Egypt · Desert Adventure

7-Day Siwa and White Desert Private Tour from Cairo via Bahariya

7 Days Round trip from Cairo Easy pace
Travellers in White Desert
Travellers at the White Desert National Park
Travellers at the White Desert National Park
Travellers at the White Desert National Park
White Desert National Park
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Siwa's Old City, the Alexander Temple, and the Amun Ra Temple
  • 02 Cross the Great Sand Sea for a desert safari with sand surfing and desert springs
  • 03 Swim at Shiata Lake and relax at Bir Wahid hot spring in the Siwa Desert
  • 04 Experience Bedouin-style life in Abu Sherouf, one of the Siwan villages
  • 05 Camp under the stars in the White Desert after exploring the Black Mountains
  • 06 See Crystal Mountain and the rocky formations of the Valley of Agabat

Embark on a 7-day journey from Cairo to Siwa Oasis, Bahariya Oasis, and the White Desert, combining ancient history, desert adventure, and oasis life. Explore Siwa's Old City, the Alexander Temple, the Amun Ra Temple, Cleopatra Spring, and local Siwan villages, then head into the Great Sand Sea for a safari with sand surfing, springs, fossils, and prehistoric sites. Continue to Bahariya Oasis and the White Desert to discover the Black Mountains, Crystal Mountain, the Valley of Agabat, and striking desert landscapes. The experience ends with a return to Cairo after camping under the stars and visiting some of Egypt's most remarkable geological wonders.

Continue the safari tour through the dunes, reaching the fossils area and observing the rocky coral reefs dating to the Cambrian era.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Cairo, Matruh, Siwa Oasis, El Alamein, Bahariya Oasis
Languages Arabic, English, Italian, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Cairo to Siwa Oasis via El Alamein and Marsa Matrouh

  • Drive from Cairo to Siwa Oasis via El Alamein.
  • Stop at Marsa Matrouh Bay on the Mediterranean Coast for lunch.
  • Continue the journey to Siwa.

Dinner and overnight stay in Siwa.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch

2
Day 02

Ancient Sites and Sunset Views in Siwa Oasis

  • Visit the Old City of Siwa after breakfast.
  • Transfer to see the Alexander Temple at Aghurmi Village and the Amun Ra Temple at Um Ubeyda.
  • Transfer to visit Cleopatra Spring (Ein Guba).
  • Transfer in the afternoon to enjoy the unique sunset view at Fitnas Island. Overnight stay in Siwa.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

3
Day 03

Great Sand Sea Safari and Desert Springs

  • Breakfast at the hotel. Begin the journey in the Siwa Desert, starting with Maraki Village.
  • Cross the desert and stop near a unique archaeological site at the Great Sand Sea, dating back to the prehistoric era.
  • Continue the safari tour through the dunes, reaching the fossils area and observing the rocky coral reefs dating to the Cambrian era.
  • Drive to Shiata Lake, a spring in the middle of the desert, offering the opportunity to swim in a cold spring and relax.
  • Enjoy sand surfing in the desert.
  • Proceed to Bir Wahid hot spring for relaxation and muscle soothing. Return to the hotel in Siwa for an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

4
Day 04

Mountain Tombs and Siwan Village Life

  • Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the tombs inside the Mountain of the Dead (Gabal El Maouta), including notable tombs like SI Amon, MSW Isis, and the Crocodile Tomb.
  • Explore Dakrour Mountain.
  • Transfer to Abu Sherouf, one of the Siwan villages, to experience Bedouin-style life and visit the Roman Spring eye. Return to your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Siwa.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

5
Day 05

Journey from Siwa to Bahariya Oasis

  • After breakfast, transfer by an AC private car to Bahariya Oasis, with arrival expected by the end of the day.
  • Lunch will be served during the trip to Bahariya. Dinner and overnight stay in Bahariya Oasis.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

6
Day 06

Black Mountains to White Desert Camping

  • After breakfast, embark on a journey to climb the Black Mountains using a 4x4 car.
  • Visit the ruins of the English House, the Sand Dunes, and the Salt Lake.
  • Continue the trip to the White Desert.
  • Set up camp in the White Desert and spend the night under the stars.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

7
Day 07

Crystal Mountain, Agabat Valley, and Return to Cairo

  • Take a morning drive to see the quartz crystal at Crystal Mountain and the rocky formations in the Valley of Agabat.
  • Visit the Black Desert and the Valley of El Haize with its hot springs.
  • Transfer to Bahariya and then onward to Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast

Siwa Oasis palm groves, Great Sand Sea dunes, White Desert chalk formations, Crystal Mountain quartz outcrops

Where this trip takes you

Siwa Oasis palm groves, Great Sand Sea dunes, White Desert chalk formations, Crystal Mountain quartz outcrops

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cairo 5 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up services from a hotel in Cairo and return
  • Accommodation for 4 nights in Siwa at Ghaliet Ecolodge & Spa
  • Accommodation for 1 night in Bahariya at International Hot Spring Hotel
  • Accommodation for 1 night camping in the White Desert
  • Accommodation for 1 night at The Bedouin Hotel in Bahariya Oasis
  • All sightseeing tours mentioned in the itinerary
  • English-speaking Egypt tour guide during your trip
  • Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing sites
  • Camping equipment such as sleeping bags, camel blankets, and tents
  • Breakfast and dinner at the hotel
  • Meals at the hotel and during tours in Siwa and Bahariya, as mentioned in the above itinerary
  • Bottled water and soft drinks during camping in the desert
  • Portage when needed
  • All taxes and service charges

What's Not Included

  • Any optional tours
  • Personal spending
  • Tipping
  • Extras at hotels, such as beverages

What to bring

  • Passport

Know before you go

  • Pick-up and drop-off from Cairo Airport, the New Administrative Capital, New Cairo, Nasr City, or 6th of October City are available for an additional cost.
  • Please note: if the mentioned hotels are not available, the company reserves the right to change to any hotel of the same category.

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 7 days finish where they began, in Cairo.

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