6 Days 5 Nights Cairo and the White Desert Adventure
Overview
The White Desert features stunning white limestone rocks that create a bright and beautiful landscape, perfect for visitors to admire its natural splendour. Our Egypt tours showcase Cairo's major attractions, such as the Egyptian Museum, home to artifacts spanning 5000 years, and the magnificent pyramids of Giza, constructed by rulers of Egypt's fourth dynasty. The itinerary also includes a visit to the captivating Bahariya Oasis and the White Desert.
Explore the best of Egypt with our travel packages, or opt for shorter excursions with our Egypt day tours, available daily and featuring many fascinating desert locations. Embark on desert safaris from Cairo to enhance your exploration.
For a deeper insight into Egyptian culture, customs, and traditions, this trip offers an excellent opportunity. You'll visit Cairo's renowned archaeological sites and venture into the Egyptian deserts with our Desert Safari Tours, where significant historical events have unfolded. We also offer extended programs for those wishing to immerse themselves longer in the desert environment of the Western Desert.
Increasingly, vacationers are choosing Cairo Top Tours for their Egypt Shore Excursions, highlighting its popularity as the preferred option.
The White Desert features stunning white limestone rocks that create a bright and beautiful landscape, perfect for visitors to admire its natural splendour. Our Egypt tours showcase Cairo's major attractions, such as the Egyptian Museum, home to artifacts spanning 5000 years, and the magnificent pyramids of Giza, constructed by rulers of Egypt's fourth dynasty. The itinerary also includes a visit to the captivating Bahariya Oasis and the White Desert.
Explore the best of Egypt with our travel packages, or opt for shorter excursions with our Egypt day tours, available daily and featuring many fascinating desert locations. Embark on desert safaris from Cairo to enhance your exploration.
For a deeper insight into Egyptian culture, customs, and traditions, this trip offers an excellent opportunity. You'll visit Cairo's renowned archaeological sites and venture into the Egyptian deserts with our Desert Safari Tours, where significant historical events have unfolded. We also offer extended programs for those wishing to immerse themselves longer in the desert environment of the Western Desert.
Increasingly, vacationers are choosing Cairo Top Tours for their Egypt Shore Excursions, highlighting its popularity as the preferred option.
Inclusion
- Personalized welcome and assistance by our tour leaders at the airports.
- Continuous support from Cairo Top Tours representatives throughout all our Egypt Travel Packages.
- Private transportation is provided by a dedicated air-conditioned vehicle.
- Accommodation in Cairo's hotels for 3 nights, inclusive of bed and breakfast.
- Overnight stay in Bahariya Oasis with breakfast included.
- Camping accommodation in the White Desert for 1 night, with full board provided.
- Admission fees and tickets for all mentioned sites during your 6-day Cairo and White Desert Adventure.
- Private tours for all excursions in Cairo, Bahariya, and the White Desert.
- Optional stops for snacks are available upon request.
- All meals specified in the itinerary are included.
- Guided shopping tours in Cairo and Bahariya Oasis.
- Bottled water and cold beverages are provided throughout all Egypt Tours.
- Inclusive of all service charges and taxes.
Exclusion
- Flights to Egypt from international destinations.
- Egyptian entry visa fees.
- Drinks with meals.
- Tipping is not covered in our Cairo and Bahariya Oasis Tours.
- Tour rates do not apply during peak periods such as Christmas, New Year, or Easter in Egypt.
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, our tour leader will greet you with a sign bearing your name for easy identification. You will then be transported to your hotel in Cairo in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. The tour leader will assist with a smooth check-in process and review your 6-day Cairo and White Desert Adventure itinerary. If you have sufficient time, you can book one of our Cairo tours.
Overnight stay in Cairo.
Welcome drink.
*Cairo Day Tour*
After breakfast at the hotel, you will meet your certified tour guide to commence your Cairo Day Tour.
Your day starts with an awe-inspiring visit to the Giza Plateau, home to the iconic Giza Pyramids, which include the remarkable Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure.
Next, you will explore The Great Sphinx of Giza, greeted by the enigmatic gaze of the guardian, carved from a single massive limestone block.
Continue to the Egyptian Museum, one of the largest museums in the world, housing artefacts spanning thousands of years. The museum also features the famous golden death mask. Each exhibit narrates the story of a civilisation that shaped history, leaving an indelible mark on the world.
As the sun sets, your historical journey continues with a visit to Coptic Cairo. You will visit the Hanging Church of the Holy Virgin Mary, built on the ruins of the ancient Roman fortress of Babylon. The church contains approximately 110 icons from ancient Christianity in Egypt.
You will also visit the Synagogue of Ben Ezra, which was once a Coptic church before becoming a Jewish synagogue during the Islamic era, and the Church of St. Sergius, located where the Holy Family took refuge while fleeing to Egypt.
After completing your Cairo sightseeing tours, you will enjoy an Egyptian cuisine lunch at one of the best restaurants in the area, before visiting the market in Khan El Khalili, one of the largest and oldest bazaars in the Middle East.
Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
*Meals:* Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast at the hotel, then meet your licensed tour guide. Your driver will take you by private vehicle to begin your Bahariya Oasis tour from Cairo. After a 4-hour drive, you will arrive at the oasis and visit the salt lakes and the archaeological site.
You will then have an exclusive visit to the English House, where you can enjoy a splendid panoramic view and admire the sunset. Afterward, visit the village and the local market in Bahariya Oasis. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the Bahariya Hotel.
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, visit the local museum at the Valley of the Golden Mummies, where you will see 10 well-preserved golden mummies recently discovered and dating back to the Greco-Roman era in Egypt. Then, visit the Tombs of the Nobles in Bahariya Oasis to see the tombs of the oasis rulers from the 26th dynasty.
Next, embark on a tour of the White Desert, passing through the Black Desert and the Valley of El Haize, known for its hot water springs.
Stop for photos at the stunning Crystal Mountain, where the crystals shine like stars, and the volcanic rocks of the Valley of Agabat. Camp overnight in the White Desert, enjoying dinner prepared by local guides while listening to the beautiful music of the Bedouins.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After enjoying a delicious local breakfast at the camp, you will visit the hot water spring for a swim. Then, explore the white limestone formations in the White Desert, including shapes resembling a rabbit, mushrooms, and the Sphinx, which are stunning natural rock formations.
Transfer back to Cairo via Bahariya Oasis. Upon arrival at your Cairo hotel, you have the option to book one of our Cairo excursions for the evening. Then, return to the hotel for some rest before your flight the next day.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Today, after checking out of your hotel, your tour leader will transfer you to the airport. A representative from Cairo Top Tours will assist you with the boarding procedures for your final flight home. We hope you enjoyed your tours of Egypt, including this special Cairo and Bahariya Oasis tour.
Meals: Breakfast
Start from : $550
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