Day 1
(Arrival to Cairo) :
- Upon arrival to Cairo Airport our representative will meet and assist you crossing the customs hall, then picking you up by A/C car to your hotel to check in and stay in Cairo overnight.
- Day 2
(Giza , pyramids tour) :
- Our tour guide will meet and transfer you from hotel to Giza Plateau to visit the impressive 3 Pyramids of Kings Cheops, Chephren, and Menkaure which are guarded by the rock-cut statue (The Sphinx). Then you will go to witness the Complex of Saqqara which belongs to King Zoser and his step pyramid which is considered the first pyramid in Egypt and the first rock-cut building in the history. Moving on towards Memphis “one of the ancient Egyptian Capitals until around 2,200 BC” which was a cult center for God s, . After finishing the tour you will be picked up back to your hotel in Cairo to stay overnight.
- Day 3
(Alamin sites and Siwa Oasis):
- In the early morning “around 6.00 am”, Checking out, then Our Tour Guide will pick you from your hotel by A/C car to travel to Alamain city (about 4-5 hrs. driving) where some of the battles of World War II were held there. You will start by visiting the Military Museum of World War II which displays the weapons, Tanks, flights, bikes and the outfits of the soldiers from the different forces during this war. Also the descriptions actions of Montgomery, Rommel and the others participated in the battle are displayed. You will have your lunch on the way then you will continue your way to the West of Al Alamein a beautiful town overlooking the Mediterranean Sea to visit the WW II Cemeteries where you will witness the tombs of the soldiers of the Commonwealth forces, Greek, Italian and German forces. After finishing the tour, we will continue driving heading towards Siwa Oasis “about 6 Hrs. driving-800 km”, In the middle of our way we will stop at Marsa Matrouh, one of the beautiful cities on the Mediterranean Sea Cost, You will have lunch there at Sea food restaurant, then proceed your way to Siwa oasis. Upon arrival to Siwa , you will be transferred to your hotel to check in have rest and refreshment , then, you can take a walking tour at Siwa Market where you will find some precious souvenirs , after that you will be transferred back to hotel to stay overnight.
- Day 4
(Siwa sightseeing):
- In the morning after breakfast, you will take a Bicycle ride which the best way to explore Siwa city and its surroundings. Then you will get back to hotel to take some rest. Afternoon, You will be picked by Horse Drawn Carriage to visit the famous sites around Siwa, Starting with Shaly”the old city of Siwa”, It was founded in the 13th century .It was built on a hill inside a protective wall originally breached by a single gate; to be a fortress in the middle of Siwa city to protect the city from the tribal attacks. Then, continue our journey among Siwa, by visiting the Mountain of the Dead “Gabal al Maouta” which is located 1 km outside the city of Siwa, the mountain is full of ancient tombs and has a calcareous soil and the tombs take the shape of a hive of a bee carved in the stone. There are some interesting tombs worth to be visited like Niperpathot, Si-Amon, Mesu Isis, and the Crocodile tomb. Then, Ending the tour with a visit to Fatnas Islandwhich is completely covered with Palms and trees. It lies beside Siwa Lake. You can stay there till the sunset as the view there is very spectacular with the different colors. After that you will be transferred back to your hotel to stay in Siwa overnight.
- Day 5
(Siwa sightseeing /Safari tour) :
- After breakfast, Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel, in order to visit another great sites at Siwa. The first one is The Temple of the Oracle or the Temple of Alexander the Great. It was built on Aghurmi Plateau (about 4 km east of Siwa town). Its remains now have beautiful drawings and carvings telling the story of the temple with portrait to god Amon. The temple is famous because it’s believed that Alexander the great had visited the temple. Moving on to visit Cleopatra’s Pool “Ein Guba” which is a stone pool fed by a natural hot spring where the Egyptian queen herself is said to have swam there during her visit to Siwa. Now, you can take a nice swim there to refresh yourself after a hot day tour. Moving on to visit Dakrour Mountain which is considered as a source for limestone and red clay which is used for pottery .This mountain is believed to be the site of the legendary Lapis, Emerald, and Iron mines Siwa was said to have in ancient times. There is also another reason to visit the mountain which is to be buried in its sands for curing purposes. Afternoon, you will go in a 4×4 Jeep Safari tour in the Great Sand Sea towards either “Depending on the National Security allowance” 1- Shiata Lake: on your way you will enjoy watching the Dunes with their different shapes ,then you will reach to Shiata which is considered as a small oasis surrounded by palm trees where gazelles come to feed and migratory birds, such as flamingoes visit at certain times of the year. Take a nice swim in the salty lake of Shiata, before returning the 45 km to Siwa through the high dunes of the Great Sand Sea. Or 2-Bir Wahed: It’s located about 20 km from Siwa ,on your way you will enjoy watching the Sand Dunes with their different shapes, On the way, you can stop off to swim at a clear, freshwater lake and rest in the shade of a palm tree shelter. Then you will arrive to Bir Wahed which is a bubbling hot spring, situated in a beautiful farm in the middle of the sand dunes. Take a rest there. Then, on return to Siwa you can sit and watch the sunset from the highest dunes in the Great Sand Sea. After arrival to Siwa, you will transferred to hotel to stay overnight.
- Day 6
(Siwa oasis /Bahariya oasis sightseeing) :
- At the morning, after breakfast, you will be picked up by 4×4 Jeep heading towards Bahareya Oasis “around 6 Hrs. driving”, on your way you will stop at Abu Sherouf which is one of the Siwan villages .It lies approximately 30 km from Siwa and has a large rectangular spring which is surrounded by date palms. Abu Shrouf lies on the main caravan route that was used by the Romans to transport dates and olives throughout the Empire. After that, you will continue your way directly to Bahareya. Upon arrival you will take a tour in the local city ,visit the Salt Lake, swim in one of the warm springs in the oasis , witness the Pyramid Mountain “Jebel el-Dist” while the ever changing play of light across its texture and material during the different hours of the day has inspired another name, “Magic Mountain”. In this area the skeletons of the 2 biggest dinosaurs were discovered. Ending our tour by visiting the English Mountain where we can see the remains of the Britain Fortress since the World War I during the colonial period in Egypt. After that going back to hotel to stay overnight at Bahariya oasis.
- Day 7
(Black& White desert camping):
- At the morning after breakfast ,you will be picked up by 4× 4 safari car and meet our local Bedouin guide who lead us to the main attractions of the desert starting with the Sand Dunes area where you will stop to take some photos above one of the Dunes which its height can reach up to 50 meters, then we will continue our way until we stop in the black desert territory where you will see a sandy mountain covered with black stones and minerals like coal and iron ,it’s called “El Marsos Mountain” . We will take some photos to the area which was created by the actions of the volcanoes which are dating back to the pre historic period, afternoon we will continue our way to “El Haiz village” where we will have lunch and take some rest. “Also you can buy some Bedouin handmade style souvenirs”. Then, we will get back to the vehicle to witness el “Agabat” area which consists of limestone hills and magnificent sculptures. Its name means “obstacles” as in ancient times it took 3 days to cross this area by camel Before the sunset we will head to the White Desert. Upon entering the area you will feel that you are walking on the moon surface as you will see the white sand looks like snow and the different limestone rocks all over the area resembling a variety of Human heads, chicken and Mushroom shapes, and plants forms. They were created by the act of the harsh wind in this area. You will stay in the area for awhile to capture some photos and watch the sunset. The surface’s color of the area is changing with the change of the light of the day time from orange to ink to purple and during the moon light time you will feel that you are standing a snowy area as the scenery of white sand is so similar to the snow within this time. We will take some photos around the sunset time. Then we will get back to the Black Desert for camping. On our way back to the black desert we will stop at the place of the Crystal Mountain” where you will see the mountain consisting of stones looking like glass and you will find mysterious inscriptions that worth to take some photos for it. Also you will find the tracks of the desert foxes on the sand which are living around this area. Then we will go back to the Black Desert area where we will camp overnight While the Bedouins prepare the Barbeque dinner”, you will sit on an open air pavilion around a fire circle watching a magnificent scenery of the sky full of stars, observing the shooting stars and smoking hookah if you want. It’s scenery you will not forget forever. After the dinner you will taste the great Bedouin tea, sitting for awhile observing this magical area, then going to sleep in a tent overnight.
- Day 8
(The black desert/Bahariya oasis / cairo):
- Getting up before the sunrise, wandering around the area and taking photos from the summit of one of the dunes or mountains to the sunrise when the sun rises between the mountains which looks like volcanoes. Then we will have breakfast and after that packing all our camping stuff in order to get ready to leave the area. “Around 9.00 am” You will be picked up in the 4×4 Safari car towards one of the high mountains in the black desert which you can ascend to take some photos to the whole terrific area of the Black desert. Then leaving this area and heading to one of the warm springs in Bahariya oasis .It’s called “Ein Mady” which is used in irrigation and you will see around it wide spaces planted with palm trees. And knowing how they planting the palm trees as the Bahariya oasis is considered one of the important centers in the world for producing the dates After that going back to the city where we change the 4×4 by our previous A/C car and then travelling back to Cairo air port
- Tour Includes:
- Meet and assist service at the airport upon arrival.
Egyptologist tour guide.
Air Conditioned Private vehicle.
6 Day Tours
Bicycle Tour at Siwa Oasis on Day 4.
Siwa Day Tour by Horse Drawn Carriage on Day 4
Siwa Safari Tour by 4×4 Jeep Safari vehicle on Day 5.
Private Transfer to Bahareya Oasis by 4×4 Jeep Safari vehicle on Day 6.
Private Transfer (Cairo-Alexandria)
Sea Food Lunch Meal in Marsa Matrouh on Day 3
2 Airport transfers in Cairo.
Sleeper Train Tickets (Cairo-Luxor, Aswan-Cairo)
4 Railway Station Transfers (2 in Cairo , 1 in Luxor, 1 in Aswan)
1 Hour Felucca Ride in Aswan
Bottled Mineral Water
Tourism Police Permission
Tax
Licensed Egyptology English Speaking Tour Guide
Private Air Conditioned Vehicle (for Transportation from / to Cairo )
4×4 Car for all Desert transfers
Bottled Mineral Water
Tourism Police Permission for the Tours
Tax
- Tour Excludes:
- International Airfare
All Entrance fees
Any other Meals & Drinks during Tours
Camel Rides
Entry Visa
Tipping
Anything not mentioned above
White Desert Camping Trip’s Inclusions and Exclusions
Any personal extras
Entrance Fees
Tipping
Anything not mentioned above
- Accomodation:
- 3 nights at 5* Hotel in Cairo with Breakfast
3 nights at 3* hotel with Breakfast in Siwa.
1 night at 3* hotel with Breakfast in Bahareya Oasis
1 night/2 days Camping at the Desert full board including:
Tents, Mattresses and Sleeping bags
Fresh prepared Meals
Day 1: Picnic Lunch ,Barbecue Dinner
Day 2: Breakfast.
Drinks: Water, Tea ,Coffee
- single = 2000$ double = 1500$
- Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip
- Children Policy:
- 2 – 5.99 pay 25% of tour price
6 – 11.99 pay 50% of tour price
12+ pay full tour price as per adult person
If your tour package includes airfare then an extra charges for your children may apply.