Fayoum, Bahariya & the White Desert
LAKES, OASES & A NIGHT UNDER THE STARS
Travel from Cairo through Fayoum’s lakes and fossil landscapes to Bahariya Oasis. Explore the Black and White Deserts by 4×4, then spend a night beneath the stars.
4 days · 3 nights
Cairo
2 hotel nights · 1 camp night
Nature · 4×4 safari
YOUR JOURNEY, DAY BY DAY
Day 1 · Fayoum’s lakes and desert landscapes
Depart Cairo for breakfast in Tunis Village. Visit Lake Qarun, Wadi El-Rayan Waterfalls and Magic Lake before exploring the prehistoric marine fossils of Wadi Al-Hitan. Visit pottery workshops in Tunis Village in the evening, followed by dinner and a hotel stay.
Day 2 · Bahariya Oasis and warm springs
After breakfast, drive to Bahariya Oasis, approximately four hours away, and check in at a hotel in Bawiti. Explore palm groves, the Salt Lake, Dest Mountain and English Mountain. Enjoy a warm spring soak at Bir El Ghaba or Sigam, then return for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 3 · A 4×4 safari and camping under the stars
Explore the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain and Agabat Valley by Land Cruiser. Try sandboarding and continue to the White Desert’s Mushroom and Chicken rock formations. Set up camp for a traditional Bedouin dinner, music and stargazing.
Day 4 · Desert sunrise and return to Cairo
Wake early for sunrise over the White Desert and enjoy breakfast at camp. Return via Bahariya Oasis to Cairo, with arrival expected during the afternoon or evening.
EGYPT’S DESERTS WITH STANLY EGYPT
WHAT’S INCLUDED
The programme features two hotel nights, one night camping in the White Desert, a 4×4 safari and meals as described in the daily itinerary. Contact Stanly Egypt for the confirmed package inclusions and quotation.
ADDITIONAL EXPENSES
Contact the team for the full list of additional expenses and any optional activities before booking.
DEPARTURE & ENQUIRIES
The journey starts and ends in Cairo. Contact Stanly Egypt for departure dates, the meeting point, availability and current pricing.
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