egypt God Amon Ra from our Egyptologist guide and get lost among the 134 columns of the Hypostyle hall. In the evening, we will visit the temple of Luxor. This 13th/14th-century BC temple is beautifully illuminated at night and also contains it’s famous obelisk. 

Inclusions

• Breakfast
• Karnak Temple
• Luxor Temple

You can start the morning drifting above the historical sites and countryside of Luxor in a sunrise hot air balloon ride. Then we’ll embark on a thrilling adventure to the Valley of the Kings,  the ultimate royal hideaway, where New Kingdom Pharaohs (16th to 11th century BC) were buried for eternity - many of the tombs are still being discovered today, Lack of light pollution and careful preservation means that the original colours of these tombs are intact - we’ll enter three of them so you can see for yourself what a royal tomb looks like! 

In the afternoon, we’ll explore the 15th century BC Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. She is a renowned queen who held the longest reign—21 years—in ancient Egypt. We’ll also pass by an Alabaster workshop where you’ll get to learn how this rock is carved in Egypt - you can even give it a try! In the evening, we’ll check out of our hotel and take a short flight back to Cairo.

Inclusions

• Breakfast
• Valley of the Kings
• Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
• Domestic flight

Optional

• Sunrise hot air balloon ride*

* (note this is weather dependent, you will get a refund in the case that the balloons do not fly) 

We’re back in Cairo and after a scrumptious breakfast, we’ll transport you to Ibn Tulun. This is Africa’s oldest mosque still standing in it’s original form. Our egyptologist guide Sam will explain the history as you walk around and take it in.

We’ll then have some free time in Khan El Khalili, Egypt’s biggest market. It’s the perfect place to grab souvenirs, do last minute shopping or even just grab a cup of tea. It’s from here that we’ll start our food tour! Prepare for your taste buds to be delighted as we discover different Egyptian delicacies and try different local dishes. 

This is where the main trip sadly comes to an end. We’ll say our goodbyes and you’ll have one night more in Cairo before flying home on Saturday 18th October.

Inclusions:

• Ibn Tulun
• Food tour
• Khan El Khalili

Siwa Oasis is Egypt’s amazing hidden gem and a true adventure awaits you! We’ll set off early in the morning from Cairo. Settle in as it is a 10 hour drive but we’ll be comfortable in an air conditioned private mini bus. Once we arrive, we’ll have lunch in town before heading to the Mountain of the Dead. This burial site  rises up from the desert and is filled with historical  tombs.  We’ll then check into our hotel to relax and unwind after a long drive. Don’t forget to join us for sunset drinks over Fatnis Lake

Inclusions:

• Breakfast and Lunch
• Mountain of the Dead
• Fatnis Lake

Accommodation for Siwa Oasis is the 3* star Siwa Shali Resort however it has great service based on @ travellingtuesdays’s experience

We’ll start the day at the main attraction of this oasis town - the salt lakes.  As salt is excavated in Siwa, crystal blue pools appear surrounded by white salt rock. Due to the high salt content of the water, you can float in the pools - how magical! We’ll then head to Cleopatra’s Pool to rinse off and change.  This is Siwa Oasis’s most popular natural spring and there’s a ton of surrounding cafes selling tea and fresh juice which you can try. 

In the late afternoon we’ll head into the desert. The desert surrounding Siwa is filled with many dunes - get ready to have fun as on a thrilling 4 wheel drive as the sun sets over the horizon. Memories will be made!

We’ll have dinner at a local restaurant located next to hot springs so you’ll have another opportunity to take a relaxing dip.

Inclusions:

• Breakfast
• Siwa Salt Lakes
• Cleaopatra’s Pool
• 4 wheel desert drive

On Saturday we’ll check out and head back to Cairo. As it’ll be another ten hour drive we don’t recommend booking your departure flight for this day, to allow for any delays. We’ll book an airport hotel for the night.

Inclusions

• Breakfast
• Night at airport hotel

It truly is goodbye and even good things must come to an end, until next time! Enjoy breakfast on us before making your way to the airport. 

Inclusions

• Breakfast