Tour Overview
Visit Egypt's bustling and vibrant capital city, Cairo
Marvel at the awe-inspiring and majestic Pyramids of Giza
Tour the ancient city of Alexandria
Discover the magical Oasis at Siwa
Cruise down the Nile, exploring the ancient sights of Pharaonic Egypt
day 1
Home - Cairo
On arrival to Cairo Airport, a representative from Soliman Travel’s Cairo Office will meet you before immigration control to assist with airport formalities. Private transfer to your hotel for a 2 night stay.
Overnight in Cairo
day 2
Start your holiday by delving straight into the Ancient Pharaonic World. Full day private guided tour to visit to the spectacular Pyramids of Giza, the legendary Sphinx and the Valley Temple. Drive further south to Memphis to visit the Step Pyramid of Sakkara.
Optional evening tour: Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids of Giza.
Overnight in Cairo
day 3
Cairo - Alexandria
Early morning land transfer north to Alexandria, Egypt’s second largest city, for a 1 night stay. Afternoon private guided tour to Pompey's Pillar (now one of the few remaining relics of ancient Alexandria) and the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa (dating back to the Roman period). Then on to the Qaitbay Fort, which stands on the site of the ancient Lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. End with a visit to the recently discovered Roman Odeon, the only Roman open-air theatre in Egypt.
Overnight in Alexandria
day 4
Alexandria - Siwa
Private land transfer along the Mediterranean coastal road to the magical Siwa Oasis in the Western Desert for a 3 night stay. Legend has it that Alexander the Great once received confirmation of his right t rule over Egypt by the divine oracle in Siwa, Egypt’s most remote Oasis. The heart of the 2400 km-squared oasis was once the fortress-like ancient town of Shali. The view from its highest point across the claw houses to the glittering lakes on the horizon is breathtakingly stunning.
3 nights in Siwa
days 5 & 6
Tours provided by the hotel and are included.
day 7
Siwa - Cairo
Full day private land transfer back to Cairo for a 2 night stay.
Overnight in Cairo
day 8
A full-day private guided tour exploring this wonderful city of contrasts, where the ancient world sits comfortably with the hustle and bustle of the modern world. Start the day wondering through the innumerable ancient artefacts and treasures housed at Egyptian Museum, on the famous Tahrir Square. Continue the day exploring Old Coptic Christian Cairo including the Hanging Church (built high on top of the Old Roman Babylon Fort) and Abu Serga Church, then visit the Ben Ezra Synagogue in the Old Jewish Quarter, followed by the 12th-Century Citadel of Salah El Din and the Mohamed Ali Mosque. Finish the day, exploring one of the world’s oldest markets and the largest one in the Middle East, the Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
Overnight in Cairo
day 9
Cairo - Abu Simbel - Aswan
Early morning flight down south to the legendary World Heritage sites at Abu Simbel. There, discover the magnificent twin temples of Ramses II and his wife, Queen Nefertari, carved out of solid rock around 1250 BC. Truly, a sight to behold!
After exploring the temples, fly onward to Aswan for a 1 night stay. Afternoon at leisure, during which you may visit the Botanical Garden or Nubian Museum and villages to experience the local culture. Or, take the opportunity to see the spectacular Sound & Light Show at the great Philae Temple on Agilika Island.
Overnight in Aswan
day 10
3 nights Nile Cruise: Aswan - Luxor
After breakfast, private transfer to your Nile Cruise for 3 nights sail on a full board basis.
Please note the cruise’s itinerary may change due to circumstances beyond our control, depending on the Nile’s water level and lock itineraries. Each day’s itinerary will be confirmed on-board the evening before.
Visit the High Dam at Lake Nasser and the Unfinished Obelisk. Afternoon sail by Felucca, a traditional Egyptian sailboat around the islands and cataracts of the Nile, with a view of Agha Khan Mausoleum.
day 11
After a leisurely sail, visit the Ptolemaic Temple dedicated to Gods Sobek and Hareoeris at Kom Ombo. Continue sailing upstream to Edfu to visit the Temple of Horus.
day 12
Morning sail to the historic and fascinating city of Luxor, passing through the Esna Lock. Upon arrival, disembark to visit the awe-inspiring Luxor and Karnak Temples on the East Bank of the River Nile.
day 13
Cross the West Bank to visit the monumental statues known as Colossi of Memnon. Continue on to the Thebes Necropolis, Valley of the Kings, and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari of Hatshepsut . Private transfer to your hotel for a 1 night stay.
Overnight in Luxor
day 14
Luxor - Home
Private transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight to London.
All our tours can be adapted to best suit your interests, budget and time. Let us curate the perfect holiday for you.
We are still owner-managed and retain a friendly, personalised, hands-on approach.
Fully bonded travel agency & tour operator registered with IATA & ATOL.
Holidays designed completely to your vision, interests and budget.
Special perks: extra baggage allowance; longer deposit times; flexible booking conditions; loyalty card.
