Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey through Egypt’s Western Desert, combining ancient wonders with surreal natural landscapes. Begin in Cairo with a visit to the Great Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Then venture into the vast desert to discover the rich history and beauty of Bahariya Oasis, the mystical formations of the White Desert, and the cultural heritage of Dakhla and Kharga Oases. From Roman temples and early Christian cemeteries to fossil-rich valleys and mud-brick villages, this adventure reveals a lesser-known side of Egypt—perfect for curious and adventurous travelers.
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, your tour manager will meet and assist you with arrival procedures. You will then be transferred to your hotel in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle. At the hotel, your tour manager will help with a smooth check-in and review your budget-friendly itinerary, confirming pick-up times for all scheduled tours.
Overnight in Cairo.
Welcome drink included.
After breakfast at your hotel, you’ll meet your personal Egyptologist guide at 9:00 AM and head to the Giza Plateau. Explore one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World—the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus—along with the famous Sphinx and the Valley Temple located nearby.
Enjoy lunch at a quality local restaurant before visiting the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). After your tour, return to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight in Cairo.
At 7:00 AM, your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo for the journey to Bahariya Oasis, located approximately 360 km west of Cairo. The drive takes around four hours. Lunch will be served upon arrival. In the afternoon, visit the Golden Mummies showroom and explore two nobles’ tombs from the 26th Dynasty—a vast burial site in Bahariya Oasis in the Western Desert. You'll also visit the Tomb of Bannantiu. End the day with a climb to the English House, offering panoramic views of the oasis.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight in Bahariya Oasis.
After breakfast, continue your desert journey with a visit to the Black Desert and the natural hot spring at El Haize (St. George Oasis). Drive on to see the quartz crystals of Crystal Mountain and the striking rock formations in the Valley of Agabat. Next, visit the White Desert National Park—Egypt’s most renowned desert destination. Known for its surreal wind-sculpted limestone formations resembling giant mushrooms or pebbles, this otherworldly landscape is unmatched anywhere else in the world.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Camp overnight in the White Desert or stay in a hotel at Farafra Oasis, depending on conditions.
Drive to Farafra Oasis to visit the mud-brick museum of local artist Badr. From Farafra, continue the 3-hour drive to Dakhla Oasis. Upon arrival, visit the Roman temple of Deir El Hagar in its peaceful surroundings and the nearby Roman burial site of Mezzawaqqa. You’ll also explore the Islamic village of Al Qasr, located about 35 km from Mut, home to ruins of an Ayyubid mosque.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight in Dakhla at an oasis-style hut.
After breakfast, depart for Kharga Oasis. Visit the Roman temples of Hibis and Nadura from the outside, followed by a stop at the early Christian cemetery of Bagawat, featuring chapels adorned with mural paintings. Later, explore the National Museum of the New Valley.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight in Kharga at a local hotel.
After breakfast, transfer to Kharga Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, your tour manager will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport and escort you to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight in Cairo.
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, followed by a transfer to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.
Meals: Breakfast
Note: Throughout the trip, your guide has the right to make changes to the route if necessary due to unpredictable weather conditions, impassable roads (wadis), the condition or needs of other passengers, or vehicle issues. These adjustments are made for your safety and well-being. We ask for your understanding, as the exact sequence of the trip may not be guaranteed. However, the goal of our team and agency is to ensure that all program points are fully achieved.