Cairo and White and Black Desert Adventure

Begin your day with a delicious buffet breakfast featuring an array of international and local Egyptian specialties. Your English-speaking guide will then lead you to the Giza Plateau, where the extraordinary Great Pyramid of King Cheops awaits. The pyramid, an architectural marvel with its precise alignment to the cardinal points, continues to captivate researchers and visitors alike. You'll also explore the Pyramids of Chephren and Mycerinus, with plenty of opportunities to capture memorable photos and learn fascinating details about each site. Marvel at the enigmatic Sphinx and visit the Valley Temple of King Chephren, where ancient Egyptians performed mummification rituals.

Following a satisfying lunch at one of Cairo’s top restaurants, you'll head to Islamic Cairo, where you can immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of the local markets. Take a break at one of Cairo’s oldest and most iconic cafés, such as El Fishawy or Layaly Al-Hussein, and enjoy a traditional mint tea.

Next, your tour will take you to the renowned Grand Egyptian Museum. Your guide will provide insights into the museum's vast collection, including the famous treasures of King Tutankhamun. The adventure continues in Coptic Cairo, where you’ll visit the ancient Roman fortress of Babylon, the Hanging Church, and the Church of St. Sergius, which is believed to have sheltered the Holy Family. You'll also explore the historic Ben Ezra Synagogue, one of the oldest in Cairo.

Overnight stay at your Cairo hotel.
Included Meals: Breakfast

After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, check out and meet your guide for an exciting drive to Bahariya Oasis, a 4-hour journey in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. Upon arrival, you'll explore the Valley of the Golden Mummies, where over a thousand mummies from the Roman period were accidentally unearthed. You’ll also visit the Tombs of the Nobles, a series of well-preserved Pharaonic-era tombs, as well as the Temple of Alexander the Great, which has sustained some natural damage over the centuries, and the Temple of Ein El Meffetla, once the heart of ancient Al Qasr.

After a traditional lunch at the oasis, check in at your hotel and spend the afternoon unwinding in the soothing hot springs. As the sun begins to set, enjoy a leisurely walk through the oasis, meet the friendly locals, and get a glimpse of their unique lifestyle and customs. Later, you’ll climb the Black Mountain to explore the ruins of the English House and take in a spectacular panoramic view of the oasis as the sun dips below the horizon.

Overnight stay in Bahariya Oasis.
Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Following breakfast, your desert adventure begins with a visit to Bahariya’s scenic salt lake and the vast, golden dunes. You’ll also have a chance to see the lush palm groves and fruit gardens that thrive in the oasis. After lunch, journey through the captivating Black Desert, known for its volcanic hills covered in black stones. Continue to Crystal Mountain, where glittering quartz formations rise from the earth, and the Valley of Agabat, with a brief stop at the Valley of El Haize.

Your next stop is the awe-inspiring White Desert, a landscape filled with unique chalk formations sculpted by the wind into strange, almost otherworldly shapes. As night falls, you’ll set up camp in the White Desert, where you’ll dine on freshly prepared meals made by Bedouin guides. Enjoy the tranquility of the desert night and, if you're lucky, catch a glimpse of the elusive desert fox.

Spend the night camping in the White Desert.
Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Begin your morning with a wholesome breakfast prepared by local Bedouin guides. Before heading back to Cairo, take a final stroll through the White Desert to admire the striking rock formations one last time. Afterward, enjoy a refreshing dip in the nearby hot springs.

Your private driver and guide will escort you back to Cairo, where you’ll check in at your hotel for one last night in this vibrant city.

Overnight stay in Cairo.
Included Meals: Breakfast