Package 12 Days 11 Nights to Pyramids, Luxor, Aswan & Oasis

Day 1: Arrival Cairo – Welcome to land of the Pharaoh’s

1. Pass by
   Your tour manager will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport then he will escort you to the hotel by exclusive air-conditioned vehicle. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2: Cairo Sightseeing – Train to Aswan

1. The Pyramids Of Giza
   3h · Admission ticket included
   you will be met and accompanied by your personal guide to Giza Plateau to visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, Mykerinus, famous Sphinx and Valley temple facing the great statue.
2. The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
   2h · Admission ticket included
   head to the Egyptian Museum.
3. Coptic Cairo
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Continue to Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue.
4. Pass by
   Later transfer to Giza train station taking sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan about 14 hours.
   overnight inside your compartment. (There is another option with domestic flight upon your request)

Day 3: Aswan Optional Tour to Abu Simbel

1. Abu Simbel Temple
   4h · Admission ticket included
   You will be met at Aswan station, then transferred to your hotel, Optional to enjoy a tour to one of Egypt's top tourist attractions, Abu Simbel Temples, which were originally carved out of the mountainside during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II approximately in the 13th century BC, as a last monument to himself and his Queen Nefertari. Overnight in Aswan.

Day 4: Aswan Tours

1. Aswan High Dam
   2h · Admission ticket included
   you will be picked up from hotel and then transfer to embark your Nile River Cruise. then enjoy visiting the world famous High Dam.
2. Philae Timple
   1h · Admission ticket included
   The awesome Philae Temple, which is devoted to the two goddesses Isis and Hathor
3. Unfinished Obelisk
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Then Visit the largest known ancient obelisk, located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt, the Unfinished Obelisk.
   overnight in Aswan.

Day 5: Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples

1. Kom Ombo Temple
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Sail to Kom Ombo, visit the Temple shared by two gods Sobek & Haeroris in Kom Ombo.
2. Edfu Temple
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Sail to Edfu, visit the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt, Horus Temple in Edfu.
   overnight on board.

Day 6: Luxor Tours

1. Valley of the Kings
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Sail to Luxor – visit the West Bank, take an excursion to the royal cemetery for 62 Pharaohs, Valley of the Kings.
2. Temple of Hatshepsut
   2h · Admission ticket included
   then to mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built by the architects of the New Kingdom Pharaoh Hatshepsut approximately in the 15th century BC at El-Deir El-Bahari & the Colossi Memnon.
3. The Karnak Temple
   2h · Admission ticket included
   visit the Karnak complex and Luxor Temple at the East Bank of the Nile River in Luxor and then drive back to your cruise ship. overnight in Luxor.

Day 7: Luxor – Baris Oasis

1. Western Desert
   Pass by
   Day 7 : Luxor Nile Cruise - Baris Oasis
   Breakfast on board nile cruise in Luxor followed by disembarkation at 08:00 AM and then transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle to Baris Oais about 5 hours driving
   
   Baris Oasis
   Baris Oasis, located in the Western Desert of Egypt, is a lesser-known oasis known for its unique natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere. Surrounded by rugged mountains and vast sand dunes, it offers visitors a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. The oasis features palm trees, fresh springs.
   
   Overnight
   
   Spend the first night camping in the Western Desert.
   
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
   
   Accommodation: Campsite in Kharga Oasis

Day 8: Kharga Oasis – Dakhla Oasis

1. Dakhla Oasis
   12h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast move onto Kharga Oasis to visit:
   Roman Temple
   The Roman Temple of Hibis, located in the Kharga Oasis, t. Built during the reign of Emperor Tiberius around 30 BCE to 14 CE, this temple is dedicated to the god Amun and features stunning sandstone architecture. Its walls are adorned with intricate reliefs depicting various gods and scenes from Egyptian mythology.
   
   Christian cemetery
   The Christian Cemetery in Bagawat, located near the Kharga Oasis, is an ancient burial site dating back to the 4th century AD. It is one of the oldest Christian cemeteries in Egypt and features over 250 tombs, many of which are adorned with intricate frescoes and inscriptions. The tombs exhibit a blend of Christian and Egyptian artistic styles.
   We drive on, to Dakhla, where we spend the night at an Oasis style hut with reed huts, communal showers and basic facilities. Overnight in Dakhla.
   
   Meals: B, L, D
   Accommodation: Desert Lodge Hotel Dakhla

Day 9: Dakhla – Camel ride at the Desert

1. Dakhla
   1h
   head to the fabulous medieval mud-brick town of Al Qasr, exploring the timeless streets, seeing the old school, an ancient olive press and the granary.
2. Deir El Hagar Temple
   1h · Admission ticket included
   We also enjoy a trip to the Roman burial ground Mezzawaqqah from outside and the Roman Temple Deir El Hagar in its serene surroundings.
3. Dakhla
   2h
   spend the afternoon relaxing at hot spring while waiting for the heat of the day to pass. In the late afternoon we set off on camels, riding through a desolate windswept landscape to the base of a Great escarpment. Camel ride for about 10 km. Overnight camping in the desert.

Day 10: Farafra Oasis – White Desert

1. Badr's Museum
   1h · Admission ticket included
   North of Dakhla is Farafra Oasis where we have time to visit Badr Museum and enjoy a swim at the natural sulphur spring at Bir Setah.
2. White Desert
   2h · Admission ticket included
   A little further on we enter the White Desert, a spectacular region of wind-eroded limestone formations. The continual erosion has left a layer of fine white dust on the desert sands, hence the name ‘white desert’.
3. White Desert
   2h · Admission ticket included
   We enjoy a sunset walk in this surreal landscape and spend the night camping under the stars. Note it can be very cold in the winter months (Oct-Mar) so make sure you are well rugged up if you are travelling at this time. Overnight camping in the White Desert.

Day 11: Bahariya Oasis – Cairo

1. 1h
   transfer to visit the Crystal Mountain and the Black Desert.
2. 2h · Admission ticket included
   Upon arrival in Bahariya, enjoy local tour to the hill top ruins ‘the English House. Then transfer to see Museum of Golden Mummies, Tombs of the Nobles, Alexander Temple, Temple of Ain Meffetla.
3. Cairo
   Pass by
   After that transfer to Cairo from Bahariya about 4 hours drive. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 12: Cairo – Fly Back Home

1. Pass by
   you will be picked you up by our representative to transfer you to Cairo international Airport for final departure.
   
   Kindly note that you'll need to share a soft copy of your passports with us at least 24 hours before your travel date to issue the necessary licenses for the Desert tour

Pickup details

From Cairo International Airport
Please provide a copy of passport which must be sent to the local partner at the most 2 days before the tour

Follow your guide’s instructions in Natural Reserves to help protect wildlife and minimize our environmental footprint.

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels