Mystique of the Western Desert: Cairo & Siwa Escape — Luxury Egypt Itinerary

Cairo & Siwa OasisNature & Wellness

Mystique of the Western Desert: Cairo & Siwa Escape

Duration9 Days / 8 Nights
PaceLeisurely
Group SizePrivate
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The Program Overview

Discover the ancient wonders of Cairo before escaping to the serene Siwa Oasis for deep relaxation and desert magic.

CAIRO City

Day 01

CAIRO City

Arrival

Arrival at Cairo International Airport, where the Luxora Egypt Representative will assist you with customs clearance, luggage and airport procedure through the MEET AND ASSIST SERVICES.

Transfer

Transfer in modern air-conditioned van to your deluxe 5 star hotel for check –in and overnight Depending on the arrival time, we could arrange some evening activities, dinner on that evening.

Visit Khan el-Khalili & Islamic Quarter

The Evening, visit with one of the Old Gates of Cairo; Bab El Fotouh, to start an amazing walk through the ancient Islamic quarter. Witness the narrow streets, and bustling road-side shops and "wekalas".

Welcome Dinner

Enjoy a 5-star casual dinner of traditional oriental dishes today, at the Arabian-style Neguib Mahfouz Restaurant.

AccommodationDeluxe 5-Star Hotel in Cairo
Daily MealsDinner
Giza & Saqqara

Day 02

Giza & Saqqara

Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx

After breakfast, your Egyptologist will escort you to an unforgettable tour of the Great Pyramids of Giza; the only present-day survivors of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Solar Boat Museum

Your tour this day will include the little visited but incredible Solar Boat Museum beside the Great Pyramid of Cheops.

Visit Saqqara (Step Pyramid)

Djoser’s Step Pyramid in Saqqara is one of Egypt’s most iconic monuments. It constitutes a significant historical turning point in ancient Egyptian funerary monuments, revolutionizing stone architecture and royal burials.

Lunch

Lunch today will be a-la-carte lunch at a local restaurant, overlooking the Pyramids.

Camel Ride

opportunity to mount your individual camel for a short ride across the sands of Giza.

AccommodationDeluxe 5-Star Hotel in Cairo
Daily MealsBreakfast, Lunch
Museums & Civilization

Day 03

Museums & Civilization

Grand Egyptian Museum

After breakfast, your Egyptologist will escort you to an unforgettable tour. The Museum is due to open by the year 2020. The visit will include checking out the constructions work, labs where restorations are made.

Lunch

Lunch that day will be at a local restaurant, with the great view of the Great Pyramids.

National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

In the early evening, your Egyptologist will escort you on a tour of 7,000 years of Egyptian history with a visit to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, which includes the world-famous golden treasures.

Mummies Room

You will have the chance today to go inside the fabulous “Mummies Room”, where the mummies of the Royal kings, queens and Pharaohs are kept in state.

AccommodationDeluxe 5-Star Hotel in Cairo
Daily MealsBreakfast, Lunch
Siwa Oasis

Day 04

Siwa Oasis

Travel Options

Option 1 (Private charter flight to Marsa Matrouh + chauffeured 4x4 to Siwa). Option 2 Private luxury transfer (8 hrs drive).

Arrival & Check-in

Upon arrival, check in at your Luxury Ecolodge and take some time to relax.

Sunset Ceremony at Fatnas Island

Reserved private seating facing the lake. Sundowner setup Fresh juices, herbal teas, light mezze. Golden hour silence one of Siwa’s most spiritual moments.

Candlelight Dinner

Back to your eco lodge, dinner in your eco-lodge under candlelight.

AccommodationLuxury Ecolodge in Siwa
Daily MealsBreakfast, Dinner
Sacred Siwa & Water Rituals

Day 05

Sacred Siwa & Water Rituals

Temple of the Oracle

Temple of the Oracle in Siwa, or also known as the temple of Alexander the Great. The importance of the temple comes from being famous after Alexander the Great visited the Temple seeking the answer from God Amun that he is the pharaoh son of Zeus.

Cleopatra Spring

Cleopatra Spring is a natural water spring, fed naturally by the underground water and is considered the best-known water spring in the area, there is a belief that Queen Cleopatra took a shower in these waters.

Salt Lakes Experience

Salt Lake is a magnificent natural creation found in Siwa Oasis and the middle of the Western Desert in Egypt. These salt lakes belong to a special desert ecosystem that was created thousands of years ago.

AccommodationLuxury Ecolodge in Siwa
Daily MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Great Sand Sea Private Safari

Day 06

Great Sand Sea Private Safari

Desert Safari

Late Morning Departure. After breakfast, buckle up for an exhilarating 4x4 safari through Siwa’s vast desert. Experience the thrill of dune bashing across towering sand dunes.

Sunset & Bedouin Dinner

Stop for a traditional Bedouin tea and local snacks as the sun sets. The evening includes a delicious Bedouin-style dinner under the starry desert sky.

AccommodationLuxury Ecolodge in Siwa
Daily MealsBreakfast, Dinner
Deep Relaxation & Wellness

Day 07

Deep Relaxation & Wellness

Natural Hot Springs

Dip and relax in Natural Hot Springs with a private soaking session.

Spa & Healing

Signature Siwan treatments: Sand bath therapy.

Siwa’s Old Souq

Explore Siwa’s Old Souq (market) to pick up unique souvenirs and traditional Siwan goods.

Evening Experience

Private candlelit dinner in a secluded corner of the lodge with live soft Bedouin music.

AccommodationLuxury Ecolodge in Siwa
Daily MealsBreakfast, Dinner
Return to Cairo

Day 08

Return to Cairo

Return Journey

Return Options: Private luxury transfer ( 8 hrs drive ) or Transfer to Marsa Matrouh + flight.

Arrival in Cairo

Arrival to Cairo and transfer to your Cairo Airport Hotel, for check in & overnight.

AccommodationAirport Hotel in Cairo
Daily MealsBreakfast
The Experience

Day 09

Departure

Checkout

Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo and checkout.

Transfer

The Luxora Egypt representative will meet you at the Cairo Hotel & escort you to the International Airport for your departure flight.

Daily MealsBreakfast

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