Experience a stunning Egypt 10 day tour to Giza Pyramids and Siwa Oasis from Australia. Welcome to Egypt, where ancient wonders and natural beauty await you on this unforgettable 10-day tour. From the iconic Giza Pyramids to the serene Siwa Oasis, this itinerary has been carefully crafted to showcase the diverse treasures of Egypt.
Incover the wonders of Egypt with our exclusive Egypt tours from Australia. Begin your 10 day Siwa tour from Australia in Cairo. Behold the magnificent Pyramids of Giza, and marvel at the enigmatic Sphinx. Delve into Egypt’s fascinating history at the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to a vast collection of ancient artifacts. Venture to Alexandria visiting iconic landmarks such as the Citadel of Qaitbay and the stunning Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa.
Escape the bustling cities and venture into the tranquil beauty of the Siwa Oasis. Surrounded by stunning landscapes, crystal-clear springs, and ancient ruins, Siwa offers a unique retreat. Immerse yourself in the local culture and our Siwa tours. Visit the Temple of the Oracle, bathe in natural hot springs, and witness breathtaking sunsets over the desert.
As your Egypt 10 day tour to Giza Pyramids and Siwa Oasis from Australia concludes, you’ll carry with you cherished memories of the Giza Pyramids, the coastal allure of Alexandria, and the serene beauty of Siwa Oasis. Get ready to be captivated by the allure of this extraordinary land as you embark on an adventure of a lifetime.
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will meet and assist by our representative of “Egypt Best Vacations” who will help you through the arrival and visa regulations. Then, transfer to your hotel and the beginning of your Egypt 10 day Siwa tour from Australia.
Meals Plan: No Meals Included
Your actual Egypt 10 day tour to Giza Pyramids and Siwa Oasis from Australia begins when our professional tour guide picks you up from your hotel to commence your tour to the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the GEM Museum.
Today, you will visit the Giza Plateau. Today’s tour includes the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure with the great Sphinx. The only ancient wonder which still remains (Khufu’s pyramid) awaits you. Are you ready to discover it from the inside? (Optional). Today you will learn about the history of the pyramids, how they were constructed, and why they were constructed.
Savor your lunch at a local restaurant, then proceed to the Grand Egyptian Museum. Explore the world’s largest collection of ancient Egyptian treasures in one stunning modern complex. You’ll stand face-to-face with the full Tutankhamun collection and enjoy immersive galleries that bring Egypt’s history to life. Then, transfer back to your hotel.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Following your breakfast at the hotel, you will visit the Citadel of Saladin, which was built in 1172 to protect Cairo from the Crusaders. At the citadel, you can visit the White Mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha, which is one of its most prominent features. Continue to Coptic Cairo District to visit the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Your tour will conclude in the largest market in Egypt, Khan El-Khalili, a historical bazaar. Then, head back to your hotel.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
Today, your 10 day Siwa Oasis tour from Australia takes you to the beautiful City of Alexandria. Your tour includes the famous Roman Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa. The catacombs are huge Egyptian tombs and royal cemeteries with Ptolemaic and Roman influences. The catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa are one the largest Roman burial sites not just in Alexandria but in Egypt. These catacombs started as a private tomb for a wealthy family, then became a public cemetery. The catacombs house more than 300 tombs.
From the catacombs to the Pompey’s Pillar. Many of the ancient historians did not tell us more details about the “Pompey’s Pillar” but about the buildings that stood nearby and have disappeared now. The hill on which the pillar is erected was covered with temples and houses a long time before the Roman era. It was the place of the Citadel of Rhakotis. A temple was dedicated to Osiris-Serapis was built on the mountain.
Then proceed to the Citadel of Qaitbay. The Citadel of Qaitbay in Alexandria is one of the most important fortifications in Egypt. It was constructed by Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitbay to defend Egypt against the Ottomans/Turks. End your tour to Alexandria wonders with visiting the Library of Alexandria. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then transfer to your hotel.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Travel from Alexandria to Siwa Oasis. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then take a quick visit to Fatnas Island. Check into your hotel.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Enjoy the natural hot springs, called the Cleopatra baths. Variously known as “Cleopatra Spring,” “Ain Juba” or “Ain al Hammam,” in ancient times it was known as “The Spring of the Sun.” Herodotus described its bubbling waters in his Histories as boiling hot in the chilly evenings and cool during the heat of the day, and it was considered a wonder by ancients visiting Ammon. In reality, the spring’s waters are a constant 29 C; it’s the changing air temperature and bubbling water that give the impression of boiling water.
Proceed to Gabal El-Mawta or Mountain of the Dead. This small hill, at the northern end of Siwa Town, is honeycombed with rock tombs peppered with wall paintings. Its name, Gebel El-Mawta, means ‘Mountain of the Dead’ and most of the tombs here date back to the 26th dynasty, Ptolemaic and Roman times.
End your tour at the Temple of Amun, which was built by Alexander the Great. The 26th-dynasty Temple of the Oracle sits in the northwest corner of the ruins of Aghurmi village. Built in the 6th century BC, probably on top of an earlier temple, it was dedicated to Amun (occasionally referred to as Zeus or Jupiter Ammon) and was a powerful symbol of the town’s wealth. It is believed Alexander the Great was declared son of Amun in this temple. Enjoy a tour at the local market and try a traditional lunch if you like.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Explore the 13-century ruins of Shali Fortress. Central Siwa is dominated by the spectacular organic shapes of the remains of this 13th-century mud-brick fortress. Built from kershef (chunks of salt from the lake just outside town, mixed with rock and plastered in local clay), the labyrinth of huddled buildings was originally four or five storeys high and housed hundreds of people.
Experience the freshwater lake of Bir Wahid on the edge of the Great Sand Sea. Once over the top of a dune, you come to a hot spring, the size of a large jacuzzi, where sulphurous water bubbles in a pool and runs off to irrigate a garden. Followed by lovely camping at the Great Sand Sea. With an area of approximately 72,000 square metres stretching across western Egypt and eastern Libya, the sand dunes of the Great Sand Sea offer visitors an opportunity to experience a sandy Sahara. Sand seas only cover a minor part of the world’s largest hot desert. The majority of the Sahara is in fact rocky and barren.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Enjoy swimming at Siwa Salt Lakes. The Siwa Salt Lakes are a surreal desert marvel. These brilliant white salt flats and milky turquoise pools offer effortless, Dead Sea-like buoyancy. Famous for their mineral-rich, therapeutic waters and mud, they create a stunning visual contrast against the golden sand dunes. Their size varies with the seasons, making them a uniquely serene and otherworldly experience.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Travel back to Cairo with lunch at a local restaurant. Enjoy the final night of your 10 day Siwa Oasis tour from Australia.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Conclude your Egypt 10 day tour to Giza Pyramids and Siwa Oasis from Australia with a transfer to Cairo Airport for final departure. It is really sad to leave so, feel free to contact us about your next adventure in Egypt.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
