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 Cairo district

Day 2: Cairo to Siwa Oasis

• Travel to Siwa Oasis (8-10 hours by car or you can fly to Marsa Matruh and drive)
• Visit the Temple of Amun and Cleopatra’s Bath

Day 3: Siwa Oasis Exploration then, Siwa to Alexandria

• Explore Shali Fortress, the Mountain of the Dead, and take a dip in Bir Wahid hot springs
• Enjoy the sand dunes in the evening (optional desert safari)
• Travel back to Alexandria

Day 4: Alexandria

• Visit the Roman Amphitheater, Pompey’s Pillar, and Montaza Palace

Day 5: Alexandria to Cairo

• Return to Cairo
• Explore Saqqara Pyramids, including the Step Pyramid of Djoser

Day 6: Cairo to Luxor

• Fly to Luxor
• Visit the Luxor Temple, and the Karnak Temple complex

Day 7: West Bank of Luxor

• Visit the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, and Temple of Hatshepsut
• Enjoy a hot air balloon ride

Day 8: Return to Cairo

• Flight back to Cairo for departure