8 Day Oasis Adventure of Egypt from $ 636

Itinerary

This tour takes you from Cairo to Siwa,

the most inaccessible of all Egypt's oasis until very recently.
Siwa is also one of the most fascinating sites, lying some 60 feet below sea level. On the edge of the Great Sand Sea, its rich history includes a visit from Alexander the Great to consult the Oracle of Amun in 331 BC.

Archaeologists, such as Liana Souvaltsis and implied that the great military leader was buried here, but no real evidence has come from this. The King of Persia lead a 50,000 man army to the area to destroy the oracle, but the entire army was lost in the desert.

Allow us to take you on a journey from the Great Pyramids to the Great Sand Sea!

DAY 01: Wed - Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met and assisted through customs and formalities, then transferred to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Cairo.

DAY 02: Thu - Visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, which houses the world's largest collection of artifacts from the era of the pharaohs including some belonging to King Tut. Tour Old Cairo, where early Judaism and Christianity flourished in Egypt. Visit sites like the Ben Ezra Synagogue and the Moallaka Church, where the Virgin Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus took refuge. After lunch, drive to the Islamic quarter to visit the Great Citadel and visit the Mohamed Ali Mosque, also known as the "Alabaster Mosque". Enjoy a walking tour of the colorful Khan El Khalili Bazaar district. Overnight in Cairo. (B/L)

DAY 03: Fri - Leaving Cairo behind we head to Alamein city; we tour the city and visit the WWII memorial, and museum. Next we head to Marsa Matrouh coastal village for lunch. SIWA! Home of the famous oracle visited by Alexander the Great, and a people long isolated by its desert environment, and we'll see it all. Bring your flashlights and cameras too: we're seeking mummies at Gebel El Mawta, the Mountain of the Dead! Overnight Siwa (Siwa Paradise) (long driving day 800km)(B/L/D)

DAY 04: Sat After Breakfast, we visit the temple of Alexander the great, The temple of Un Ubayda and Cleopatra's bath. THE DESERT! Known as the Sahara and covering over 95 % of Egypt, it's really a multi-faceted environment, unique and rarely visited. We'll use 4-wheel vehicles to go well off the beaten tracks and explore unusual landforms, remote oases, and the great sand dunes of the great sand sea. Overnight Siwa -(Siwa Paradise)(B/L/D)

DAY 05: Sun - Using the local mode of Transport (donkey drawn carriages), we tour the palm groves, the mountain of the dead, the heritage museum, and the ancient village and fortress of Shali. In the evening, after free time to haggle for native silver jewelry, it's time for a desert cookout under the stars! overnight Siwa -(Siwa Paradise)(B/L/D)

DAY 06: Mon - After touring the market of Siwa, we head to Marsa Matruh, coastal village, we tour the beaches, have lunch and return to Cairo.(long driving day 800km) Overnight in Cairo. (B/L)

DAY 07: Tue - Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the defending Sphinx, which have stood for the last 5000 years. Continue to ancient Memphis, the first capital of Upper and Lower Egypt. Also visit Sakkara, site of the Step Pyramid of Zoser. Sound and Light Show available this evening. Overnight in Cairo. (B/L)

DAY 08: Wed - You will be transferred to Cairo Airport for your return flight. (B)

Package Inclusions

• 3 nights in Cairo at the Mercure Le Sphinx Hotel based on bed and breakfast.
• 3 nights in Siwa at the Siwa Paradise based on half board.
• All transfers in Egypt including porterage and luggage handling.
• all the sightseeing in Siwa as per itinerary.
• 2 full-days sightseeing in Cairo visiting the Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo, Pyramids, Sphinx, and Bazaar including lunch.
• All sightseeing conducted by an English Speaking Egyptologist.

Not Included

• International Airfare
• Entry Visa ($25)

Options For Your Trip

• Sound and Light Show in Cairo $40.
• Abu Simbel from Cairo - $350.00 (requires extending stay)
• 3 or 4 night Nile cruise starting at $499 (requires extending stay)

Hotel Used

• Mercure Le Sphinx.
• Siwa Paradise.

Single supplement	Per person in double occupancy
$166	$$636