Home3-Day White Desert & Bahariya Oasis Tour
Embark on a 3-day Egypt desert adventure from Cairo to the heart of the Western Desert. Begin your journey in Bahariya Oasis, where you’ll explore ancient tombs from the 26th Dynasty, visit the Golden Mummies, and climb the English House for sweeping views. Continue through the dramatic landscapes of the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, and the Valley of Agabat before reaching the stunning White Desert National Park. Camp under the stars or stay in a local lodge, surrounded by surreal, wind-carved formations found nowhere else in the world. A unique blend of history, geology, and wilderness—perfect for curious and adventurous travelers.
- Pick-up from your hotel in Cairo and return transfer
- Accommodation in a hotel in Bahariya for 1 night on a half-board basis
- Accommodation in White Desert camping or in a hotel in Farafra Oasis for 1 night on a half-board basis
- Camping equipment including sleeping bags, camel blankets, and tents
- All sightseeing tours as mentioned in the itinerary
- All transfers from Cairo to Bahariya by air-conditioned vehicle
- All transfers within Bahariya Oasis and the White Desert by 4x4 car
- Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
- All meals as specified in the itinerary
- English-speaking tour guide during your trip
- Bottled water during the trips
- All taxes and service charges
- Any optional tours
- Personal spendings
- Tipping
At 07:00 AM, your tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo and transfer you to Bahariya Oasis, located approximately 360 km west of Cairo. The journey takes around four hours. Upon arrival, lunch will be served in Bahariya Oasis.
Later in the day, visit the Golden Mummies showroom and two nobles’ tombs from the 26th Dynasty—part of a vast burial site in the Western Desert of Egypt. You will also explore the Tomb of Bannantiu in Bahariya Oasis.
To conclude the day, enjoy a short hike up to the English House, which offers panoramic views of the oasis landscape.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight in Bahariya Oasis.
After breakfast, begin your desert journey with a visit to the Black Desert and the natural hot spring at El Haize (St. George Oasis). Continue on to explore the sparkling quartz crystals of Crystal Mountain, followed by the striking rock formations of the Valley of Agabat.
Next, head to the White Desert National Park—Egypt’s most famous desert destination—for good reason. The park is filled with otherworldly, wind-carved limestone formations shaped like giant mushrooms or pebbles, unmatched in beauty by any other desert landscape in the world.
You’ll spend the night camping under the stars in the White Desert, or alternatively, stay at a hotel in Farafra Oasis, depending on conditions and availability.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy breakfast at the campsite while taking in the incredible sunrise views. Afterward, begin the drive back to Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast
Note: Throughout the journey, your guide reserves the right to alter the route if necessary due to unpredictable weather conditions, impassable wadis, vehicle issues, or the needs of other travelers. These changes are made in the interest of your safety and comfort. While the exact order of visits cannot be guaranteed, the goal of our team is to ensure all program highlights are fully covered.
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