Egypt · Desert Adventure

12-Hour Bahariya Oasis and White Desert Tour from Cairo

12 Hours Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Bahariya Oasis with its unique hot and cold mineral springs
  • 02 Visit the striking Black Desert and its volcanic mountain landscapes
  • 03 Marvel at Crystal Mountain and the remarkable chalk formations of the White Desert
  • 04 Discover the remote beauty of Aqabat Valley in Egypt's Western Desert

Travel to Bahariya Oasis, a naturally rich depression in Egypt's Western Desert, and discover some of the region's most remarkable natural wonders. This tour takes you through the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, and Aqabat Valley, with time to experience the oasis's hot and cold mineral springs and the extraordinary landscapes of White Desert National Park. It is an immersive desert journey that reveals a very different side of Egypt beyond its cosmopolitan cities.

Explore Crystal Mountain, the Valley of Aqabat, and White Desert National Park.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Cairo, Bahariya Oasis
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Bahariya Oasis, Aqabat Valley and White Desert Adventure

  • Enjoy an unforgettable experience in one of the Egyptian oases in the Western Desert.

  • Start the tour early in the morning with your guide and drive for 4 hours to reach Bahariya Oasis.

  • Take a look at the oasis and see how life there differs from the cosmopolitan cities.

  • Discover the hot and cold water springs, date palm trees, and olive trees.

  • Swim in one of the hot or cold mineral water wells or springs of the oasis.

  • Travel through the charming Black Desert and see the black mountains covered with volcanic rocks.

  • Stop for lunch at a local restaurant in the village of Al Heez.

  • Explore Crystal Mountain, the Valley of Aqabat, and White Desert National Park.

  • See the massive chalk rock formations in the White Desert, shaped naturally by sandstorms.

Return to your hotel in Cairo.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cairo 2 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off services
  • Travel by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance fees
  • Private English Egyptologist guide
  • Lunch
  • Mineral water
  • Service charges and taxes

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Tour start
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 12 hours finish where they began, in Cairo.

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