Mystical Egypt: An 8-day journey from ancient cities to desert oases

Day 1: Cairo

Arrival and visit to the Egyptian Museum and Coptic Cairo (Hanging Church, Coptic Museum)

Walk through the historic Islamic quarter of Cairo

Day 2: Cairo - Siwa Oasis

Drive to Siwa Oasis (8-10 hours by car or flight to Marsa Matruh and drive)

Visit to the Temple of Amun and Cleopatra's Baths

Day 3: Explore the Siwa Oasis, then drive from Siwa to Alexandria

Explore the Shali Fortress, the Mountain of the Dead and take a dip in the hot springs of Bir Wahid

Enjoy the sand dunes in the evening (optional desert safari)

Return to Alexandria

Day 4: Alexandria

Visit the Roman amphitheater, the Column of Pompey and the Montaza Palace

Day 5: Alexandria to Cairo

Return to Cairo

Exploration of the Saqqara pyramids, including the step pyramid of Djoser

Day 6: Cairo to Luxor

Flight to Luxor

Visit to the Luxor temple and the Karnak temple complex

Day 7: West bank of Luxor

Visit the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens and the Temple of Hatshepsut

Enjoy a hot air balloon ride

Day 8: Return to Cairo

Return flight to Cairo and departure