Day 1

Afternoon non-stop flight by British Airways from London Heathrow to Cairo. Your Tour Manager will meet you on arrival and accompany you to the Movenpick Pyramids Resort, Giza.

Hotel: Movenpick Pyramids Resort

Day 2

At leisure, with a selection of optional excursions available.

Meals: B

Hotel: Movenpick Pyramids Resort

Day 3

At leisure, with a selection of optional excursions available.

Meals: B

Hotel: Movenpick Pyramids Resort

Day 4

Drive along the Desert Highway to Alexandria, where your stay is at the historic Cecil Hotel, overlooking the harbour. Founded by Alexander the Great in 330 B.C., Alexandria was once the most renowned city in the ancient world after Athens and Rome. The great lighthouse, the Pharos, was one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Although little remains to be seen of the glorious city of those days, Alexandria is still fascinating, and this afternoon's sightseeing includes the Catacombs of Kom el-Shuga (2nd century), and Pompey’s Pillar.

Meals: B

Hotel: Sofitel Cecil Hotel

Day 5

In the morning we visit the National Museum. Afternoon at leisure.

Meals: B

Hotel: Sofitel Cecil Hotel

Day 6

Drive to Alamein, where we visit the moving British and Commonwealth War Cemetery. Continue in the afternoon through the desert to the Siwa Oasis, where we stay at the Siwa Safari Paradise Hotel.

Meals: B L D

Hotel: Siwa Safari Paradise Hotel

Day 7

In the time of Alexander the Great Siwa ranked with Delphi as one of the chief spiritualistic spas of antiquity. After breakfast we visit the Temple of the Oracle, where in 331 B.C. Alexander was confirmed in his status as a god. We also see the remains of the nearby Temple of Amun. In the afternoon we explore the el-Gabel tombs in the Mount of the Dead and take a look at Siwa’s small museum. Weather-permitting we will drive across the causeway to Fatnas Island to view the sunset.

Meals: B L D

Hotel: Siwa Safari Paradise Hotel

Day 8

Today we walk through the abandoned Old Town of Siwa, mud dwellings piled up on the hillside like skyscrapers, set amongst date palms and presenting a picturesque yet mysterious scene. Afternoon free, with the option of taking a thrilling desert safari by 4-wheel-drive vehicles across the Great Sand Sea.

Meals: B L D

Hotel: Siwa Safari Paradise Hotel

Day 9

Journey by 4-wheel-drive vehicles to the Oasis of Bahariya, a key agricultural centre in Pharaonic times, exporting large quantities of wine, dates and olives to the Nile Valley. Stay at the International Hot Spring Hotel

Meals: B L D

Hotel: International Hot Spring Hotel

Day 10

Today we visit Mummies Museum.

Meals: B L D

Hotel: International Hot Spring Hotel

Day 11

Drive back to Cairo, where you stay overnight at the Movenpick Heliopolis Hotel close to the Airport.

Meals: B

Hotel: Movenpick Heliopolis Hotel

Day 12

Morning non-stop flight by British Airways to London Heathrow, arriving around midday.

Meals: B