Egypt White Desert

  • 3 Days

Description

Duration

3 Days, 2 Nights

Group Size

25

Language

English,Arabic

Travel Itinerary

Day 1 - Egypt White Desert

  • Morning:
    • Depart from Cairo early in the morning by private 4x4 vehicle (approximately 5-6 hours drive).
    • Arrive at El Bahariya Oasis, a lush oasis and the gateway to the White Desert.
    • Stop for a brief visit to the Bahariya Oasis Museum, to learn about the history and culture of the region.
    • Enjoy a quick lunch at a local restaurant in the oasis.
  • Afternoon:
    • Begin your desert adventure by driving through the Black Desert, a region of volcanic hills and rocky terrain.
    • Visit the Crystal Mountain, where the desert floor is littered with quartz crystals.
    • Continue to the White Desert, renowned for its surreal chalk formations. Explore the unique Mushroom Rocks, The Chicken rock formation, and other beautiful desert features.
  • Evening:
    • Set up camp in the desert and enjoy a traditional Bedouin-style dinner around a campfire.
    • After dinner, enjoy an unforgettable stargazing experience in the clear desert skies.

Overnight in a desert camp with comfortable tents and bedding

Day 2 - Full Exploration of the White Desert & Surroundings

  • Morning:
    • Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the White Desert, an awe-inspiring sight.
    • Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the camp.
    • Spend the morning exploring more of the White Desert, visiting some of its most unique rock formations and natural wonders. Some highlights include:
      • The Mushroom Rocks: Large, mushroom-shaped limestone formations.
      • The White Desert's Chalk Formations: White, powdery chalk structures shaped by the wind.
      • The Chicken Rock: A rock formation that resembles a chicken.
  • Afternoon:
    • Continue your exploration with a dune bashing adventure, driving through the desert's vast sand dunes and rocky terrain.
    • Stop for a picnic lunch in the desert, enjoying the peaceful surroundings.
    • Visit the Black Desert again, stopping to explore its volcanic rock formations and distinctive landscape.
  • Evening:
    • Return to your desert camp for dinner.
    • Enjoy another night of stargazing in the desert or share stories around the campfire.

Overnight at the desert camp.

Day 3 - More Exploration & Return to Cairo

  • Morning:
    • After breakfast, take a morning excursion to The Valley of the Golden Mummies (time permitting), an archaeological site where hundreds of mummies were discovered in the area.
    • Explore The White Desert’s Hidden Caves, some of which contain ancient rock carvings and petroglyphs.
    • Enjoy a final walk through the desert's stunning landscapes, before preparing for your return trip.
  • Afternoon:
    • Enjoy a relaxing lunch in the desert or at a local oasis.
    • Begin your journey back to Cairo.
  • Evening:

Arrive back in Cairo by late evening

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