7-Day Egypt Tour of Cairo, Bahariya Oasis and the White Desert
About This Tour
Embark on a captivating 7-day journey through Egypt that combines rich history with natural wonders. Explore Cairo's iconic landmarks, including the Great Pyram...
Duration: 7 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Budget · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Bahariya Oasis · Languages: English
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What's Included
- Four nights of accommodation in Cairo (based on bed and breakfast)
- One night of accommodation in Bahariya (based on full board)
- One night at a desert camp in the White Desert (based on full board)
- Cairo tour: visiting the Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, and the Egyptian Museum
- An English-speaking guide (Egyptologist) in Cairo
- Local tour of the Bahariya Oasis
- Desert safari to the White Desert
- Private car for Cairo/Bahariya/Cairo transfers
- All transfers, including meet-and-assist and departure transfer
Not Included
- Entrance fees to all sites, temples, and museums
- Any meals not stated in the itinerary
- Visas, tips, laundry, and other items of a personal nature
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Arrival in Cairo
Arrive at Cairo International Airport. Meet your airport representative holding an Egypt Travelcations sign with your name. Meet your airport representative holding an Egypt Travelcations sign with your name. Transfer to your hotel in Cairo. Transfer to your hotel in Cairo. Meet your head representative, who will assist with hotel check-in and brief you on the upcoming itinerary. Meet your head representative, who will assist with hotel check-in and brief you on the upcoming itinerary. Spend the night at the hotel in Cairo.
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2Day 02
Giza Pyramids and Sakkara Exploration
Eat breakfast at your hotel. Meet your expert Egyptologist guide for a full-day tour. Meet your expert Egyptologist guide for a full-day tour. Visit the Giza Plateau to see the Great Pyramids of Cheops (Khufu), Chephren (Khafra), and Mycrenios (Menkaura). Visit the Giza Plateau to see the Great Pyramids of Cheops (Khufu), Chephren (Khafra), and Mycrenios (Menkaura). Marvel at the Sphinx, which has the face of Chephren and the body of a lion. Marvel at the Sphinx, which has the face of Chephren and the body of a lion. Continue to Sakkara, 25 km south of Cairo. Continue to Sakkara, 25 km south of Cairo. Explore the Step Pyramid of Djeser (Zosser), the earliest colossal stone building in Egypt. Explore the Step Pyramid of Djeser (Zosser), the earliest colossal stone building in Egypt. Return to Cairo and spend the night at your hotel. Return to Cairo and spend the night at your hotel.
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3Day 03
Journey to Bahariya Oasis
Depart early in the morning for Bahariya Oasis, approximately a 4.5-hour drive from Cairo. Check into your desert camp upon arrival. Check into your desert camp upon arrival. Visit the hot and cold springs, the Salt Lake, and the British Mountain for panoramic views of the oasis. Visit the hot and cold springs, the Salt Lake, and the British Mountain for panoramic views of the oasis. Spend the night at the Bahariya desert camp.
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4Day 04
White Desert Safari Adventure
Eat breakfast at your camp. Start your desert adventure by visiting the Black Mountain and the Black Desert to observe ancient volcanic remains. Start your desert adventure by visiting the Black Mountain and the Black Desert to observe ancient volcanic remains. Explore Crystal Mountain. Explore Crystal Mountain. Stop for lunch at El-Haiz, a small Bedouin village. Stop for lunch at El-Haiz, a small Bedouin village. Continue to Agabat Mountain and enjoy the surreal desert landscapes. Continue to Agabat Mountain and enjoy the surreal desert landscapes. Arrive at the Old White Desert, famous for its mushroom-shaped rock formations. Arrive at the Old White Desert, famous for its mushroom-shaped rock formations. Camp overnight in the New White Desert under the stars.
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5Day 05
White Desert Sunrise and Return to Cairo
Wake early to witness a spectacular sunrise over the White Desert. Have breakfast in the desert. Have breakfast in the desert. Drive back to Bahariya Oasis, stopping for photos en route. Drive back to Bahariya Oasis, stopping for photos en route. Eat lunch in the oasis and enjoy a traditional Egyptian meal. Eat lunch in the oasis and enjoy a traditional Egyptian meal. Return to Cairo in the evening. Return to Cairo in the evening. Check into your hotel and unwind after your desert journey. Check into your hotel and unwind after your desert journey. Spend the night in Cairo.
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6Day 06
Cairo's Historic and Cultural Treasures
Eat breakfast at your hotel. Join your Egyptologist guide for a cultural exploration of Cairo. Join your Egyptologist guide for a cultural exploration of Cairo. Visit the Egyptian Museum to see treasures of ancient Egypt. Visit the Egyptian Museum to see treasures of ancient Egypt. Explore Islamic Cairo, including the Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali. Explore Islamic Cairo, including the Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali. Proceed to Coptic Cairo to see the Hanging Church of St. Mary and the Church of St. Sergius, believed to have sheltered the Holy Family. Proceed to Coptic Cairo to see the Hanging Church of St. Mary and the Church of St. Sergius, believed to have sheltered the Holy Family. Return to your hotel and spend the final night in Cairo. Return to your hotel and spend the final night in Cairo.
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7Day 07
Departure from Cairo
Eat breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Cairo International Airport. Transfer to Cairo International Airport. Bid farewell to the land of the Pharaohs. Bid farewell to the land of the Pharaohs.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Cairo International Airport، مطار القاهرة الدولي، Almazah, Heliopolis, Egypt · Tour start: Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
