6-Day Desert Safari at Bahariya Oasis from Cairo
Highlights
Cairo, Bahariya Oasis
historical, camping, Desert
Private Tour
6 Days
Easy
English
Description
Embark on the journey to explore the highlights of the Egyptian deserts and visit the El-Bahariya Oasis, an ancient site that served as the economic and cultural center point throughout Egypt's history. See the White Desert, a site of white-coloured landscapes. Witness the local life at the ancient settlement of El-Qasr village, and enjoy a beautiful sunset at the Dead Sea.
Itinerary
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Day 1- Arrive in Cairo
- Meet the tour guide after arriving from Cairo International Airport with the tour representative, who will escort you to the hotel. At the hotel, the tour manager will assist with a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour.
Welcome drinks included.
Overnight in Cairo.
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Day 2- Head to El Bahariya Oasis
- Departure from Cairo to El Bahariya Oasis (385km), about four hours drive, and visit the little museum in Bawiti with some fascinating local finds.
- Enter the marvellous and refreshingly original tomb of Benantui from the 26th dynasty.
- Head to the Amasis chapels, which are being preserved in an unusually sympathetic style, and the Temple of Alexander.
- Drive to visit the English house and the hot springs and watch the sun go down over the salt lake.
Overnight camping.
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Day 3: Visit the White Desert
- Have breakfast, and in the morning, drive towards the incredible White Desert.
- Stop the crystal and black mountains on the way, have lunch, and reach the White Desert, admiring the unique limestone structures.
Overnight camp in the White Desert.
(Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner) -
Day 4- Desert Safari
- Have breakfast and visit the Oasis of Farafra.
- Continue driving to reach Dakhla. On the way, we visit the picturesque village of El Qasr, Deir El Hagar and visit the Roman burial Ground of Mozawaka.
- Drive to the painted rock at the Yellow Desert.
Overnight camp in Dakhla.
(Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner included) -
Day 5: Drive Back to Cairo
- Have breakfast in Dakhla and drive back to Bahariya.
- Have lunch in Bahariya and drive back to your hotel in Cairo.
Overnight in Cairo
(Meal: breakfast included) -
Day 6- Departure from Cairo
- Have breakfast at the hotel, and our representative will transfer you to the airport and assist you through final departure formalities.
(Meals: breakfast included)
What's Included
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Know Before You Go
What To Bring
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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This is a private tour |
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