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Difficulty Level
This exciting trip takes you out to some of the more remote areas of this
ancient country. We enjoy a night under the stars in the beautiful White
desert and travel across a vast sandy desert to the sleepy oasis town
of Siwa where time seems to have stood still. We explore the seaside city
of Alexandria including a visit to the Roman catacombs before heading
to the bazaars of Old Cairo.
Accommodation
Guesthouses/hotels (7 nights), desert camp (1 night)
Transportation
Public bus, bike, donkey cart, taxi, jeep, tram
Food Included
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners
Duration
9 days
Tour leader
throughout
Budget
Allow US$100 for meals not included. Ask us about spending money.
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Cairo, Coptic monasteries, Alexandria, Roman catacombs,
Siwa Oasis, desert camping, Bawiti Oasis. Discover the legendary
home of Cleopatra and the Ptolemys. An exotic adventure through the desert
exploring remote oases, ancient catacombs, age old monasteries and towns
that linger in time.
Day 1 Cairo
With its mixture of ancient wonders and modern mayhem, Cairo never ceases
to intrigue and amaze. Get out on the streets, into the cafes and through
the markets to make the most of your stay.
Day 2 White Desert
We travel by bus and jeep into the heart of the western desert on our
journey to the oasis of Bawiti. Camping desert style under the stars,
we experience the spectacular windswept landscape firsthand.
Day 3 Bawiti
Wake in the morning to be greeted by an other world landscape surrounding
our camp. An easy day spent exploring the desert and the desert oasis
of Bahariya.
Day 4, 5 Siwa
The isolated desert oasis of Siwa is lush with vegetation and date palms.
Get lost in the maze-like ruins of the mudbrick fort, cycle to the Hill
of the Dead and Temple of the Oracle or take a dip in Cleopatra's bath.
Day 6, 7 Alexandria
Alexandria, a Mediterranean port evoking memories of Cleopatra. Visit
the great library and enjoy a feast at some of the best seafood restaurants
in Egypt.
Day 8, 9 Cairo
Back in the pulsating capital of Cairo we wander through the maze-like
bazaar of Khan al-Khalili, where you can buy everything under the sun.
Don't forget to take a traditional mint tea in a cafe that never closes.
Included Highlights
Local guide and entry to Coptic Monasteries
Catacombs in Alexandria
Enterance fees in Rashid
Siwa bike trip
Overnight desert excursion with all food and transport and local guide
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