4 Days trip camping Trip in wadi el Hitan and white desert from Alexanderia

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Da USD 650

Start a thrilling 4-day journey from Alexandria to the captivating Wadi El Hitan and the White Desert. Explore ancient fossils, stunning landscapes, and camp under the stars, experiencing the serene beauty of nature.

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Day 1- Alexandria-Fayoum:

 

At 5:00 Am pick up from Alexandria  transferred by air-conditioned Car to El Fayoum Oasis in the Western Desert  It takes 4 hour drive to reach Tunis village in Fayoum where we will start our tour by 4x4 Jeep

From: Tunis village in Fayoum, Egypt.
To: Wadi Al-Hitan (Whale Valley), Egypt.
Driving distance: 69.2 km off Road
Duration: 1 hour 37 mins


Wadi Al Hitan Wadi-Al-Hitan Egypt 360   ’ is a Protected area and a Natural Heritage Site added in 3005 by UNESCO as world heritage site, WADI EL-HITAN is also known for scientists in the Zeuglodon Valley, have been discovered in 1936, it is located 35 KM west of the Wadi El-Ryan, right deep into the desert western desert, is It is an area of fossils; considered as an open museum, dates back to 45 million years and contains petrified primitive whales skeletons, shark teeth, shells and roots of Mangroves preserved in soft rocks. Everywhere you go here you find petrified sea shell and corals, Visit the  Fossil & Climate Change Museum Wadi-Al-Hitan#Change_Climate_Museum Egypt 360  
 The museum hosts a variety of whale fossils, and skeletons that are displayed outdoors, as for the museum it has a variety of fossils, skeletons, fossilized mangroves, and ancient seashells exhibited indoors in glass boxes

At 13:00 Enjoy your lunch

Drive to The Magic lake and Gebel Al-Mudawara

The Magic lake:

One of the most beautiful lakes in Egypt, overlooking sand dunes, is the Magic lake. Around the lake gives you the chance to witness one of the most eye-catching sunsets you will ever see.

The Magic Lake is a beautiful lake located in Wadi El Rayan in Fayoum. It was named the Magic lake as it changes its colors several times a day depending on the time of year and the amount of sunlight it receives.

It is an amazingly beautiful place surrounded by desert. People spend their time hiking & sand-boarding beside Magic Lake or even swimming in the lake itself.

The lake contains minerals that are said to help treat patients with rheumatism.


It’s simply a magical place for a magical Tour.

Gebel Al Mudawara:

Seven Kilometres south of the waterfall, Along the left eastern side of the road, Is a picturesque Area known as  Al Mudawara, The Lookout, There are three  Mountain along the lakeshore, it is  a favorite Picnic Area

Wadi El Rayan:

Wadi El Rayan is a depression 43 Meters below sea level and covers 673 K.m.In 1966 this depression became a water reservoir when it was connected with Qarun Lake by underground Pipe

Tea time by sunset- Bbq Dinner and overnight in the Camping


Day 2- Agabat to the Cave and Overnight in the white desert:


At 06:00 See the Sunrise from the desert

At 07:00  you'll enjoy breakfast in the desert, at 08:00 Then drive to El Khor Mountain, which 70 K.m off-road from the   valley of Agabat  , arrive at 10:00  .it is an amazing Area with sand dunes.

At 11:00 Am drive to Sahel Baraka and take the high way to  Djara Cave    which is 110 k.m from Sahel Baraka 

Djara Cave  :

The quiet and mystical desert, with its bedrock formations fighting the gravity, is interrupted by one of the most beautiful pre-historic sites in the western desert;  Djara Cave  . The cave contains the only rock-art depictions in a 250 km range, with perfectly preserved scenes of gazelles and other wild animals. The dripstone roof of the cave formed by the crystal depositions during millions of years, adds to the magical beauty of this place. El Farafra Oasis is a quiet and mystical desert, it is known as the White Desert

Djara cave


 

Lunch will be served at   Djara Cave

After Lunch at 14:00 drive to the Ain El-Serw Spring then arrive at the  white desert    at 16:00

Ain El-Serw Spring


The surprising changes in the landscape, from  the black desert  to the white limestone mushroom-shaped formations known as the White Desert.

At 17:30 Enjoy sunset 

At 19:00 Camping in the  white desert  with Dinner Bbq dinner


Day 3- white desert-Bahariya oasis-Cairo:


At 06:00 am Enjoy sunrise

At 07:00 Am 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 the quartzite crystals and looks amazing in the sun's rays. A few decades ago, that natural feature has been 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 at 7 km east of Bahariya on the  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

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This will cost 35 $ per person Extra.

Single traveler:50 $

2- Second option

You can book Extra 3 Hours Bahariya oasis tour.

You will discover     Bahariya Oasis  , The palm, and olives fields, Gebel Maghrafa. where the biggest Diansour( (Stromer's Tidal Giant)  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

Bahariyia oasis

This will cost 35 $ per person Extra.

Single traveler:50 $


Day 4-Baharyia oasis- Cairo :


After breakfast, 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

In evidenza

  • Visit Wadi El Hitan-Valley of the whales
  • 4 Tour in the desert with sand dunes
  • Visit Fayoum oasis
  • Visit the Pyramid of Hawara
  • Wadi El Rayan
  • Magic Lake
  • 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

* Family And Group Have a Special price

Inclusions:

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

Exclusions:

  • Tipping
  • Entrance fees to Wadi Al Hitan

Please remember to bring:

  • Several t-shirts (cotton or preferably breathable/fast drying)
  • Trainers 
  • Sunglasses, sunscreen, and lip salve
  • Hat/Baseball cap
  • Personal First Aid kit (wet wipes, flu remedies, stomach remedies)
  • swimming suits 
  • Torch
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun Cream
  • Tissue