Egypt · Desert Adventure

8-Day Private Egypt Tour with Cairo, White Desert Oases and Luxor

8 Days Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the Great Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, Saqqara, and ancient Memphis
  • 02 Camp overnight amid the striking calcium rock formations of the White Desert
  • 03 Journey through Bahariya, Farafra, Dakhla, and Kharga across Egypt's Western Desert
  • 04 Discover the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings on Luxor's West Bank
  • 05 Visit Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Luxor Temple, and Karnak Temples

Relish a distinctive side of Egypt on this 8-day private journey through Cairo, the Western Desert oases, and Luxor. Explore the Great Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, Saqqara, and Memphis before heading to Bahariya Oasis, the White Desert at Farafra, Dakhla, and Kharga for remarkable desert landscapes and oasis culture. Continue to Luxor to discover the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Luxor Temple, and Karnak Temples. With private transport, desert camping, and hotel stays included, this tour combines ancient history, geological wonders, and desert adventure.

It is among the most distinctive locations you could set your eyes on, with gleaming formations of calcium rock that resemble majestic alien and abstract sculptures.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities El Kharga, Cairo, Luxor, Saqqara, Memphis, Bahariya Oasis
Languages English, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Cairo and Hotel Check-in

  • Our travel representative will be at Cairo International Airport to meet you and transfer you to your hotel in a company-maintained vehicle. You will be treated to a welcome drink at the hotel.
  • Afterwards, the tour guide will assist you with the check-in procedures and present your travel schedule, confirming the pick-up times for each day.

Spend the rest of the night in Cairo relaxing and resting.

2
Day 02

Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara, and Memphis

  • You will be picked up from your hotel by a Luxorprivate tour representative, beginning with a visit to the Giza Pyramids - the pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus.
  • Afterwards, proceed to the Great Sphinx, which dates back to the time of Chephren, and visit the Valley Temple.
  • Then head to the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, the oldest major stone structure.
  • Next, we will go to a restaurant to enjoy a local meal.
  • Later, drive to the magnificent city of Memphis, founded by King Menes, the Old Kingdom capital and the heart of ancient Egypt.
3
Day 03

Bahariya Oasis and the White Desert

  • Enjoy morning brunch as the sun rises, then transfer to explore Bahariya Oasis.
  • Witness the hot springs and dunes surrounding Bahariya Oasis, along with interesting hiking paths.
  • Explore ancient antiquities dating to the Middle Kingdom, as well as two more fascinating museums of Bahati in Bawati town near Bahariya Oasis.
  • Head to the White Desert, situated in the Farafra Oasis, by 4x4 jeep. The oasis is a few hours' drive from the active streets of Cairo, where the miraculous scenery of Egypt's White Desert landscape awaits. It is among the most distinctive locations you could set your eyes on, with gleaming formations of calcium rock that resemble majestic alien and abstract sculptures.

Overnight in the White Desert with camping.

4
Day 04

Farafra Oasis to Dakhla Oasis

  • Transfer by 4x4 jeep to Farafra Oasis. This oasis is a small place with a great deal of culture and serenity. It is among the smallest oases in the Western Desert, linking the locality as one, and is situated close to Libya.
  • Enjoy this place at the start of the White Desert, where wonderful scenery of chalk formations carved by heavy winds can be seen around the town.
  • Continue to Dakhla Oasis by 4x4 jeep, situated between Kharga Oasis and Farafra Oasis and known for its picturesque landscapes. You may enjoy a dreamy view by visiting the Badawiya Dakhla Hotel pool and taking an aerial look over the stunning oasis.

Enjoy dinner and some peaceful hours overnight.

5
Day 05

Exploring Kharga Oasis

  • Leave to savour Kharga Oasis, regarded as the most prominent oasis in the Western Desert and the furthest from Cairo.
  • As you arrive, it is easy to understand why people refer to Kharga as the Outer Oasis. It is situated nearest to Luxor and was known as the Oasis of Thebes in ancient Egypt.
  • Enjoy the surrounding sand dunes and mountains, and discover interesting features of the area, including the presence of dinosaur and fossil remains.
6
Day 06

Drive to Luxor and Evening at Leisure

  • Enjoy morning brunch as the sun rises and drive to the pharaonic city of Luxor, with approximately 4 hours of driving.

Check in to your 5-star hotel, get some rest, and enjoy a free evening city tour around Luxor.

7
Day 07

Luxor West Bank Discovery

  • Have a refreshing breakfast, then start the tour to discover the West Bank.
  • Visit the Valley of the Kings and witness the historic tombs of the kings of the New Kingdom.
  • Head to Hatshepsut Temple, the only female temple in Egypt. This sacred architecture was erected by the daughter of Thutmosis I, Egypt's sovereign, who ruled for two decades during the 18th Dynasty (1490-1469 B.C.).
  • Call it a day with a trip to the Colossi of Memnon, considered the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.
  • Later on, get transferred to the Nile cruise to have lunch and enjoy the swimming pool.

Overnight at the hotel.

8
Day 08

Luxor East Bank and Departure

  • After a refreshing breakfast, your tour guide will pick you up to discover the majestic Luxor Temple.
  • Afterwards, see one of the greatest sacred complexes in history, including the Karnak Temples, which were constructed as a tribute to the god Amon, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu.
  • Later, transfer to Luxor Airport for final departure.
White Desert chalk formations, Bahariya Oasis, Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple

Where this trip takes you

White Desert chalk formations, Bahariya Oasis, Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cairo 6 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Domestic flight from Luxor to Cairo on day 8
  • 2 nights of hotel accommodation in Cairo in a 4-5-star hotel, 3 nights at the oasis, and 2 nights in Luxor, with daily breakfast
  • Escorted by an Egyptian tour guide qualified in Egyptology
  • All entrance fees for all sightseeing over the 8 days
  • All transportation at the destination in private modern air-conditioned vehicles, plus 1 4x4 jeep in the desert

What's Not Included

  • International airfare
  • Entry visa to Egypt
  • Any optional tours
  • Personal spending
  • Tipping

What to bring

  • Hat
  • Camera
  • Umbrella
  • Medication
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunblock & sunglasses
  • Warm clothes in winter
  • Cotton clothes in summer
  • Valid passport for 6 months

Know before you go

  • 8 days, 7 nights Cairo, Oasis, and Luxor tour.
  • Oasis, Luxor, and Cairo tour in Egypt.
  • Relish as you witness a distinctive side of Egypt with this classic Egypt Oasis tour that begins with refreshing moments at Bahariya Oasis and the White Desert, which will stay etched in your mind for the rest of the tour. Visit Bahariya Oasis and the White Desert, Farafra, and Dakhla before moving on to Kharga Oasis for more interesting Egyptian attractions.
  • Bahariya Oasis spreads over 2,000 kilometres of area and used to be the heart of wine manufacturing in Egypt. The oasis was also used as a route for trading donkeys from Cairo in earlier times. Bahariya Oasis is renowned for the Golden Mummies attraction and the area of its Black Desert.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cairo International Airport Road, Sheraton Al Matar, El Nozha, Egypt
Tour start
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 days finish where they began, in Cairo.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $1,640.00 — $1,860.00
Double Sharing $1,640.00

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