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14-Days 13-Nights Adventure Egypt and Desert Escape Tour

Cairo, Nile Cruise, Western Desert
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Duration

14 days / 13 nights

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Private Tour people

Languages

English

Overview

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An incredible vacation for all adventurers! A 14-day package discovering the ancient history of the land of the Pharaohs along with beautiful desert and oasis
Landscapes, relaxing springs, cruising the River Nile, and much more! It is so much more than a vacation covering opportunities for relaxation as well as the unique chance of visiting areas of Egypt often missed by tourists and a memory of a lifetime for you to treasure.

Spend a day by exploring, The Pyramids of Giza, one of the world’s most recognizable landmarks and has awed travelers down through the ages, and discover the treasures of The Grand Egyptian Museum with a guide. Once you get to the museum, a guide accompanies you to ensure you don’t miss any critical artifacts, and you’ll be entertained with fascinating historical stories.

When it comes to museums in Egypt, everyone is on pins and needles for the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum in 2022, right next to the Great Pyramids of Giza; it will be the most significant archaeological museum in the world.

Once ancient Egypt’s gateway to Africa, this is a perfect base for exploring the temples, monuments, and other tourist attractions in the southern reaches of Upper Egypt and the area’s distinctly different Nubian culture. With Aswan the closest town to Ramses II’s colossal temples of Abu Simbel, the island temple of Philae, and the Nile-side Temple of Kom Ombo, there are plenty of things to do within day-tripping distance.

Experience a Nubian community on a private tour from your accommodations in Aswan to the rustic Sohail Island in the middle of the Nile River. Intrepid travelers and history buffs cherish the chance to ride in a traditional sailboat and explore the village.

The Nile-side town of Luxor in Upper Egypt has a glut of tourist attractions. This is ancient Thebes, the power base of the New Kingdom pharaohs, and home to more sights than most can see on one visit to Egypt. Luxor’s East bank is home to the modern city, with its vibrant souq and the two temples of Karnak and Luxor.

Professional Egyptologists are on hand as you visit and Explore the temples of Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, and Karnak. Cruise the Nile with overnights in Aswan, Edfu, and Luxor. Learn about ancient Egypt from professional Egyptologist guides. Enjoy a full-board feast, a swimming pool, and ample Onboard entertainment.

The city on the East bank of the Nile River in Egypt.  Luxor was the old capital of Egypt, Thebes, was on the West bank of the Nile, that is where most of the tombs and ruins are. Luxor is often called the world’s greatest open-air museum, but that comes nowhere near describing this extraordinary place. Nothing in the world compares to the scale and grandeur of the monuments that have survived from ancient Thebes.

The Western Desert of Egypt covers most of the land west of the Nile valley, in other words two thirds of the country. The Western Desert’s 680 650 square kilometers (262 800 square miles) are equivalent to the size of Texas or the combined area of Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, and the Czech Republic.

Yet, the Western Desert of Egypt has far more to offer than just sand. Here you will find the Wadi al-Hitan UNESCO World Heritage Site—known for its hundreds of fossils of some of the earliest forms of whale—, the four oases of the “Oasis Circle”—Bahariya, Farafra, Dakhla, and Kharga.

Egypt’s Black and White Deserts are two of the country’s most magnificent hidden beauties. The best part is that they are only a few hours away from Cairo. It is located in the Farafra depression, 45 km (28 mi) north of the town of Qsar El Farafra. This excursion will take you to Bahariya Oasis in the Western Desert and then out into the surrounding desert to see the unique regions known at the Black and White Deserts in a unique adventure experience.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Start Adventure Egypt and Desert Escape Tour package - Arrive Cairo

Welcome to Egypt! On arrival, you will be met by our Kay Trips representative who will assist you at Cairo International Airport and then escort you to your hotel in Cairo. Check-in then time to relax at the hotel to acclimatize to the new time zone. Overnight in Cairo

Day 2: Giza Great Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum

Today your adventure begins! Breakfast at the hotel then Kay Trips tour guide will be picked up to begin the inspiring tour of Giza.
First, you will be taken to the great 3 Pyramids of Giza to visit one of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The Great Pyramid of the Pharaoh Khufu is the largest of the three alongside the Pyramids of Khafre (Chephren) and Menkaure (Mykerinos). Included in the Valley Temple is also the Great Sphinx, part of the Giza Necropolis.

Next will be a relaxing lunch with the opportunity to try some Egyptian cuisine at a local restaurant. There will be time to stop at the oldest Souk in Old Cairo to purchase some lovely Egyptian souvenirs.
Next, you will head to the Grand Museum, one of the largest, most modern, and renowned Museums in the entire world. The Museum host over 100,000 ancient artifacts, 4,549 of which were discovered at the tomb of the famous boy King Tutankhamun, unearthed by the famous English Archeologist Howard Carter.
Finally, back to your hotel in Cairo. Overnight stay

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day’s Highlights:
A visit to Giza Pyramids one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
A visit to the Grand Egypt Museum
A stop at an old shopping souk to buy pharaonic souvenirs
Lunch at a local restaurant with tasty Egyptian food

Optional Tours:
Entry inside one of the Pyramids
Camel Ride around Pyramids
Evening Sound and Light show at Giza Pyramids

Day 3: Fly to Aswan - Board Nile Cruise – Aswan sights

Breakfast at the hotel in Cairo and then a transfer to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Aswan in Upper Egypt. On arrival, you will board the delightful Nile cruise ship for a 4 days stay. Enjoy lunch on board, after which you will be guided to visit the famous Aswan High Dam, constructed in 1960, and a mammoth task. Then on to the majestic Philae Temple, built on an island and was devoted to the two Goddesses Isis and Hathor. Moving on to the massive Unfinished Obelisk, still resting on its side at the stone quarries of ancient Egypt. Finally, back to the cruise ship with dinner on board. Overnight aboard your cruise in Aswan.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day’s Highlights:
A visit to Philae Temple
A visit to the Unfinished Obelisk
A visit to Aswan High Dam

Optional Tours:
Nubian Village

Day 4: Visit Kom Ombo and Edfu templs

Today you will leave colorful Nubian Aswan, sailing past the Tombs of the Nobles on the West Bank, then under the spectacular Aswan Bridge on to Kom Ombo whilst enjoying a relaxing breakfast on board. Your cruise will then stop for a visit to Kom Ombo Temple, the only temple known to be shared by the two Gods Sobek (the crocodile God)and Horus (the Falcon God). You will then sail on to Edfu with lunch onboard and a wonderful opportunity to sit on the top deck and enjoy romantic views of the Nile Delta passing by the old granite quarries, green farmlands, and old villages. On arrival in Edfu, your guide will take you on a fascinating tour around the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt, the falcon God Temple of Edfu. In the afternoon, tea will be served on board during sailing on to the great Lock of Esna which all Nile traffic has to pass through to sail up and down the river, and a brilliant photo opportunity.
Dinner on board.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day’s Highlights:
A visit to the Temple of Kom Ombo.
A visit to Horus Temple, Edfu.

Day 5: Luxor Tour to Kings Valley in West Bank

Sail on to Luxor with breakfast on board then your guide will take you on a fascinating visit to the West Bank of Luxor where your excursion will take you to the Royal Cemetery where 62 Pharaoh’s burial sites were unearthed in the Valley of the Kings including the famous tomb of the boy King Tutankhamun by the renowned archeologist Howard Carter. Then on to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the first-ever female Pharaoh which was built by the architects of the New Kingdom approximately around the 15th century BC at El-Deir El-Bahari. The last stop of the day will be to the giant statues of the Colossi of Memnon, known to have been the original entrance to the Valley of the Kings.
Lunch on board. Afternoon tea during sailing. Dinner on board.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day’s Highlights:
A visit to the Valley of the Kings
A visit to Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple
Photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon

Day 6: Luxor sightseeing

Breakfast on board then disembarkation from your Nile cruise after breakfast. Before leaving Luxor, there will be one final guided tour to visit the two famous and oldest Temples in Upper Egypt which was originally known as the City of Thebes. You will visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple which were joined by an avenue of Sphinx and still exist today.
In the afternoon, you will be transferred to your hotel in Luxor. Overnight stay.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day’s Highlights:
A visit to Karnak Temple
A visit to Luxor Temple

Day 7: Head to the Western Desert – Paris Oasis – Kharga Oasis

Breakfast at your hotel in Luxor and then you will be accompanied by your guide and transferred by modern vehicle (approximately 4 hours) to visit the Temple of Dush in the vast desert region dedicated to the Gods Isis and Serapis, once used as a Roman military settlement and used to transport slaves. You will then travel on to see the Paris Oasis then continue to the beautiful Kharga Oasis for an overnight stay.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day’s Highlights:
A visit to Paris Oasis
Temple of Dush

Day 8: Kharga Oasis Highlights

Breakfast in the hotel at Kharga Oasis to then start your amazing discovery of the Kharga Oasis which is described as the ‘driest place on earth and said to be the only temple dating to the Persian period rule in Egypt. However, it was mainly used as the Temple of Hibis built by Darius I during the Roman period. You will have time to visit the temple, as well as the Christian burial ground at Al Bagawat, dating to the end of the 7th century.
Overnight in Kharga.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day’s Highlights:
A visit to Hibis Temple
A visit to Al Bagawat, as the Christian burial ground

Day 9: Kharga Oasis to Dakhla Oasis

After your breakfast at Kharga, you will head to Dakhla Oasis, part of the western desert and one of 7 amazing Oasis’s. Here you will see further ancient Ruins in Balat, known as Qila Al Dabba, Balat’s ancient Necropolis. then visit Old Mut's intriguing old City with its Citadel overlooking the area with panoramic views. In its day, the locals lived in fear of raiding Bedouin tribes and even designed many homes do not have windows for fear of Bedouins looking inside. Overnight in Dakhla Oasis

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day’s Highlights:
A visit to Qila Al Babba, Balat
A visit to old Mut village

Day 10: Dakhla Oasis Highlights

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and then you will have a full day to discover the highlights of Dakhla Oasis start with a visit to the Deir Al Haggar, a temple built of sandstone and was originally known as ‘the Monastery of stone’.This restored temple is one of the most interesting complete Roman monuments in Dakhla and is dedicated to the Theban triad of Amun, Mut, and Khons, as well as Horus. Also, here at this site, you will discover the fascinating ancient tombs of Qarat Al Muzawwaqa, which were discovered by the Egyptian Archaeologist Ahmed Fakri in 1971 and some have since been restored, including the tomb of Oziri (Petosiris) and Badi Baset (Petubastis), the only ones open to the public.
Next will be the fabulous medieval mud-brick town of Al Qasr with time to explore its timeless streets, the Old School, an ancient olive press, and the granary. We also visit the excellent little Ethnological Museum, a locally-sponsored project which we support through our visits.
Return to the hotel for lunch and spend the afternoon relaxing while we wait for the heat of the day to pass.
Late afternoon, you will drive through the Oasis to learn more about the people and their lives in this corner of Egypt.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day’s Highlights:
A visit to Deir Al Haggar
A visit to Qarat Al Muzawwaqa
A visit to Al Qasr and Ethnological Museum

Day 11: Dakhla Oasis to Farafra Oasis

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and then check out to head north to Farafra Oasis, known to be the most remote Oasis in the Western Desert and a population of around 5000, mostly Bedouins. There will be short stops to see the villages along the way.
Upon arrival at Farafra, you will check in to the hotel and rest of the day to relax.
Late afternoon, you will head to the natural sulfur springs for a healing session and swimming with a final visit to the Badr Museum, run by a local artist who portrays his fascinating artwork of the local community and surrounding landscapes. Overnight at Oasis.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day’s Highlights:
A visit to the Badr Heritage Museum
Swim in natural sulfur springs

Day 12: White Desert

Breakfast at your hotel and then a transfer to the famous White Desert, a spectacular region where over time, wind-eroded limestone to form these incredible formations. The continual erosion has left a layer of fine white dust on the desert sands, hence the name ‘white desert’.
On your way to El Bawiti (Bahariya Oasis), you will stop at El Heiz Village, Valley of Agabat, Crystal Mountain, and the Black Desert.
Arrive at Bawiti Oasis and overnight at your hotel.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day’s Highlights:
Explore the White Desert
Stop at El Heiz Village
Explore the Valley of Agabat, Crystal Mountain, and Black Desert.

Day 13: El Bawiti Oasis Highlights

After breakfast, you will visit the highlights of Bahariya- Bawiti- Oasis with a visit also to the Temple of Ain Al Muftella. The bulk of the building was ordered by the 26th-dynasty high priest Zed-Khonsu-ef-ankh, whose tomb (closed to the public) has been surprisingly discovered under houses in Bawiti. All have been restored and given wooden roofs to protect them from the elements.
On to the Golden Mummies Museum in Bawiti, also known as the Hall of the Golden Mummies. There are 11 well-preserved mummies from the ancient Roman period on display.
Gebel Dist is an impressive pyramid-shaped mountain on the landscape and visible from most of the Oasis. About 100m away is Gebel Maghrafa (Mountain of the Ladle).
Finally, you will transfer to Cairo from Bahariya about a 4-hour drive.
Overnight in Cairo.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Day’s Highlights:
Visit the Temple of Ain Al Muftella
Visit the Golden Mummies Museum in Bawiti
Photo stop at Gebel Dist and Gebel Maghrafa

Day 14: Depart from Cairo

Breakfast at the hotel in Cairo with free time at leisure in the hotel before check out from your room by 12:00 pm
Depend on your departure flight time, you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your flight home or to your next destination.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Included/Excluded

  • Meet and greet service by Kay Trips Representatives.
  • Assistance with Kay trips guest relations during.
  • Transfers by private vehicle suitable for group number
  • Transfer during the desert by 4*4 modern vehicle
  • Drive from Bahariya to Cairo by private vehicle
  • Flights from Cairo to Aswan
  • Accommodation for 3 nights at a hotel in Cairo
  • Accommodation for 3 nights onboard Nile Cruise
  • Accommodation for 1 night in Luxor
  • Accommodation for 2 nights in Kharga Oasis
  • Accommodation for 2 nights in Dakhla Oasis
  • Accommodation for 1 night in Farafra Oasis
  • Accommodation for 1 night in Bawiti Oasis
  • Meals 13 breakfasts, 12 lunches, and 9 Dinners
  • Sightseeing tours as in the itinerary
  • Entrance fees to sites mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Local English-speaking tour guide.
  • All service charges and taxes.
  • International airfare.
  • Entry visa to Egypt.
  • Personal spending.
  • Optional tours in the itinerary
  • Customary tips to drivers, guides, cruise staff, etc.

Durations

9 - 15 Days

Tour's Location

Cairo, Nile Cruise, Western Desert

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