1. NIGHT ADD- ONS/ OPTIONS
1.1 Sound & Light Show at Giza Pyramids
» Watch the spectacular laser light and sound show at the Pyramids of Giza plateau. Listen to the head of the Sphinx as it tells the story of the Pharaohs and how the great Pyramids were built.

1.2. Sound & Light Show at Karnak Temple in Luxor
» Watch the dramatic fusion of light and music recounting the story of Thebes’ antiquity.

1.3 Sound & Light Show at Philae Temple in Aswan
» The show invokes grandeur of Nubia in the history of Aswan, describing the temples with their arcades and inscriptions along with the story of how they were rescued and restored - a moving theme on the Sacredness of the Nile and the loyalty and nobility of Isis’ message.

2. CAIRO ADD- ON/ OPTIONS
2.1 Camel or Horse back ride at Giza
» View the city of Cairo from up the Giza plateau & enjoy the ride during the spectacular sunrise or sunset.

2.2 Pharaonic Village in Jacob’s Island (half day tour)
» A Disney-sque island to be reached by a motor/ launch boat. Observe how craftsmen work their crafts in replica to the arts & reliefs of ancient civilization. Indulge further to various museums available.

2.3 Cairo Tower & Felucca Nile Sail (half day tour)
» Invade the sky & relax down the Nile! Cairo tower is a soaring 187m in height. You will practically view the entire Cairo & with the telescope strategically placed up in the open roof, you can vividly spot the Pyramids of Giza, the Medieval Citadel, & the delta.
» Chill out on refreshing Felucca sail in vibrant camaraderie with your friends or company.

2.4 Manial Palace & Khan el Khalili (half day tour)
» Manial Palace built by Mohamed Ali in the last century was made into a Museum of enthralling collections of Mohamed Ali’s royal furnishings. Visitors have access to the “reception palace”, a private mosque, a residential palace, a throne room, & the fascinating collection of Islamic arts. Enter King Farouk’s hunting museum for its bewildering taxidermic treasures & notice the beautiful table made from an elephant ear.
» Take a walk, shop & relax on the alleys of Khan el Khalili, the largest tourist oriental bazaar in Middle East & Africa. Tacky souvenirs are often overpriced- its okey to haggle a bargain price. Try waterpipe “shisha” of various aroma at any cafes.

3. OUTSIDE CAIRO ADD- ON/ OPTIONS
3.1 Dahshur (half day tour)
» Known for its five pyramids, three of which is situated at the edge of the desert & the other two lie beyond.
» The North Brick Pyramid known as Black Pyramid (since its built from black Nile mud) dates from twelfth dynasty where Sesostris III is buried- one of the greatest Pharaohs in Egyptian history & whose empire extended from Nubia to Asia.
» The Pyramid of Ammenemes II known as the White Pyramid (since it was constructed with blocks of Tura limestone. The royal sarcophagus was found in the burial chamber. The pyramid is now on its very ruined state.
» The South Brick Pyramid known as the black pyramid where lies the tomb of King Ammenemes III of the twelfth dynasty.
» Bent or Rhomboidal Pyramid whose name was taken on account of tilting angle about half way up. The corbelled roof of projecting stone & the framework of cedar wood around the room imported from Lebanon by Sneferu are truly remarkable.
» The Northern Stone Pyramid known as the Red Pyramid built by King Sneferu after the Bent Pyramid.

3.2 Al Fayoum Oasis (Day Tour)
» A little more than 100km from Cairo, Fayoum region is a large cultivated area in the desert so described as an oasis but actually more strategically linked to Nile Valley & to the Nile by the natural stream called Bahr el Yusef or Canal of Joseph . You will pass farms & boundless green fields. See one of the seven ‘waterwheels’ still used in the irrigation system. Fifteen kilometers further north is Lake Qar’un & you won’t miss the magnificent Wadi Al Rayan Waterfalls & its nearby fine sand dunes. Pharaonic ruins are abundant but rarely visited & among scattered remains can be seen as limestone blocks & granite architraves, some of which bear inscriptions as those in Crocodilopolis, Pyramid in Hawaret el Maqta & the nearby Labyrinth. Maidum Pyramids can also be made part of the excursion to Fayoum.

3.3 Al Ismailiya (Day Tour)
» The capital of Suez Canal district situated halfway between Port Said & Suez, this tranquil town of tree-lined boulevards & sprawling gardens around the town is home to a tremendous canal trade & over 50,000 people. Once known as Timsah (crocodile) Village, Ismailiya is named after Khedive Ismail of Egypt, the last independent Khedive. Its unique provincial charm attracts visitors & relaxation takes ground at nearby Lake Timsah (crocodile lake) or the El Mora (bitter) Lakes & other village beaches.

3.4 Ein Sukhna (nearest beach to Cairo for a day bask or few days on a 4-star hotel)
» Its proximity to Cairo & Suez make a viable quick option over going to Hurghada with its many beautiful beaches & in fact have turned into up- and- coming tourist town especially for Egyptians, & foreign residents. Weekend holiday seekers would comfortably choose to leisurely relax here where some hotels provide many swimming/ plunge pools & never fall short of activities such as water aerobics, morning exercises, beach volleyball, amphitheater programs like “Galabiya night.

3.5 Suez Canal (Day Tour)
» Officially opened on November 18, 1869, the Suez Canal stretches without locks, & at a depth of up to 15m from Port Said on the Mediterranean, past Ismailiya, to Suez on the Red Sea. A visit here will remind you of a miracle of 19th century engineering & the crucial element of the infrastructure of the British Empire, & President Nasser’s nationalizing the canal in 1956 precipitating a British- French- Israeli invasion.

3.6 Alexandria (Day Tour)
» An early trip to Alexandria includes private a/c car for an approximately 3-hours drive. The Mediterranean city exudes a European air & sophistication with Greek & Italian influence. Tour includes visit to National Museum, Pompey’s Pillar (actually dates from the time of Diocletian), catacomb of Kom el Shuqafa (Pharaonic & Roman tombs), Roman amphitheater, & Montazah Palace garden.

3.7 Al Alamein (Day Tour)
» Located in the Western Desert approximately 110km west of Alexandria is the site of the largest battles of WW II. The Commonwealth Cemeteries contain over 7000 tombstones overlooking the desert battlefield.

3.8 Dahab (3 nights)
» A small, intimate, & easy going resort on the spectacular Gulf of Aqaba, Dahab meaning “gold” in arabic is favored by many travelers especially for diving, snorkeling & underwater safari. One won’t hesitate to explore further its nearby Sinai oasis hence more days are recommended.

3.9 Ras Mohamed in Sharm el Sheikh
» From Sharm el Sheikh, it takes around 30 on the paved way & about 5km off the road. Ascend to Shark Observatory to view the panorama of bothe Aqaba & Suez Gulf. Then back to the beach to enjoy the splendid coral reef & pure water.

3.10 St. Catherine (when in Sharm el Sheikh)
» Trekking the mountain usually start late at night. Experience the fantastic sunrise at the biblical peak of Sinai. On your descent, visit the monastery of St. Catherine one of the oldest Byzantine architecture. It posses a vast repository of oldest manuscripts, exquisite icons dating from 4th century, & mosaic arts.

3.11 Abu Simbel (with Nile cruise or when in Aswan)
» Tours can be incorporated into cruise package & is highly recommended. The amazing rock- cut temples of Ramses II & Queen Nafertari were saved from permanent submission during the building of the Aswan Dam painstakingly moved & funded by the UNESCO. Guarding the entrance to the temples are 4 colossi seated statues of the pharaoh staring out across Lake Nasser.

3.12 Port Said
» Founded in 1860, Port Said became Africa’s gateway to the Mediterranean with the building of Suez Canal. The city is declared a tax-free zone in 1976 & has since evolved into a shopping resort. Add to this the visual interest of the rows of tankers, freighters, & cruise ships that dock next to the white colonnade of the Port Authority.

4. WESTERN DESERT SAFARI
» An adventure for the rugged through circuits of oases sprinkled throughout what was once known as Libyan Desert until World War II- Bahariya, Farafra, Dakhla & Kharga- marks the trail of prehistoric branch of the Nile.

4.1 Overnight at Bahariya Oasis (with hotel accommodation)
» Bahariya oasis is 370km drive from Cairo. You’ll visit the little museum in Bawiti with some fascinating local finds. Then enter the marvelous original tomb of Benantui from 26th dynasty. Next, to the Amasis chapels which are being preserved in an unusual sympathetic style. After, a visit to the temple of Alexander the Great, Valley of the Golden Mummies, Tombs of the Nobles. In the afternoon, enjoy the highest point in Bahariya’s English Mountain. Back to Cairo on the second day.

4.2 Bahariya at Desert Camp (3 Days)
» In addition to above itinerary as first day, you’ll start the morning drive towards the incredible White Desert & will stop by the Crystal & Black Mountain for visit & lunch. Back to Cairo on the third day.

4.3 Bahariya & Farafra (4 Days)
» In addition to two days itineraries above, the third day starts with morning drive towards small oasis of Farafra to visit the art museum, the hot spring, & the old oasis- have lunch & back to Bahariya oasis for overnight camping at the black desert or the same hotel. On the fourth day, drive to Cairo.

4.4 Bahariya, Farafra, Dakhla & Kharga (5 Days)
» In addition to the three days itineraries above, the fourth day start with morning drive to reach Kharga oasis & visit the temple of Hibis, the Christian tombs of Bagawat & the old town of Kharga. After lunch, drive to visit Nadora fortress then back to the hotel. On the fifth day, drive to visit Baris oasis, Doush temple then drive to Luxor.

4.5 Bahariya, Farafra, Dakhla, & Kharga (6 Days)
» This is the same program as above (5 days Bahariya, etc) except that there will be additional day at Dakhla oasis to further explore the Old Covered City with its oil press, school, courthouse, and dwelling chambers, Muzzawaka “external” & the Deir el Haggar. On the last day, drive to Luxor.

4.6 Siwa, Bahariya, Farafra, Dakhla, & Kharga (7 Days)
1st day: Siwa Oasis
» Visit the Temple of Amun where the ancients came to visit the famous Oracle. You will look at high quality hieroglyphics & carvings at the Temple of Umm Beyid & see the “Pool of Cleopatra. Then drive to eastern Siwa, rarely visited, to see the fascinating remains of a Roman town & an abandoned Libyan village with Ptolemaic temple in the ruins. Then a journey to Western Desert & back to the hotel- overnight.
2nd day: The Long Way to Bahariya
» Travel across the expanse of the Great Western Desert, pass the Newamisa Lakes & as well the many wonderful & ever changing sand dunes. This is the very area where the army of Cabyses disappeared under the sands having lunch boxes at the desert. Overnight at the hotel.
3rd day: Bahariya Oasis
» Visit to little museum in Bawiti, enter the marvelous original tomb of Benantui from 26th dynasty, & the Amasis chapel. After a visit to Temple of Alexander, have lunch then drive to visit English house, the hot spring, & watch the sun go down over the Salt lake before returning to the hotel.
4th day: The Great Day to the White Desert
» In the morning, drive towards the incredible white desert & enjoy the beautiful shapes of the limestones. On the way back will stop by the Crystal & Black mountain. Overnight in camp in the White Desert.
5th day: Farafra- Dakhla Oasis
» Visit the oasis of Farafra in the morning then continue to drive on to reach Dakhla. On the way, visit the picturesque village of El Qasr (built on traditional Islamic style), Deir el Haggar, & the Roman burial ground of Muzzawaka. Then drive to the painted rock at the Yellow desert. Overnight camping.
6th day: Kharga Oasis
» In the morning, drive to reach Kharga oasis & visit the temple of Hibis, the Christian tombs of Bagawat & the old town of Kharga. After lunch, drive to visit Nadora fortress area then back to the hotel.
7th day: Kharga Oasis- Luxor
After breakfast, drive to visit Baris oasis, Doush temple & drive to Luxor.

4.7 El Gilf el Kebir Expedition (8 Days)
1st Day: El Gilf - The program starts from your arrival, then transfer to your hotel - overnight.
2nd Day:: Bahariya Oasis
3rd Day:: Farafra Oasis
4th Day:“No man’s Land” Arriving to a campsite, trek the area & rediscover what this are was like thousands of years ago through rock inscriptions, tools, & fossils. You’ll find no signs of life & the only thing dominating is sand and vastness.
5th Day: At the eastern side of El Gilf el Kebir, travel through terrain hardly visited by any other person. Arriving to Wadi el Mashi, explore ancient settlements, remote oases, rock inscriptions, & geological formations.
6th Day: Drive from Wadi el Mashi to Aqaba as to get closer to El Gilf el Kebir. Dinner & overnight camping.
6th Day: Travelling deeper into ElGilf el Kebir, discover the caves of Wadi Sura. Using flashlights, go deeper into the caves recognizing the rock inscriptions that resemble inhabitants, hunting & swimming. Ancient lake deposits characterize the upper part of the plateau.
8th Day: Head back to Cairo.