Egypt · Desert Adventure

2-Day Bahariya Desert Tour from Cairo with White Desert Camping

2 Days Round trip from Cairo Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Black Desert and the surreal White Desert in one 2-day trip
02 See the pyramid-shaped mountains of Dist and Maghrafa near Bahariya Oasis
03 Camp in the desert under brilliant stars and enjoy a memorable sunset
04 Climb English Mountain for panoramic views over Bahariya Oasis
05 Visit the Valley of the Golden Mummies and the ruins of the Temple of Alexander the Great

Join this 2-day tour from Cairo to discover the magnificence of Egypt's Black Desert and White Desert. Travel to Bahariya Oasis, see the pyramid-shaped mountains of Dist and Maghrafa, explore Crystal Mountain and the "Wonders of the Desert," and camp beneath the brilliant stars. On the second day, watch the sunrise in the desert, climb English Mountain for sweeping views over the oasis, and visit the Valley of the Golden Mummies, pharaonic tombs, and the ruins of the Temple of Alexander the Great before returning to Cairo.

Enjoy the sunset and camp in the desert, spending the night under the brilliant stars and soaking up the great atmosphere.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cairo, Bahariya Oasis

Languages Arabic, English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, and White Desert Camping

Drive from Cairo to Bahariya Oasis, covering 240 km, and discover the Black Desert.
See the two mountains that look like pyramids: Dist and Maghrafa.
Enjoy lunch near the Black Desert with safari-style food.
Continue to a place called the Wonders of the Desert, where you will find magnificent hills, desert roses, and Crystal Mountain.
See the White Desert, where you may feel as though you are on another planet.
Enjoy the sunset and camp in the desert, spending the night under the brilliant stars and soaking up the great atmosphere.

Day 02

Sunrise, English Mountain, and Ancient Bahariya Sites

View the sunrise in the desert.
Climb English Mountain, which overlooks the whole oasis.
Go wandering through the oasis.
Visit the Valley of the Golden Mummies, the pharaonic tombs, and the ruins of the Temple of Alexander the Great.
Return to Cairo.