Western Desert Oases — 5 Days
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A remarkable 5-day Egypt Oasis tour blending 4x4 desert adventure with deep historical and cultural immersion far beyond the Nile Valley. From the Golden Mummies of Bahariya, cross the volcanic Black Desert and camp under the stars in the White Desert National Park, then explore the Roman and Islamic heritage of Farafra, Dakhla and Kharga before flying back to Cairo.
Tour Highlights
Included/Excluded
- Meet & assist at airports
- All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Half-board accommodation: 1 night Bahariya, 1 night White Desert camp or Farafra, 1 night Dakhla, 1 night Kharga
- All transfers inside the White Desert by 4x4 jeep
- Private English-speaking guide
- All sightseeing tours and entrance fees in the itinerary
- Domestic flight Kharga Oasis–Cairo
- Bottled water during your trip; portage when needed
- All service charges and taxes
- International airfare
- Egypt entry visa
- Any optional tours
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities (tips)
Tour Plan
Day 1: Cairo to Bahariya Oasis
Pick-up from your Cairo hotel at 07:00 and transfer to Bahariya Oasis (about 360 km / 4 hours). Lunch on arrival, then visit the Golden Mummy Showroom, two 26th-Dynasty Nobles' Tombs and the Tomb of Bannantiu, ending with panoramic views from the English House. Overnight in Bahariya.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Bahariya Oasis
Day 2: Black Desert, Crystal Mountain & White Desert
A 4x4 adventure through the Black Desert and the El Haize hot spring, then Crystal Mountain and the rock formations of the Valley of Agabat. Arrive at the White Desert National Park to camp among its surreal, wind-carved chalk formations. Bedouin dinner under the stars.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camp in White Desert (or hotel in Farafra)
Day 3: Farafra & Dakhla
Drive to Farafra to visit local artist Badr's unique mud-brick museum, then continue to Dakhla Oasis (about 3 hours) for the Roman Temple of Deir El Hagar, the Roman burial ground of Mezzawaqqa, and the Islamic village of Al Qasr with its Ayubid mosque ruins.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge in Dakhla Oasis
Day 4: Kharga Oasis
Move on to Kharga Oasis to view the Roman Temple of Hibis and Nadura (exterior), the early Christian cemetery of Bagawat with its painted chapels, and the National Museum of the New Valley.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Kharga Oasis
Day 5: Kharga to Cairo — Departure
Transfer to Kharga Oasis airport for your domestic flight to Cairo. Meet and assist on arrival and check in to your Cairo hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast
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