2 Days tour to white desert from Cairo

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Enjoy 2 days tour to white desert from Cairo.Explore the Egyptian desert and enjoy unspoiled nature! On this unique adventure experience, you will be driven to Bahariya Oasis and then out into the surrounding region, to see the unique Black and White Deserts from Cairo.

 

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Day1- Cairo to the white desert

At 06:00 am Pick up time from your hotel in Giza or in Cairo, and drive to   Bahariya Oasis, which is located about 350 km east of Cairo This journey takes about 4 hours, in Past when people from Bahariya wish to go to the Nile valley, they often waited until a caravan was passing through, They traveled between the Nile and the oasis in three days( How lucky we are today!!!!!

There will be 2 Coffee Breaks during the trip.

You will see to the righthand side the railways that transport the iron ore deposits to the Steel mill at Helwan, So it is of no use for tourists- Baharyia oasis is the main source of Iron ore of Egypt. The Iron ore comes from the middle Eocene limestone and is located 4 places called Managim

At 10:00 You will arrive at Baharyia Oasis then you meet your Safari guide and you will take your 4x4 Jeep and Start your adventure.
Our Jeep 4x4
Drive to the black desert  This name stems from the fact that there is a layer of black powder covering its mountains, highlands, and sand. This powder covers the summits of some mountains 
The black desert

12:00 The Lunch will be served here in El Haize oasis which is located 37 k.m from Bawiti , Some people refer to this oasis as a separate oasis, during the Roman time area was very Prosperous, and many of the current families were originally from Libya., Before lunch, you can immerse yourself in a hot water spring which will almost instantly reduce stress. The heat naturally coaxes tense muscles to loosen up which in turn promotes feelings of calm, well-being, and tranquility.
Hotsprin in El Haz
There is a museum here called the (water museum ) which is built to show the people the importance of the underground water for the people of the desert and the instruments which were used by the Egyptians to raise the water for irrigation 

13:00 Then drive to the  valley of Agabat

14:00  Arrive at the Valley of Agabat is deep within the white desert. You have to be there to feel the out-worldly beauty of the place. Millions of years ago, the place used to be under the sea. Over the years, unique rock formations of limestone, chalk (and maybe sand) developed.  
wadi el agabat
Then you will adventure the desert by discovering the Wadi el Agabat by Jeep 4x4 and Enjoy sandboarding -
Sandboard in Siwa
16:30 Explore the white desert in National Park, the most well-known desert destination in Egypt.
 
There are hundreds of images here each one is reminiscent of an animal
                                       
The chicken-shaped rock
The white desert
17:30 Make tents and Enjoy the sunset
18:30 As the sky turns pink then the deepest fiery orange, the rock-shapes fade, and silence is all around. Sitting around a small fire and enjoying the simplest meal of chicken, rice, and vegetables, you will feel like nothing has ever tasted so good. Bedouin staff will arrange dinner and desert camping. ( Vegetarian food is available ) 
Note:  at night  temperatures can drop suddenly in the White Desert a proper jacket would be necessary to spend the night comfortably- But don't worry we provide all camping equipment like sleeping bags, tents, and mattresses 

Day 2- White desert - Bahariya oasi

At 06:00 am Enjoy sunrise
                                       
At 07:00 you'll enjoy breakfast in the desert, before driving to Bahariya Oasis

At 09:00 On the way back, you will visit  Crystal Mountain,  Crystal Mountain, locally known as Gebel al-Izzaz. It's more of a crystal hill, seen on the right, which is often called the Jewel of the desert is formed by quartzite crystals and looks amazing in the sun's rays. A few decades ago, that natural feature was found by accident.

11:00 Drive to  Bahariya Oasis, Soak in the heat at  Bir Sigam, a hot spring that can help to relax.  Located 7 km east of Bahariya on Cairo road, the spring is the best hot spring in temperature,

In The summertime will stop at Bir Madi( which is a cold  spring)

12:00 Then drive back to Cairo. Arrival at Cairo at 16:30- If you want to add Lunch ( 15 $ Extra per person )
We have 2 Extra options for you to discover more about the Oasis
1-First option

If you wish to discover more about the history of Bahariya Oasis we do recommend doing an extra trip to the Museum of the golden mummies, Bawiti tombs, and Alexander the Great Temple

You will visit the tombs of Bannentiu and Djed-Ankh-Amun-Iuf Zed-Amun) The tombs at Qasr Selim (26th Dynasty)In 1938 the Egyptian archaeologist Ahmed Fakhry (1905-1973) discovered four tombs at the ridge of Qarat Qasr Selim. Visit Bawiti,  Bawiti is the Capital of Bahariya Oasis , Then Visit the Museum of the Golden Mummies and the temple of Ain El Muftella, Bahariya Oasis,  You will have lunch in   Bahariya Oasis  before driving to Cairo

This will cost 35 $ per person Extra.
2- Second option
You can book an Extra 3-hour Bahariya oasis tour.

You will discover Bahariya Oasis, The palm, and olives fields, and Gebel Maghrafa. where the biggest Diansour( (Stromer's Tidal Giant) was ever discovered in 1914 at the base of Gebel Dist. Lake al-Marun which is the biggest salt lake in Bahariya Oasis , Enjoy the sunset from The summit of the English Mountain(Gebel Al Ingleez). the view from the top offers a panorama of the northern part of the oasis. drive to   Cairo

Pick-up from Cairo airport hotels or surrounding airport hotels has an extra charge 25 $ Extra Pick up charge 

Drop off at Cairo airport hotels or surrounding airport hotels has an extra charge 25 $ Extra Pick up charge 

This will cost 35 $ per person Extra.

Highlights

  • Enjoy the drive into Egypt Desert
  • The white desert
  • The valley of Agabat
  • The black Mountain
  • The crystal mountain
  • One night in the white desert
  • Discover the hot springs
  • Unforgettable overnight in the White Desert

Included:

  • Pick-up and drop off services from/to your hotel
  • Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tours by private Jeep 4X4 to the White and Black Deserts
  • One night in the white desert
  • Desert camping for one night-Full board
  • English-speaking driver
  • All camping equipment ( sleeping bags-Tents-Mats)
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
  • All Drinks( Tea-coffe-water)
  • Beverages including mineral water and tea
  • All taxes and service charges

Excluded:

  • Entrance fees to the National Park of the White Desert
  • Tipping (not obligatory)​​​​​​​

Route

  1. Cairo
  2. Farafra