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Cairo: Dinner Cruise on the Nile River with Entertainment

1. Cairo: Dinner Cruise on the Nile River with Entertainment

Spend an evening cruising the Nile on an evening boat ride that includes dinner and live entertainment. After a hotel pickup, embark on a romantic night out on the water. See the sunset over Cairo, enjoy a delicious buffet dinner, listen to live music, and watch a traditional dance show. Begin this wonderful dinner excursion from the lobby of your hotel. Set sail on a trip from Cairo and discover the beauty of the ancient Egyptian city by night. Take in the wonderful views of Cairo illuminated by the glaring city lights as you savor a special open buffet dinner. Enjoy a belly dance show, Arabic songs, and music, along with a Tanoura show while enjoying typical cuisine. This amazing Arabian night experience ends with a drop-off at your hotel.

From Cairo: Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Saqqara & Memphis Tour

2. From Cairo: Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Saqqara & Memphis Tour

Embark on a tour of Giza from Cairo or Giza in an air-conditioned vehicle. Enjoy commentary from your guide as you visit ancient wonders, including the Great Sphinx, the Giza Pyramids, and Valley Temple followed by lunch and some shopping. Be picked up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser, Egypt's oldest existing colossal stone building (2630 BC) built for King Djoser. Next visit Memphis, the first capital after Upper and Lower Egypt's unification in 3100 BC, and witness the Colossal Statue of Ramesses II. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and visit the pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus. Next, see the Great Sphinx, a limestone statue of the mythical creature with a Pharoah's head and lion's body. Explore the Valley Temple, a funerary complex with a mortuary temple and the Pyramids of Chefren.  There will be free shopping time to enjoy the experience on your own, discussing the price directly with the vendors. After, return to your accommodation in Cairo or Giza.

From cairo:Dinner Cruise on the Nile River with Entertainmet

3. From cairo:Dinner Cruise on the Nile River with Entertainmet

A dinner cruise on a Nile River Steamer is a fabulous way to enjoy a night out while you’re visiting Cairo. You'll cruise in comfort and elegance as you take in the lights of the Cairo skyline at night. During the evening you'll enjoy an open buffet that features international and Egyptian cuisine. In addition, you’ll be entertained by a folkloric and belly-dancing show. Experience a perfect ending–or addition–to your visit to Egypt. This is a full evening out and a great opportunity to enjoy good food, unique entertainment, and a romantic evening gazing at the sights along the banks of the Nile.

From Cairo: 4x4 Desert Safari, Sandsurf, and Camel Ride

4. From Cairo: 4x4 Desert Safari, Sandsurf, and Camel Ride

Start with pickup from your hotel or another selected location in Cairo or Giza between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM. Board a comfortable air-conditioned car and enjoy a comfortable 100-minute ride to the Wadi El Rayan Desert. Upon arrival, enjoy fantastic views of the Wadi El Rayan waterfalls in the heart of the desert. Admire the powerful cascades of water which provide a stark contrast to the surrounding arid landscape. If you are lucky, catch glimpses of desert wildlife in the area such as the slender-horned gazelle. Next, make a stop for photos of the beautiful Mudawara Mountains. Then, get ready to enjoy the desert adventure. Board the 4X4 car for some dune bashing and experience the excitement as the car glides through yellow, soft sand. After riding over the dunes, stop to enjoy some sandboarding. Strap yourself to the sandboard and glide down the sparkling, yellow sand at a fast pace. Next, mount a camel and feel like a Bedouin explorer as you ride through the beautiful desert terrain. After the camel ride, stop at a Bedouin desert camp and enjoy an elaborate and delicious BBQ lunch. Once you are done with your lunch, you will be dropped back to your hotel or selected location in Cairo or Giza.

From Cairo: Full-Day Historical Alexandria Tour

5. From Cairo: Full-Day Historical Alexandria Tour

Enjoy a full-day trip to the historic city of Alexandria and experience the remnants of a bygone era. After pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza, you'll drive towards Alexandria, stopping along the way to use the bathroom and get a coffee. Upon arrival, start your tour of this ancient city. Head towards the marble-stone Roman amphitheater of Kom El-Deka that once accommodated over 800 visitors. Enjoy the sights of its pleasure garden and mosaic floored Roman baths and villas. Afterward, move on to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa where you can feel the aura of ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman architectural excellence. The cemetery was constructed in the second century AD and is still one of the seven wonders of the middle ages. Next, visit Pompey's Pillar, the significant Roman triumphal column in Alexandria. Savor a delicious lunch from a local restaurant and then enjoy an outside photo stop at the Library of Alexandria, one of the largest and most renowned archives of the ancient world. Later, visit the Citadel of Qaitbay, built above the ruined Alexandria lighthouse. At the end of the tour, you'll be driven back to Cairo or Giza to be dropped off at your accommodation.

Cairo: Overnight White Desert & Bahariya Oasis Private Tour

6. Cairo: Overnight White Desert & Bahariya Oasis Private Tour

Day 01: Cairo / White Desert starting from Cairo early in the morning From Cairo with our AC private car driving towards Bahariya oasis about 4 hours drive then when we arrive at the oasis we find our jeep ready to start our adventure visiting white desert national park, we start by the black desert then el hez village and the cold spring ( lunch on the way ) then we drive to visit the crystal mountain and we continue driving to aqapat area, after that we arrive the old white desert ( mushrooms area & tents area ), then we visit the new white desert with all the lovely limestone formations when we finish our visit we find a nice place to make our camp for dinner and spending the night under the stars. Meals: Lunch, Dinner Day 02: Bahariya Oasis / Cairo After having our breakfast in our camp and when we are ready we drive back with our jeep to the oasis where we will find our car ready to drive us back to Cairo . Meals: Breakfast

From Cairo: 4-Day Nile Cruise to Luxor/ Balloon, Flights  

7. From Cairo: 4-Day Nile Cruise to Luxor/ Balloon, Flights  

Day 1/ Our representative will pick you up from your accommodation in Cairo/Giza to take you to the airport 3 hours before your flight to Aswan (our team will send the flight schedule depending on availability). When you arrive in Aswan, our representative will be waiting for you holding our sign, after helping you with the luggage he will take you to one of the most unique and relaxing visits in Egypt, f, where you'll also enjoy your lunch. admire the beautiful Nile views on the motorboat ride that will take you to the Village, the most colorful and feel-good village in the entire country. The Nubian Villages are painted in all the colors of the rainbow. To start farming around the Nile, the friendly Nubians moved from Sudan over 8000 years ago after the visit, our representative will drop you off on the ship booked for you in Aswan to enjoy your dinner and spend the night.  Day 2/ Our driver will pick you up early in the morning, and enjoy a 3 hours car trip to Abu Simbel Temple, The temple resembles a memorial of King Ramses II and him and Queen Nefertari and it commemorates the king's victory in the Battle of Kadesh. After the visit, you'll be back on the ship to enjoy your lunch onboard and enjoy the sailing of the ship.  upon arriving in kom ombo our guide will be waiting for you to visit the unique temple of kom ombo, One of the most unusual temples of Ancient Egypt, dedicated to two different deities: the local crocodile-headed god Sobek, and the first "god of the Kingdom", the falcon-headed god Horus the Elder (also called Haroeris).  After the interesting visit, you'll be back on the ship to enjoy your time onboard.  Day 3/ Early in the morning, our guide will pick you up from the reception to visit the hidden gem in Edfu, Horus temple, the second biggest temple in Egypt The temple is believed to have been built on the site of the great Horus-Seth battle. After the visit, you’ll be back on board to enjoy the sailing journey to Luxor. Day 4/ Our driver will pick you up in the morning to take you to the most magnificent experience in Luxor, the hot air balloon ride, and admire the surreal beauty of the city from the sky. After the ride, you’ll be back on the ship to enjoy breakfast before you start your journey in Luxor to discover all the wonderful temples (kindly check out before you leave ) Starting with the Valley of the Kings, Once called the Great Necropolis of Millions of Years of Pharaoh or the Place of Truth, the Valley of the Kings (Wadi Biban al-Muluk) has 63 magnificent royal tombs, all very different from each other. Moving to the mortuary temple of Hatshepsut, The Hatshepsut temple was commissioned by the reigning queen herself to serve as an Artistic representation of the queen’s life and reign and a beacon of elegance and grandeur. And before leaving the West Bank enjoy a quick visit to the colossi of Memnon, the two enormous statues of 18th Dynasty Pharaoh Amenhotep III originally designed to guard his mortuary temple. Ending the journey with the largest temple in Egypt, The Karnak Temple, Being the largest building for religious purposes ever to be constructed, the Karnak Temple was known as the “most select of places” by ancient Egyptians. Then the driver will drop you off at the airport to fly to Cairo, when you arrive there our driver will be waiting for you to take you to your accommodation in Cairo/Giza. 

From Cairo: 4-Day Siwa Oasis and Al Alamein Private Tour

8. From Cairo: 4-Day Siwa Oasis and Al Alamein Private Tour

Day 1: pickup at 6:00 am by your knowledgeable guide, who will ensure that you are well-equipped for the journey ahead with snacks and water. As you make your way to Siwa Oasis, you will stop over to visit the Al-Alamein Military Museum, founded in 1956 to document the Al-Alamein battle. Here, you'll have the chance to explore a fascinating collection of weapons, armors, and models that symbolize the battle, as well as a range of battle course-of-action maps and acquisitions of battle commanders. Upon arrival at Siwa Oasis, you'll check-in at your hotel and have the rest of the day to relax and explore your surroundings. Day 2: Pickup at 8:00 am. Visit Mountain of the Dead, a mountain with carved tombs. Explore Amun Temple, the largest temple in the oasis dedicated to Alexander the Great, Oracle of Amun, and Horace. End with a visit to Shali Fortress, home to an oracle of Ammon and ruins. Drive back to your hotel. Day 3: Enjoy a full day trip with a 4WD van through Siwa Oasis. Start with breakfast and pickup at 8:00 am. Experience dune bashing and sand skiing in the Western Desert. Visit the beautiful Zeitoun Lake, the largest salt lake in the oasis. Then, visit Cleopatra's Pool, a wonder of bubbling hot springs with healing properties for skin diseases. End the tour by visiting the Hot Springs. Drive back to your hotel. Day 4: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before being picked up by our tour guide at 10:00 am for your drive back to Cairo and final departure. Hotel Accommodation : Dream Lodge Siwa hotel.

Cairo, Giza: Sakkara Dahshur Pyramids & Memphis Private Tour

9. Cairo, Giza: Sakkara Dahshur Pyramids & Memphis Private Tour

Experience the mighty history of ancient Egypt and visit Sakkara Step Pyramid on a guided day trip from Cairo or Giza. Explore the ancient capital of Memphis with its monuments to Ramses II and its patron god, and watch the alabaster Sphinx. Visit the less known but Magnificent Dahshur Pyramids. Start the day with pickup at your accommodation in Cairo or Giza. Then head to the Saqqara necropolis to see the oldest pyramid in Egypt: the Pyramid of Djoser, known as the Step Pyramid. See the oldest stone funerary complex in Egypt and walk through its corridors. Discover the incredible details on the painted walls of ancient Egyptian tombs, describing the details of their daily life. From there it’s on to Memphis, the first Egyptian capital, built in 3150 BC. Explore its wonders, including the colossal statue of Ramses II, the alabaster Sphinx, and the statue of Ptah, the patron god of Memphis. See these exceptional monuments, learn the history, and take lots of photos. Finally arrive to Dahshur to visit the Bent and the Red Pyramids of the 4th dynasty. you have the opportunity to step inside one of them. At the end of the day, you’ll be driven back to your accommodation.

From Cairo: 4-Day Nile Cruise to Luxor with Balloon Flight

10. From Cairo: 4-Day Nile Cruise to Luxor with Balloon Flight

Day 1: Get picked up in the early morning from your hotel in Cairo then you will be transferred to Cairo Airport to take the flight to Aswan (Duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes) Upon your arrival in Aswan, our driver will be waiting for you outside the airport After the meeting, Begin your experience with your professional guide and head off to visit the High Dam which is the world's largest embankment dam, was built across the Nile in Aswan Next, head to the Incomplete Obelisk which is the largest known ancient obelisk and is located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt in Aswan Visit the Philae Temple which was built during the reign of Ptolemy II (Egypt’s Greco-Roman Period) by Motor boat. Finally, you will go to the ship for accommodation and lunch in the early afternoon. At night you will enjoy dinner on board. Day 2: Rise early in the morning to visit one of the most stunning temple complexes in Egypt, the Abu Simbel Temples. Upon arrival your tour guide escort you around the site, explaining more about its fascinating history. After finishing, you will return to the ship to have lunch and begin sailing to Kom Ombo. Upon your arrival at Kom Ombo, you will visit the temple on a guided tour. At the end of your day, you will return to the ship for dinner. Day 3: Early in the morning, after having breakfast, your guide will pick you up to head to Edfu Temple by horse carriage. Located on the west bank of the Nile in Edfu, Upper Egypt, the city was known in the Hellenistic period in Koinē Greek. Return to the ship for dinner and your final night onboard. Day 4: Wake before sunrise to get ready for your balloon flight. Check out from the room and leave your luggage at the reception of the ship. Enjoy an unforgettable sunrise balloon ride. After landing, head to the west bank of the Nile to visit the Valley of the Kings, the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple and finally, Luxor Temple. Return to the ship to pick up your luggage then you will be dropped off at Luxor Airport to take the flight back to Cairo. Once you arrive in Cairo, our driver will be waiting for you to return you to your hotel

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Our guide Salib was very knowledgable and gave clear and interesting explanations. The ATV drive around the pyramids at the end was awesome. (in the road to the site, your drive alongside horses and camels, which is animal unfriendly) Lunch was not included, and we were guided to a certainly good, but also a bit tourist-trappy restaurant.

It's been really ok. I appreciated the guide Guda was really good in explain even what i asked and he easily understood that i wouldn't spend time on shopping and things like that. I usually book english guided tour but for the pyramids i prefered to choose italian and Guda spoke like an italian person. Thank you and good luck

Fantastic experience made all the better by our brilliant guide Osama and our driver Adel. We can't thank them enough for making our tour a wounderful day. Osama is so knowledgeable, bringing all the history alive. Osama and Adel both so nice and kind. Would very much recommend to anyone.

This was an amazing experience! I had a completely different tour fall through and last minute decided to add this one and I’m so glad I did! Mahmoud was an awesome guide and showed me so much in one day. I’ll definitely be back to do a multi-day trip in the desert!

it was a really unique experience. Our guide Ahmed was really kind and had the needed knowlenge to fully cover a rich history like egyptian. Camel ride through the pyramids were the highlight of the trip. A unique day we ll never forget