Overview
Western Desert Egypt is very much desert.The Western Desert lays between the west bank of the Nile and the Libyan border .There are 7 interesting oasis communities .This area was rediscovered to travelers and tourists a few years ago, known now as ” New Valley ” Governorate.
Siwa Oasis is the nearest to the Libyan border and to the north coast, with its ruin citadel and palm gardens. The four inner oasis : Bahariya – Farafra – (desert villages) Dahkla – Kharga ( towns ) , you can visit from Cairo or Assuit or Luxor .
Fayoum and Wadi el Natrun are the nearest oasis to Cairo.Both are rich in early Christian monuments and monasteries. The oases are famous by Alexander the great temple and other many temples and tombs from different historical periods the great sand dunes, the White Desert, the numberless water springs where you can cool down your heat by swimming in it.Hot water springs, the best places ever for sand bath, used as an effective natural cure for rheumatism, rheumatoid and others. Sulfured water good for the skin . The endless Nature views and Bedouin life scenes. Driving on the road and off the road by jeep safari or camel trekking,camping under the star lights or in hotels..there are so many ways to discover the Western Desert. It is really a safe adventure travel . Our escorted tours and voyages include city breaks and romantic breaks,you can spent good times at your family holiday.
Itinerary
Discover Egypt 20 Days/19 Nights - Grand bustour all Egypt ( Cairo /Safari Western Desert/ Luxor / Nile Cruise / Aswan /Hurghada / Sharm/St. Crine ?kt/ Alexandria-Rashid ) (20 days / 19 NTS)
Arrive to Cairo airport , you will be met & assisted by our Travel Agent staff through Immigration and Customs office . Transfer to the hotel for overnight .
After breakfast , drive to the center of Cairo to visit the Egyptian Museum with its large collection of the ancient Egyptian monuments and the Gallery of the King Tut Ankh Amon. Drive to Giza area to visit the three Pyramids and Sphinx . Back to hotel for overnight.
Early morning start your adventure escorted tour,drive to the Western Desert to the Bahariya Oasis . Lunch enroute. Visit Oasis of Bahariya . Camping for Dinner and Overnight
After breakfast visit the Museum of Mummies which was discovered at the valley of mummies – pharaoniques Tombs and the Temple of AMASIS from the 26 dynasty . Drive to the White Desert through the Black Valley and Crystal Valley. Enjoy the night under the stars,camping with BBQ dinner.
A.M drive to Dakhla Oasis .Visit the nearby springs for a swim & the charming medieval town of Al-Qasr,one of the oldest cities around the Oasis dates back to the 11 century A/D representing the desert architectures. Spend rest of your time at the camp,enjoy an evening of traditional food and dancing with Bedouin friends. O/N in Bedouin camp side.
Drive to Kharga Oasis where you visit the Temple of Hibis , remains of the ancient temple built by the King Dara the first at 6 th century B.C dedicated to God Amon Raa . Visit a fantastic mud-brick necropolis which dated back to the 4 th century A.D . Dinner & Overnight in Bedouin camp side
After Breakfast , drive to Luxor city . Check in the Nile Cruise . After lunch to visit Karnak Temple and Luxor temple . Dinner and O/N on board .
Early check out to take the bus convoy to Aswan , arrive Aswan check in the hotel for O/N (BB) . Further drive to Abu Simbel for whom are interested to visit the famous Abu Simbel temples and back.
A.M transfer to the Nile Cruise .Start your visit to the High Dam, Old Dam and The Temple Of Philae . After Lunch on board sail to Kom Ombo .Visit the temple shared by the two god Sobek and Haroeris then sail to Edfu , dinner and O/N on board (FB) .
A.M Breakfast ,visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu Sail to Esna , cross the Esna locks , sail 7arrive Luxor , dinner and O/N on board (FB)
Early morning cross to the West Bank of the Nile, visit the Necropolis of Thebes , Valley of the Kings , The temple of the Queen Hatshepsut and The Colossi of Memnon .
Disembarkation after breakfast , then take the bus convoy to Hurghada for about three hours , arrive Hurghada , check in the hotel . Time at leisure and O/N (HB)
A.M Breakfast and have time at leisure . Check our website Hurghada tours and water sports to enjoy your time . Overnight at your hotel (HB) .
In the morning check out to take the Ferry Boat to Sharm El-Sheikh, arrive Sharm then drive to St. Catherine . Arrive Catherine , check in at the hotel, rest and dinner . After midnight start Climbing Mouses Mountain .
Enjoy the sun rise on the mountain and your Breakfast-box . Down from the mountain to the st. Catherine Monastery and Mouses tree to visit. Drive back to Cairo (for about six hours)
P.M c heck in the hotel and O/N (BB)
Have a fullday tour in Cairo to visit ( Sakkara , Old Cairo(church) ,the Citadel , Mohamed Ali Mosque , & Khan el Khalili Bazaar )
P.M Enjoy the Sound &Light Show in the Pyramids area of Giza , back to the hotel for O/N (BB)
A.M Breakfast , pick up from the hotel , drive through the Desert road to Alexandria for about three hours , then have Full day tour to visit the Greco Roman Museum , Catacombs and Pompy’s Pillar.
P.M Time at leisure and O/N (BB)
Start another F/D tour in Alex to visit Al Montaza Palace and gardens , Qait bay Fortress , and visit the New Library of Alexandria .
P.M time at leisure and O/N (BB)
A.M Breakfast , check out from the hotel, drive to Rashid to visit Rashid City,where the famous Rosetta stone was found . Then drive back to Cairo , Check in the hotel . Time at leisure and O/N (BB)
After breakfast , transfer to Cairo airport for final departure
Includes
Program Includes:
- All transfers needed from the airports,hotels,cruise…
- All transfers and tours are with air-conditioned buses
- All excursions are guided by professional Egyptologists tour guides, fluently speaking the language of your choice .
- All service charges and taxes.
- Luggage and portage handling in the airports
Excludes :
- Egypt entry Visa
- Personal items such as drinks ,phone calls,laundry etc.
- Excursions and sightseeing except the Desert Safari
- Tipping
