White Desert and Bahariya Oasis from Hurghada 3 Days
Overview: Cairo and Bahariya Oasis Adventure (2 Days)
Embark on a captivating two-day journey exploring the ancient wonders of Cairo and the mesmerizing landscapes of Bahariya Oasis. The adventure begins with an early morning departure from Hurghada to Cairo, starting at 2:00 am. En route, a coffee break is planned during the approximately 6-hour drive. Upon arrival in Cairo, the day unfolds with a comprehensive tour, including iconic sites such as the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, the Cheops and Queen Pyramids, the Panorama, the Valley Temple, and the Great Sphinx. A satisfying lunch at a local restaurant is part of the experience.
As the day concludes, travelers check in at a Cairo hotel for an overnight stay. The next day commences with a journey to Bahariya Oasis, a four-hour drive from Cairo with a coffee break on the way, Welcomed by a desert guide, the adventure kicks off with lunch at a local house, followed by an exploration of the Black Desert, Gebel El Marsos, and the Valley of El Heiz, offering a refreshing cold spring experience. Crystal Mountain beckons with its vibrant crystals, while the Valley of Aqabat showcases stunning stone formations.
The desert drive continues through beautiful landscapes, leading to exhilarating sandboarding on the dunes. The day concludes at the camp area in the White Desert, where a B.B.Q dinner awaits with an array of drinks and fresh fruits. Guests retire to their tents equipped with sleeping bags, mattresses, pillows, and blankets.
Day two begins with a scrumptious breakfast prepared by the desert guide, followed by an exploration of the White Desert’s unique formations like the chicken stone, rabbit stone, and cone one. After a homemade lunch in Bahariya, the journey concludes with a return to Cairo. This immersive two-day adventure seamlessly blends historical marvels with the natural beauty of the Egyptian desert, promising an unforgettable experience for the intrepid traveler.
Meals provided throughout the journey include breakfast, lunch, and dinner, offering a delightful culinary experience amid the rich cultural and natural tapestry of Egypt.
- Giza Pyramids
- Egyptian Museum
- Black Desert
- El Heiz Village
- cold spring Crystal Mountain
- Aqabat area
- Dunes and sandboarding
- Old White desert
- New white desert
- Different stone formations
- Round transfers with modern A/C vehicle
- 1 night at Pyramids Edge Cairo
- 1 night at B & W sky camp
- All taxes and camping fees
- 4x4 Toyota land cruiser tour in the Desert
- Lunch, dinner, breakfast, lunch
- Desert guide
- Guide and Drivers Tipping
Day 1: Hurghada, Cairo
Early morning departure from Hurghada to Cairo around 2:00 am with breakfast boxes you have to order one day before at the reception of your hotel. It takes around 6 hours, with a coffee break on the way. Upon arrival, you will start your Cairo tour with
- Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Cheops Pyramids
- Queen Pyramids
- Panorama
- Valley Temple
- The Great Sphinx
At the end of your day, you will join your guide to check in at your Cairo hotel and overnight.
Meals:
Breakfast, lunch
Day 2: Cairo Bahariya
We will pick you up at the reception of your hotel in Cairo to start your way to Bahariya Oasis. it takes around four hours to drive, with a coffee break on the way. Upon arrival in Bahariya, you will be welcomed by your desert partner, and you will start your desert adventure with lunch at a local house with soft and cold drinks at your choice.
After lunch, you will start your desert adventure with the Black Desert, climb Gebel El Marsos if you like and shoot some nice photos of the area around you. Then proceed to The Valley of El Heiz to enjoy a typical Bedouin drink and swim in the cold spring if you like. The next stop will be Crystal Mountain where you experience a very energetic place surrounded with crystals of different colors.
Later on, you will explore a place called the Valley of Aqabat with a beautiful stone formation. Your desert drive will drive you through beautiful landscape to the sand dunes, and you can enjoy sandboarding with a lot of fun. Once, you finish shooting photos from the old white desert panorama, you will drive to the camp area in the white desert.
Enjoy a drink till your desert man prepare the B.B.Q dinner for you with a lot of drinks and fresh fruits at your own choice. Finally, whenever you like, you can enjoy your tent with sleeping bag, mattress, pillow and blanket.
Meals:
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 2: White Desert, Bahariya, Cairo
Your desert man will wake up one hour before everyone to prepare a tasty breakfast for you. However, enjoy your favourite drink and have a bit walk till your driver arranges the camp area to start your tour in the new white desert. Explore the chicken stone, rabbit stone, cone one, and much more before you head back to Bahariya again.
Enjoy your homemade lunch before you head back to Cairo fom Cairo head to Hurghada.
- Swimming dress
- Sun cream and sunglasses
- Hat or scarf
- Towels
