Day 01: Cairo
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be greeted & assisted by one of Egypt Unexpected tours representatives with formalities through customs & transfer by private mini van to the selected hotel in Cairo. Check-in & Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Cairo
After breakfast, you will meet your Egyptologist guide at the hotel to depart for a full day tour in Cairo. You will discover the pyramids of Giza and the famous Sphinx. Your tour will end with a visit to the royal burial ground during the old kingdom "Sakkara" you will visit the first proper pyramid built for king Zoser in the 27th century B.C by the architect Imhotep .Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03: Cairo
After breakfast, you will meet your guide to start a full day tour to visit the Egyptian Museum, which houses about 250.000 antique pieces including the statues, sarcophagi & the fabulous treasures of Tutankhamun, and then drive to visit the Citadel of Saladin with the Alabaster mosque of Mohamed Ali. Then to the famous Khan El Khalili bazaar (Since the 14th century).Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04: Cairo / Alexandria
After breakfast, transfer by private mini van to the Mediterranean Sea to Alexandria; check in upon arrival at the selected hotel. Rest of the day free exploring the second largest city in Egypt, which has an atmosphere more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05: Alexandria
Breakfast, then start your tour by visiting the Greco- Roman Museum which houses a good collection of rare Roman relics and coins (The National museum instead if it is closed). Then proceed to Qaitbay Citadel which was built on the site of the ancient Pharaohs (lighthouse) of Alexandria. Visit the Catacombs which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock and then visit the modern Library of Alexandria & finally enjoy Montazah Palace Gardens. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 06: Alexandria / Marsa Matrouh
Breakfast & check out, then by private mini van transfer to Marsa Matrouh, located 290 Km, west of Alexandria with a stop in El Alamein to visit the military museum & the allied (Italian, German & English ) war cemeteries. Check in at your hotel in Matrouh upon arrival. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07: Marsa Matrouh / Siwa Oasis
Breakfast & check out from the hotel, then transfer to the virgin land, Siwa, it is 306 Km. from Marsa Matrouh. Check in upon arrival at the selected hotel, rest of the day free exploring the oldest one of the Egyptian Oases. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 08: Siwa Oasis
Breakfast, then start your tour in Siwa to visit the mountain of the dead (Gabel El Mawta), the Oracle temple (the Prophecy temple), the old town, Shali & Amoun Om Obyida temple. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 09: Siwa Oasis
Breakfast, day free at leisure or you can cycling in Siwa to explore the fascinating Oasis, or you can take a cart with a donkey to go to Fetnas Island to watch a wonderful sunset. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10: Siwa Oasis / Cairo
Early morning breakfast & check out, then by private mini van to Cairo. Check in upon arrival at your hotel in Cairo.
Day 11: Cairo
After breakfast you will be transferred to Cairo international airport for the final departure (End of Services). |
