Cairo & Desert Adventure
See two different sides of Egypt on this 6-day tour. In Cairo visit the Pyramids, the GEM, and Old Cairo. Travel to Bahariya Oasis to learn about Bedouin culture and camp in the desert. Visit the beautiful White Desert and the Valley of Al Haize.
- Meet & assist at Cairo International Airport upon arrival & departure
- Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo at 5-star hotel on bed & breakfast
- Accommodation in Bahariya for 1 night at Oasis Style Hut, on half board
- Accommodation in White Desert camping for in a hotel in Farafra or 1 night on half board basis
- Camping equipments like sleeping bags, camel blankets, tents
- All transfers from Cairo to Bahariya by an air-conditioned vehicle
- All transfers inside Bahariya Oasis and White Desert by 4x4 car
- All sightseeing tours mentioned in the itinerary
- English speaking tour guide during your trips
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing
- Meals at hotels and during sightseeing tours as mentioned in the itinerary
- Bottled water during the trips
- All taxes & service charge
- International Airfare
- Entry visa to Egypt
- Any optional tours
- Personal spendings
- Tipping
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
Overnight in Cairo.
Day 2: Pyramids & GEM
Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo and then at 09:00 AM you will be met and accompanied by your personal guide to Giza Plateau to visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, Mykerinus, famous Sphinx and Valley temple facing the great statue. Lunch at a good quality local restaurant. Then head to the Grand Egyptian Museum-GEM for a visit. Back to hotel.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3: Cairo to Bahariya Oasis
At 07:00, your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo for a scenic drive to Bahariya Oasis, located about 360 km east of Cairo. This journey takes approximately 4 hours. Upon arrival, enjoy a delicious lunch in the oasis. Your exploration will begin with a visit to the Golden Mummy Showroom, followed by a tour of the Tombs of Nobles, where you'll discover two fascinating tombs from Egypt's 26th Dynasty. These ancient burial sites are part of the vast necropolis of Bahariya Oasis in the Western Desert. You'll also visit the Tomb of Bannantiu, an important site in the area. Afterward, experience the stunning views from the top of the English House, a popular vantage point in the oasis.
Overnight in Bahariya Oasis.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: White & Black Deserts
After breakfast, embark on a fascinating journey through the striking Black Desert, followed by a visit to the natural hot spring of El Haize (St. George Oasis), known for its refreshing waters. Continue your adventure as you head towards Crystal Mountain, where you'll marvel at the sparkling quartz crystals embedded in the rocks. Then, explore the stunning rocky formations of the Valley of Agabat, a unique and scenic area of the desert.
Next, drive to the White Desert National Park, Egypt's most famous desert destination. The park is renowned for its otherworldly landscape, featuring dramatic wind-carved rock formations shaped like giant mushrooms, pebbles, and other unique structures – truly a sight unlike anything else in the world.
Depending on availability, you’ll either camp under the stars in the White Desert or stay overnight at the Farafra Oasis hotel for a restful end to your day.
Overnight: White Desert Camp or Farafra Oasis Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Back to Cairo
Overnight in Cairo.
Day 6:Final Departure
Meals: Breakfast
N.B: Throughout the trip, your guide has the right to unpredictable weather conditions, impassable wadis concern constitutions of other passengers, vehicle breakdowns, etc. switch the route in the interest of your own safety if he sees fit. We therefore ask for your understanding as we can not guarantee the exact compliance with the order of the trip, according to tender. Goal of the team and our agency, but it is all the program points to achieve.
My trip to St. Antony Monastery was fantastic and everything I could have wanted it to be. The driver and tour guide were very good. They took the time to make sure I saw what I wanted to see, I was never rushed (I was always told, “This is your day”), and they were patient with my many requests. For example, on the return journey, I needed some representative photos of the desert. So we made a number of stops – and I have the exact photos that I needed.
At the monastery, Fr. Ruwais Antony (the guide) was fantastic. He gave me a personal tour of the monastery. I also had the chance to climb to the cave of St. Antony, which took time (about 50-60 minutes up; spent about 30 minutes in the cave, and then the climb down). All the while, the guide and driver patiently waited.
This was the one place in Egypt that, with only one free day, I wanted to visit because (1) I am a Greek Catholic Deacon (similar to Orthodox) and (2) I do an annual program in Great Lent entitled, "Into the Desert: Sharing the Wisdom of the Desert Fathers and Mothers." Now, in addition to the ancient writings, I have the pictures and experience of having gone into the same desert.
In summary, I received exactly what I wanted – time to enjoy the monastery and the cave of St. Antony. The driver and guide were extremely friendly, very patient when I wanted to see things, I was never rushed, and I have fantastic pictures from the experience. In terms of the tour, I was glad that you offered specifically this day trip.
Next time, I will want to see St. Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai. I understand this will require two days and I will plan accordingly. However, based on my experience with your company, you will be the group I contact next time I am able to come to Egypt.
What I got was an amazing journey through the Sahara desert.
I was shown so many things, for example an old fort which was built on top of a temple.
We visited some desert oasis, saw mummies and went inside a cave.
The guide was a very kind and professional man. He knew where to go without any gps and could explain everything about the locations we visited. He also cooked very well and varied (quite important when you only get to eat what he can make out of the things you took with you in the car during the entire trip!).
For anyone who wants to see more than just temples and pyramids, this is deffinitely the right thing!