Day 1-Cairo-Alexandria

Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - Day 1-Cairo-Alexandria

Begin your private tour to Alexandria from Cairo at 7:00 am with a pickup from your hotel by our Egyptologist. Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle to Alexandria, which is 220 km northwest of Cairo. Arrive in Alexandria around 10 am and start your day tour by visiting the Roman Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Kom Al Shokafa, Alexandria 21599 Egypt

The Catacombs Kom el Shoqafa:

Archaeologists believe that the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa were initiated in the 2nd century A.D. and were used for burials for the next 200 years. This period in Alexandria’s history saw a significant blend of various cultures, alongside the ancient history of the great Egyptian kingdoms that spanned thousands of years.

Duration: 1 hour

Pompey’s Pillar - Stop At: Pompey’s Pillar, Al Karah WA at Toubageyah WA Kafr Al Ghates, Alexandria 21599 Egypt

Pompey’s Pillar:

Despite its name, Pompey’s Pillar has no connection to Pompey. The name likely refers to the possible burial site of the Roman general who fled to Egypt and was assassinated after losing a major battle in Greece against Caesar. The red granite column was probably erected to honor Emperor Diocletian. Today, it stands 25 meters high and is the tallest ancient monument in Alexandria.

Duration: 1 hour

Alexandria - The Citadel of Sultan Qeitbay:

The Citadel was constructed in the 15th century by the Mamlouk Sultan Qeitbay to protect the city from Crusader threats. This remarkable Islamic monument was built using the ruins of the old Lighthouse, which was constructed by Ptolemy II in the 3rd century B.C. The Lighthouse was damaged during an earthquake in 1303 A.D. during the reign of the Mamlouk King Qeitbay.

Lunch in Alexandria at an Egyptian restaurant.

Duration: 1 hour

Alexandria - The new Library of Alexandria:

The Library of Alexandria was revived in October 2002 to reclaim the legacy of its ancient predecessor. It is not only an extraordinarily beautiful building but also a vast complex where arts, history, philosophy, and science converge. The numerous activities it offers have made it a hub for open discussion, dialogue, and understanding.

Al Montazh Palace:

The Montaza Palace gardens are situated at the eastern edge of Alexandria on Egypt’s north coast. The 360-acre complex is a stunning property overlooking Al Montaza Gulf and includes five beaches for swimming: Aida, Cleopatra, Vanessa, Semiramis, and the private beach of Helnan Palestine Hotel. Montaza offers a variety of recreational activities.

At the end of your tour, check into your hotel in Alexandria for an overnight stay.

Duration: 2 hours

Day 2- Alexandria- El Alamein

El Alamein - Stop At: El Alamein, El Alamein, Matrouh Governorate

Day 2- Alexandria- El Alamein

Pick up from your hotel in Alexandria at 07:00 and drive to El Alamein from Alexandria.
To: Alexandria, Egypt.

El Alamein controlled the North African coast, which opens the way to all of Egypt and the trade routes to the Far East via the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. During World War II, the Axis powers aimed to dominate Egypt to close Britain’s sea routes to its colonial empire, which the British were desperate to protect. Starting in 1940 with the Italian invasion of Egypt via Libya, the coastal town of Al Diffa was the scene of ongoing battles.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: El Alamein War Museum, Km 105, Alex Matrouh Desert Rd. El Alamein, El Alamein 51718 Egypt

El Alamein War Museum - El Alamein Museum

The small El Alamein museum, about 1 mile west of the British memorial, is located on the north side of the road. For anyone interested in war memorabilia, it is worth a visit. Created in 1965 from battlefield debris, it contains uniforms, weapons, flags, and other war paraphernalia. Displays include photographs and battle sites.

Duration: 2 hours

El Alamein War Cemetery - Stop At: El Alamein War Cemetery, Markaz Al Alamein Matrouh, El Alamein 51718 Egypt

El Alamein War Cemetery

Designed by Sir Herbert Worthington and maintained by the British War Graves Commission in Cairo, this cemetery is the final resting place for 7,367 men from Britain, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Greece, France, India, and Malaysia, buried in individual graves. Additionally, 11,945 men whose bodies were never found are honored in the cloister preceding the graveyard.

Beyond the cloister are individual graves, each topped with a white marker. Approximately 815 soldiers were identified, and their names are inscribed over the graves.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: El Alamein, El Alamein, Matrouh Governorate

El Alamein - The German War Memorial

Three kilometers west of the Italian marker, the German war memorial is a single octagonal building erected in 1959, overlooking the sea and patterned after the Castel del Monte. The memorial contains the bodies of 4,280 German soldiers. At the entrance stands an impressive golden mosaic, and to the right of the entrance is a small chapel where families and friends honor the dead with wreaths, photographs, and memorial ribbons.

The Italian Memorial

The elegant white marble Italian Memorial, the largest structure at El Alamein, stands 5 kilometers beyond the German Memorial. It was designed by Paolo Caccia Dominioni, who served at El Alamein and also wrote a book about it.

At the entrance, there is a small museum, and in the chapel, an inscription reads, “To 4,800 Italian soldiers, sailors, and airmen; the desert and the sea did not give back 38,000 who are missing.”

The main memorial overlooks the sea at the top.

Then drive to Siwa from El Alamein.

Duration: 1 hour

Day 3- Cairo to the White Desert

White Desert - Day 3- Cairo to the White Desert

At 06:00 am, pick up from your hotel in Cairo and drive to Bahariya Oasis, located about 350 km east of Cairo. This journey takes about 4 hours, with stops along the way for restrooms and coffee.

At 10:00, take your 4x4 Jeep and drive to the Black Desert.

12:00 Lunch will be served at El Haize Oasis.

13:00 Then drive to the Valley of Agabat.

White Desert - 15:00 Arrive at the Valley of Agabat, deep within the White Desert. You have to be there to experience the otherworldly beauty of the place. Millions of years ago, this area was underwater. Over time, unique rock formations of limestone, chalk, and possibly sand developed.

16:30 Explore the White Desert National Park, the most famous desert destination in Egypt.

17:30 Set up tents and enjoy the sunset.

As the sky turns pink and then a deep fiery orange, the rock shapes fade, and silence surrounds you. Sitting around a small fire and enjoying a simple meal of chicken, rice, and vegetables, you will feel like nothing has ever tasted so good. Bedouin staff will arrange dinner and desert camping.

Day 4-White Desert - Bahariya Oasis- Cairo

Bahariya Oasis - Day 4-White Desert - Bahariya Oasis- Cairo

At 06:00 am, enjoy the sunrise.

At 07:00 am, have breakfast in the desert before driving to Bahariya Oasis.

At 09:00, on the way back, visit Crystal Mountain, locally known as Gebel al-Izzaz. It’s more of a crystal hill, often called the Jewel of the Desert, formed by quartzite crystals that look amazing in the sun’s rays. This natural feature was discovered by accident a few decades ago.

The Crystal Mountain

11:00 Drive to Bahariya Oasis and soak in the heat at Bir Sigam, a hot spring that helps you relax. Located 7 km east of Bahariya on the Cairo road, this spring has the best temperature for a hot spring.

In the summertime, stop at Bir Madi, which is a cold spring.

12:00 Then drive back to Cairo.

• 1 night in the Camp on half board basis
• 1-night hotel accommodations in Alexandria
• A bottle of Mineral water to each person
• Lunch
• All Fees and Taxes
• Dinner
• Pick up from Cairo/ Hotel
• Breakfast
• English speaking escort
• 1-night hotel accommodations on a Half board basis
• All service charges and taxes

• Any Extras not mentioned in the itinerary
• Visa to Egypt
• Tipping
• Alcoholic beverages

We offer 4 days tour package to Alexandria and Siwa oasis from Cairo, Vist Alexandria attractions overnight in Alexandria. Visit El Alamein on the way to Siwa oasis .Visit the Fortress at Shali, Cleopatra`s Bath, The temple of the Oracle, Gebel, and Mawta, and the great sand sea with 4x4 and, know more about Siwa oasis Siwa-oasis Egypt 360 with your Private tour guide

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