FACE OF SAHARA | Cairo - Alexandria - Assuit - Minya 15 days

FACE OF SAHARA | Cairo - Alexandria - Assuit - Minya 15 days

Day 01: Arrival at Cairo international airport; meet and assist through formalities; Transfer to Alexandria for Dinner and overnight.

Day 02: After Breakfast, we start our visit to the pearl of the Mediterranean by New Bibliotheque of Alexandria. Then continue to The Roman Amphitheatre and Bathes the Pompey’s huge red granite pillar and the intriguingly decorated Catacombs. After Lunch Time, Drive 80 KM to EL Alamian City to Visit the Military museum the Cemetery of the second War, continue drive to Marsa Matrouh, Arrive at Matrouh for dinner and overnight.

"Bibliotheque of Alexandria, Library of Alexandria was the largest and most significant great library of the ancient world. It flourished under the patronage of the Ptolemaic dynasty and functioned as a major center of scholarship from its construction in the 3rd century BC until the Roman conquest of Egypt in 30 BC."

"The Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, The Catacombs (meaning underground tunnels) lie in the district of Karmouz to the east of Alexandria. The area was called Kom El-Shouqafa or a pile of shards. The cemetery dates back to the 1st century A.D and was used until the 4th century A.D. It was discovered in 1900 when by pure chance, a donkey drawn cart fell into a pit, which led to the discovery. The Catacombs in Alexandria are so called because the design was very similar to the Christian Catacombs in Rome."

Day 03: Early Wake-up, we get our breakfast and then we start our road to Siwa one of the most fascinating oases on the edge of the Great Sand Sea. Its rich history includes that visit of Alexander the Great to Amun Prophecy Temple in order to predict the prophecy of Amun in 331 BC. Arrival at Siwa after a driving of 370 Km. check-in in your hotel, we have enough time to explore the oasis, and visit the old village Shalli. Back to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 04: Early wake up, start our day by visiting Mountain of Deads & Oracle temple. Dinner and overnight in Siwa.

Day 05: Leaving Siwa behind, we start a Off-Road to Bahariya Oasis. Upon reaching Bahariya oasis, we tour the oasis to visit Gabal ElEngliz, Dust and Magrafa Mountain, picnic lunch. Later we proceed to the tomb of Amenhotep Huy, a governor of the oasis during Egypt's New Kingdom, is traditionally one of its best known monuments. Enjoy bathing in the hot waters of the spring. Our night is spent in hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 06: Early wake-up, Breakfast. We move to visit the valley of the Golden Mummies, and then proceed to the temple of Alexander the Great located in the Bahariya Oasis that has the distinction of being the Macedonian ruler's only known temple in Egypt. The temple was built during Alexander's lifetime and dedicated to Amun and Horus. Later go off road to the black desert and the sand dune area. We start our climb of a 50 meters dune. Proceed to visit the crystal mountain, the area of the wonders with the desert roses and the arch. Head to the White Desert (150 km). On reaching the White Desert, we start exploring the formations, the Santa tree and wind carved sculptors that resemble both human and animal faces. We set off to Farafra oasis (50KM) we visit the local heritage museum (if open) we proceed to Dakhla oasis (300km) for dinner and overnight.

Day 07: Wake-up, we get our breakfast, free at leisure at noon-time then we visit el Muzawakah tombs (if open); the old covered Islamic city ElKasr dating the 12th century, Deir El Hagar . Staying that night in Dakhla.

Day 08: We head to Kharga (230 km), visiting the local carpet factory and the Islamic cemetery as well as the Roman tombs hosted in Bashandy village; located about 40 km east of Mut en route. Upon reaching Kharga; check into our hotel, then visit AlNadura temple overnight in Kharga – Dinner and overnight.

Day 09: Wake-up, Breakfast We Visit Hibis temple, El Bagawat Cemetery and, we proceed to the old Market of the city and the date's factory. We head to the temple of Gheweta and Kasr ElZayan then from Kharga to Luxor (275Km). Starting the visit of Luxor by the west bank to see Medinet Habu and the clossi of Memnon Arrival at Luxor, check-in at the hotel. Evening sound and light show at Karnak temple then transfer to hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 10: Full day motor boat excursion to Dendara temple. Back to Luxor for dinner and overnight.

Day 11: We drive to Assiut 320 km on our way from Luxor, visiting Abydos temple, White Monastery en route. Transfer to hotel for dinner and Overnight in Assiut.

Day 12: Drive to Minya 450 km, visiting different Biblical sight around Assiut and Minya. Reaching Minya for dinner and overnight.

Day 13: Visit Tel Amarna and Beni Hassan, then head to Beni Sueif 130 Km, crossing to the easten side of the Nile river to explore Fayoum oasis 120 km along Youssef Sea to reach Qaroun Lake to spend our next two nights.

Day 14: Free at leisure After noon, Jeep tour to Wadi Rayan and Wadi Hytan in Fayoum the large fertile depression in the desert, used to have a large number of whales, fish and dolphins specifically at Wadi Hitan (Valley of the Whales) Back to the hotel for overnight.

Day 15: Departure to Cairo airport for final departure.