Desert Wonders & Cairo Treasures: Bahareya Oasis, Black & White Desert

Start your day with a buffet breakfast featuring a mix of international and Egyptian dishes. Your English-speaking guide will then take you to the Giza Plateau, where you'll visit the famous Great Pyramid of King Cheops. Marvel at its architectural perfection, along with the Pyramids of Chephren and Mycerinus. Afterward, you'll visit the Great Sphinx, the massive statue with a human head and lion’s body, and explore the Valley Temple, where mummification rituals were held for King Chephren.

Lunch will be at a top-rated restaurant in Cairo before heading to explore Islamic Cairo. Wander through Khan El Khalili Bazaar, Egypt's oldest marketplace, where you can soak up the local culture and perhaps try traditional mint tea at one of Cairo’s historic cafes.

Next, your guide will lead you through the Grand Egyptian Museum, where you'll see the priceless treasures of King Tutankhamun and other masterpieces. You’ll also explore Coptic Cairo, visiting landmarks like the Hanging Church, the ancient Roman fortress of Babylon, and St. Sergius Church, which is said to have sheltered the Holy Family. End the day with a visit to Ben Ezra Synagogue, one of Cairo’s oldest Jewish temples.

Included meals: Breakfast

After breakfast and hotel check-out, meet your guide to begin the 4-hour drive to Bahariya Oasis in an air-conditioned vehicle. Upon arrival, you’ll visit the Valley of the Golden Mummies, an ancient burial site where thousands of mummies from the Roman era were discovered. Explore the Tombs of the Nobles, who governed the oasis during Pharaonic times, and see the ruins of Alexander the Great’s temple. You’ll also visit the Temple of Ein El Meffetla, once the heart of the ancient city of Al Qasr.

Enjoy a relaxing lunch at the oasis before checking into your hotel. In the afternoon, you’ll have time to enjoy a dip in the mineral-rich hot springs. Later, experience a scenic walk through the oasis to meet the locals and learn about their unique traditions. End the day with a climb up the Black Mountain, where you’ll take in a panoramic sunset view of the oasis and its clear skies.

Overnight in Bahariya Oasis.

Included meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Following breakfast, the day starts with a visit to Bahariya's large salt lake and golden dunes. Afterward, you’ll tour local gardens filled with palm trees and fruit groves. After lunch, you’ll embark on an exciting desert adventure, starting with the Black Desert, known for its volcanic hills and unique black stone formations. Continue to the Crystal Mountain, a shimmering quartz formation, and visit the Valley of Agabat.

Next, we journey to the White Desert, famous for its bizarre chalk rock formations carved by wind and sand. As the day winds down, you’ll set up camp in the White Desert, where you’ll have the opportunity to spot desert foxes and enjoy a mesmerizing sunset. Dinner will be freshly prepared by your Bedouin guides.

Overnight camping in the White Desert.

Included meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Wake up to a traditional breakfast prepared by the locals. After capturing some last photos of the White Desert, we’ll head to the hot springs for a refreshing dip. Then, your private guide and driver will take you back to Cairo.

Spend your evening at leisure in the hotel.

Included meals: Breakfast