7-Day Cairo and Siwa Oasis Tour

After breakfast, your guide takes you to the Cairo Antiquities Collection, where you spend the morning among statues, jewellery, royal objects and funerary pieces from Egypt's long history. Your guide helps put the most important objects into context rather than rushing through every room. Allow several hours for the visit, since museum galleries can be extensive and some displays require time to appreciate.

We arrange the day's transfers so you can concentrate on the collection without navigating Cairo traffic or finding parking. Take water with you and expect periods of standing on hard floors. After the museum, there is time for lunch and a quieter afternoon at the hotel. This open space also gives you flexibility if your arrival on Day 1 was late or if you prefer a slower sightseeing pace. Your guide confirms the next day's road departure before the evening.

We leave Cairo after breakfast for Alexandria, a road journey of roughly three hours, depending on traffic. The day begins at Alexandria's Mediterranean Harbor, where the waterfront gives you a clear sense of the city's maritime setting. You then visit the Kom el Shoqafa Catacombs, descending below ground to see the blend of Egyptian, Greek and Roman funerary design. Uneven surfaces and steps make sensible footwear important.

After lunch, the route continues to the Alexandrian Library, followed by the Roman Pompeius Column, a surviving Roman monument in the ancient city area. The final major visit is the Qaitbay Citadel Fortress on the waterfront, built on the site traditionally associated with the ancient Pharos lighthouse. We finish at Al Montazah Royal Retreat for a walk through its grounds and coastal setting, subject to access arrangements. After the visits, we transfer to your Alexandria accommodation for the night.

After breakfast, we leave Alexandria and travel west along Egypt's Mediterranean coast towards El Alamein. At the El Alamein Military Cemeteries, your guide explains the North African campaign and the purpose of the memorial grounds. The visit is quiet and respectful, with rows of marked graves and dedicated memorial areas. Travellers should wear modest clothing, bring water and expect a largely outdoor stop.

We then continue inland towards Siwa, with a long road transfer through increasingly open desert scenery. This is a travel-focused day, so the vehicle makes practical rest and refreshment stops along the way. By late afternoon or evening, you reach the Siwa Desert Oasis, known for its palms, springs and low-rise settlement surrounded by desert. After check-in, the evening is kept simple so you can rest. Your guide reviews the next day's walking and vehicle arrangements before the overnight stay.

After breakfast, we begin in the old settlement at the Shali Ancient Stronghold. Built largely from salt, mud and local materials, its weathered walls show how Siwan homes were protected and organised. Your guide leads you through the accessible areas and explains how rain and time have shaped the ruins. The walk includes uneven ground, so comfortable shoes are recommended.

Next, we visit the Amun Oracle Sanctuary at the village of Aghurmi, associated with the ancient oracle consulted by Alexander the Great. We then continue to the Gebel Al Mawta Hillside Tombs, where painted burial chambers and hillside views provide a different perspective on Siwa's history. After a break for lunch, the afternoon ends at Cleopatra's Natural Spring. You can watch the water rise through the spring and, where local conditions and access permit, take a swim. We return to the accommodation for a relaxed evening.

Today is dedicated to the desert outside the oasis. After breakfast, we set out by four-wheel-drive vehicle for a Safari Dune Adventure. The route leaves the cultivated palm groves behind and crosses open desert, with time to stop for photographs and to take in the changing colours of the sand. Your driver adjusts the pace to the terrain, while your guide explains the landscape and local travel traditions.

The main outing reaches the Great Sand Sea Expanse, where broad dunes stretch across the horizon. The vehicle may pause near suitable dunes for a short walk, and travellers can try sandboarding when equipment and conditions allow. Bring a hat, sunglasses, closed shoes and extra water; fine sand can reach bags and cameras. After the desert circuit, we return to Siwa by vehicle. The rest of the day is free for a quiet meal and packing before the long transfer on the final day.

After breakfast, our team begins the return transfer from Siwa towards Cairo. The drive is long, commonly taking most of the day, so we plan suitable stops for refreshments and rest along the route. Keep essential items, travel documents and medication in your hand luggage, as the main bags may remain stored in the vehicle during the journey. Your guide stays with you through the transfer and helps coordinate the final arrangements.

On arrival in Cairo, we take you to the airport for your departure, allowing the necessary time for check-in and airport procedures. The exact road duration depends on traffic, checkpoints and your flight schedule, so departure planning should leave a generous margin. If your onward flight is later in the evening, we can arrange the final transfer around the confirmed timing. This last day is intentionally practical: breakfast, the road back to Cairo and a supported airport drop-off to complete the seven-day itinerary.