DESERT OASIS & NILE TOUR (12 Days)

White Desert

Kharga Oasis

Karnak Temple, Valley of Kings, Luxor.

Nile Cruises

Duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights
Sites: Cairo, Baharia Oasis, White Desert, Farafra Oasis, Dakhla Oasis, Paris Oasis, Luxor, Nile Cruise, Aswan
Run: Everyday

DAY 01 – Arrive in Cairo
Upon arrival to Cairo International Airport, Veni Vidi Travel representative will be waiting for you at the airport holding a sign with your name, he will help and assist you through visa & immigration formalities, baggage claim & customs. Then transfer to your hotel with the remainder of day at leisure regarding to your arrival time. Overnight at hotel in Cairo.

DAY 02 – Baharia Oasis
We drive southwest to the fascinating scenery of the Western desert heading to the Oasis of Baharia, visit Bunty tomb, in Kasr slim, the Old city of Baharia, visit the museum which includes some of the mummies of the (golden Mummies).  Overnight at hotel in Baharia Oasis.

DAY 03 – White Desert
After breakfast visit the Sault Lake, the English Castle, Then drive south towards the incredible white desert. On the way we will visit the Roman water spring, the black Desert and Crystal Mountain, then to the white desert. Overnight in a Camp in the white Desert.

DAY 04 – Farafra Oasis, Dakhla Oasis
Driving 340 km to reach the Dakhla oasis passing a nice small oasis called Farafra 35 km before reaching the Dakhla oasis visit the old tombs of Elmozawakka dated to the Greco- roman era then visit the old city of El Qaser which dated to the Islamic era. Overnight at hotel in Dakhla Oasis.

DAY 05 – Kharga Oasis
After breakfast there’s an opportunity to make a camel trip trough the sand dunes to see the sun rise then ending that trip beside a nice water spring called magic spring. Then driving to the largest oasis of kharga 200 km, having lunch then visiting the Christian tombs of Bagawat and temple of Hibis which is under reconstruction. Overnight at hotel in Kharga Oasis.

DAY 06 – Drive to Luxor via Paris Oasis
After breakfast driving early in the morning to Luxor for final departure through Paris Oasis road 310 km. Overnight at hotel in Luxor

DAY 07 – Nile Cruise, Karnak Temple, Temple of Luxor
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the cruise ship for embarkation.
To the north of Luxor visit the Karnak Temple , called by some " the Temple of Temples " It is the largest place of worship ever built. Its ancient name Ipet-isut means "the most sacred of places." The temple, or, more correctly, the complex of temples, was built over a two thousand-year period by generation after generation of pharaohs. Within the complex, the great Hypostyle Hall is an incredible forest of giant pillars covering an area larger than the entire of Notre Dame Cathedral. We then proceed to the graceful Temple of Luxor , built by Amenhotep III and Ramesses II for ritual and festivals and dedicated to the god Amun. Observe the gigantic statues and obelisks. Overnight on board Cruise.

DAY 08 – Valley of Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut , Esna
After breakfast, cross to the West Bank of the Nile and visit the wondrous Valley of the Kings , a vast city of the dead, where the magnificent tombs of 62 pharaohs have been discovered. The tombs were carved deep into the desert mountains, richly decorated and filled with treasures for the afterlife of the pharaohs. Visit several of the tombs. Next, visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut ,This beautiful monument to the reign of the only female pharaoh rises out of the desert plain in a series of terraces and merges with the sheer limestone cliffs that surround it. On the way back to your Nile Cruise Ship, stop at the famed Colossi of Memnon, two 66-foot, one- thousand ton statues of Amenhotep III. These colossal statues were known by the ancient Greeks to emit haunting voices at dawn. Though damaged by nature, the statues are still impressive. Return to the cruise ship and sail to Esna. Cross the Lock of Esna and sail to Edfu. Overnight on board Cruise.

DAY 09 – Edfu, Temple of Sobek and Kom Ombo
After breakfast on board the ship, set out by horse-drawn carriage to visit the Temple of Horus , the most perfectly preserved of all the Nile temples. Horus, also known as Haroeris, was the falcon-headed solar war god. Return to the cruise ship then sail to Kom Ombo and visit the Temple of Sobek , the crocodile-headed god of fertility and creator of the world. The temple stands at a bend in the Nile where, in ancient times, sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the riverbank. Sail to Aswan. Overnight on board Cruise.

DAY 10 – Aswan
Galabeya party. OPTIONAL (additional cost) Abu Simbel Excursion by plane to visit the 2 temples of Ramses II and his wife Nefertari. Overnight on board Cruise.

DAY 11 – High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Temple of Philae, Felluca
After breakfast, take a tour of Aswan High Dam, Egypt 's contemporary example of building on a monumental scale. Then proceed to the granite quarries which supplied the ancient Egyptians with most of the hard stone used to build the pyramids and temples.  The quarries still hold the Unfinished Obelisk, possibly intended as a companion to the Lateran Obelisk, originally at Karnak but now in Rome . It would have weighed over 1,100 tons and would have been the world's largest piece of stone ever handled.
Continue by a short motor-boat ride to the Temple of Philae on the island of Agilka . The temple was dedicated to Isis, sister/wife of Osiris and patroness of the Ptolemaic rule. Sail around Elephantine Island on a felucca, the traditional Egyptian sail boat. Elephantine Island is the largest of the Aswan area islands, and is the site of some of the most ancient remains in Egypt, with artifacts dating to pre-dynastic periods. Elephantine is Greek for Elephant. In ancient times, the island was called Abu or Yabu, which also means elephant. The name may indicate that the island was once a center for the trade of ivory. This afternoon, check-out from cruise and transfer to Aswan airport and fly back to Cairo. On your arrival to Cairo airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight at hotel in Cairo.

DAY 12 – Departure transfer
Decide on your activities with the assistance of your guide. Transfer to Cairo international airport for your onward flight.

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Please take note of the following:
* Please use the ''Travel Enquiry/Reservation Form'' to receive a quote on the above travel itinerary as per your preferred travel dates/month and preferred class of hotel/cruise.

What's Included: 
* Hotel accommodations in choice of preferred class
* 01 night camping in the White Desert (Tents 2 sqmx02 sqm, Sleeping Bags, Mattresses)
* 1.5 liter Mineral Water per person per day
* Transportation in deserts by 4X4 Land cruiser (04 Pax in each Car)
* Nile Cruise in choice of preferred class on fullboard basis with belly dancing, entertainment shows, all shore excursions and horse carriage rides.
* Qualified Egyptologist tour guide licensed by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism
* All noted sightseeing tours on regular group or private guided basis
* All main entrance fees to sights visited in the itinerary
* Domestic flight ticket between Luxor to Cairo
* Local taxes and handling services

What's NOT Included:
* International flights to/from Egypt and personal travel insurance, any other expenses not noted in the above included section or airport tax, visa for Egypt (if required), any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels and cruise, items of a personal nature, hotel/cruise extras (minibar, telephone/internet usage, laundry, etc), drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast) and medical services.