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 

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

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