Package 5 Days 4 Nights to Gara Cave Desert Tour in Egypt

5.0 (1 reviews) Cairo, Egypt
Duration5 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, German, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Get a taste of desert life on this 5-day tour in the Western Desert. Start in Bahariya Oasis and set out for 3 nights of camping and sight seeing in the desert. Travel by 4x4 to see the White Desert, the Black Desert, Ain Khadra, and Gara Cave.

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What's included

  • Bottled water & soft drinks during camping in the desert
  • Entrance fees to the mentioned historical places
  • camel blanket & tents
  • All Taxes & Service Charge.
  • Accommodation as mentioned on the itinerary
  • Lunch
  • White Desert & Gara Cave is by a 4x4 car
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Meals as mentioned in the above itinerary
  • Private Tour Leader
  • Camping equipment like sleeping bags
  • Any extras not mentioned above
  • Tipping kitty
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional activities
  • beverages and water during meals
  • gala dinner

What to expect

Day 1: Cairo to Bahariya
  1. Cairo
    12h
    our representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo at 06:00 AM and then transfer from Cairo or Giza by a modern air-conditioned vehicle to Bahariya 365 Kms on road, about 04 hours driving
  2. Bahariya Oasis
    8h
    Upon arrive at Bahariya visit the Golden Mummies Museum from the Graeco-Roman period. Continue to Tombs of Nobles, Ain Mefettella and Alexander Temples. Then have a trip to the ruin on a hill, "the English House" at sunset and enjoy the panoramic view of the Oasis. Overnight in Bahariya.
Day 2: Bahariya–Gara Cave (also called Djara Cave)
  1. Bahariya Oasis Guide
    8h · Admission ticket included
    After breakfast, we set off on our tour to the Gara cave 170 Km off road, lunch on the way at the foot of sand dunes or where we decide to make it. Dinner and overnight camping.
Day 3: Day 3: Gara Cave – Agabat
  1. Bahariya Oasis
    8h
    After breakfast, visit the Gara Cave (also called Djara Cave), a natural hollow formed by rain in the Eocene limestone (55 million years ago). Water dissolved the limestone to form beautiful stalagtites and stalagmites. Prehistoric people lived in the cave probably during late Neolithic period as evidenced by artifacts and rock art found in the cave.
  2. Bahariya Oasis
    Pass by
    Then Transfer to Aqabat about 150 km driving. Then Overnight Camping in the desert.
Day 4: Ain Khudra
  1. Bahariya Oasis Guide
    8h · Admission ticket included
    After breakfast, visit the Magic Spring and Ain Khadra where we have our lunch continue to Santa tree (Magic tree) Then enjoy the White Desert, which is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Shining white limestone covers the surface and makes amazing rock formations in the sand, giving this place its name. Overnight Camping.
Day 5: Bahariya-Cairo
  1. Bahariya Oasis Guide
    8h · Admission ticket included
    After breakfast, transfer to visit Crystal Mountain and Black Mountains. Upon arrival in Bahariya, you will have a shower before returning back to Cairo which takes about 04 hours driving.
    Note:

    If the mentioned cruise or the hotel are not available, the company has the right to change to any cruise or hotel, as long as it is of same category.
    That the order of the days could be change according to cruise sailing dates keeping the sightseeing you will visit as it is.
    Kindly note that the mentioned accommodation is what included in the price and any change (from hotel to camp or vise versa), extra charge will be applied and the tour operator will notify you how much is it

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Duration: 5 Days
Type: Private Tour
Run: Everyday
Pickup and drop-off are included in the price. However, if pickups or drop-offs from Cairo Airport, Sphinx Airport, the New Administrative Capital, New Cairo, Heliopolis, Badr City, Shorouk, Rehab, Obour, Sheraton Al Matar, Sheikh Zayed City, or Madinaty will be for additional cost.

Follow your guide’s instructions in Natural Reserves to help protect wildlife and minimize our environmental footprint.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years

Cancellation policy

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

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