8 Day Egypt Desert Safari Tour: Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, Siwa, Bahariya & White Desert
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Duration
8 days
Max Group Size
40
Departure Type
Guaranteed
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
moderate
Operated In
Age Requirement
11 - 99 Ages
About this tour
Experience the ultimate 8-day Egypt desert safari tour combining the ancient wonders of Cairo and Giza with the Mediterranean coast, Siwa Oasis, Bahariya Oasis and the spectacular White Desert. Discover the Great Pyramids and Sphinx, explore Alexandria and El Alamein, swim in Cleopatra's Pool, visit historic Siwa and enjoy exciting 4x4 desert adventures through the Great Sand Sea, Black Desert and White Desert.
Travel through Egypt's Western Desert, experience traditional oasis life, enjoy desert camping under the stars and discover some of Egypt's most extraordinary natural landscapes. This private Egypt adventure is ideal for travelers looking to combine ancient history, desert safari, camping, oasis culture and Mediterranean scenery in one unforgettable journey.
Route
- 1CairoAfricaEgyptStart
- 2El GizaAfricaEgypt
- 3AlexandriaAfricaEgypt
- 4El AlameinAfricaEgypt
- 5Mersa MatruhAfricaEgypt
- 6SiwaAfricaEgypt
- 7Bahariya OasisAfricaEgypt
- 8Black DesertAfricaEgyptBahariya Oasis
- 9White Desert National ParkAfricaEgyptQasr FarafraEnd
What makes this tour special
Itinerary
Welcome to Egypt! Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met and assisted by our representative.
Transfer by private, air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Cairo. Our tour manager will assist you with a smooth check-in and review your 8-day Egypt desert safari itinerary, including sightseeing schedules and pickup times.
Enjoy a traditional Egyptian welcome drink and relax at your hotel.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Welcome Drink
Destination: Cairo
After breakfast at your hotel, meet your private English-speaking Egyptologist guide and begin your Cairo sightseeing tour.
Visit the Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops), one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Explore the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, along with the smaller pyramids and ancient funerary structures.
Continue to the magnificent Great Sphinx, featuring the head of a pharaoh and the body of a lion. Visit the Valley Temple of Khafre, which played an important role in the ancient Egyptian mummification and burial ceremonies.
Continue to the Egyptian Museum, where you can discover an extensive collection of pharaonic statues, artifacts, jewelry and treasures.
Return to your hotel in Cairo.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Destinations: Giza, Cairo, Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx, Egyptian Museum
After breakfast, depart Cairo by private, air-conditioned vehicle and travel toward Alexandria, approximately 210 km from Cairo.
Known as the Pearl of the Mediterranean, Alexandria is famous for its Greek, Roman and Egyptian heritage.
Visit the fascinating Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, one of Egypt's largest Roman-period underground cemeteries. Continue to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina and the ancient Roman Theatre.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing along the Western Desert road toward El Alamein.
Visit the El Alamein Military Museum and battlefield area, where one of the decisive battles of World War II took place in 1942. Discover the Allied Forces Cemetery, Rommel's headquarters area and the German and Italian memorials.
Continue to Marsa Matrouh, a beautiful Mediterranean coastal destination.
Overnight: Marsa Matrouh
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Destinations: Alexandria, El Alamein, Marsa Matrouh
After breakfast, continue west toward the remote and fascinating Siwa Oasis.
Upon arrival, begin your Siwa sightseeing experience. Visit the Mountain of the Dead, an ancient necropolis containing tombs dating from different periods of Egyptian history.
Continue to the Siwa House Museum, where you can learn about traditional Siwan culture and daily life.
Explore the historic Shali Fortress, the ancient mud-brick settlement that once formed the center of Siwa.
Continue to the Temple of the Oracle, historically associated with the Oracle of Amun and Alexander the Great. Discover the remains of the ancient temple complex.
Enjoy a refreshing visit to Cleopatra's Pool, a natural spring surrounded by palm trees. Depending on local conditions, you can enjoy a swim.
Continue to Dakrour Mountain, known for its hot sand and traditional therapeutic sand-bathing practices.
In the evening, enjoy a traditional dinner and your first desert camping experience.
Overnight: Desert Camp, Siwa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Destinations: Siwa Oasis, Mountain of the Dead, Shali Fortress, Temple of the Oracle, Cleopatra's Pool, Dakrour Mountain
After breakfast, begin an exciting off-road desert journey toward Bahariya Oasis.
Travel through the spectacular landscapes of Egypt's Western Desert, passing remote desert areas and oasis landscapes including Bahrein, Nawemisa and Sitra.
Enjoy lunch during the journey while taking in the surrounding desert scenery.
Continue through the magnificent dunes of the Great Sand Sea, experiencing the dramatic contrast between the golden desert and the green oasis landscapes.
Upon arrival at Bahariya Oasis, check in to your accommodation.
After dinner, head out into the desert for a relaxing hot spring experience under the stars, subject to local conditions.
Overnight: Bahariya Oasis Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Destinations: Bahariya Oasis, Great Sand Sea
After breakfast, explore the Bahariya Oasis and visit the old village, palm groves and fruit gardens.
Continue by a combination of paved and off-road routes toward the spectacular White Desert, one of Egypt's most extraordinary natural landscapes.
On the way, stop at the Black Desert, known for its volcanic hills and dark-colored rocks.
Continue to Crystal Mountain, a unique geological formation sparkling with quartz crystals.
Proceed into the White Desert, famous for its enormous white limestone formations shaped by wind and erosion over thousands of years.
Arrive in time to enjoy the spectacular sunset over the White Desert.
Enjoy dinner around the desert camp and spend the night under the stars.
Overnight: White Desert Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Destinations: Bahariya Oasis, Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, White Desert
Wake up to the peaceful scenery of the White Desert and enjoy breakfast at the camp.
After breakfast, begin your journey back to Cairo by private vehicle.
Upon arrival, meet your local representative and transfer to your Cairo hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure after your desert adventure.
Optional: In the evening, enjoy a relaxing felucca sailing trip on the Nile. Cruise along the river on a traditional Egyptian sailing boat and enjoy Cairo's illuminated skyline from the water.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast
Destination: Cairo
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and check out.
At the scheduled time, our representative will transfer you by private, air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo International Airport.
You will be assisted with your airport departure formalities before your flight.
Your 8-day Cairo, Western Desert Safari, Siwa and White Desert adventure comes to an end with unforgettable memories of Egypt's ancient monuments, remote oases and spectacular desert landscapes.
Meals: Breakfast
Destination: Cairo
Tour Ends
Trip includes
Included
Cairo – 3 nights: 4-star hotel accommodation in a standard room, including breakfast.
Marsa Matrouh – 1 night: 4-star hotel/resort accommodation, including breakfast.
Siwa Oasis – 1 night: Desert camp accommodation.
Bahariya Oasis – 1 night: Desert camp or oasis accommodation.
White Desert – 1 night: Desert camp accommodation.
Accommodation is based on double/twin sharing.
Single-room supplement applies for single occupancy.
Hotels and camps are subject to availability and may be replaced with equivalent-category accommodation.
Private professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Total: 20 meals
7 breakfasts
7 lunches
6 dinners
Private air-conditioned vehicle for airport transfers, sightseeing and scheduled road journeys.
Private transfer from Cairo to Alexandria and El Alamein.
Private transfer from Marsa Matrouh to Siwa Oasis.
Private desert transportation from Siwa to Bahariya Oasis.
Private transportation from Bahariya/White Desert back to Cairo.
4x4 desert vehicles for the Great Sand Sea, Black Desert and White Desert excursions.
All hotel, camp and sightseeing transfers specified in the itinerary.
Guided Services & Sightseeing
Cairo & Giza
Private professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
Guided visit to the Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx.
Guided visit to the Egyptian Museum.
Historical information about ancient Egyptian civilization, pharaohs, pyramids and mummification.
Alexandria & El Alamein
Professional local guide.
Guided sightseeing in Alexandria.
Visit to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Bibliotheca Alexandrina and Roman Theatre.
Visit to the El Alamein battlefield and military heritage sites.
Information about Alexandria's Greek, Roman and Egyptian history and the WWII campaign at El Alamein.
Siwa Oasis
Local professional guide during sightseeing.
Visit to Mountain of the Dead, Shali Fortress, Temple of the Oracle and Cleopatra's Pool.
Information about Siwan history, traditional culture, oasis life and local heritage.
Western Desert
Experienced desert driver/guide.
4x4 desert safari through the Great Sand Sea.
Visit to Bahariya Oasis, Black Desert, Crystal Mountain and White Desert.
Desert sunset experience and camping.
Meals are provided according to the itinerary, including:
Hotel breakfasts in Cairo and other accommodation where applicable.
Lunches during sightseeing and desert journeys.
Traditional dinner during the Siwa camping experience.
Dinner during the Bahariya desert experience.
Dinner at the White Desert camp.
Bottled drinking water during desert excursions and sightseeing where specified.
This is a private 8-day Egypt desert safari tour designed for travelers who want to combine ancient monuments with remote desert landscapes.
The tour involves several long-distance road journeys, particularly through the Western Desert.
Desert roads can be rough and journeys may take several hours. A reasonable level of physical fitness is recommended.
The desert safari is operated using 4x4 vehicles and may involve driving over sand dunes and uneven terrain.
Desert camping is an authentic experience and facilities can be basic compared with city hotels.
Nights in the desert can become cold, even when daytime temperatures are warm. A light jacket or warm layer is recommended.
Bring comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and lightweight clothing.
Swimming at Cleopatra's Pool is subject to local conditions and safety regulations.
Desert activities are dependent on weather and local safety conditions.
The Nile Felucca cruise is optional and is not included unless specifically added to the booking.
The exact hotel and camp names will be confirmed according to availability.
Accommodation may be replaced with an equivalent category if the originally planned property is unavailable.
Photography restrictions and additional photography fees may apply at some archaeological sites.
Respectful clothing is recommended when visiting religious sites and traditional communities.
The itinerary may be adjusted slightly due to weather, road conditions, local regulations or accommodation availability, while maintaining the main sightseeing experiences.
A valid passport and appropriate Egypt visa are required according to your nationality.
The tour starts and finishes in Cairo, making it convenient for international flights.
This itinerary is especially suitable for travelers interested in Egyptian history, desert adventure, camping, photography, archaeology and authentic oasis culture.
Excluded
International flights to and from Egypt.
Travel insurance.
Egypt entry visa and visa-related expenses.
Travel insurance.
Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers and camp staff.
Soft drinks, alcoholic beverages and other drinks unless specifically mentioned.
Personal expenses such as shopping, laundry, telephone calls and souvenirs.
Optional Cairo Nile Felucca sailing trip.
Optional activities not specifically mentioned in the itinerary.
Any additional entrance fees not listed under inclusions.
Extra accommodation required before or after the tour.
Any services or expenses not specifically mentioned under What's Included.
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