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8 Days The Great Sand Sea Tour

8 Days The Great Sand Sea Tour

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Tour Highlights

2 nights in Siwa at Ghaliet Ecolodge & Spa

1 night in at Qasr El Bawity Hotel 

4 nights at Camping in the Desert

Tour Overview


Day 1:Alamein-Siwa

Ramasside Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo at 06:00 am. Then drive to Alamein, about 3 hours drive. At Al Alamein, you will enjoy the site where the great battle took place during WW II, and visit the WW II Museum and the Cemetery.

Then drive on to the beautiful bay of Marsa Matrouh on the Mediterranean Coast then continue to Siwa. It is about 6 hours drive from Alamein to Siwa. Dinner and Overnight in Siwa.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner


Day 2: Siwa Sightseeing

After breakfast, enjoy a visit to the Old City of Siwa ( Shali). Then transfer to see the Alexander Temple, at Aghurmi Village which is dedicated to the God Amon- 26 Dynasty and see Amun Ra Temple at Um Ubeyda.

After that transfer to visit Cleopatra Spring (Ein Guba) and enjoy the Siwa House Museum. A visit to the Mountain of the Dead (Gabal El Maouta ) is included.

In the afternoon transfer to enjoy the unique Sunset view at most of the guide books at Fitnas Island. Overnight in Siwa.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day 3: Shiata-Bir Wahed

Breakfast at hotel, Then start our journey at the Siwa Desert first with Maraki Village. Cross the desert to stop near one of unique archeology sign at Great Siwa Mountain where is the first human footprint above the mountain which date to pre-history era.

Continue our Safari tour between the dunes till we arrive the fossils area and see the rocky coral reefs which date to Cambrian era.

Then drive to One of the spring eyes at the middle of the desert ( Shiata Lake) and it is a good chance to watch the Flamenco birds and swim at cold spring and enjoy the bath and relaxing atmosphere.

Then it is chance to enjoy the sand surfing at the desert. After that it is the time to drive to another spring the hot (Bir Wahid) spring for chilling and tranquilizing our Muscles. Overnight Camping at Bir Wahid.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day 4:Al-Arag - Bahrain

After breakfast, transfer to visit Al-Arag Valley where you will see Caves or tombs at Al Arag with natural landscapes. Then transfer to Bahrian and overnight camping.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5:Sand Sea-Ain Dalla

After breakfast, you will continue through the dunes of the Great Sand Sea. Then visit Dalla Spring. Overnight camping in the desert.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day 6: White Desert

After breakfast, continue to Western Desert. Then lunch break and after that continue to the White Desert. Overnight camping.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day 7:Crystal Mountain

Next day in the morning, you will be driven to see the quartz crystal at Crystal Mountain, and the rocky formations in the Valley of Agabat.

Then onto the Black Desert and the Valley of El Haize with its hot spring. After that you will be transferred by 4X4 car to Baharia.

Upon arrival, visit the Museum of the Golden Mummies, Tombs of Nobles and the Temple of Ain El Muftella which was once the main water source of the old capital of the oasis. Overnight in Bahariya.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day 8: Bahariya to Cairo

After breakfast, transfer from your hotel in Bahariya to Cairo about 4 hours driving.
Meals: Breakfast


Included:

Pick up services from hotel in Cairo & return
Accommodation for 2 night in Siwa at Ghaliet Ecolodge & Spa
Accommodation for 1 night in at Qasr El Bawity Hotel
Accommodation for 4 nights at Camping in the Desert
Breakfast and dinner are included at the hotel
All sightseeing tours mentioned in the itinerary
All transfers from Cairo to Siwa and From Bahariya to Cairo by an A/C vehicle
All transfers inside Siwa & White Desert by 4x4 car
Tour guide during your trip
Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing
Lunch during sightseeing tours in Siwa & Bahariya
Camping equipment like sleeping bags, camel blanket & tents.
Meals as mention in the above itinerary.
Bottled Water & Soft drinks during camping in the desert
Portage when needed All taxes & service charge


Excluded:

Any optional tours
Personal expenses
Tipping

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Everyday

Accommodation Options

Hotel ratings in Egypt differ from USA/Europe. We always recommend our Luxury or Ultimate Luxury options for international-standard comfort.

Plan A
5-Star Hotels
★★★★★

<p>Qasr El Bawity Hotel<br></p>

Trip Notes

Children Policy
0-2 years: Free of charge (unless flights included). 2-6 years: 25% of tour price. 6-12 years: 50% of tour price. 12+: Full adult price.
Payment Policy
We accept Visa, MasterCard, CIB bank transfer, wire transfer & Bitcoin. Tour prices are in USD but can be paid in Euro or GBP.
Visa Service
We provide visa upon arrival service. Skip queues and have your visa prepared by our rep. Valid if you hold a Schengen, USA, or UK visa.
High Season Dates
Christmas: Dec 15 – Jan 7. Easter: Mar 20 – Apr 20. School Midterm: Oct 20–31. Check-in 14:00, Check-out 12:00.
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend travel insurance. AIG Travel Guard available: 1 week ($25/person), over 1 week ($50/person).
Cruise Schedule
Sailing times may vary due to Nile conditions. All sights will still be covered, possibly in a different order. Domestic flight timings are approximate.

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