Paths of Pharaohs & Warriors

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Amazing Experience

Overview

  • Discover Cairo, Egypt, exploring the Grand Egyptian Museum, Giza pyramids and the timeless Sphinx.
  • Travel Egypt’s north coast to New Alamein, blending Mediterranean scenery with Second World War history.
  • Journey deep into Egypt’s Western Desert to Siwa Oasis, salt lakes, Shali Fortress and desert landscapes.
  • Experience Siwa Oasis through desert safaris, ancient temples and Berber culture in tranquil surroundings.
  • Follow Egypt’s Mediterranean trail via El Alamein to Alexandria, ending among libraries, catacombs and citadels.

 

Trip Includes

  • Private arrival airport transfer from Cairo Airport to your Cairo Hotel
  • 2 nights' premium accommodation in Cairo
  • 1 night premium accommodation in New Alamein
  • 3 nights premium accommodation in Siwa
  • 1 night premium accommodation in Alexandria
  • Private transfers throughout itinerary with English-speaking driver and Guide
  • Private Guided sightseeing including (entrance fees included):
  • Full day guided tour of Grand Egyptian Museum, Pyramids, Sphinx including lunch
  • Shali Fortress Tour
  • Visit to the salt lakes
  • Visit to Cleopatra's Basin
  • Siwa Museum of Traditions visit
  • Temple of the Oracle tour
  • Visit to The Mountain of the Dead
  • El Alamein tour including Military Museum & War Cemeteries
  • Half Day Alexandria tour including Greco-Roman Museum, New Library of Alexandria & Catacombs of Kom el-Shuqafa
  • Shared 4x4 Desert safari and sandboarding
  • 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners
     

Trip Excludes

  • International airfare and airfare taxes
  • Travel Insurance
  • International and Domestic Airfare & Airfare Taxes
  • Meals not Explicitly Listed as Included
  • Beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Optional Excursions
  • Items of a Personal Nature
  • Passport & Visa Fees if Applicable

 

Summary

Terms and Conditions

Prices are "from" per person based on twin/double share accommodation and for travel in low season. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply. Limited seat/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for single or triple travellers are available on request - please inquire.

 

Cairo Airport to Cairo - Giza

 

Your Accommodation

Steigenberger Pyramids Hotel

Footsteps away from the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Cairo Pyramids Hotel is where the glamorous history of Egypt and its world famous hospitality meet. The hotel is the perfect starting point for sightseeing, relaxation and business meetings alike, featuring elegantly appointed rooms, two swimming pools and a variety of bars and restaurants to choose from, all surrounded by lush gardens. Both the Garden wing and the newly opened Pyramids wing offer guests a gracefully comfortable experience.

Duration

2 Night Stay

 

Meal Plan

Full Breakfast

Steigenberger Pyramids Hotel

Begin your full-day exploration with a transfer to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), one of the world's largest archaeological museums. Explore the vast halls and encounter iconic exhibits, including the treasures of Tutankhamun. After your visit to the GEM, you will be transferred to the Giza Pyramids plateau. Explore the magnificent Great Pyramid of Giza (Khufu), the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure, marveling at their scale and history. Visit the enigmatic Sphinx, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh. Conclude your full-day tour with a transfer back to your location.

Depart Cairo by road for New Alamein, a contemporary Mediterranean enclave on Egypt’s North Coast, celebrated for its white-sand beaches and clear turquoise waters. Set near the historic battlefield of El Alamein, the area preserves the memory of pivotal Second World War events through nearby museums and memorials. Modern elegance and meaningful history combine to create one of Egypt’s most compelling coastal destinations.

Meal

Dinner

 

Cairo - New Alamein

 

Your Accommodation

The Address Beach Resort Marassi

The Address Beach Resort Marassi is a luxurious Mediterranean retreat on Egypt’s North Coast. Its elegant rooms and suites feature modern décor, plush bedding, private balconies, and stunning sea or garden views, ensuring ultimate comfort. Set amidst golden beaches and landscaped gardens, the resort offers fine dining, a full-service spa, pools, and watersports. Blending sophisticated style with natural beauty, it provides an unforgettable seaside escape for relaxation, recreation, and indulgence.

The Address Beach Resort Marassi

After breakfast, travel west into the Western Desert to the remote Siwa Oasis, nestled between the Qattara Depression and the Great Sand Sea. A fertile landscape of freshwater and salt lakes, Siwa has been continuously inhabited since Pharaonic times and is home to around 30,000 people, primarily Berbers with a distinct language and culture. The oasis is closely linked to Alexander the Great, who was crowned here, and legends also connect it to Cleopatra. Following hotel check-in, explore the 13th-century Shali Fortress, built from kershef (salt rock and mud brick), perfectly adapted to the desert climate. End the day watching the sun dip below the horizon at Breezy Island.

Meal

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

 

New Alamein - Siwa Oasis

 

Your Accommodation

Taziry Ecovillages Siwa

Taziry Ecovillage Siwa is a serene retreat in the heart of Egypt’s Western Desert, blending sustainable living with traditional Siwan architecture. Nestled among palm groves and salt lakes, the eco-friendly lodgings feature spacious, airy rooms with natural materials, comfortable beds, and private terraces offering stunning desert views. Guests can relax, enjoy local organic cuisine, or explore the surrounding oasis, including Shali Fortress and Cleopatra’s Basin. Taziry offers a peaceful escape into Siwa’s timeless beauty.

Taziry Ecovillages Siwa

This morning, discover Siwa’s shimmering salt lakes, where the mineral-rich waters allow effortless floating and are famed for therapeutic benefits. Continue to Cleopatra’s Basin (Juba Spring), a palm-fringed natural spring traditionally linked to the legendary queen. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the Siwa Museum of Traditions, housed in a traditional Siwan home, offering insight into local architecture, customs, and daily life through thoughtfully curated rooms.

Meal

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

 

Siwa Oasis

 

Your Accommodation

Taziry Ecovillages Siwa

Taziry Ecovillage Siwa is a serene retreat in the heart of Egypt’s Western Desert, blending sustainable living with traditional Siwan architecture. Nestled among palm groves and salt lakes, the eco-friendly lodgings feature spacious, airy rooms with natural materials, comfortable beds, and private terraces offering stunning desert views. Guests can relax, enjoy local organic cuisine, or explore the surrounding oasis, including Shali Fortress and Cleopatra’s Basin. Taziry offers a peaceful escape into Siwa’s timeless beauty.

Taziry Ecovillages Siwa

Adventure awaits with a half-day 4x4 desert safari across the Great Sand Sea, featuring dune driving and sandboarding on slopes suited to all levels. Lunch is served in the desert with snacks, fruit juices, and mint tea. Later, visit the Temple of the Oracle, built in the 6th century BC and dedicated to Amun, famously consulted by Alexander the Great. Continue to the Mountain of the Dead, where tombs from the 26th Dynasty through the Roman period reveal vivid murals depicting ancient beliefs about the afterlife.

Meal

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

 

Siwa Oasis

 

Your Accommodation

Taziry Ecovillages Siwa

Taziry Ecovillage Siwa is a serene retreat in the heart of Egypt’s Western Desert, blending sustainable living with traditional Siwan architecture. Nestled among palm groves and salt lakes, the eco-friendly lodgings feature spacious, airy rooms with natural materials, comfortable beds, and private terraces offering stunning desert views. Guests can relax, enjoy local organic cuisine, or explore the surrounding oasis, including Shali Fortress and Cleopatra’s Basin. Taziry offers a peaceful escape into Siwa’s timeless beauty.

Taziry Ecovillages Siwa

After breakfast, travel east toward Alexandria, stopping at El Alamein, the decisive Allied victory site of the North African Campaign (1940–1942). Visit the El Alamein Military Museum and the war cemeteries honoring Allied, Italian, and German soldiers. Continue to Alexandria, the “Pearl of the Mediterranean.” In the evening, enjoy a sound and light show at Qaitbay Citadel, the 15th-century fortress built by Sultan Qaitbay on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, a masterpiece of medieval military architecture.

Meal

Breakfast, Lunch

 

Siwa Oasis - El Alamein - Alexandria

 

Your Accommodation

Steigenberger Cecil Hotel

Since its opening in 1929, Steigenberger Cecil Hotel in Alexandria has been known for its superb location right on the harbour. It is just a short walk to many of the city's famous sights such as the Biblioteca Alexandria, the Alexandria National Museum, and the Amphitheater. Stay in one of the beautiful 82 rooms or 3 luxury suites. All rooms have separately programmable air conditioning, TV with international channels, a desk, safe, and minibar, as well as complimentary coffee and tea making facilities. The suites will amaze you with their spectacular view of the Mediterranean.

Steigenberger Cecil Hotel

 

Begin with a visit to the Greco-Roman Museum, home to more than 40,000 artifacts illustrating Alexandria’s Hellenistic and Roman heritage. Continue to the modern Library of Alexandria, a major cultural and scientific center inspired by the ancient world-renowned library. Before lunch, explore the Catacombs of Kom el-Shuqafa, a multi-level burial complex blending Egyptian, Greek, and Roman traditions. Enjoy a seafood lunch overlooking the Mediterranean, then return by road to Cairo with drop-off at your hotel or the airport.

Meal

Breakfast, Lunch

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