2 Days Tour in White Desert and Wadi El Hitan from Alexandria

Alexandria, Egypt
Duration2 days
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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Join us for an unforgettable 2-day adventure from Alexandria to the stunning White Desert and Wadi El Hitan. Experience a magical night camping under the stars and explore the UNESCO-listed Whales Valley, a true natural wonder filled with ancient fossils.

What's included

  • Pick up in Alexanderia & Drop off in Cairo
  • Tours by private Jeep 4X4 to the White and Black Desert
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Entrance fees to the National Park
  • Any extra not mentioned

What to expect

Day 1: Day1- Alexandria to the white desert
  1. Bahariya Oasis
    6h
    At 05:00 am, we will pick you up from your hotel in Alexandria or in Alexandria and drive you to Bahariya Oasis , which is located about 504 km east of Cairo. This journey takes about 6 hours, in the past, when people from Bahariya wished to go to the Nile valley, they often waited until a caravan was passing through, They traveled between the Nile and the oasis in three days. How lucky we are today!!!!!

    There will be 2 Coffee Breaks during the trip.

    You will see to the righthand side the railways that transport the iron ore deposits to the Steel mill at Helwan, So it is of no use for tourists- Baharyia oasis is the main source of Iron ore in Egypt. The Iron ore comes from the middle Eocene limestone and is located in 4 places called Managim.

    At 10:00 You will arrive at Baharyia Oasis then meet your Safari guide who will take you in a 4x4 Jeep to Start your adventure.
  2. Black Desert
    2h
    Drive to the Black Desert, this name stems from the fact that there is a layer of black powder covering its mountains, highlands, and sand. This powder covers the summits of some mountains.
  3. Farafra
    2h
    At 12:00, Lunch will be served here in El Haize oasis which is located 37 k.m from Bawiti , some people refer to this oasis as a separate oasis, during the Roman times, the area was very prosperous, and many of the current families were originally from Libya. Before lunch, you can immerse yourself in a hot water spring which will almost instantly reduce stress. The heat naturally coaxes tense muscles to loosen up which in turn promotes feelings of calm, well-being, and tranquility.

    Hotsprin in El Haz

    There is a museum here called the (water museum) which was built to show the people the importance of the underground water for the people of the desert and the instruments that were used by the Egyptians to raise the water for irrigation.
  4. Valley of Agabat
    1h
    At 13:00, drive to the valley of Agabat

    At 14:00, arrive at the Valley of Agabat deep within the White Desert. You have to be there to feel the out-worldly beauty of the place. Millions of years ago, the place used to be under the sea. Over the years, unique rock formations of limestone, chalk (and maybe sand) developed.
  5. White Desert
    8h · Admission ticket included
    At 17:30, Make tents and enjoy the sunset

    At 18:30, As the sky turns pink and the deepest fiery orange, the rock-shapes fade, and silence is all around. Sitting around a small fire and enjoying the simplest meal of chicken, rice, and vegetables, you will feel like nothing has ever tasted so good. Bedouin staff will arrange dinner and desert camping. ( Vegetarian food is available )

    Note: At night temperatures can drop suddenly in the White Desert, so a proper jacket would be necessary to spend the night comfortably- But don't worry we provide all camping equipment like sleeping bags, tents, and mattresses.
Day 2: Day 2- White desert -The Magic lake and wadi el Rayan
  1. Valley of the Whales (Wadi Al-Hitan)
    5h · Admission ticket included
    Pick up from the Camping site After breakfast to Enjoy an amazing trip to Wadi El Hitan National Park

    Wadi El Hitan. It’s ‘ Wadi Al Hitan Wadi-Al-Hitan Egypt 360 ’ The site today is a Protected area and a Natural Heritage Site added in 2005 by the UNESCO as a world heritage site, WADI EL-HITAN is also known for scientists in the Zeuglodon Valley.
  2. Wadi El-Rayan
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Seven Kilometres south of the waterfall, Along the left eastern side of the road, Is a picturesque Area known as Al Mudawara, The Lookout, There are three Mountain along the lakeshore, it is a favorite Picnic Area
    Wadi El Rayan

    Wadi El Rayan is a depression 42 Meters below sea level and covers 673 K.m.In 1966 this depression became a water reservoir when it was connected with Qarun Lake by underground Pipe

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

we pick all customers from all Hotels in Alexanderia and from Alexanderia airport with board with their names

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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