Egypt Backpacking Tour

Day 1: Welcome to Egypt

• The trip directly begins from Cairo – The capital city of Egypt. Our travel representatives will meet you here and assist you with your journey.
• We will check in at our Traveller Hotel till late afternoon to rest and overcome the jet lag.
• Later in the day, we will visit the famous Khan-el-Khalili. It is a popular bazaar and tourist destination in Cairo. The streets of this bazaar have many shops selling traditional crafts, handicrafts, gold and silver jewellery and beautiful artefacts.
• We will indulge in some local Egyptian delicacies sold by vendors in the bazaar

Day 2: Pyramids and Mummies

• We will begin the day early to reach the Giza Necropolis. Here we will visit:
  1. The Pyramids of Giza which is one of the 7 wonders of the world.
  2. The Great Sphinx which is a limestone statue of a reclining sphinx with the head of a human and the body of a lion. It is said that the Sphinx was a spiritual guardian.
  3. Papyrus Institute, which is an art gallery demonstrating the age-old crafts of Papyri. These crafts are hand painted. You can also take back home souvenirs from here.
• Next, we will visit the Museum of Egypt. This is the oldest archaeological museum which has the famous Egyptian Pharaonic Antiquities and Mummies!
• In the evening, we will revisit the Pyramids the lights show.

Day 3: Excursion Day

• An exciting day ahead, we will begin our journey early morning and visit the following:

1. Dahshur: Dahshur is primarily famous for housing several pyramids. The most renowned amongst them are Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid. Bent Pyramid is known for its unusual shape and unique design, whereas Red Pyramid is named after its red limestone stone's rusty, reddish hue. Red Pyramid also has 3 funeral chambers in it.
2. Memphis: Memphis was the first capital of Egypt. It also houses many ancient pyramids.
3. Step Pyramid: The Step Pyramid at Djoser is a 6-tier layered pyramid. The colossal stone building was the most prominent building during its time.

• After the pyramid visit, we will return to Cairo and board an overnight train to Luxor. The travel distance between Cairo and Luxor is approximately 10 hours.

 Day 4: Exploring Luxor

• Luxor is located on the banks of River Nile and is filled with captivating ancient wonders, majestic temples, remarkable history and breathtaking views. We will visit the following in Luxor:

1. Valley of the Kings: This location is known for the burial of the “Royal Tombs” and has been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
2. Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut: This temple is a symbol of the beautiful ancient Egyptian history as it was built to pay homage to the Gods.
3. Medinet Habu: An ancient temple dedicated to the God Amon.
4. Valley of the Queens: Known as the “Place of Beauty”, this Valley is the burial site of the wives of the Pharaohs.

Day 5: Temple Visits

• Today, we will explore the Eastern Bank of Luxor.

1. Karnak Temple: The largest and most important religious complex of ancient Egypt.
2. Luxor Temple: An ancient temple complex built to provide the Egyptians a place of worship.
3. Luxor Museum: An archaeological place which wonderfully displays the antiquities of the ancient Egyptian period.

• In the evening, we will board a flight to Alexandria and check in at our hotel in Alexandria. The flight distance from Luxor to Alexandria is approximately 1 hour.

 Day 6: The Submerged City

• Begin our day with scuba diving near the Faroe Islands. Faroe Island is an ancient island with enchanting and surreal views.
• During scuba diving, we will see the ancient Lighthouse and the Cleopatra Palace, which is submerged underwater. It is a once-in-a-lifetime experience to witness the remains of a lost palace which must be on your bucket list!
• Later, if we get time, we will visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, which is a library and cultural centre known for the most extensive collection of books and literature.

 Day 7: Siwa

• We will catch an early morning bus from Alexandria to Siwa. The travel duration is 7 hours.
• After reaching Siwa, we will check in at our hotel in Siwa. Later in the day, we will visit the Grand Shali Fortress. This sand castle is known as the magical and majestic centrepiece of the Siwa Oasis town.
• You can spend the rest of the day leisurely in the desert town.

Day 8: Adventures in Siwa

• We will start the day by relaxing and floating in the gorgeous salt lakes of Siwa. These lakes have a high amount of salt, so you can easily float here without any effort.
• Later, we will visit the Mountain of the Dead. This mountain contains endless tombs, but it is not scary to visit.
• If time permits, we will visit the Great Sand Sea of Siwa.
• We will board an overnight bus for Cairo at the end of the day.

Day 9: Departure

• We will reach Cairo by 8 am. Our trip comes to an end here.
• You can spend another day in Cairo or book a flight to India.

Fees: Rs.74,000 per person

•  Non-refundable advance: Rs.30,000
•  Remaining amount to be paid at least a week before the trip