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Pyramids of Giza and Siwa Oasis Trip: 7 Days of Egypt’s Desert, Heritage & Quiet Beauty

Overview About Includes/Excludes Itinerary

Overview

Pyramids of Giza and Siwa oasis About

Step into Cairo’s early light as the city begins to move, the first scene of a journey that blends discovery, comfort, and the calm rhythm of the Nile.

This Luxury Tour Nile cruise brings together Egypt’s greatest landmarks with a steady, well-planned flow from capital to river to Red Sea.

Across nine days, you’ll explore Cairo, sail a classic Nile tour, and spend quiet days on the coast of Marsa Alam, all arranged with premium guidance and clear logistics.

Pyramids of Giza and Siwa Oasis Included & Excluded

Included

2 nights in Cairo at an apartment hotel with breakfast
3 nights at Ghaliet Ecolodge (4-star) in Siwa
Private licensed Egyptologist guide (English; other languages on request)
All tours are guided throughout the journey
Entrance tickets to all Siwa visits
All transfers by private modern A/C deluxe vehicle with a qualified driver
Meet & assist on arrival and departure
Breakfast in Cairo; breakfast & lunch during the full Siwa stay
Assistance by local staff during all excursions
Free 1GB eSIM for the lead traveler (TourRadar)

Excluded

International flights.
Egypt entry visa (25 USD)
Travel insurance.
Tipping for guides and drivers
Entrance tickets for Cairo visits
Optional Alexandria tour
Personal expenses and adult beverages

Pyramids of Giza and Siwa Oasis Itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Cairo & First Glimpse of the City

Arrive at Cairo International Airport, where your representative meets you and supports you through arrival formalities.

A private A/C transfer takes you to your hotel for a smooth check-in and time to settle after your flight.

The city lights stretch quietly beyond the windows as your week begins.

Accommodation: Saray Pyramids Hotel – Apartment

Meals included: B

Day 02

The Pyramids, the Museum & Khan el Khalili

Start your morning on the Giza Plateau, exploring the Egyptian Pyramids, Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, each carrying its own history, scale, and structure.

Continue to the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir, home to more than 120,000 ancient artifacts, including royal treasures and papyrus collections.

End the day walking through the alleyways of Khan el Khalili, Cairo’s most historic bazaar, filled with crafts, spices, and silverwork.

A soft golden light often settles over the plateau at sunset, giving the pyramids their calm evening tone. Accommodation: Saray Pyramids Hotel – Apartment

Meals included: B

Day 03

Road to the Desert: Journey to Siwa Oasis

Depart early from Cairo and begin the long stretch west toward Siwa Oasis Egypt (about 9–10 hours).

Arrive in the afternoon and check in at Ghaliet Ecolodge, surrounded by palm groves and quiet pathways.

Before sunset, visit Fatnas Island, where the lake reflects warm colors and fruit trees frame the horizon.

This marks the shift from Cairo’s pace to the stillness of your Siwa Oasis trip.

Accommodation: Ghaliet Ecolodge

Meals included: B / L

Day 04

Oracle Temple, Cleopatra’s Bath & Desert Night

Begin the day at the Oracle Temple of Amun, a site tied to Alexander the Great and the ancient Siwan oracle.

Continue to Cleopatra’s Bath, a natural spring known since Herodotus’ time.

In the afternoon, swim in Siwa’s salt lakes, with clear, buoyant waters known for their

therapeutic qualities, another contrast in the rhythm of your Pyramids of Giza and Siwa Oasis journey.

The desert cools in the evening, and you enjoy a Bedouin-style dinner before camping under the open sky.

Accommodation: Desert camping experience

Meals included: B / L

Day 05

Shali Fortress, Mountain of the Dead & Desert Safari

Walk through the maze-like passages of Shali Fortress, built in the 13th century with kershef, Siwa’s traditional salt-clay mix.

Continue to Gebel al-Mawta (Mountain of the Dead), where tombs from the 26th Dynasty and Roman era cover the hillside.

In the afternoon, take a Siwa desert safari across the Great Sand Sea, dune bashing, salt lakes, and the warm spring at Bir Wahed, an adventurous contrast to the history-focused rhythm of your Pyramids of Giza and Siwa Oasis journey.

As the sun drops, the dunes cast long, soft shadows over the desert floor.

Accommodation: Ghaliet Ecolodge

Meals included: B / L

Day 06

Return to Cairo or Optional Alexandria Tour

After breakfast, begin the return journey to Cairo.

If you prefer to expand your trip, an optional Alexandria tour is available on the way, visiting the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, the Citadel of Qaitbay, and the Alexandria Library.

An overnight stay in Alexandria is included for those choosing the extension.

Accommodation: Cairo hotel or Alexandria (if extension selected)

Meals included: B

Day 07

Departure from Cairo

Your driver transfers you to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.

One week across the Pyramids of Giza and Siwa Oasis trip comes to a close, with stories, colors, and quiet desert scenes carried home with you.

Meals included: B

When you’re ready for a trip that blends heritage, desert silence, and clear planning from start to finish, this Pyramids of Giza and Siwa Oasis journey is built to guide you through it with ease.