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Egypt · Desert Adventure
The journey
A great combination of history and adventure, this 6-day trek from Cairo takes you through Faiyum, Bahariya Oasis, and the White and Black Desert. Visit Wadi Hitan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its hundreds of fossils, where you can see some of the earliest whale forms and ancient remains of marine creatures. Along the way, enjoy the charming nature of Wadi Rayan, desert camping under the stars, and the fiery red sunsets.
Also known as the Valley of the Whales, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is famous for its hundreds of fossils of some of the earliest whale forms, especially marine creatures, and is known for its fiery red sunsets.
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Day by day
Our representative will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport.
After that, you will be transferred to your hotel by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Upon arrival at the hotel, he will check you in and give detailed information concerning tomorrow's trip.
Overnight in Cairo.
After breakfast and check-out from your hotel in Cairo, you will be taken to enjoy the charming nature at Wadi Rayan, south of Faiyum, a desert that is home to gazelles and rare foxes.
Then move on to Wadi Hitan, about an hour and a half away by 4x4. Also known as the Valley of the Whales, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is famous for its hundreds of fossils of some of the earliest whale forms, especially marine creatures, and is known for its fiery red sunsets.
Camping and overnight at Wadi Hitan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, transfer to Bahariya Oasis, about a 5-hour drive away, to enjoy a tour around the old village and contemplate the groves of palms and fruit trees.
Then move to the ruin on a hill, the English House, and enjoy the panoramic view.
Overnight at Bahariya.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Set off for the White Desert, passing through the Black Desert and El Haize Village with its famous spring.
Stop to see the quartz crystal at Crystal Mountain and the volcanic rocks in the Valley of Agabat.
Camp in the mystical silence of the White Desert.
Dinner with Bedouin entertainment.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Move on to Farafra Oasis and see the fascinating palm groves and hot springs.
Stop by the old village of traditional mud-brick houses, and local artist Badr's unique mud-brick museum.
Continue to Cairo for an overnight stay.
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for departure.
Meals: Breakfast
Where this trip takes you
Wadi Hitan whale fossils, White Desert mystical silence, Crystal Mountain quartz
The route
The fine print
Meet and assist at Cairo International Airport upon arrival and departure
Accommodation for 2 nights in Cairo, including daily breakfast
Accommodation for 1 night camping in Wadi Hitan on a full-board basis
Accommodation for 1 night in Bahariya at Oasis Style Hut on a half-board basis
Accommodation for 1 night camping in the White Desert on a full-board basis
Camping equipment such as sleeping bags, camel blankets, and tents
All sightseeing tours (private tours)
English-speaking Egyptologist guide
Entrance fees to all sites as indicated in the itinerary
All transfers by 4x4 jeep safari
Meals as mentioned in the above itinerary
A bottle of mineral water during your trip
Mineral water and soft drinks during camping in the desert
Portage when needed
Free mobile phone during your stay (charged), with about 30 minutes of local calls or 2 minutes of international calls
All service charges and taxes
International airfare
Entry visa to Egypt
Any optional tours
Personal expenses
Tipping
Accommodation Plan:
Grand Pyramids Hotel Cairo
Camping in Wadi Hitan
Bishmoo Lodge Bahariya
Camping in the White Desert
May-Sept: Double $675 / Single $775
Oct - April: Double $725 / Single $850
Logistics
Your 6 days finish where they began, in Oruba، Road، El Nozha.
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