Traces of Alexander (TOA) — 9 Days / 8 Nights
Duration : 9 Days / 8 Nights | Type : Privately Guided Package | Runs : By Request (Tailor-made)Overview
This itinerary blends Egypt’s essential sites with a distinctive desert finale in Siwa—an oasis known for its green farms, golden sands, and the legendary Oracle Temple. You begin in Cairo with the GEM and Giza, add heritage and historic neighborhoods, continue to Alexandria for its Greco-Roman chapter, then cross the desert to Siwa to explore Alexander-linked landmarks, salt lakes, and optional dune adventures.
Highlights
- Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) + Tutankhamun treasures
- Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx (Khufu Pyramid highlight)
- Citadel of Saladin and the Mohamed Ali Mosque
- Old Cairo heritage walk (Fortress of Babylon area + Hanging Church)
- Khan El-Khalili Bazaar
- Alexandria’s Greco-Roman Museum, Catacombs, and Roman Amphitheater
- Alexandria Library and Qaitbay Fort
- Siwa Oasis: Oracle Temple (Amun), Shali Fortress, Cleopatra’s Spring, Salt Lakes
- Optional Great Sand Sea Safari
Travel Style
- Privately escorted sightseeing
- Fully and privately escorted transfers
- Latest air-conditioned vehicles
Pricing note: To ensure every detail aligns with your expectations, pricing is determined following a discovery call/session.
Itinerary
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Day1
Day 1 Arrival in Cairo
Upon arrival, your Kaya Escapes greeter will welcome you, assist with formalities, and accompany you to your 5-star hotel for check-in.
Overnight: Cairo
Included Activities :
Arrival meet & assist; Hotel check-in -
Day2
Day 2 Arrival meet & assist; Hotel check-in
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Day3
Day 3 Citadel + Old Cairo Heritage Walk + Khan El-Khalili
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Day4
Day 4 Alexandria Greco-Roman Highlights
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Day5
Day 5 Alexandria Library + Qaitbay Fort + Transfer to Siwa
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Day6
Day 6 Siwa Essentials — Oracle Temple + Shali + Cleopatra’s Spring
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Day7
Day 7 Siwa Salt Lakes + Gebel al-Mawta + Optional Great Sand Sea
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Day8
Day 8 Drive Siwa to Cairo
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Day9
Day 9 International Departure — Cairo
Inclusions
- Meet & assist on arrival and departure with Kaya Escapes greeter/tour coordinator (as stated)
- Private Egyptologist guide for sightseeing days (as stated)
- Accommodation: Cairo hotel nights + Alexandria hotel nights + Siwa hotel nights (as per itinerary)
- Meals as stated (8 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 3 Dinners)
- All transfers as stated (private escorted transfers; air-conditioned vehicles)
Exclusions
- International flights.
- Country Entry visa.
- Travel insurance.
- Personal expenses (shopping, minibar, massage, spa sessions, tele calls etc.).
- Tips/gratuities.
- Optional activities: camel ride, quad bike, and any add-ons not listed as included.
Pearls
- Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 3 Dinners
- Level of Fitness: Intermediate
- Privately escorted sightseeing
- Fully and privately escorted transfers
- Latest air-conditioned vehicles
- Khufu Pyramid
- Tutankhamun Treasures Gallery
- Khan El-Khalili Bazaar
- Hanging Church
- Alexandria Library
- Siwa Oasis green farms and golden sands
- Oracle Temple (Alexander-linked site)
- Cleopatra’s Spring
- Great Sand Sea Safari (Optional)
Pricing note: To ensure every detail aligns with your expectations, our pricing is determined following a discovery call/session.
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FAQs
Send us your travel date, group size, and preferred pace, and we’ll recommend the best plan—day tours, multi-day itineraries, or a mix.
- Travel date + approximate trip length
- Group size (adults/children)
- Your pace (relaxed vs full schedule)
- Top interests (Pyramids, museums, Nile, desert, etc.)
- Optional Red Sea extension: dates, preferred coast (Hurghada vs Sharm vs quieter resorts), and whether you want relaxation, diving, or family beach time
Contact us and we’ll take it from there.
Our trips are designed around your exact expectations. To make sure every detail aligns with what you want, pricing is confirmed after a short discovery call/session.
Once we understand your dates, preferences, and priorities, we share the best-fit option and quote.
Yes—our experiences are built around private service, including privately escorted sightseeing and fully escorted transfers.
- Privately escorted sightseeing
- Fully and privately escorted transfers
- Latest air-conditioned vehicles
Inclusions depend on the itinerary, but our core approach focuses on comfort and expert support throughout the journey.
- Air-conditioned transfers
- Licensed Egyptologist guides
- VIP immigration service for international arrivals and departures (by prior arrangement)
- Exclusive access opportunities like pre- and post-hours visits (subject to permission and surcharges)
Visa rules can change, so check the latest requirements with the nearest Egyptian Embassy/Consulate before travel.
- E-Visa: apply online before travel (typically valid for 30 days)
- Visa on Arrival: available at major Egyptian airports (cash USD/EUR; typically valid for 30 days)
- Pre-purchased visa: available at major airports (some providers can arrange in advance)
Common requirements: passport valid for at least 6 months, and supporting travel details may be requested.
Egypt’s local currency is the Egyptian Pound (£E). Local currency is useful for tipping and small purchases, while major cards are widely accepted in many places.
- Currency: Egyptian Pound (£E)
- Cash: helpful for tips and small buys
- Cards: Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted; American Express is accepted at leading hotels
Yes. Kaya Escapes is built on respect for the environment and the communities we visit, guided by sustainability and community cooperation.
- Straw to Paper: a community initiative involving special needs individuals, orphans, and widows working together
- Nile River Rescue: a community effort to collect and recycle plastic waste along the Nile to reduce pollution
