This is a perfect trip around Egypt to enjoy the quite beauty nature of the Oases, Limestone “Mushrooms” at the White Desert and sail with a traditional Felucca. It will let you enjoy the ancient treasures of Aswan and Luxor. We will take a camel safari in the Sinai Desert and end by enjoying the last days of the trip at Dahab (Red Sea Resort) with excellent opportunities to swim, dive and have a sunbath.
Day 01: Arrival Cairo
Arrival at Cairo International Airport. Our representative will wait for you before passport control area & assist you through passport regulations and customs. Transfer by A/C Minibus to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02-03: Cairo
You have the time to explore Cairo by coach if you go for this option. You can visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx first. Then continue to visit the Egyptian Museum of antiquities, the old Citadel with the large mosque of Mohammed Ali. You will also visit the ancient part of Cairo including the beautiful “Coptic” hanging Church and ending at Khan El-Khalili bazaars.
Day 04: White Desert
We start out journey from Cairo to Bahareya Oasis (370Km). After a few hours we will reach the first Oasis, Baharia. After short relax, we continue to the White Desert (160Km) visiting Crystal Mountain, the Black Desert to enjoy the large limestone Mushrooms at White Desert. Dinner and overnight at the White Desert.
Day 05: Dakhla Oasis
Cross the White Desert to Dakhla Oasis (330Km) via Farafra Oasis on the way visiting Badr Museum at Farafra and the old Islamic town (El-Qasr). Overnight at Bedouin Camp at Dakhla.
Day 06: Kharga Oasis
Today you will be taken to Kharga Oasis (190Km), the last oasis you will visit; where you can visit the temple of Hebes and the Bagawat Tombs. Dinner and overnight at a camp set up by Bedouins.
Day 07: Aswan
In the morning traveling from Kharga Oasis to Aswan (650 Km) via Luxor arrival in Aswan and transfer to your hotel. Free Afternoon to enjoy the market streets of Aswan.
Day 08: Aswan
You have the time to discover Aswan; you can visit the High Dam, Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk or taking a sailing boat (Felucca) to the Botanical Garden and the Nubian Village. It is also possible to visit Abu Simbel Temple by bus or plane.
Day 09: Kom Ombo
This morning you will sail from Aswan to Kom Ombo by Felucca; the time for total relaxation. Watch life along the banks of the River Nile. Lunch and dinner will be served onboard.
Day 10: Luxor
After breakfast on board, you reach Kom Ombo and visit the temple. There is a coach waiting to take you to Luxor (190 Km). On the way there is an opportunity to stop at the temple of Edfu. Free afternoon you can also visit Luxor Temple.
Day 11: Luxor
It is the time to explore Luxor. You can cross the west bank to visit Valley of Kings & Queens, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon. In the Afternoon you can enjoy visiting the Karnak Temple.
Day 12: Night Train
In this free day you can walk around through bazaars. Luxor has two excellent museums, or you may wish to take a horse carriage ride out of the city to see the surrounding countryside. In the evening, you will take the night 1st class seater night train to Cairo.
Day 13: Cairo
In the morning arrive in Cairo, day at leisure at night you can enjoy the Sound & Light show at the pyramids Area or you can have an oriental Nile Cruise dinner show.
Day 16-17: Camel Trekking
In the morning, you will drive to the starting point of the Camel Safari. Where Bedouins and camels are ready to take you on a 2-day adventure trip in Sinai Desert. You will travel through that region of Wadi Hamam and Wadi Hedouda. Each traveler will have a camel. You will travel 5-7Km per day, so, there is enough time to enjoy the beautiful surroundings. On the way, you will sleep on a mattress in the open air under the starry sky or a tent. The Bedouins will take care of the meals during the camel trip.
Day 21: Cairo
Transfer back to Cairo by private A/C coach (570 Km). Arriving in the afternoon, free time for last minute shopping.
Day 22: Departure Cairo
Transfer from the hotel to Cairo International Airport for your flight back home.