Cairo, White desert, and Alexandria Short Break

The tour begins in Giza, where you will have the chance to explore the Giza pyramids of Cheops, Khafre, and Menkaure, which are over 4500 years old. Our Egyptologist will explain how these structures were built during their time, and you will learn about their history and the legends associated with them. You will also have the opportunity to visit the Great Sphinx of Giza, which features the head of a pharaoh on the body of a lion.

Following the visit to the Giza pyramids, we will move to the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir, which is one of Egypt's most significant museums.

It holds the largest collection of artifacts related to ancient Egyptian history.You’ll see one-of-a-kind artifacts that once belonged to the pharaohs and their families, such as the golden tombs of King Tutankhamun and the hall displaying ancient mummified animals—a must-see destination. The museum also contains more than 100,000 items from other civilizations that have influenced Ancient Egyptian Civilization throughout history.

Next, we will take a lunch break at an authentic Egyptian restaurant in Cairo.

Afterward, we continue our tour of old Cairo, focusing on the Islamic sites. The first stop will be Saladin Castle. Within this impressive citadel, you can visit the famous Mohamed Ali Mosque and explore its fortifications. The location of the citadel provides a panoramic view of the entire old city, making it a highlight of the tour.

The tour then moves to the Christian part of the city, known as Coptic Cairo.

Here, you will visit the Hanging Church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, and the Church of St. Sergius, also known as the Church of the Cave, where the Holy Family sought refuge during their journey to Egypt.

Finally, we will return you to your hotel after a full day of exploring the remarkable cities of Cairo and Giza.

The day tour starts with a pickup from your hotel in Cairo at 7:00 AM and takes you out of the city through the surrounding desert scenery. Our first destination is the beautiful Bahariya Oasis, a well-known desert region celebrated for its enchanting natural beauty and striking landscapes.

As soon as we arrive, we’ll transfer from the minibus to a Jeep and begin our journey to the magnificent Western Desert.

Prepare for a special desert adventure, filled with excitement and unforgettable experiences. Explore the oasis with your guide and enjoy the wide-open views of tall palm trees and natural water sources.

After lunch, we’ll head out on a day trip to Egypt’s White Desert and visit the nearby Agabat area, a stunning and picturesque valley characterized by breathtaking white cliffs and yellow limestone formations.

Here, you can experience sandboarding down the dunes in a four-wheel-drive jeep. Climb several dunes and enjoy the vast desert landscape.

Afterward, we’ll venture deeper into the desert to visit the volcanic mountains, which resemble volcanic cones and rise spectacularly from the sand.

We will stop at Al- Marsous Mountain, a volcanic peak covered in black basalt. We will take a break at a viewpoint to enjoy a panoramic view of the oasis area.

Finally, we will head to Crystal Mountain, a stunning desert location covered with layers of black basalt.

The mountain is known for its breathtaking beauty, with crystals that catch the sunlight and add a magical touch to the surroundings. You will see minerals scattered around, but please remember not to take any with you.

Our journey will conclude around 10:00 PM when our tour leader and driver will return you back to your hotel in Cairo.

At around 6:30 am, our tour guide will be waiting for you in the hotel lobby to begin a fantastic day tour of Alexandria. We will depart from Cairo towards Alexandria, Egypt's most significant city on the Mediterranean coast.

Our first destination will be the Citadel of Qaitbey, a 15th-century fortress situated in the harbor area.

This site once held the famous Alexandria lighthouse, whose ruins are still visible today. From there, we will travel to the catacombs of Kom el Shogafa, an important archaeological site dating back to the 1st century. It is the largest Roman cemetery, featuring three levels carved into the rock. These underground chambers contain over 300 mummies, common funerary gods, and various Greco-Roman artistic elements.

For lunch, we will visit a seafood restaurant where you can enjoy the most typical dishes of Egyptian cuisine.

After a short break, we will head to the Pompey Pillar and the ruins of the Serapeum temple in Alexandria. The column of Pompey, which still stands, is believed by many historians to have been the site where this famous Roman general was buried after his death in battle.

Towards the end of the day, we will visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, one of the most important cultural centers in the eastern Mediterranean region.

In the late afternoon, we will return you to your hotel in Cairo.

On the final day, our tour guide will be waiting for you in the hotel lobby at the prearranged time to assist you in returning to the airport, allowing you to leave Egypt with fresh memories, wonderful photos, and unforgettable experiences.