Egypt · Desert Adventure

4-Day White Desert and Bahariya Oasis Tour from Cairo with Camping

4 Days Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the wind-carved formations of the White Desert
  • 02 Get a glimpse of the Black Desert and its dune landscapes by 4x4
  • 03 Take a camel ride to Pyramid Mountain in Bahariya
  • 04 Visit El Akabat and Crystal Mountain, known for its desert roses

Enjoy a 4-day tour to one of the most beautiful places in Egypt. Explore the White Desert, get a glimpse of the Black Desert, and travel by jeep safari with your expert local desert guide in the Oasis of Baharia, approximately 370 km from Cairo. The experience also includes a camel ride to Pyramid Mountain, visits to Bahariya's key sites, and a night of camping in the White Desert.

Begin exploring the formations carved by the wind.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Cairo, Bahariya Oasis
Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Cairo to Bahariya Oasis

  • In the morning, depart from Cairo (airport, hotel, etc.) to the oasis of Bahariya by bus via the desert road, then transfer to your hotel.
  • In the afternoon, take a local jeep tour and visit the Temple of Ain el-Muftella, a Roman water source, the tomb of Bannantiu, and the Temple of Alexander the Great.
  • See the Bahariya Museum, where you will find the golden mummies, and visit the English houses at Gebel al-Ingleez.

Overnight at your hotel in Bahariya.

2
Day 02

Black Desert, Crystal Mountain and White Desert

  • In the morning, depart for the White Desert in a 4x4 jeep. Visit the Black Desert and the dunes area.
  • Begin the ascent of a 50-meter dune and have lunch at the oasis of El Heiz.
  • On the way to Farafra, visit Crystal Mountain, the region of wonders with the roses of the desert.
  • Explore El Akabat and continue to the White Desert. Begin exploring the formations carved by the wind. In the evening, enjoy a barbecue dinner.

Overnight: camping in the White Desert.

3
Day 03

Return to Bahariya with Hot Springs and Camel Ride

  • In the morning, have breakfast in the White Desert.
  • Then, return to Bahariya and take a local jeep tour in the oasis.
  • Next, visit Pharos Market, take a hot spring bath, and walk among the palm trees.
  • Then, enjoy a camel ride to Pyramid Mountain.

Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Bahariya.

4
Day 04

Bahariya to Cairo

  • Have breakfast and depart for Cairo, marking the end of the tour.
White Desert formations, Black Desert dunes, Crystal Mountain, Pyramid Mountain

Where this trip takes you

White Desert formations, Black Desert dunes, Crystal Mountain, Pyramid Mountain

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cairo 2 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 2 nights' accommodation at a hotel in Bahariya and 1 night of camping
  • Transport from and to Cairo by air-conditioned minivan
  • Transport in the desert by 4x4 vehicle
  • Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 3 dinners
  • Drinks only in the White Desert: each guest will have 3 bottles of water and 2 soft drinks for the 3 days
  • English-speaking Egyptologist tour guide
  • Visits according to the mentioned program
  • Entrance fees for visits

What's Not Included

  • Extras not included in the program
  • Visit to El Farafra Oasis
  • Camel ride in Bahariya
  • Additional meals and drinks not mentioned in the program

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Cairo.

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