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Essence of the
Desert |
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Ten Days
Cairo, Giza, Siwa & Bahariya |
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Tour Summary: |
Day One
Day Two
Day Three
Day Four
Day Five
Day Six
Day Seven
Day Eight
Day Nine
Day Ten
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Arrival
Day Tour (Pyramids + Memphis + Sakkara)
Day Tour (Museum + Citadel + Old Cairo)
Cairo / Siwa
Siwa
Siwa
Siwa / Bahariya
Bahariya
Bahariya / Cairo
Departure
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Starting
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Any Day of the Week |
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Tour
Itinerary: |
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Day One: |
Arrival |
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Welcome to our beloved Cairo, the
Jewel of the Orient, the Melting Pot of Ancient and Modern
Egyptian Civilizations... the Microcosm of the greater world.
• Our representative is waiting for you at Cairo International
Airport holding a sign with your name.
• After he finishes all the formalities, you will be on your way
to your hotel by a private air-conditioned car, during which you
will have your first introduction to our beloved Cairo.
• Now After checking in, you deserve some rest, so you can have
a NAP.
• Good Night, Hope you dream of sparkling Cairo tonight. |
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Day Two: |
Pyramids,
Memphis & Saqqara |
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• Good Morning,
Hope you had a good night sleep, Now go to the restaurant and
have a big Breakfast, to get ready for a long day of
visits, by the way, get your Cameras ready.
• Our representative & our guide are waiting for you now in the
lobby to start your first day tour.
• First we will visit The Pyramids,
the only survivor of the World's Seven
Wonders, so amazing that some people believe they were built by
aliens from outer space, it is only when you are in front of
them, that you realize how amazing they are.
• Proceed to Memphis, the
capital of ancient Egypt throughout the Old Kingdom, then
Saqqara, one of the main
burial fields of the ancient city of Memphis including Zoser
Pyramid.
• Tired??, Ok, Lets get back to the hotel for some rest.•
To night you can spend an oriental Night onboard a prestigious
Nile Cruise, you can enjoy
your dinner accompanied by belly dancing & folkloric
show, a night you will never forget.
(Optional Visit)
• Good Night & See you tomorrow. |
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Day Three: |
Egyptian
Museum, Old Cairo & Citadel |
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• Good Morning,
did you sleep well?? Great, Now get your Breakfast, cause
today we are going to visit very special places.
• We will start our day with a visit to The Egyptian
Museum, with its magnificent
collection of antiquities includes mummies, sarcophagi and the
fabulous treasures from Tutankhamun's tomb.
• Now lets change to the Islamic Mode, visiting
An old Islamic fortress including Mohamed
Ali's Mosque, Sultan Hasan's School & other magnificent
architectural masterpieces, We are visiting The
Citadel.
• Cairo is known for ages to be the cradle of all religions, so
now lets get to know Coptic Cairo,Cairo's oldest areas, you will enjoy
magnificent wall-paintings of The Hanging Church
which was built over the southern Gate of the Fortress of
Babylon, Also ABU SERGA (St Sergius'
Church), Cairo's oldest church, Built on
the spot where the Holy Family rested during their journey to
Egypt, then we can end this spiritual tour at The
Synagogue Of Ben Ezra, built in
the holy place where the box of Baby Moses was found.
• Surely now you dream of some rest, Ok, we will return to the
hotel for a few hours to rest & you can think of how you want to
spend your night.
• Come on, sure you don't want to waste your last night in
Cairo, and what better farewells than to attend the Sound
& Light Show at Pyramids area,
After sunset, the Great Pyramids come to life with the play of
Laser and floodlights on their symmetrical planes and angles.
Amplified voices that seem to come from the Sphinx narrate their
history. The drama of lights and shadows give the Great Pyramids
a different and awesome dimension.
(Optional Visit)
• Good night & sweet dreams. |
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Day Four: |
Transfer to
Siwa
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• Good Morning, Take your
Breakfast at the Hotel’s Restaurant then get ready for your
big escape from the Civilized every day life, We are Going to
Siwa (617 KM. Nine hours per way).
• Siwa, the most mysterious, remote and unique oasis in the
Desert, When you are in Siwa you feel as if you left all your
daily life details behind and can’t see or feel anything but the
sweet calmness and pureness around you blended with history that
goes deep beyond the earliest civilizations, to the Paleolithic
times, The town is a maze of tunnel-like alleys with houses of
sun-dried brick, grouped around a small square.
• After arrival and checking in Hotel you should have some rest
before going to town.
• How about a tour around the city like the locals using the
bicycle, the main transportation tool in Siwa (Optional).
• After this long day sure you are dreaming of Dinner and
a good night sleep, well, you will never find a more quite and
peaceful place to sleep than here, Good Night. |
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Day Five: |
Siwa (“Shaly”
Old Town, the Oracle of Alexander the Great, Temple of Amoun,
the Mountain of the Dead and the Tombs, Cleopatra Spring &
Fatnas Island) |
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• Good Morning, How was your
night, After Breakfast we will get more acquainted with
Siwa and try to explore her secrets.
• Our Day begins at “Shaly” the Old Town
dating back to the 13th century, A walk
through Shali on top of the hill is just like walking inside a
legendry castle.
• Then to the Oracle of Alexander the Great,
which was visited by the great Macedonian
ruler seeking for confirmation that he is the son of Zeus.
Seen from a distance, the site is like a white island floating
over a sea of green palms and the remains of the Temple of
Amoun which was built by Alexander
the Great in 4th century BCE in an attempt to be declared a
Pharaoh
• Also looking great from a distance, and yet even more
impressive up close is our next stop, the Mountain of the
Dead, Including some truly great
tomps, full of wall-paintings equally beautiful to the noble
tombs of Luxor or Aswan.
• And for a beautiful and romantic end to the day we shall head
to Cleopatra Spring one of
Siwa's nicest pools formerly used by local brides for bathing
then to Fatnas Island
a beautiful setting completely
covered by palms, except for the circular, tiled pool which is
perfect for a nice swim.
• In the After Noon we return to the Hotel for Dinner.
• Enjoy your Night, Joyful Dreams. |
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Day Six: |
Siwa (Safari
Trip) |
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• Good Morning, Hope every thing
is OK, Your Breakfast is waiting at the Hotel’s
Restaurant.
• You can first have a walk around to witness the daily morning
life activities in Siwa.
• At 13:00 PM your 4X4 Jeep is ready for your desert adventure,
a once in a Life time Safari
experience into the magnificent desert with the golden sand
dunes, flowing water springs, palm trees and surrounding
mountains, some truly memorable moments full of passion,
Attending the Sunset between the Desert’s arms truly affects
your soul and changes you forever.
• After this spiritual and exciting experience back to the Hotel
for Dinner and a Peaceful night Sleep, Good Night.
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Day Seven: |
Transfer to
Bahariya |
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• Good Morning, Your Breakfast
is ready at the hotel's restaurant, Have it quickly because
today we are traveling to Bahariya,
the perfect escape from everyday life, hot
springs, palm trees, golden sand dunes, old 4 wheeled vehicles,
donkeys, golden mummies and the ruins of old temples and tombs
all make Bahariya extraordinary. A soft bath under the moonlight
on the edge of the desert is unbelievable and a jeep safari
inside the desert and around the oasis is a life changing
experience
• On our way we will pass by Sotra and El Bahreen
• I Bet you are tired and looking forward to going to your hotel
for Dinner and some sleep.
• Good Night, Sweet Dreams. |
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Day Eight: |
Black & White
Deserts & Crystal Mountain |
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• Good Morning, Grab a quick
Breakfast because Today a very unique and Special event is
waiting for you, an experience you will keep talking about for
the Rest of your Life, We will Break Into the Desert with 4X4
land Cruiser to explore its secrets and magic.
• We will drive to visit the old city el qasr where the
buildings after that we will cross the first sand dunes towards
the black desert we will visit the arranged mountain
then we will climb el zogag mountain
• After that we will visit the hot and cold springs in the small
Bedouin village el hez
• After that driving to the crystal mountain and agabat area and
sand dunes then we will drive towards the new White Desert
to take the sunset photos
• Now its time for a lovely barbeques Dinner with our
Bedouin tea under the stars.
• Later we spend the night on blankets under the desert sky
spotting shooting stars and listening to the absolute silence of
the desert, Good Night. |
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Day Nine: |
White Desert,
Return to Cairo |
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• Good Morning, How many stars
did you count through the night
• Now have your Breakfast between the desert’s arms
before we continue exploring the desert's secrets.
• We will complete our tour in the New White desert
then
we will visit the Old White desert
• after that to the Old Acacia tree
• After this exciting day and in the afternoon your
air-conditioned van will be waiting for you to return back to
Cairo.
• After arrival to Cairo try a Different Cuisine tonight, You
can have a Chinese or Italian Dinner
(Optional Visit).
• Good Night, Sweet Dreams. |
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Day Ten: |
Departure |
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• Good Morning
• No, we're not sad, we're just gonna miss you so much, but
we're sure we'll see you again soon, any way, lets make it a
short farewell, you must have your breakfast now to catch
your plane.
• Did you pack every thing? please be sure not to forget any
thing, our staff is waiting for you to transfer you to the
Airport & help you with all the procedures.
• Hope you had a good time with us, Have a safe flight & don't
forget us, we will never forget you. |
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Tour Include: |
• 04 Nights accommodation in
Cairo with breakfast.
• 03 Night accommodation in Siwa with Dinner &
Breakfast.
• 01 Night accommodation in Bahariya with Lunch,
dinner & breakfast.
• 01 Night Camping in Bahariya with all meals & needed
equipments.
• All transfers by Private A/C Coach & with English Speaking
Assistant.
• All Sightseeing mentioned in our itinerary including
transportation and Entrance Fees.
• English Speaking Guide during sightseeing. |
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Tour Exclude: |
• Entry Visa (Can be issued upon
arrival although Some Nationalities Require a pre issued Visa)
• International Flight Ticket
• Optional Tours & Visits (Dinner Cruise-Pyramids Sound & Light
Show)
• Tips, Extra Meals, Beverage & Personal Expenses.
• Any items not mentioned in above itinerary.
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