Upon your
arrival at Cairo airport, our
representative escorts you to your hotel
where you will meet your expedition
leader.
Day2:
We arrive
at the Coastal city of Alexandria. We
visit the old Harbor, the Roman Colieeum,
catacombs, and then check into our
hotel. Free time.
Day3:
We arrive
at Alamein. There we visit WWII Museum
and Cemetery. Movingon, we pass by Marsa
Matruh resort. We finally reach the
outskirts off Siwa, heading off road to
the Great Sand Sea. Reaching the hot
spring of Bir Wahid, we bathe, have
dinner and camp for the night.
Day 4:
Today we
visit the old Siwan Village of Shali,
Cleopatra's spring, Mountain of the
Dead, Alexandria the Great Temple (Temple
of the Oracle), and take donkey-drawn
carts for a tour around the city. Night
in camp/lodge.
Day 5:
Today we
start a safari to Bahariya Oasis. We
pass by Araq, Bahrein, Nawemisa and
Sitra Oases. We visit Roman catacombs
and pass through sand dunes of the Great
Sand Sea. The night is spent in a tented
camp.
Day6:
Reaching
Bahariya Oasis, we drive off road to Bir
El Gahaba hot spring. We enjoy bathing
in the hot waters before visiting the
valley of the Golden Mummies. We then
head to the White Desert. The night is
spent camping among the sand dune.
Day7,8:
In the
White desert, we meet our camels and
start a caravan exploring the ancient
Roman well, the magic spring and the
hill of the Mummies. The nights are
spent in tented camps.
Day9:
After
breakfast we meet up with our tour of
the White Desert. Later in the day we
head on to Farafra Oasis. We bathe in
the hot spring. The night is spent
dancing and singing during a traditional
Bedouin party. Night at tented
camp (Bedouin style).
Day10:
Upon
reaching Dakhala Oasis, we visit the old
covered city, with its oil press,
school, courthouse and dwelling
chambers. We have lunch, check into our
hotel and enjoy the hot spring of Bir El
Gabal. Later we visit the tombs of El
Muzawaka before returning for dinner and
relaxation at the hotel.
Day11:
In Kharga
Oasis, we visit the remote Roman village
of Um El Dabdib, El Deir Monastery, anf
El Bagawat Cemetery. The night is spent
at a camp/lodge.
Day12:
Reaching
Luxor, we check into our hotel and visit
the temple of Karnak . Later, we have
the opportunity to enjoy a sound and
light show at the temple.
Day13:
Leaving
our hotel early in the morning, we cross
to the West Bank to visit the valley of
the kings and its tombs and temples.
Return to our hotel. Free time.
Day14:
Leaving
Luxor behind we head to the Red Sea
tourist town of Hurrahed. There, we
enjoy the day on the beach. Night at
hotel.
Day15:
We head to
Cairo and check into our hotel. We
prepare for an evening in the Khan El
Khalil covered bazaar, where you may
shop for unique Egyptian handcrafts and
enjoy the atmosphere with traditional
Shisha and dinner of Kebab and Kofta.
Day16:
After
breakfast at the hotel, we visit the
pyramids of Giza and the Cairo Museum
before your guide escorts you to the
airport.
Pace/Grade : Fast/Easy
Transport : 4wd, minibus, trekking,
donkey and horsedrawn carriages
Accommodation and Meals: 3 night
hotel H/B,4 night camping F/B
The prices
of the above-mentioned trip includes:
Transfers
Transportation
Permits and entrance fees
Expedition leader
Local
Guides, interpreters, cooks, and other
crew on tour
Accommodation ( hotels are mid-range
standards, lodge-shared facilities)
Meals-FB
when camping HB in hotels
Equipment and vehicle checklists
mentioned in brochure.
The price
does not include:
Air
fare, connections, departure taxes, etc.
Visa
fees, vaccinations, passports,
insurance, etc.
Personal effects, items such as laundry,
room service, drinks, phone calls, etc.
Tips
for personal services.
Practical
Information:
Depending on the location, expect basic
conditions when camping (for example on
felucca) and some long driving days.
All
participants should bring a sleeping
bag, water bottle, torch and sun hat I
addition to their personal effects.