complete 16-day egyptian holiday experience

Our dedicated A1Toureg team welcomes and supports you at Cairo International Airport. Transport to your accommodation follows promptly in a private, climate-controlled car. Evening plans remain flexible based on your arrival. For early morning arrivals at Cairo, reach out for curated optional activities.
Rest comfortably overnight at your accommodation.

We collect you from your Cairo hotel at 5:00 AM. we suggest pre-arranging a packed breakfast from your hotel owing to the early morning start, heading toward El-Alamein Historical Sites , 259 kilometers away, requiring approximately 3 hours, with scheduled refreshment stops along the route. Upon reaching El-Alamein Historical Sites at 08:30 El-Alamein Historical Sites Command over North Africa's Mediterranean coastline thereby providing passage to the whole of Egypt and the trade routes to the Far East via the red sea and the Indian Ocean. Throughout World War II, Axis nations sought Egyptian dominion to obstruct Britain's maritime channels to imperial possessions, which Britain fiercely defended. Following Italy's 1940 Libyan invasion thrust into Egypt, Coastal Al Diffa became the site of continuous intense combat. ► El-Alamein Historical Sites Museum This compact El-Alamein Historical Sites museum,  about 1 mile west of the British memorial, positioned along the road's northern flank, appealing to military history aficionados. warrants a brief visit. Founded in 1965 utilizing recovered battlefield materials, Featuring uniforms, armaments, banners, and battle-related items. Exhibitions showcase photographs and battlefield locations ► El-Alamein Historical Sites Military Cemetery Sir Herbert Worthington created the design with ongoing maintenance by the British War Graves Commission in Cairo, Resting within are 7,367 servicemen from Britain, Newzealand, Australia, South Africa, Greece, France, India, and Malaysia lie in separate individual graves, with an additional 11,945 whose remains went unfound, are commemorated within the entrance cloister Beyond awaits an array of individual grave monuments, each crowned by a white memorial stone, Roughly 815 have received identification and with names engraved upon each headstone ► The German war Memorial Three kilometers westward from the Italian memorial, stands a singular German war memorial in octagonal form constructed in 1959, commanding views of the Mediterranean, Drawing inspiration from Castel del Monte. 4,280 German service personnel rest interred, Adorning the entrance, is a magnificent gilded mosaic, To the right lies a modest prayer chapel where visitors pay tribute with flowers, images, and commemorative ribbons. ► The Italian Memorial An elegant Italian sanctuary constructed of white marble, the most imposing edifice within El-Alamein Historical Sites .positioned 5 kilometers further past the German memorial, Paolo Caccia Dominioni architected the structure who served  at El-Alamein and also wrote a book about it In the Entrance,  there is a small museum and  The chapel bears the inscription ( To 4800 Italian soldiers, sailors, and airmen, the desert and the sea did not give back 38,000 who are  missing) From its apex, the main monument gazes across the sea A light repast awaits en route. ►Savor the sunset from Fatnas Lake Fatnas—a diminutive island in Birket Siwa, accessible via foot or cycling, An idyllic sunset viewing locale, Panoramic lake vistas unfold framed by Gebel Bayda and Hamra westward, Garden strolls reveal abundant plant diversity among them banana, date, and olive species. Following the sunset, dinner awaits in a restaurant in Siwa, ►Your night unfolds at Ghaliet Ecolodge A distinctive wellness-focused eco-resort positioned close to Amoun Temple and Alexander's famed oracle sanctuary. Harmoniously integrated within a palm canopy. Ancient history permeates the entire Ghaliet experience. Embrace natural living, ecological design, wholesome cuisine, and wellness regimens. The property houses 12 intimate guest chambers; each offering distinctive ambiance and character. Upper chambers feature expansive transparent skylights creating an almost ethereal sleeping experience. Lower suites provide exclusive outdoor retreats complete with secluded private gardens. ► Revel in an unforgettable Siwa night

Breakfast at the hotel. Pick up at 07:00 am from the hotel. You will visit today's Siwa attractions, we will start with Alexander the Great Temple is also known as the Temple of the Oracle. It is believed that Alexander the Great wished to consult the Siwan oracle to seek confirmation that he was the son of Zeus. The Greek god of gods, when he and his entourage arrived at Siwa oasis siwa-oasis Egypt 360 after a long trip through the desert. Alexander the great temple Then drive to the salty lake. The salty water takes you above the water and makes you float., You don't need to be a good swimmer. Take care when you go swimming and don't let the water reach your eyes. as it is really painful. Choose the crystal lake and they are many of them. But keep looking for the purest one, when you see the bottom. Take a bottle of Mineral water to shower with after swimming in the lake, The salt lakes have similar hyper-salinity properties to those of Jordan’s Dead Sea. This also means that the lakes hold great healing properties, much stronger than regular seawater. In all cases, You will make for a wonderful swim! The salty lake siwa at 11:00 Then proceed to (Cleopatra's bath )The spring of the sun. It has been mentioned by travelers to Siwa, The legend maintains that Cleopatra swam here, Then Proceed to the temple of Umm Ubaydah or Amun temple, Just 200 m further from the Temple of the Oracle, the temple was erected by the pharaoh Nectanebo of the 30th Dynasty, This structure is almost completely destroyed, owing to its dynamiting in 1896 by an Ottoman governor eager to acquire building material. An inscribed wall represents all that remains to be seen. Based on earlier drawings by pioneer explorers, however, scholars have deduced that the temple was erected by the pharaoh Nectanebo of the 30th Dynasty. The temple of Amun 12:00( Taste the Siwan lunch )  in a Siwan restaurant at Abdo restaurant. Abdo restaurant siwa Then you will adventure the desert by discovering the Great Sand Sea. by Jeep 4x4 and Enjoy sandboarding -The best sand dunes for sand boarding in Egypt is here in the Great Sand Sea near Siwa Oasis
Sandboard in Siwa Visit the hot and Cold spring Bir Waheed  Later, we enjoy some traditional Bedouin Tea by sunset& Overnight in desert Camp and Enjoy Bbq Dinner.Beer wahid-Siwa .If you need to Sleep in a Hotel instead of the camp, This is also available. we have nice Ecolodges in Siwa

Breakfast at the Camp at 07:00 then drive back to Siwa oasis , - Visit  Shali Fortress : The Shali Fortress was built on a hill inside a Protective wall originally breached by a single gate, the maze of mud-brick buildings that Comprises the Fortress served the people of the oasis for nearly 8 centuries. The inhabitants had to live in the narrow quarters,  sharing their animals, which were herded into the fortress each evening. The huge chunks of salt so prevalent in Siwa oasis siwa-oasis Egypt 360  were used in the construction of the fortress, as they helped to strengthen the wall, Rain has unfortunately proved to be more destructive to the fortress than any human invaders. the fortress was built in the 13th century and served as the center of Siwan life for over 800 years. The fortress’ mosque is still in use today, with many of the homes restored, and some even turned into local guesthouses. Siwa shali fortress Then proceed to the Mountain of the Dead s a conical mountain a little over a kilometer to the north of Shali. Tombs from the twenty-sixth Dynasty, Ptolemaic, and the Roman periods are cut into the side of the mountain, There are four tombs worth seeing at Gebel Al – Mawta. Si Amun Tomb is the most beautiful in Siwa oasis siwa-oasis Egypt 360 . Si Amun appears to have been a wealthy Egyptian, Perhaps of Greek origin, but a follower of the ancient Egyptians belief, The tomb contains an Image from the Egyptian pantheon, including an Exquisite painting of the goddess nut standing beside a sycamore tree. Si amun Then drive to Cairo, passing by Marsa Matrouh for lunch passing  Discover Marsa Matrouh, Egypt’s Mediterranean shore. With sandy white beaches and crystal clear waters, many believe that Cleopatra herself bathed in the tranquil waters of Marsa Matrouh. Lunch will be served in Marsa Matrouh in Magdy restaurant -Seafood restaurant
Then Drive back to Cairo Arrival in Cairo at 20:00

You will be picked up from your hotel in Cairo by our tour guide to enjoy a great excursion to The Pyramids of Giza ( Cheops , Chephren , and Mykerinus . Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, which dates back to the time of and visit the Valley Temple . Lunch will be served during the Pyramids at the local restaurant in Giza Then visit the Egyptian Museum The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Tahir It exhibits a rare collection of over 250,000 genuine artifacts that date as far back as 5000 years, including an exclusive exhibit dedicated to the Tutankhamen - A collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry that were buried in his tomb for over 3,500 years before they were discovered in 1920 when his tomb was excavated. If you wish to visit the mummies royal hall. You need to ask the tour guide to take the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and you pay for this. It will cost 200 Egyptian Pounds The New Grand museum is not open yet. It will be open soon maybe end of  2023 Overnight in the Hotel Cairo
Optional trip to the sound and the light show at The Giza Pyramid Complex and costs 40 $ Per person

Our representative will pick you up from the hotel in Cairo the itinerary for the first day will be as follows: Transfer to Cairo airport for a short flight to Aswan  to board your Nile cruise Y. You will meet your tour guide in Aswan and you will be transferred to embark Nile Cruise before lunch Visits of Aswan including the Temple of Philae and tour by Felucca around Elephantine, the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk Philae Temple: Built to honor the goddess Isis, this was the last temple built in the classical Egyptian style. Construction began around 690 BC, and it was one of the last outposts where the goddess was worshipped. The High dam: Aswan High Dam is a rock-fill dam located at the northern border between Egypt and Sudan. The dam is fed by the River Nile and the reservoir forms Lake Nasser. Construction for the project began in 1960 and was completed in 1968. It was officially inaugurated in 1971. The Unfinished Obelisk : Aswan was the source of ancient Egypt’s finest granite, used to make statues and embellish temples, pyramids, and obelisks. The large unfinished obelisk in the Northern Quarries has provided valuable insight into how these monuments were created, although the full construction process is still not entirely clear. Three sides of the shaft, nearly 42m long, were completed except for the inscriptions. At 1168 tonnes, the completed obelisk would have been the single heaviest piece of stone the Egyptians ever fashioned. at 16:00 sailing trip with Felucca around Elphinatine island and Visit Lord Kitchener island Optional trip to the Nubian village: The Nubian village is one of Aswan's attractions. It's worth visiting and spending  2 hours on. The place is very authentic and genuine, Colorful and artistic, the Nubian Village will surprise you in every corner! While walking in the village, you will straight away feel the soul of this place!
Dinner &overnight on board the Cruise Meals: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner 12:00 lunch on board the Cruise Dinner &overnight on board the Cruise

Breakfast & Lunch on board the cruise. Abu Simbel Temple Complex temples The two temples of Ramses the second and the Queen Nefertari were carved out of the Mountain on the west bank of the Nile between 1274 and 1244 B.c, The Great Temple was dedicated to Ramses the second, Ra-Harakhty, Amun Ra and Ptah, with 4 Colossal statues, The second temple was dedicated to The Queen Nefertari and Goddess Sun hat or caphor, the two temples were dismantled stone by stone and rebuilt on higher ground, The preservation of the two temples of Abu Simbel Temple Complex must Rank as the greatest Achievement of the Unesco 13:00 sail to Kom Ombo Visit The temple of Kom Ombo The temple and the associated settlement site located 40 K.m north of Aswan, the temple was dedicated to the deities Sobek and Horus  and date mainly to the Ptolemaic and Roman period(332 B.b -395 A.c) Sail to Edfu-Overnight in Edfu
Dinner &overnight on board the Cruise

Breakfast on the board on the Nile cruise, Breakfast on the Nile Cruise, Visit the Edfu Edfu temple : Upper Egyptian site dominated by a large well -Preserved temple, dedicated to the hawk-God Horus, The Construction of Ptolemaic temple of Horus, which was founded on the site of a much earlier temple, dated to the period between the reigns of Ptolemy the Third(246 B.c), The descriptions on the walls include the Myth of contending of Horus and Seth(Probably performed annually as a religious Drama. Sail to Luxor through Esna lock Visit Luxor temple Luxor Temple: Largely built by the New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep the Third and Completed by King Tutankhamon and the Great King Ramses the second, The First pylon was raised by Ramses the second and Decorated  with His Military Battle of Kadesh
Dinner &overnight on board the Cruise

Breakfast on the board on the Nile cruise, Breakfast on the Nile Cruise, Visit the west bank of Luxor and Karnak Temple Precinct Optional Trip balloon ride -85 $ per person The Valley of the Kings : Once  called the great Place of the Truth, this valley Called now the valley of the Kings, It is a Majestic domain of the Pharaohs who once lay in great stone Sarcophagi, awaiting immortality, The isolated valley behind Deir el Bahri is dominated by the Pyramid-Shaped Mountain Peak The colossi of Memnon: Massive  pair statues Know as the  Colossi of Memnon, Rising about 18 M from the plain, They are the remains of what once the largest  complex on the west bank, Built by Amenhotep the Third The Queen Sun hat or capshepsut temple : Rising out of the desert Plain, in a series of terraces, The temple of Sun hat or capshepsut Mergs with sheer limestone Cliffs of the eastern face of the Theban Mountain as if Nature herself had built this Extraordinary monument. Karnak Temple Precinct temple
Karnak Temple Precinct is more than A temple, is a spectacular Complex of Sanctuaries, Kiosks, Pylons, and Obelisks, All dedicated to the Theban gods and to the Greater Glory of Egypt`s Pharaohs, Karnak Temple Precinct was the Most Important place for the worship of the Theban Triad(Amun, Mut, and Khonso) Disembarkation after Breakfast. Transfer to your Hotel in Cairo for overnight

Drive to from Luxor to Marsa Alam Coastal Zone Enjoy the sun and relaxing at the resort in Marsa Alam Coastal Zone -The hotel is very very nice. Snorkeling is fantastic - there is for both beginner and advanced swimmers. The food is tasty and there is a lot. The hotel is very clean and the staff is very smiling and helpful

Relax in The resort You can book an optional trip to Abu Dabab-Beach Snorkeling trip Abo Dabab bay is a beautiful snorkeling and dive site in the area of Marsa Alam Coastal Zone . It has Coral sides with Plenty of Colored fish where you can Snorkel. the bay has a sandy beach with Seagrass with crystal clear and warm water hosts a great variety of colored fish, Green Turtles, and the endangered Dugong that occasionally visits the sheltered bay to feed on the seagrass You can Join an extra amazing trip ( look for the dugong with a speed boat from the beach). You get more luck to see the Dugong. This trip starts at 14:00 pm and takes about 1 hour and 30 Minutes

Relax at  the resort : You can book an optional trip to Sataya reefs Take a boat trip to the Satayh Dolphin Reef, a protected area where you can snorkel and Swim with dolphins  As you enjoy the underwater marine world observe around 60-80 dolphins who will put on a show for you as you get the opportunity to connect with them. This region is home to many dolphins and sea mammals and you will be mesmerized by the different varieties of corals and fish. The trip starts from Hamata Harbour 120 K.m south of the City of Marsa Alam Coastal Zone

Relaxing at the resort in Marsa Alam Coastal Zone

After an amazing trip, You will be transferred to Hurghada hotel for a domestic flight to Cairo departure.Pick up from Hotel in Marsa Alam Coastal Zone - Overnight in Cairo

Pick Up time from your hotel in Giza at 08:00 am with your Egyptologist tour guide, Enjoy a fantastic orientation tour of  Cairo on an 8-hour excursion that takes in the major monuments of Old  Cairo and the maze of streets and stalls of the historic Khan El Khalili Bazaar. you will drive up to the Saladin Citadel, constructed by Salah al-Din on the Moqattam Hills in 1183 AD as a defense against Crusader armies. Known for its fresh air and sweeping views of  Cairo, it is now a preserved historic site of mosques and museums, including the Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha Designed by the Turkish architect Yousif Boushnaq, who came to  Cairo especially from Istanbul to build the great building, the mosque's alabaster structure stands in beautiful contrast to the sandstone city. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant in Old  Cairo Then, visit Old  Cairo  to see major attractions such as the Hanging Church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga, one of the oldest Coptic churches in  Cairo Continue to the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest bazaars in the Middle East. Discover a maze of alleys that have been at the center of  Cairo’s trading activities since the 14th century. overnight in  in Cairo

End of  16  Days Egypt Itinerary to Cairo, Aswan, Luxor & Marsa Alam Coastal Zone Check out after breakfast, then join our representative who will pick you up to the airport and aid you in the departure procedures at the airport.