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Egypt in the Nutshell
7 or 11 days
Egypt in the Nutshell
7 or 11 days
7 days:day 1arrival in Cairo, hotel accommodation,
day 2after breakfast visit to the Egyptian Civilization Museum, a look at the history of Cairo and Egypt, i.e. a walk through the streets of the city in chronological order - from the beginnings in Roman times, through early Christian times to the Middle Ages. In the evening welcome dinner and discussion of the expedition plan
days 3-5three-day off-road expedition and exploration of the Fayum desert. The plan includes visiting local attractions, such as the valley of stone balls, the valley of whales, the ruins of ancient temples, the Fayum lakes and the Wadi Rayan waterfalls, a walk in the sea of dunes. Overnight stays in camps under the stars, last night at the hotel*.
day 6visiting the oldest pyramids of Dashur and Saqqara, return to Cairo, free time to explore the city on your own.
day 7sightseeing of Islamic Cairo, after lunch free time for shopping and independent sightseeing. In the evening transfer to the airport and return home
day 2after breakfast visit to the Egyptian Civilization Museum, a look at the history of Cairo and Egypt, i.e. a walk through the streets of the city in chronological order - from the beginnings in Roman times, through early Christian times to the Middle Ages. In the evening welcome dinner and discussion of the expedition plan
days 3-5three-day off-road expedition and exploration of the Fayum desert. The plan includes visiting local attractions, such as the valley of stone balls, the valley of whales, the ruins of ancient temples, the Fayum lakes and the Wadi Rayan waterfalls, a walk in the sea of dunes. Overnight stays in camps under the stars, last night at the hotel*.
day 6visiting the oldest pyramids of Dashur and Saqqara, return to Cairo, free time to explore the city on your own.
day 7sightseeing of Islamic Cairo, after lunch free time for shopping and independent sightseeing. In the evening transfer to the airport and return home
11 days:day 1arrival in Cairo, hotel accommodation,
day 2after breakfast visit to the Egyptian Civilization Museum, a look at the history of Cairo and Egypt, i.e. a walk through the streets of the city in chronological order - from the beginnings in Roman times, through early Christian times to the Middle Ages. In the evening welcome dinner and discussion of the expedition plan
days 3-5three-day off-road expedition and exploration of the Fayum desert. The plan includes visiting local attractions, such as the Valley of Stone Balls, the Valley of Whales, the ruins of ancient temples, the Fayum lakes and the Wadi Rayan waterfalls, a walk in the sea of dunes. Overnight stays in camps under the stars, the last night at the hotel*.
day 6visiting the oldest pyramids of Dashur and Sakkara, return to Cairo, free time to explore the city on your own
day 7Morning transfer to Sankatryn in Sinai, overnight at the hotel
day 8morning visit to the monastery of St. Catherine, afternoon transfer to Dahab
day 9day of relaxation by the sea, swimming on the reefs, using the town's infrastructure, for those willing kite surfing, bicycles, windsurfing
day 10rest by the reefs, afternoon return to Cairo.
day 11exploring Islamic Cairo, after lunch free time for shopping and independent sightseeing. In the evening transfer to the airport and return home
day 2after breakfast visit to the Egyptian Civilization Museum, a look at the history of Cairo and Egypt, i.e. a walk through the streets of the city in chronological order - from the beginnings in Roman times, through early Christian times to the Middle Ages. In the evening welcome dinner and discussion of the expedition plan
days 3-5three-day off-road expedition and exploration of the Fayum desert. The plan includes visiting local attractions, such as the Valley of Stone Balls, the Valley of Whales, the ruins of ancient temples, the Fayum lakes and the Wadi Rayan waterfalls, a walk in the sea of dunes. Overnight stays in camps under the stars, the last night at the hotel*.
day 6visiting the oldest pyramids of Dashur and Sakkara, return to Cairo, free time to explore the city on your own
day 7Morning transfer to Sankatryn in Sinai, overnight at the hotel
day 8morning visit to the monastery of St. Catherine, afternoon transfer to Dahab
day 9day of relaxation by the sea, swimming on the reefs, using the town's infrastructure, for those willing kite surfing, bicycles, windsurfing
day 10rest by the reefs, afternoon return to Cairo.
day 11exploring Islamic Cairo, after lunch free time for shopping and independent sightseeing. In the evening transfer to the airport and return home
Little Desert Loop / Desert Trial
8 days / 11 days
Little Desert Loop / Desert Trial
8 days / 11 days
8 days:day 1arrival in Cairo, check-in at the hotel, sightseeing in Cairo, including the Museum of Egyptian Civilization, welcome dinner and discussion of the expedition plan
day 2Visit the pyramids in Dashur and Sakkara, overnight stay in the Bahariya oasis
day 3-5departure to the desert in four-wheel drive vehicles, exploration of the desert, where we will walk through the crystal valley, among the remnants of the chalk slopes, desert water sources, and we will camp among the sea of dunes under the stars. On the fifth day we will reach the Dahl oasis, where we will stay in a charming hotel
Day 6Visit the treasures of Dahl – ancient Egyptian temples and tombs, as well as the ‘Old City’ made of unbaked clay from modern times, etc.
Day 7In the morning relax in the hot springs of the oasis, in the afternoon drive to Cairo, check in at the hotel
Day 8Visiting Cairo, shopping, farewell dinner, return home
day 2Visit the pyramids in Dashur and Sakkara, overnight stay in the Bahariya oasis
day 3-5departure to the desert in four-wheel drive vehicles, exploration of the desert, where we will walk through the crystal valley, among the remnants of the chalk slopes, desert water sources, and we will camp among the sea of dunes under the stars. On the fifth day we will reach the Dahl oasis, where we will stay in a charming hotel
Day 6Visit the treasures of Dahl – ancient Egyptian temples and tombs, as well as the ‘Old City’ made of unbaked clay from modern times, etc.
Day 7In the morning relax in the hot springs of the oasis, in the afternoon drive to Cairo, check in at the hotel
Day 8Visiting Cairo, shopping, farewell dinner, return home
11 days:day 1arrival in Cairo, check-in at the hotel, sightseeing in Cairo, including the Museum of Egyptian Civilization, welcome dinner and discussion of the expedition plan
day 2Visit the pyramids in Dashur and Saqqara
day 3departure to the Fayum desert, where we will change to four-wheel drive vehicles, camp under the stars
days 4-8further exploration of the desert, where we will walk among the remains of the petrified forest, as well as the valley of stone balls, visit the whale graveyard, stalactite cave, and camp among the sea of dunes under the stars. On the eighth day we will reach the Dahl oasis, where we will stay in a charming hotel
day 9visiting Dahl – including medieval 'Old City' made of unbaked clay, mastabas from the Old Kingdom (ca. 2600 BC), etc.
Day 10Drive to the Charga Oasis, where we will visit one of the oldest Christian necropolises in the world, return to Cairo
Day 11Sightseeing in Cairo, shopping, farewell dinner, return home
day 2Visit the pyramids in Dashur and Saqqara
day 3departure to the Fayum desert, where we will change to four-wheel drive vehicles, camp under the stars
days 4-8further exploration of the desert, where we will walk among the remains of the petrified forest, as well as the valley of stone balls, visit the whale graveyard, stalactite cave, and camp among the sea of dunes under the stars. On the eighth day we will reach the Dahl oasis, where we will stay in a charming hotel
day 9visiting Dahl – including medieval 'Old City' made of unbaked clay, mastabas from the Old Kingdom (ca. 2600 BC), etc.
Day 10Drive to the Charga Oasis, where we will visit one of the oldest Christian necropolises in the world, return to Cairo
Day 11Sightseeing in Cairo, shopping, farewell dinner, return home
Monasteries Trial
7 or 11 days
Monasteries Trial
7 or 11 days
7 days:
day 1arrival in Cairo, hotel accommodation7 days:
day 2visiting the Museum of Egyptian Civilization, strolling through the streets of early Christian Cairo, for those willing to visit the Coptic museum, welcome dinner and discussion of the expedition plan
day 3departure to the monasteries of St. Anthony and St. Paul of Thebes located on the Red Sea, overnight stay on the monastery grounds
day 4transfer to Sinai in the area of the mountains of Moses and St. Catherine, overnight stay in a Bedouin hotel, for those willing to climb the mountain of St. Catherine at night to watch the sunrise
day 5visiting the oldest active monastery in the world, St. Catherine, in the afternoon transfer to the hotel on the western coast of Sinai,
day 6rest by the Red Sea
day 7exploring Muslim Cairo, after lunch free time for shopping and independent sightseeing. In the evening transfer to the airport and return home
11 days:
day 1arrival in Cairo, hotel accommodation11 days:
day 2visiting the Museum of Egyptian Civilization, strolling through the streets of early Christian Cairo, for those willing to visit the Coptic museum, welcome dinner and discussion of the expedition plan
day 3departure to the monasteries of St. Anthony and St. Paul of Thebes located on the Red Sea, overnight stay on the monastery grounds
day 4transfer to Sinai in the area of the mountains of Moses and St. Catherine, overnight stay in a Bedouin hotel, for those willing to climb the mountain of St. Catherine at night to watch the sunrise
day 5visiting the oldest active monastery in the world, St. Catherine, rest in the town of Sankatryn, overnight at the hotel
day 6-7after breakfast, set off on a two-day hiking trip along the caravan trail, overnight under the stars in tents, in the evening of the seventh day, drive to Dahab
day 8a day of relaxation by the sea, swimming on the reefs, using the town's infrastructure, for those willing kite-surfing, bikes, windsurfing
day 9rest by the reefs, afternoon return to Cairo.
day 10Visiting the Garbage District - Mokkatam and the local monastery,
day 11exploring Muslim Cairo, after lunch, free time for shopping and independent sightseeing. In the evening, transfer to the airport and return home
On the Early Christian Paths
7 days
On the Early Christian Paths
7 days
day 1arrival in Cairo, hotel accommodation
day 2tour of early Christian Cairo, including the Coptic Museum, welcome dinner and discussion of the expedition plan
day 3departure to the monasteries of Wadi Natrun - the cradle of monasticism. Drive to the Fayum desert, camp under the stars
day 4exploration of the Fayum desert. Walks among the remains of the petrified forest, the valley of stone balls, the whale cemetery, camp among the sea of dunes, overnight stay under the stars.
day 5walk through the desert canyon, drive to Naqlun, to the monastery of the Archangel Gabriel, evening, accommodation in a hotel in the oasis
day 6tour of the oldest pyramids in Dashur and Sakkara, return to Cairo, free time to explore the city on your own.
day 7sightseeing of Muslim Cairo, after lunch free time for shopping and independent sightseeing. In the evening transfer to the airport and return home
day 2tour of early Christian Cairo, including the Coptic Museum, welcome dinner and discussion of the expedition plan
day 3departure to the monasteries of Wadi Natrun - the cradle of monasticism. Drive to the Fayum desert, camp under the stars
day 4exploration of the Fayum desert. Walks among the remains of the petrified forest, the valley of stone balls, the whale cemetery, camp among the sea of dunes, overnight stay under the stars.
day 5walk through the desert canyon, drive to Naqlun, to the monastery of the Archangel Gabriel, evening, accommodation in a hotel in the oasis
day 6tour of the oldest pyramids in Dashur and Sakkara, return to Cairo, free time to explore the city on your own.
day 7sightseeing of Muslim Cairo, after lunch free time for shopping and independent sightseeing. In the evening transfer to the airport and return home
Sinai
11 days
Sinai
11 days
day 1arrival in Cairo, hotel accommodation
day 2visiting the Egyptian Civilization Museum, strolling through the streets of early Christian Cairo, for those willing to visit the Coptic museum, welcome dinner and discussion of the expedition plan
day 3departure to the monasteries of St. Anthony and St. Paul of Thebes located on the Red Sea, overnight stay in the monastery
day 4transfer to the town of Sankatryn in the Sinai, near the mountains of Moses and St. Catherine, overnight stay in a Bedouin hotel, for those willing to climb the mountain of St. Catherine at night to watch the sunrise
day 5-7In the morning of the fifth day we will visit the monastery of St. Catherine, in the early afternoon we will set off on a three-day trek along the wadis (valleys) of Sinai. We will camp with the Bedouins accompanying us in tents under the stars. Finally, in the evening of the seventh day we will go to Dahab
day 8-10rest on the Red Sea, swimming on the reefs, for those willing kite-surfing or windsurfing. In the evening of the tenth day of the expedition - transfer to Cairo
day 11sightseeing of Muslim Cairo, after lunch free time for shopping and independent sightseeing. In the evening transfer to the airport and return home
day 2visiting the Egyptian Civilization Museum, strolling through the streets of early Christian Cairo, for those willing to visit the Coptic museum, welcome dinner and discussion of the expedition plan
day 3departure to the monasteries of St. Anthony and St. Paul of Thebes located on the Red Sea, overnight stay in the monastery
day 4transfer to the town of Sankatryn in the Sinai, near the mountains of Moses and St. Catherine, overnight stay in a Bedouin hotel, for those willing to climb the mountain of St. Catherine at night to watch the sunrise
day 5-7In the morning of the fifth day we will visit the monastery of St. Catherine, in the early afternoon we will set off on a three-day trek along the wadis (valleys) of Sinai. We will camp with the Bedouins accompanying us in tents under the stars. Finally, in the evening of the seventh day we will go to Dahab
day 8-10rest on the Red Sea, swimming on the reefs, for those willing kite-surfing or windsurfing. In the evening of the tenth day of the expedition - transfer to Cairo
day 11sightseeing of Muslim Cairo, after lunch free time for shopping and independent sightseeing. In the evening transfer to the airport and return home
Northern Egypt
7 or 11 days
Northern Egypt
7 or 11 days
7 days:
Day 1Arrival in Cairo, transfer to Alexandria7 days:
Day 2Sightseeing of Alexandria – both ancient (Kom el Dikka, Kom el Shoukafa) and 19th-century (Jewelry Museum, area around Cavafy's House). Dinner overlooking the Kait Bey Fort, standing on the foundations of the ancient wonder of the world – the Pharos Lighthouse.
Day 3Transfer to the Siwa Oasis, visiting the ancient port of Taposiris Magna and the final resting place of the participants and victims of the Battle of El Alamein.
Day 4Bike tour of the oasis – ruins of the temple and oracle of Amun, natural springs, ancient hills, and cemeteries. Evening refreshment at the salt lake.
Day 5Off-road trip to the gates of the Sea of Dunes. Fun in the dunes, dinner under the stars.
Day 6Morning trip to the salt lake. Midday transfer to Cairo
Day 7Morning transfer to Cairo, visit to Khan el Khalili bazaar, evening transfer to the airport and return home
11 days:
Day 1Arrival in Cairo, transfer to Alexandria11 days:
Day 2Sightseeing of Alexandria – both ancient (Kom el Dikka, Kom el Shoukafa) and 19th-century (Jewelry Museum, area around Cavafy's House). Dinner overlooking the Kait Bey Fort, standing on the foundations of the ancient wonder of the world – the Pharos Lighthouse.
Day 3Transfer to the Siwa Oasis, visiting the ancient port of Taposiris Magna and the resting place of the participants and victims of the Battle of El Alamein.
Day 4Bike tour of the oasis – ruins of the temple and oracle of Amun, natural springs, ancient hills, and cemeteries.
Day 5Off-road trip to the gates of the Sea of Dunes, dinner under the stars.
Day 6Sightseeing of the oasis, excursion to the salt lake. Overnight transfer to Bahariya Oasis
Day 7Departure for the Black Desert, walk through the Crystal Valley, overnight stay in the White Desert
Day 8Visit the White Desert, night under the stars
Day 9Farewell to the desert, transfer to Cairo
Day 10Excursion to the oldest pyramids of Dahshur, Saqqara, and Giza, evening visit to the Khan el Khalili bazaar
Day 11Sightseeing in Cairo, free time for shopping and independent sightseeing.
Day 12Transfer to the airport and return home
Southern Egypt
11 days
Southern Egypt
11 days
day 1Arrival in Cairo, night transfer to Aswan
day 2Hotel check-in, visit to Philae Island, Elephantine, felucca trip to the west bank of the Nile, visit to a Nubian basket-weaving family.
day 3Excursion to Abu Simbel. Evening trip to the souk
day 4Transfer to Luxor combined with a visit to the temple in Edfu. Hotel check-in, evening visit to the temple in Luxor
day 5Visit the monuments of the West Bank and the village of Hosam Fathi. Evening feast on the Nile
day 6Visit the great temple of Amun in Karnak, transfer and visit to the temple in Dendera, transfer to Hurghada.
day 7Relaxation on the Red Sea
day 8Boat trip to the coral reef. Dinner at a fish restaurant in the evening
Day 9Relax on the beach, evening transfer to Cairo
Day 10Excursion to the oldest pyramids Dahshur, Sakkara, Giza, evening visit to the Khan el Khalili bazaar
Day 11Sightseeing in Muslim Cairo, after lunch free time for shopping and independent sightseeing. In the evening transfer to the airport and return home
day 2Hotel check-in, visit to Philae Island, Elephantine, felucca trip to the west bank of the Nile, visit to a Nubian basket-weaving family.
day 3Excursion to Abu Simbel. Evening trip to the souk
day 4Transfer to Luxor combined with a visit to the temple in Edfu. Hotel check-in, evening visit to the temple in Luxor
day 5Visit the monuments of the West Bank and the village of Hosam Fathi. Evening feast on the Nile
day 6Visit the great temple of Amun in Karnak, transfer and visit to the temple in Dendera, transfer to Hurghada.
day 7Relaxation on the Red Sea
day 8Boat trip to the coral reef. Dinner at a fish restaurant in the evening
Day 9Relax on the beach, evening transfer to Cairo
Day 10Excursion to the oldest pyramids Dahshur, Sakkara, Giza, evening visit to the Khan el Khalili bazaar
Day 11Sightseeing in Muslim Cairo, after lunch free time for shopping and independent sightseeing. In the evening transfer to the airport and return home
Szlakiem Oaz
11 dni
Szlakiem Oaz
11 dni
day 1Arrival in Cairo, night transfer to Alexandria
day 2Visiting Ancient and Modern Alexandria (Kom el Dikka and the New Library of Alexandria), for those willing to visit the Museum (Jewelry or Antiquities), dinner by the bay with a view of the Kait Beya Fort, standing on the foundations of one of the wonders of the Ancient World - the lighthouse
day 3travel to the Siwa oasis, visiting El Alamein and its cemeteries on the way
day 4Visiting the area around the Siwa oasis - expedition to the desert
day 5Visiting the area around the Siwa oasis - Transfer to the Bahariya oasis
day 6Drive through the Black Desert, Crystal Valley to the White Desert. Camping under the stars
day 7Drive through the desert to the Dahla oasis.
day 8Visit the Dahla oasis, bathe in hot springs in the evening
day 9transfer to the Kharga oasis. Transfer to Cairo
day 10Excursion to the oldest pyramids Dahshur, Sakkara, Giza, visit to the Khan el Khalili bazaar in the evening
day 11explore Muslim Cairo, free time for shopping and independent sightseeing after lunch. In the evening transfer to the airport and return home
day 2Visiting Ancient and Modern Alexandria (Kom el Dikka and the New Library of Alexandria), for those willing to visit the Museum (Jewelry or Antiquities), dinner by the bay with a view of the Kait Beya Fort, standing on the foundations of one of the wonders of the Ancient World - the lighthouse
day 3travel to the Siwa oasis, visiting El Alamein and its cemeteries on the way
day 4Visiting the area around the Siwa oasis - expedition to the desert
day 5Visiting the area around the Siwa oasis - Transfer to the Bahariya oasis
day 6Drive through the Black Desert, Crystal Valley to the White Desert. Camping under the stars
day 7Drive through the desert to the Dahla oasis.
day 8Visit the Dahla oasis, bathe in hot springs in the evening
day 9transfer to the Kharga oasis. Transfer to Cairo
day 10Excursion to the oldest pyramids Dahshur, Sakkara, Giza, visit to the Khan el Khalili bazaar in the evening
day 11explore Muslim Cairo, free time for shopping and independent sightseeing after lunch. In the evening transfer to the airport and return home
Note: We are ready to organize your trip to Egypt or enhance your stay here in various ways,
offering different levels of adventure :)
Note: this is not a commercial offer, it is a private trip organized by us for "Rabbit's Relatives and Friends"
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