Egypt · Desert Adventure

10-Day Egypt Tour with White Desert Trekking and Luxor

10 Days Round trip from Cairo Hard pace
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Discover the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus
  • 02 Trek through the stunning White Desert and camp under the stars
  • 03 Visit the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple
  • 04 Explore Memphis and the Step Pyramid at Sakkara

Sign up for a 10-day adventure to explore Egypt's timeless treasures. Witness the marvels of the Great Pyramids, venture into the surreal White Desert, and immerse yourself in Luxor's ancient wonders. This journey combines history, culture, and natural beauty across Cairo, the oases, and Upper Egypt.

Witness the marvels of the Great Pyramids, venture into the surreal White Desert, and immerse yourself in Luxor's ancient wonders.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Hard
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities El Kharga, Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Saqqara, Memphis, Bahariya Oasis
Languages Arabic, Catalan, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Egypt

  • Our representative will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport, handling all your procedures through passport control, the luggage area, and customs formalities. You will then be transferred to your hotel.

Overnight in Cairo.

2
Day 02

Memphis, Sakkara, and the Great Pyramids

  • After breakfast, enjoy a day of sightseeing on a private tour by vehicle. First, see the ancient capital of Egypt, Memphis, then proceed to the Step Pyramid at Sakkara. After that, visit the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus.

Back to the hotel and overnight in Cairo.

3
Day 03

Bahariya Oasis and White Desert Trek

  • Wake up early in the morning and drive in a modern air-conditioned van to Bahariya Oasis. Take a 4x4 Jeep to Agabat (Wonder Land area) and enjoy watching the beautiful soft sand in the desert. Start trekking from that point to the White Desert (daily 35 km trekking). Enjoy camping in the desert.

Overnight camping in the desert for 02 nights.

4
Day 04

Farafra Oasis, Dakhla, and El Qasr

  • After breakfast, take in the stunning views of the white rocks and mountains, as well as the beautiful desert roses. Travel to Farafra Oasis by 4x4 Jeep and enjoy lunch. Then continue to Dakhla Oasis by jeep safari, with a stop to visit the Islamic Village of El Qasr.

Overnight at an oasis-style hut in El Dakhla.

5
Day 05

Kharga Desert Trek and Camping

  • After breakfast, enjoy the day from morning until afternoon, with enough time to start trekking to our campsite (about a 20 km trek) to watch the sunset.

Overnight camping in Kharga Desert.

6
Day 06

Journey to Luxor via Bagawat Cemetery

  • In the early morning, after breakfast, travel by modern air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor and stop at the Bagawat Cemetery. Arrive in Luxor and check in at your hotel.
7
Day 07

Luxor's Ancient Wonders and Sleeper Train

  • Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the visit to the Valley of the Kings and the Colossi of Memnon, then Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. In the evening, you will be driven to Luxor train station to take the sleeper train to Cairo.

Dinner and overnight on board.

8
Day 08

Return to Cairo

  • In the morning, you will be met and greeted at Giza train station, where you will be transferred to your hotel.

Overnight in Cairo.

9
Day 09

Final Departure

  • Breakfast, then transfer to Cairo International Airport for departure.
White Desert, Great Pyramid of Giza, Valley of the Kings

Where this trip takes you

White Desert, Great Pyramid of Giza, Valley of the Kings

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cairo 7 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Meet and assist at Cairo International Airport upon arrival and departure
  • Accommodation in Cairo at a 3-star hotel (COSMOPOLITAN Hotel) for 3 nights, including daily breakfast
  • Accommodation in desert camping for 02 nights on a full-board basis
  • Accommodation in Dakhla at an oasis-style hut (Bishmo Hotel) for 1 night on a half-board basis
  • Accommodation in Kharga camping for 1 night on a full-board basis
  • Accommodation in Luxor at a 3-star hotel (Susanna Hotel) for 1 night, including daily breakfast
  • Accommodation on a sleeper train from Luxor to Cairo for 1 night on a half-board basis
  • All sightseeing tours (private tours)
  • English-speaking Egyptologist guide
  • Entrance fees to all sites as indicated in the itinerary
  • All transfers by modern air-conditioned vehicle
  • All transfers from Bahaiya to Kharga by 4x4 jeep safari
  • Portage when needed
  • Free mobile phone during your stay (charged), with approximately 30 minutes of local calls or 2 minutes of international calls
  • All service charges and taxes

What's Not Included

  • Any optional tours not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Meals except where indicated
  • Drinks and any personal expenses
  • Tipping kitty
  • Entry visa to Egypt

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 10 days finish where they began, in Cairo.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $1,500.00 — $1,600.00
Double Sharing $1,500.00 — $1,600.00

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