13 Days Egypt Holiday: Cairo, Alexandria, Siwa, Abu Simbel and Luxor

The start of your 13 Days Egypt Siwa Oasis Tour is marked by assistance of our professional advisor through your entry procedures and luggage identification at Cairo International Airport. Next, we will transport you to check into 5-Stars hotel in Cairo.

Giza Pyramids Sound & Light Show:

The Sound and Light Show at the pyramids will take us beyond imagination in an evening where we will discover the history of the pyramids and the Sphinx and how they were built in the words of our ancestors in various languages in a unique and picturesque evening.

Dinnertime:

After this magical show, you will proceed to enjoy a delicious dinner in a local restaurant and you will then get back to your hotel.

Meals: Dinner

Enjoy hearty breakfast at your hotel and you will then join your personal guide to explore:

Giza Pyramids Complex:

The three pyramids have been located on the Giza Plateau since the era of the Old Kingdom, the largest of which is the pyramid of King Khufu, then the pyramid of his son King Khafre, and the pyramid of his grandson King Menkaure.

The picturesque pyramids are located on the western side of the Nile River and serve as tombs for the aforementioned kings as one of the most important signs of the Earth.

The Great Pyramid:

The Great Pyramid, the remaining miracle of the ancient world, is built of amazing limestone, which was able to construct the most magnificent buildings for thousands of years until now. The pyramid was built in the third millennium BC.

The Great Sphinx:

The huge Sphinx statue consists of the head of a human wearing a royal hood and the body of a lion, which expresses the power of the king.

The owner of the statue, and in this case is King Khafre, the owner of the middle pyramid and one of the kings of the Fourth Dynasty. The statue is about 20 meters high and is made of limestone, and his nose is missing as one of the most important secrets of all time.

The Valley Temple:

The Valley Temple of King Chephren is located east of his central pyramid and next to his statue, the Sphinx, which gives a special shape and majestic prestige to King Khafre and his amazing works.

The temple was dedicated to the process of mummification of King Khafre after his death and for performing ritual rituals for him.

Lunchtime:

Enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the local restaurants in Cairo.

The Grand Egyptian Museum:

The Grand Egyptian Museum is considered one of the modern landmarks in the beloved lands of Egypt.

The museum contains more than one hundred thousand important antiquities and collections, such as the collection of Tutankhamun and other important kings and queens, and handicrafts that express the stages of ancient Egyptian civilization.

You will return to the hotel to spend the night.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Your private Egyptologist will pick you up from your hotel in an A/C vehicle to visit:

Saqqara Step Pyramid:

The Step Pyramid of Djoser was the first pyramid built of stone in Egyptian history. The pyramid was a new form of tomb for the ancient Egyptians, and its pyramidal shape helped the soul of the dead to ascend and merge with the stars of the sky and live an eternal life. The pyramid is made up of six layers.

Memphis City:

The city of Memphis is considered the first capital in the history of Egypt. It is located south of Cairo on the western mainland of the Nile River. It was established by King Menes, the unifier of Egypt.

It remained as a capital and an important administrative center throughout ancient Egyptian history, and it has temples for the worship of multiple Egyptian gods, such as Ptah.

Lunch break:

Proceed for lunch at an Egyptian restaurant, and you will then move to witness:

Dahshur Pyramids:

Dahshur is the name of the entire region that includes two of the first Egyptian pyramids, which are the two pyramids, the broken pyramid, was not completed due to a small detail in its length, which made it appear as if it was curved, and for this reason, it was given this name.

it was built by King Senefru, and the other pyramid is a completed pyramid. It is called the Red Pyramid due to its different and distinctive color.

Once finished, your guide will escort you back to your Cairo hotel.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Breakfast and prepare yourself for an outstanding private guided tour to the best treasures of Alexandria:

Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa:

The majority of opinions are that these tombs were built in several stages date back to the Roman era and are among the largest Roman tombs that have been discovered. These tombs were discovered by chance in 1900 AD.

Alexandria Library:

The New Library of Alexandria is a re-creation of the old library that has disappeared over time. The library includes thousands, if not millions, of pages, books, and encyclopedias that express history and various sciences important to human life. The library is considered an engineering splendor from the outside and inside.

Lunchtime:

Enjoy a seafood lunch on the shores of Mediterranean Sea and you will then continue to:

Pompey's Pillar:

This name was given to the Pompey Column by some European writers a long time ago, and the Arabs called it Amud Al-Sawari in resemblance to a ship’s mast due to its length, which is about 27 meters. It was built of red granite and was dedicated to one of the Roman emperors in the first three centuries AD.

Qaitbay Citadel:

The castle was built by the Mamluk Sultan in the fifteenth century over the course of two years. It was built by Al-Ashraf Qaitbay, who built it to be a fortress to defend the northern borders of the country against naval invasions. The castle was built in the place of the old Alexandria Lighthouse.

Afterwards, you will check into 5-Stars hotel in Alexandria.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Wake up to a good breakfast in Alexandria and you will then meet your tour guide to discover:

Alamein Military Museum:

The museum displays events from the El Alamein War from World War II. The museum is distinguished by its special atmosphere that displays some of the war plans, soldiers’ clothes, weapons, and special tools. The museum is named after the war that occurred between the Egyptian forces and foreign forces.

Lunchtime:

You will have a delicious lunch in Marsa Matruh and then we will continue on our way.

Village of Old Shai:

The ancient village of Shali was established and inhabited since the twelfth century. It is famous for its simple and strange structure made of clay and salt intertwined with everything in it. The city used to contain water wells that serve the local population and make their lives easier.

Fatnas Island:

We have come closer to Siwa Oasis, and here we are on this picturesque island, which is characterized by its calm and comfortable atmosphere, which makes us able to relax there, explore it, and see its many amazing palm trees in a majestic, picturesque natural landscape.

Overnight at your hotel in Siwa.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

After breakfast, you will witness:

Temple of Amun:

The Temple of Amun in the city of Siwa was established in the Twenty-Sixth Dynasty of ancient Egyptian history. The god Amun, to whom the temple was dedicated, is one of the most important gods in Egyptian belief.

Temples were built for him throughout many Egyptian cities, and the temple’s fame increased after Alexander the Great’s visit to it as a sign of that also understood Egyptian beliefs.

Salt Lakes Siwa:

Many reasons invite you to flee to Siwa Oasis, the most important of which is the comfort and tranquility of the place and its freedom from noise.

Among the reasons are the Siwa Lakes, which contain a high percentage of salt, which makes them, in addition to being very natural lakes, and also important lakes for spiritual serenity.

This is lunchtime and continue to:

Cleopatra Spring:

The depths of Siwa are permeated with stunning natural landmarks that captivate you and take you to another world, including Cleopatra Spring, or as it is called Ain Cleopatra.

It was given this name because it is rumored that Queen Cleopatra used to rest in this place, and the place is surrounded by palm trees and amazing sand that increase the splendor and elegance of the place.

4X4 Siwa Safari Desert:

You will merge with the splendor of the desert, its sands, and the glorious scenery of nature at the end of the amazing day. The safari experience will add new and vast horizons to the day, making it an unforgettable day and experience. We will watch the breathtaking sunset.

Then, You will return to the hotel in Siwa.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Continue your 13-day Egypt Siwa Oasis tour as you join your guide to explore:

Siwan House:

The strange tourist attraction is a house in the traditional style of the Siwa Oasis. It includes a structure made of clay and includes the picturesque sand found everywhere in the oasis. The house expresses the local traditions of the oasis in making homes and the prevailing living life.

Siwan Oasis Bazaar:

The bazaar is a place to display the oasis’ displays of various handicrafts or the things that the oasis is famous for making, such as spices or other things.

Then we will take a look at carpet factories and see the carpet-making processes in a closer look and see the distinctive materials.

Taghaghien Island Resort:

One of the most wonderful places inside the oasis that provides tranquility and psychological comfort and a place to escape from anything external, material, or psychological, the place has a high level of service and quality.

Ali Khaled Camp:

The splendor and tranquility of the place do not do it justice. We will relax here in the midst of the many exciting activities of the day.

Siwa Hot Spring:

Siwa's hot springs have a picturesque, comfortable, and attractive nature for people who want to relax and have water rich in natural elements surrounded by the majestic scenery of the beautiful desert.

At the end of the day, we will escort you to your hotel in Siwa.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Enjoy one final breakfast in Siwa and we will transfer you back to Cairo by a private A/C vehicle to check into 5-Stars hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast

Your day kicks off with a personal guided tour to the treasures of bustling capital, which includes:

The Egyptian Museum:

The Egyptian Museum is a treasure located in Tahrir Square. It is surrounded by thousands of Egyptian antiquities and collectibles that express the ancient Egyptian civilization.

The museum contains handicrafts and histories of the great kings and statues that express the kings who ruled the great land of Egypt and their venerable deeds.

The Hanging Church:

The Hanging Church was built over the Roman fort of Babylon in the first centuries AD, making it one of the most famous and oldest Orthodox churches in Egypt.

It is located in Old Cairo as part of the religious complex. It was given this name because it is several meters high above the surface of the flat ground like the rest of the buildings.

Lunchtime:

Savor your lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo and continue to:

Al Muizz Street:

The street, named after one of the caliphs who ruled the country at one time, was established approximately around the tenth century. It is still the most important street in all of Egypt and is visited daily by locals rather than tourists.

The street includes many important landmarks, including mosques, schools, and others. The street is considered a museum for most Islamic antiquities.

Khan El-Khalili:

Khan El-Khalili Market is one of the most important and famous markets in the Middle East. It includes many handicrafts, goods, and textiles, which are considered an important and touristic value. The market was established six centuries ago and is near Al-Muizz Street in Old Cairo.

Next, we escort you to the airport to catch your flight to Aswan and check into 5-Stars hotel. Overnight in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Breakfast boxes and you will then escort your Egyptologist on a private vehicle to visit:

Abu Simbel Temple:

King Ramses II is one of the greatest kings throughout ancient Egyptian history. He built many temples and important buildings, including his temple in the far south of Egypt, which is the double temple of Abu Simbel, which contains statues of the king himself on the facade of the temple.

The temple was discovered by a child. A small temple called Abu Simbel led the Swiss explorer to its location, and King Ramesses II built a small temple next to his temple for his wife as well.

Lunchtime:

After lunch in Aswan, you will catch 1st class train from Aswan to Luxor, where you will check in a deluxe 5* hotel. Overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Morning time, you will join your guide after breakfast to visit the most glorious sites in Luxor:

Karnak Temples:

The Karnak Complex is a multiple complex of temples and obelisks spanning several dynasties of ancient Egyptian civilization.

The complex was originally a temple called the Karnak Temple for the worship of the Theban trinity, namely the god Amun, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu, but given that each king likes to contribute to religious facilities according to They believe that the temple has become a complex and one of the most important archaeological complexes in Egypt.

Luxor Temple:

Luxor Temple was named after the city. It was also built for the worship of the Theban Triad - Thebes is the ancient name of the city of Luxor - and many kings participated in the temple.

The temple has been present since the era of the New Kingdom, and it is connected to the Karnak Temple by a road called the Rams’ Road.

Lunchtime:

Stop for lunch break at a good quality restaurant then you head out to allure:

Luxor Museum:

The Luxor Museum is located on the eastern bank and was opened in the seventies of the last century. It includes many statues of kings, queens, and gods, such as the head of the goddess Hathor and the head of King Amenhotep III, and texts of the fight between the rulers of Thebes and the Hyksos.

Luxor Mummification Museum:

The museum displays the complete process of mummifying the bodies of the dead of the ancient Egyptians. It was a complex process and many tools were used in this process.

The ancient Egyptians believed in life after death, and therefore he preserved his body after his death through the mummification process.

The museum includes many coffins. And the utensils that help in understanding the whole process.

You will get back to your Luxor hotel to spend the night.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Savor one last breakfast in Luxor and start your day off with your guide to witness:

Valley of the Kings:

The Valley of the Kings is a valley carved into the mountain in the west of the city of Luxor. It was considered the main burial place in the era of the New Kingdom and the dynasties of the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth.

The first one who decided to be buried there was the third king of the eighteenth dynasty, King Tuthmosis I, and it was among the tombs.

The valley contains the tomb of Hatshepsut and the tomb of Tutankhamun, which is considered the most important discovery of the twentieth century.

Queen Hatshepsut Temple:

The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut is one of the most important and best temples throughout history because it consists of three edifices and statues of the god Osiris and includes inscriptions telling about the birth of the sacred queen and that, as she claimed, she is a descendant of the god Amun. The temple built of limestone in the west of Luxor is called Deir el-Bahari.

Lunchtime:

Enjoy a delightful lunch in Luxor before you visit:

Colossi of Memnon:

The two huge statues of Memnon were built by King Amenhotep III on the western side of the city of Luxor. Their length reaches about twenty meters.

Each statue was built individually from a single block. Both of them were part of the king’s funerary temple, but the temple was destroyed over the years and all that remains is the two statues.

Valley of the Queens:

From the sixteenth century until the eleventh century BC, the queens and princesses of the New Kingdom and the 18th, 19th, and 20th Dynasties were buried in this place near the Valley of the Kings in the west of the city of Luxor.

In ancient times, it was called the Place of Beauty, and after the end of the Twentieth Dynasty, its function as a headquarters ended as an official burial of princesses.

You will then fly back to Cairo to check into 5-Stars hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Our 13-day Egypt Siwa Oasis tour comes to an end. After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, we’ll transfer you to Cairo International Airport for your flight home, taking with you unforgettable memories.

Meals: Breakfast