🔸 Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM):
Your journey starts with an extended tour of the largest archaeological museum in the world, where you’ll see the entire treasure collection of Tutankhamun on display for the first time, along with giant statues, royal mummies, and breathtaking artifacts presented using modern technologies that revive the glory of ancient Egypt.

🔸 Giza Pyramids (Khufu – Khafre – Menkaure):
Head to the Giza Plateau to marvel at the only surviving wonder of the ancient world. Stand in front of the Great Pyramid of Khufu, learn its construction secrets, visit the Pyramid of Khafre with parts of its original casing still visible, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. You’ll also explore the Valley Temple linked to Khafre's pyramid and one of the funerary temples nearby.

🔸 The Great Sphinx:
A massive statue with a lion’s body and a human head, symbolizing royal protection. Learn about its mysterious history, ancient myths, and the inscriptions that surround it.

🔸 Pharaonic Papyrus Gallery:
Watch a live demonstration of how ancient Egyptians made papyrus paper from the papyrus plant, and explore famous scenes and ancient symbols.

🔸 Pharaonic Perfume Gallery:
Smell the same scents used in ancient temples and ceremonies, and discover the secrets behind Egypt’s legendary perfume-making tradition.

• Morning departure in a comfortable, air-conditioned private car to Siwa Oasis (approx. 9 hours with rest stops).
• Arrival and check-in at the hotel or eco-lodge.
• Light evening tour through the palm groves and sunset view from the Mountain of the Dead.

🔸 Temple of the Oracle (Temple of Amun):
Where Alexander the Great visited to receive a prophecy from the priests—an iconic site blending myth and history.

🔸 Mountain of the Dead:
An archaeological site featuring rock-cut tombs from the Pharaonic and Greco-Roman periods, with remarkably well-preserved paintings and inscriptions.

🔸 Old Shali Fortress:
An ancient mud-brick city built from salt and clay. Walk through its narrow alleyways and learn about traditional Siwan desert life.

🔸 Cleopatra’s Spring:
A natural water spring where, legend says, Queen Cleopatra once bathed. You can enjoy a swim in its clear waters.

🔸 Salt Lakes:
A magical experience of floating on hyper-saline waters amidst stunning desert landscapes.

• Desert Safari by beach buggy or 4x4 vehicle through soft sand dunes.
• Visit Mount Dakrur, known for sand therapy treatments.
• Sunset by the salt lakes with a traditional Bedouin gathering.
• Bedouin dinner in a desert tent with folklore show (if available).

• Depart Siwa and head back to Cairo.
• Stop for rest breaks along the way.
• Arrive in Cairo in the evening and relax at your hotel.

• Visit Qaitbay Citadel, built on the ruins of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria.
• Explore the Roman Theater, with its circular stone seating and elegant columns.
• Discover the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the largest Roman burial site in Egypt, blending Egyptian and Greco-Roman styles.
• Tour the modern Library of Alexandria, including its museums and reading halls.
• Visit Pompey’s Pillar, one of the tallest ancient columns, and the archaeological remnants around it.

A light tour of Old Cairo, depending on your flight schedule, visiting the city’s top spiritual landmarks:

🔸 Religious Complex (Old Cairo):
Explore one of the world’s oldest Christian sites, including:

• The Hanging Church: Built over the Roman Fortress of Babylon with unique wooden ceilings and rare icons.
• Church of St. George: A round church with unique Roman architecture.
• Church of Abu Serga: Built over the cave believed to have sheltered the Holy Family.
• Church of St. Barbara: Known for its beautiful Coptic icons and marble columns.

🔸 Ben Ezra Synagogue:
A historic Jewish synagogue dating back to the 9th century, believed to be built on the spot where baby Moses’ basket was found.

🔸 Amr Ibn Al-As Mosque:
The first mosque in Africa, built in 642 AD, showcasing simple Islamic architecture and vast open courtyards.

🔸 Khan El Khalili Bazaar:
Wrap up the tour at the oldest and most famous market in the Middle East, where you can stroll through narrow alleys and shop for souvenirs, antiques, incense, traditional clothing, and jewelry. You can also relax at the iconic El Fishawy Café or sip Egyptian tea at a local teahouse.