2 Day Bahariya Oasis White Desert Tour

5.0 (62 reviews) Cairo, Egypt
Duration2 days
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LanguagesGerman, Russian, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Sightsee the wonders of Egypt's Western Desert Bahariya Oasis.
Absorb the wind-eroded rocks of the White Desert.
The weathered chalk mounds are dotted like pavlova cakes, ice-cream cones, and pools of icing. the White Desert are the result of millions of years by sand blown in from the Great Sand Sea
see Bahariya’s palm groves and dunes, ash-topped hills of the Black Desert.
Experience the unique views of Crystal Mountain.
Have that unforgettable experience of climbing the English mountain.
marvel around the Enchanting Valley Of Agabat Aboard 4 Wheels-Drive Vehicles.
Led by professional expert tour guide
swim in the the famous hot and cold springs of Bahariya Oasis, the various archeological sites
enjoy private tour guide, private cars, private camp.
a lush haven set in the midst of an unforgiving desert and surrounded by black hills.
Enjoy desert sunset and sun rise photos.
Your trip is including a barbecue dinner and night under the stars at a desert camp.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • sandboarding
  • all camping equipment
  • tipping

What to expect

Day 1: Overnight Camping in White Desert or black desert & Dinner Under the Stars:
  1. White Desert
    1 day · Admission ticket included
    You will depart from Cairo at 07:00 for the 4-hour drive to the El Bahariya Oasis. Here you will change vehicle and jump on a 4X4 jeep for a thrilling ride along rugged roads to the incredible White Desert with a stop at the cold spring for you to swim in cold sulfuric water. This unique landscape is set in a depression, and its intriguing aspect is the result of the chalk rock formations caused by sandstorms and the chalk deposits that settle on the ground.

    You will also visit the Black desert where the sand is caked with a gold and black crust. Nestled between the two deserts, the start of Crystal Mountain offers yet more wondrous sights and is best known for its quartz crystals. Arriving at camp you will find spacious well-ventilated dome tents equipped with mattresses, blankets, sleeping bags and bed sheets. Enjoy a delicious dinner before retiring for a night beneath the stars.
Day 2: El Bahariya Oasis, Magic lake and the English Mountain, back to Cairo
  1. Bahariya Oasis Guide
    6h · Admission ticket included
    After a delightful breakfast in the White Desert or black desert you will return to El Bahariya Oasis for a tour of the city that has been home to Bedouin tribes for centuries.
    You will have the services of an expert Egyptologist guide to answer all of your questions and provide insights in to the area’s intriguing history. After lunch there may also be a chance to enjoy a bathe in a thermal spring before your transfer back to Cairo for your hotel drop-off or at Cairo airport for your onward travels.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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