Desert Safari & Oases 6 days · 5 nights

Cairo & Desert Adventure

Cairo Bahariya Oasis White Desert Farafra Giza

Volcanic black-capped hills rising across the Black Desert near Bahariya Oasis

The Pyramid of Khafre rising above the Giza Plateau

The vast Grand Hall atrium of the Grand Egyptian Museum near Giza

Gilded Greco-Roman mummy displayed at the Bahariya Oasis museum

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Length: 6 days · 5 nights
Places: 5 places
Package: Private tour
Departs: Daily, all year

Cairo and Desert Adventure is a private 6-day, 5-night tour. You visit the Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then drive to Bahariya Oasis and cross the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain and the White Desert by 4x4. You spend three nights at Steigenberger Pyramids, one in Bahariya and one camping in the White Desert.

Two sides of Egypt in six days: the Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, then the Western Desert with Bahariya's golden mummies, the Black Desert, El Haize hot spring, Crystal Mountain and a night camping among the White Desert's wind-carved rocks.

See two different sides of Egypt on this 6-day tour. In Cairo visit the Pyramids and the GEM. Travel to Bahariya Oasis to learn about Bedouin culture and camp in the desert. Visit the beautiful White Desert and the Valley of Al Haize.

Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx and Valley Temple with your guide
Grand Egyptian Museum, close to the Giza pyramid complex
Drive to Bahariya for the Golden Mummies and Tombs of the Nobles
Climb the English House for wide views over Bahariya Oasis
Black Desert, El Haize hot spring, Crystal Mountain and the Valley of Agabat
Night camping in the White Desert National Park, then back to Cairo

Where you sleep

Cairo3 nights Bahariya Oasis1 night White Desert1 night

Day by day

Day1 Arrival in Cairo Night in Cairo

Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, our friendly tour manager will greet you at the arrival hall, holding a sign with your name or our company name, "Panda Travel." After assisting with luggage and customs, you’ll be escorted to your hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Once at the hotel, our tour manager will guide you through the check-in process and provide a brief overview of your exciting itinerary. You’ll also confirm pick-up times for each of your upcoming tours so that every day of your stay runs on time.
Day2 Pyramids & GEM Night in Cairo BreakfastLunch

After enjoying a delicious wholesome breakfast at your hotel, your personal guide will take you to the Giza Plateau to start your journey by marveling at one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramids of Giza. Visit the iconic Sphinx and Valley Temple. After your pyramid visit, you’ll go for lunch at an authentic Egyptian restaurant and then head over to the New Grand Egyptian Museum, also known as the Giza Museum, which is an archaeological museum in Giza, Egypt, about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) from the Giza pyramid complex. Return back to your hotel.
Day3 Cairo to Bahariya Oasis Night in Bahariya Oasis BreakfastLunchDinner

At 07:00, your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo for a scenic drive to Bahariya Oasis, located about 360 km east of Cairo. This journey takes approximately 4 hours. Upon arrival, enjoy a delicious lunch in the oasis. Your exploration will begin with a visit to the Golden Mummy Showroom, followed by a tour of the Tombs of Nobles, where you'll discover two fascinating tombs from Egypt's 26th Dynasty. These ancient burial sites are part of the vast necropolis of Bahariya Oasis in the Western Desert. You'll also visit the Tomb of Bannantiu, an important site in the area. Afterward, experience the stunning views from the top of the English House, a popular vantage point in the oasis.
Day4 White & Black Deserts Night in Farafra BreakfastLunchDinner

After breakfast, drive through the Black Desert, followed by a visit to the natural hot spring of El Haize (St. George Oasis), known for its refreshing waters. Continue your adventure as you head towards Crystal Mountain, where you'll marvel at the sparkling quartz crystals embedded in the rocks. Then, explore the stunning rocky formations of the Valley of Agabat, a unique and scenic area of the desert.
Next, drive to the White Desert National Park, Egypt's most famous desert destination. The park is renowned for its otherworldly landscape, featuring dramatic wind-carved rock formations shaped like giant mushrooms, pebbles, and other strange shapes, a landscape found nowhere else.
Depending on availability, you’ll either camp under the stars in the White Desert or stay overnight at the Farafra Oasis hotel for a restful end to your day.
Day5 Back to Cairo Night in Cairo Breakfast

After breakfast, take some time to relax and visit the soothing hot springs, surrounded by the stunning white limestone rock formations of the area. Then, begin your scenic drive back to Cairo. In the evening, you have the option to enjoy a scenic dinner cruise on the Nile, offering beautiful views of the river and city lights, or you can attend the Sound and Light Show at the Giza Pyramids, where the ancient monuments are brought to life with lights and a narrated story.
Day6 Final Departure Breakfast

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and free time at your hotel before checking out at 12:00 PM. Afterward, our representative will meet you and transfer you to Cairo International Airport for your departure.

Throughout the trip, your guide has the right to unpredictable weather conditions, impassable wadis concern constitutions of other passengers, vehicle breakdowns, etc. switch the route in the interest of your own safety if he sees fit. We therefore ask for your understanding as we can not guarantee the exact compliance with the order of the trip, according to tender. Goal of the team and our agency, but it is all the program points to achieve.

What’s included

Included

Meet & assist at Cairo International Airport upon arrival & departure
Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo at 5-star hotel on bed & breakfast
Accommodation in Bahariya for 1 night at Oasis Style Hut, on half board
Accommodation in White Desert camping for in a hotel in Farafra or 1 night on half board basis
Camping equipments like sleeping bags, camel blankets, tents
All transfers from Cairo to Bahariya by an air-conditioned vehicle
All transfers inside Bahariya Oasis and White Desert by 4x4 car
All sightseeing tours mentioned in the itinerary
English speaking tour guide during your trips
Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing
Meals at hotels and during sightseeing tours as mentioned in the itinerary
Bottled water during the trips
All taxes & service charge

Not included

International Airfare
Entry visa to Egypt
Any optional tours
Personal spendings
Tipping

Where you stay

Pool at Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo with the Giza pyramids beyond

5 stars Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo Pyramids3 nights View hotel

Main building of International Hot Spring Hotel in El Bawiti, Bahariya Oasis

3 stars International Hot Spring Hotel Bahariya Oasis1 night View hotel

Terms

Children policy

Infants up to 2 years old: free of charge.

Children from 2 to 5.99 years old: 25% of the adult price.

Children from 6 to 11.99 years old: 50% of the adult price.

Children from 12 years old: the adult price applies.

The children policy applies to children sharing their parents’ room (a maximum of one child per room). If the programme includes a flight, the child’s flight is charged.

Booking and payment

Only 25% of the total price is required on confirmation, to secure hotel rooms, cruise cabins, domestic flights and other travel services.

The rest can be paid up to two days before arrival, or in cash on arrival to your tour manager.

Tips during tours

Tipping for good service is customary in Egypt, though not mandatory. It is always appreciated and entirely at your discretion.

Cancellation policy

If you cancel, the following charges apply:

From the date of booking until 61 days before arrival: 15% of the total package price.

60 to 31 days before arrival: 35% of the total package price.

30 to 15 days before arrival: 50% of the total package price.

14 to 1 days before arrival: 100% of the total package price.

Airline charges follow the airlines’ own terms and conditions, and refunds carry a 5% bank fee. Cancellation terms may differ for group bookings, by the time of booking, or for customised itineraries.

Force majeure

Your safety comes first. If an official “Do Not Travel” advisory is issued by a government or an airline for your destination, you can choose a full refund of the tour package or, in some cases, a travel credit for any of our destinations, applied to a future booking.

Only airline cancellation or change fees, under the airline’s terms, and bank charges on the deposit apply.

Questions

Where do I stay on the Cairo and desert tour?

You spend three nights at Steigenberger Pyramids in Cairo on bed and breakfast, one night in Bahariya Oasis at an oasis-style hut on half board, and one night camping in the White Desert on half board. Subject to availability, the desert night can be in a Farafra Oasis hotel instead.

What is included for the desert camping night?

Camping equipment is supplied, including tents, sleeping bags and camel blankets, and dinner and breakfast are included in camp. You reach the camp by 4x4 through the White Desert National Park, among wind-carved formations shaped like giant mushrooms. If you would prefer not to camp, the night can be spent at a Farafra Oasis hotel instead, subject to availability.

How far is the drive into the desert?

Bahariya Oasis is about 360 km from Cairo, roughly a four-hour drive. Your guide and driver pick you up at 07:00 on day three in an air-conditioned vehicle, and all travel inside Bahariya and the White Desert is by 4x4. On day five, after the hot springs, you drive back to Cairo.

What can I do on the last evening in Cairo?

On day five, after returning from the desert, you can choose an optional Nile dinner cruise with views of the city lights, or the Sound and Light Show at the Giza Pyramids. Both are optional extras and not included in the package.

What is not included?

International airfare, the Egypt entry visa, optional tours, personal spending and tips are not included. Airport meet-and-assist on arrival and departure, all transfers, guiding, entrance fees, accommodation, camping equipment, bottled water and the listed meals are included. Optional evening extras in Cairo, such as a Nile dinner cruise, are paid separately.

How do I book, and can children come?

Send us your travel dates and group size and we will price the trip for you. A 25% deposit on confirmation secures hotels and services; the balance is due up to two days before arrival, or in cash on arrival to your tour manager. Infants under 2 travel free. Children aged 2 to 5.99 pay 25% of the adult rate and children aged 6 to 11.99 pay 50%, provided they share their parents' room (maximum one child per room). From age 12 the adult rate applies.

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