Egypt · Desert Adventure

Full-Day White Desert and Bahariya Oasis Tour from Cairo

1 Day Round trip from Cairo Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the enchanting Black Desert and soak in natural hot springs
02 Marvel at Crystal Mountain and the rocky formations of Agabat Valley
03 Encounter surreal wind-carved rock formations in the White Desert
04 Visit the Mummies Museum and the Tomb of Bannantiu in Bahariya Oasis
05 Climb the English House and enjoy the sand dunes and Salt Lake

Embark on a full-day journey from Cairo to the captivating Bahariya Oasis, where you will explore the Black Desert, relax at the natural hot springs of the Valley of El Haize, and marvel at Crystal Mountain and the rocky wonders of Agabat Valley. Continue into the White Desert National Park, famed for its surreal wind-carved rock formations shaped like giant mushrooms and pebbles. The tour also takes you back to Bahariya Oasis to visit the Mummies Museum and the Tomb of Bannantiu, followed by time at the English House, the sand dunes, and the tranquil Salt Lake.

The quantity of unearthly and beautiful wind-carved rock formations shaped in the form of giant mushrooms or pebbles is unequalled in any desert in the world.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Cairo, Giza, Bahariya Oasis

Languages English, German, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

White Desert and Bahariya Oasis Adventure

Your tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo and transfer you to Bahariya Oasis, about 350 km east of Cairo. This journey takes about 4 hours. Continue driving to visit the Black Desert and the natural hot spring of the Valley of El Haize, then drive to see the quartz crystal at Crystal Mountain and the rocky formations in the Valley of Agabat.
Continue driving to the White Desert National Park, the most well-known desert destination in Egypt - and for a good reason. The quantity of unearthly and beautiful wind-carved rock formations shaped in the form of giant mushrooms or pebbles is unequalled in any desert in the world.
Drive to Bahariya Oasis to visit the Mummies Museum, which is a huge burial site in the Western Desert of Egypt, and the Tomb of Bannantiu in Bahariya Oasis. Then, enjoy climbing the English House and visiting the sand dunes and the Salt Lake.

Meals: Lunch.