Egypt · Desert Adventure

3-Day Kharga and Dakhla Oases Tour from Luxor with Desert Camping

3 Days Round trip from Luxor Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit El Bagawat Cemetery, one of the oldest Christian cemeteries in the world
02 See Hibis Temple, one of the best-preserved temples
03 Head to the 1st- and 2nd-century tombs at El-Muzzawaka
04 Explore Deir El-Haggar, also called "Monastery of Stone"
05 Enjoy desert camping in Kharga Oasis

Join us to explore the old treasures of the Kharga and Dakhla Oases on a 3-day journey from Luxor. Visit El Bagawat Cemetery, one of the oldest Christian cemeteries in Egypt, admire the beautifully preserved Temple of Hibis, and see Deir El-Haggar Temple, built in the 1st century AD and recently restored with community participation. The tour also includes Muzzawaka, the Islamic Village of Al Qasr, and stargazing while camping in the desert.

The tour also includes Muzzawaka, the Islamic Village of Al Qasr, and stargazing while camping in the desert.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities El Kharga, Luxor

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Luxor to Kharga Oasis and Dakhla Retreat

Meet your guide, who will pick you up from your hotel at 5:30 a.m., and drive by jeep to Kharga Oasis, covering around 350 km. Have lunch on the way.
Start your tour with the Temple of Hibis and Nadora (outside visit), then proceed to El Bagawat Cemetery, an early Christian cemetery.
Transfer to Dakhla Oasis and enjoy an amazing time at a marvellous Dakhla Oasis-style hut with communal showers and basic facilities.

Have dinner and stay overnight in Dakhla Oasis.
(Meals: lunch, dinner)

Day 02

Deir El Hagar, Muzzawaka and Al Qasr

Enjoy your tasty breakfast, and then start an amazing adventure tour to the Roman Temple of Deir El Hagar.
Proceed to visit Muzzawaka.
Head for an amazing tour to the Islamic Village of Al Qasr and see mud houses and the ruins of the Ayubid mosque.
Transfer to Kharga Oasis.

Overnight camping in Kharga Oasis.
(Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Day 03

Return to Luxor

Have breakfast at your camp and return to your hotel in Luxor.
Go for a tour in Luxor (optional).

(Meal: breakfast)

Where this trip takes you

Temple of Hibis, El Bagawat Cemetery, Dakhla Oasis, Kharga Oasis

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Luxor 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

An expert-speaking representative will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor.
1 night at a Dakhla Oasis-style hut, Dehoos Lodge, on a half-board basis.
Camping for 1 night in Kharga on a full-board basis, including equipment, sleeping bags, tents, breakfast, and dinner.
3 days in an air-conditioned four-wheel jeep.
3 days with a professional English-speaking tour guide.
Entrance fees to the above-mentioned sites in the itinerary.
Lunch during sightseeing tours.
Permissions required for the safari desert adventure tour.
Three bottles of mineral water per person per day.
One soft drink per person per day.
Salty and sweet snacks available in your jeep.
Service charges and all taxes.
Portage when needed.
Drive back to your hotel in Luxor.

What's Not Included

Personal expenses and extras at the hotels or during tours.
Alcoholic drinks.
Any other item not mentioned above.
Tips.

What to bring

You must bring a valid photo ID to verify your name and age.

Know before you go

The tour price per person is USD 300.
Please refer to your itinerary for redemption instructions.
Please be ready 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pickup time.
Please inform us of your hotel name, address, or arrival flight number, airline, and time 48 hours before the start of your activity.

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