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SIGHTSEEING EGYPT
	Cairo
	Abu Simbel
	Giza
	Luxor
	Aswan
	Alexandria
	Bahariya Oasis
	Siwa Oasis

LONGER TRIPS TO EGYPT

As well as trips in Dahab and throughout Sinai, Alaska Safari can organise longer trips and safaris to the rest of Egypt. Whatever your planned journey and whatever your timescale, our staff can recommend and organise trips and journeys by plane or bus. They can also organise your onward bus or flight ticket.

Alexandria A university town and a favourite with holidaying Egyptians. Once home to the Pharos Lighthouse (another of the 7 ancient wonders of the World), sadly many of the ancient ruins are gone but there is plenty to keep a visitor occupied.

Alexandria - Home of the famous library

Cairo Experience the hussle and bussle of the countries capital, full of life and noise. Home to ancient temples, the Egyptian Antiquities Museum, and of course, the pyramids of Giza. Stock up on souvenirs bought in the famous Khan El-Kallili market.

Cairo - Home to the famous Khan El Kallili market

Cairo - Home to the famous Khan El Kallili market

Dahab Hometown of Alaska Camp, Dahab, meaning 'gold' in Arabic, is a little bit of paradise in Egypt. Golden sands, turquoise sea and a wonderful underwater world...

Dahab - home of Alaska Camp

Luxor The old Egyptian capital of Thebes, and now known as the worlds greatest museum. Enter the tombs of the pharaohs and marvel at the vivid hieroglyphs and paintings on the walls, still as beautiful and colourful today as they were 4,000 years ago.

Luxor - The worlds greatest museum

Aswan A beautiful, laid back city on the banks of the Nile. Spend the time taking a falucca trip to Elephantine Island or to one of the Nubian villages for a traditional meal with a family, or an overnight cruise up to Luxor.

Aswan - laid back city on the Nile

Abu Simbel Probably one of the most photographed and recognisable sights in Egypt. 2 temples near the border of Egypt with Sudan. The 4 huge statues of pharaoh Rameses II that flank the entrance to the main temple are a truly a sight to behold.

Bahariya Oasis Set in a depression and covering over 2000 square kilometres, Bahariya Oasis is the lowest point in Egypt. This is also the starting point for a fantastic safari into the western desert.

Bahariya Oasis - Take a dip in the natural springs

Bahariya Oasis - Take a dip in the natural springs

Siwa Oasis Situated in the Western Desert close to the Libyan border, Siwa is Egypt's most remote oasis town and a place where the inhabitants have developed their own distinct and fascinating culture.

Siwa Oasis - The most distinct and facinating place in Egypt

Siwa Oasis - The most distinct and facinating place in Egypt

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Cairo Experience the hussle and bussle of this amazing city, full of life and noise. Home to ancient temples, tombs, Christian churches, magnificent Muslim monuments and mosques, the Egyptian Antiquities Museum, and of course, the pyramids of Giza. Spend a few days wandering the city before stocking up on souvenirs bought in the famous souk (market), Khan El-Kallili.

Abu Simbel Aside from the pyramids at Giza, Abu Simbel is probably the most photographed and recognisable sight in Egypt. A set of two temples near the border of Egypt with Sudan, which, in an amazing feat of engineering, were moved to higher ground when the Aswan Dam was built and water threatened to destroy the area. The 4 huge statues of pharaoh Rameses II that flank the entrance to the main temple are a truly a sight to behold.

Giza The only survivor of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the world, the Great Pyramid of Giza really needs no introduction. How can any trip to Egypt be complete without a glimpse of the most famous sight in the world?? With so many theories surrounding its creation, the structure, its age and its use, why not visit and make up your own mind.

Luxor The old Egyptian capital of Thebes, and now considered the worlds greatest museum. Home to the valley of the kings, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple and the Avenue of the Sphynx's, and the Temple of Hatshepsut. Enter the tombs of the pharaohs and marvel at the vivid hieroglyphs and paintings on the walls, still as beautiful and colourful today as they were 4,000 years ago.

Aswan A beautiful, laid back city on the bank of the Nile. Spend the time taking a falucca trip to Elephantine Island or to one of the Nubian villages for a traditional meal with a family, or an overnight cruise up to Luxor. A recommended excursion is to the temple of Abu Simbel, one of the most fascinating sites in Egypt.

Alexandria A university town and a favourite with holidaying Egyptians. Once home to the Pharos Lighthouse (another of the 7 ancient wonders of the World), sadly many of the ancient ruins are gone but there is plenty to keep a visitor occupied - visit the old Roman catacombs, the Library, The Citadel or just wander along the promenade taking in the atmosphere. There is also the opportunity to dive in part of the ancient city where a sphinx awaits you under the water.…

Bahariya Oasis Set in a depression and covering over 2000 square kilometres, Bahariya Oasis is the lowest point in Egypt. Surrounded by black hills made up of ferruginous quartzite and dolerite. It is also the starting point for a fantastic safari into the western desert. A chance to explore the lunar like environment that is the white desert.

Siwa Oasis The Siwa Oasis is situated in the Western Desert close to the Libyan border. It is Egypt's most remote oasis town and a place where the inhabitants have developed their own distinct and fascinating culture.

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