Egypt · Desert Adventure

6-Day Siwa, Bahariya and White Desert Tour with Desert Camping

6 Days Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 See the source of Cleopatra in Siwa Oasis
  • 02 Admire the Mountain of the Dead and the Temple of Alexander the Great
  • 03 Explore Crystal Mountain and the Black Desert
  • 04 Visit Karaween Dunes and the White Desert's limestone formations

Enjoy a 6-day tour to Siwa Oasis, Bahariya Oasis, and the White Desert for an incredible holiday experience amid the desert and its marvellous beauty. Discover some of Egypt's most protected desert areas as you visit the source of Cleopatra, the Temple of Alexander the Great, the Mountain of the Dead, El Dakror Mountain, El Hez village, Crystal Mountain, Karaween Dunes, and more. With hotel stays and nights under the stars, this journey combines oasis culture, striking geological landscapes, and unforgettable desert camping.

Enjoy a 6-day tour to Siwa Oasis, Bahariya Oasis, and the White Desert for an incredible holiday experience amid the desert and its marvellous beauty.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Cairo, Matruh, Siwa Oasis, Bahariya Oasis
Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

From Cairo to Siwa Oasis via Marsa Matrouh

  • Early in the morning, depart from Cairo for Siwa Oasis in an air-conditioned vehicle, with a stop in Marsa Matrouh for lunch.
  • Then, continue the drive to Siwa Oasis and arrive at the hotel.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

2
Day 02

Explore the Highlights of Siwa Oasis

  • After breakfast, start exploring Siwa Oasis.
  • Visit the Mountain of the Dead and the Temple of Alexander the Great.
  • See the source of Cleopatra and return for lunch.
  • After lunch, drive to visit El Dakror Mountain and the salt lakes, then return to the village for dinner. You can also stroll through the market to see the date and olive products.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

3
Day 03

Journey from Siwa Oasis to Bahariya Oasis

  • After an early breakfast, drive to Bahariya Oasis with a stop at Marsa Matrouh. Have lunch en route.
  • Reach Bahariya by the end of the day.

Dinner and overnight in Bahariya.

4
Day 04

Black Desert, El Hez Village, and Crystal Mountain

  • After breakfast, visit the Black Desert and El Hez village to see the cold spring. Have lunch in the village.
  • After lunch, explore Crystal Mountain.
  • Continue to the area of El Matter and find a nice place to make camp for dinner.

Spend the night under the stars.

5
Day 05

White Desert, Aqapat, and Karaween Dunes

  • After breakfast, explore the White Desert and the Aqapat desert path area.
  • Then, visit Karaween Dunes and, after that, drive to the Magic Spring and have lunch.
  • After lunch, resume driving to the White Desert camping area with the best limestone formations.
  • By sunset, find a beautiful place to set up camp for dinner and spend the night under the stars.
6
Day 06

Return to Cairo via Bahariya

  • After breakfast, drive back to Bahariya. From there, transfer back to Cairo to end the tour.
Siwa Oasis, Mountain of the Dead, Crystal Mountain, White Desert limestone formations

Where this trip takes you

Siwa Oasis, Mountain of the Dead, Crystal Mountain, White Desert limestone formations

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cairo 4 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Meet and greet service at the airport
  • Transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Accommodation in good hotels in the area
  • All sightseeing tours are private
  • English-speaking Egyptian tour guide
  • Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
  • Meals mentioned in the itinerary
  • Bottled water during the trips
  • All service charges and taxes

What's Not Included

  • Entry visa to Egypt
  • Personal spending
  • Optional activities
  • Tipping

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 6 days finish where they began, in Cairo.

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