6 Days Egypt tour Cairo and the white desert

Location

Day 1- Arrival in Cairo:

Egypt tour packages representative will meet & assist you at Cairo International Airport, Transfer to hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle. Enjoy Dinner cruise at night  Overnight in the Hotel.


 

Day 2 :Cairo to the white desert:

At 06:00 am, we will pick you up from your hotel in Giza or in Cairo, and drive you to  Bahariya Oasis ,which is located about 350 km east of Cairo. This journey takes about 4 hours, in the past, when people from Bahariya wished 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 in Egypt. The Iron ore comes from the middle Eocene limestone and is located in 4 places called Managim.

At 10:00 You will arrive at Baharyia Oasis then meet your Safari guide who will take you in a 4x4 Jeep to 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

At 12:00, 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 times, the 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 was built to show the people the importance of the underground water for the people of the desert and the instruments that were used by the Egyptians to raise the water for irrigation.

At 13:00, drive to the  valley of Agabat

At 14:00, arrive at the Valley of Agabat 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

At 16:30, explore the White Desert National Park, the most well-known desert destination in Egypt.

There are hundreds of images here, each one is reminiscent of an animal- A chicken-  A sphinx, Camels, tents, Mushrooms

At 17:30, Make tents and enjoy the sunset

At 18:30, As the sky turns pink and 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, so 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 3- White desert - Bahariya oasis

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 quartzite crystals and looks amazing in the sun's rays. A few decades ago, that natural feature was found by accident.

The <a href='../Egypt-Travel-Guide/The-Crystal-Mountain-in-Western-Desert.php' target='_blank' > Crystal Mountain </a>

At 11:00, drive to  Bahariya Oasis , and 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, you will stop at Bir Madi (which is a cold  spring)

At 12:00, drive back to Cairo. Arrival at Cairo at 16:30- Lunch will be served in Baharyia - in the evening tour to the old bazaar 

Overnight in Cairo


 

Day 4-The Pyramids of Giza and Grand Egyptian museum

Egypt Tour Packages representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza to start a journey to Giza pyramids and Egyptian Museum (Places where you will never forget )

here you will start your day by visiting one of the seven wonders the Great Pyramid of King Cheops as well as the pyramids of King Khafra and King Mycrinus. On this Trip you will see Giza pyramids which were built as tombs of the pharaohs, these pyramids have stood over the years not only as monumental structures but also as a symbol of power 

Do you think that the greatness has stopped when you see the sphinx your answer will be No as you will see a rock sculpture with a head of a pharaoh and the body of a lion, and then you will have a Trip to see Khafraa's valley of the temple 

After witnessing the greatness of the pyramids you will be hungry.So let's take a break for a delicious Egyptian lunch where you will lose your mind because of the most tasty food you will eat 

Tired?! Not now as it is the time of the fabulous Egyptian museum that contains many important pieces of ancient Egyptian history. It houses the world's largest collection of pharaonic antiquated 

Optional Tour to the grand Egyptian museum

The Grand Egyptian Museum  (GEM) Visitors can explore several key sections, including the Great Hall, the Grand Staircase, and 12 main galleries showcasing artifacts from various periods of Egyptian history. However, some sections, such asthe Tutankhamun  galleries.You will be picked up from to Cairo airport for short flight to Luxor.followed by transfer to your hotel in Luxor


 

Day 5-Day Trip in Luxor and Fly to Cairo:

Optional Hot airballoon ride

After breakfast Your  Egyptologist tour guide to visit the famous Karnak 

Karnak Temple:

No site in Egypt is more impressive than Karnak .It is the largest temple complex ever built by man and represents the combined achievement of many generations of ancient builders and pharaohs. The Temple of Karnak is actually three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples situated on 247 acres of land.


Luxor Temple located on the east bank of Nile River in the city called luxor , it was known in the egyption language as Luxor Temple located on the east bank of Nile River in the city called luxor , it was known in the egyption language as Luxor Temple located on the east bank of Nile River in the city called luxor , it was known in the egyption language as Luxor Temple :

The Temple of Luxor was the center of the most important festival, the festival of Opet. Built largely by Amenhotep III and Rameses II, the temple's purpose was as a setting for the rituals of the festival. The festival was to reconcile the human aspect of the ruler with the divine office.
Lunch will be served in a local restaurant in Luxor with a Nile view.


In the Evening you can Enjoy An Optional Tour Sound and Light Show at KarnakThe show starts with a historical introduction covering the birth of the great city of Thebes and the erection of the Karnak.
The show narrates the glorious achievements of some great Pharaohs as you listen to a magnificent and poetic description of the artistic treasures and great legacy which the Karnak  encloses.

Fly to Cairo- Overnight in Cairo


 

Day 6- International departure

Breakfast at the hotel then our representative will transfer you to the airport and assist you through final your departure formalities.