2 departures · from 13 Nov 2027 Seasonal Collection · Autumn
Cairo & the White Desert: Bahariya Oasis Adventure
From Cairo’s monuments to the Black Desert and the White Desert’s sculpted landscapes.
- 8 days · 7 nights
- Cairo → Bahariya → White Desert
- 2 dates
About this journey
After two full Cairo sightseeing days, travel to Bahariya Oasis for a local introduction and a guided 4×4 route through the Black Desert and White Desert. Spend one night in a staffed mobile desert camp operated by the licensed local desert team, return to Bahariya, then Cairo.
- Giza Pyramids and Sphinx
- Grand Egyptian Museum
- Historic Cairo
- Bahariya Oasis
- Black Desert
- White Desert formations
- One desert camp night
The journey
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Arrive in Cairo and transfer to your hotel with the EGYPTIA team.
Arrive in Cairo and transfer to your hotel with the EGYPTIA team. Take the remainder of the day to rest and ease into the city. The journey begins with Cairo’s landmarks before turning west toward Bahariya and the dramatic desert beyond.
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Meet the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx with your guide, taking time to see how the plateau fits into the story of ancient Egypt.
Meet the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx with your guide, taking time to see how the plateau fits into the story of ancient Egypt. After lunch, explore the Grand Egyptian Museum and its vast collection. The day pairs the scale of the monuments with the smaller details of life and art behind them.
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Explore the Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque, then continue into Old Cairo for the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue.
Explore the Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque, then continue into Old Cairo for the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. After lunch, roam the lanes of Khan El Khalili and enjoy the energy of the historic market. The evening is free, with an optional Nile dinner cruise available separately.
Optional extra: Cairo Nile dinner cruise
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Travel from Cairo into the Western Desert toward Bahariya Oasis.
Travel from Cairo into the Western Desert toward Bahariya Oasis. Rest stops break up the road journey as city scenery gives way to open horizons and oasis settlements. Settle into your accommodation, with a gentle local introduction if the day’s timing allows.
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Join local guides in 4×4 vehicles as the route moves through the dark hills of the Black Desert toward the pale formations of the White Desert.
Join local guides in 4×4 vehicles as the route moves through the dark hills of the Black Desert toward the pale formations of the White Desert. Pause for lunch and take time to explore the changing geology and sculpted shapes in the landscape. At sunset, the local team establishes the permitted mobile camp for dinner and a night beneath the open sky. This is a genuine field-camping experience rather than a fixed hotel-style camp, and the exact setup follows protected-area rules and conditions.
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Wake to the quiet light of the desert and enjoy breakfast before the return drive toward Bahariya.
Wake to the quiet light of the desert and enjoy breakfast before the return drive toward Bahariya. Lunch is included, and the afternoon is left at an easier pace after the off-road journey. Spend the night in the oasis with time to absorb the contrast between its greenery and the surrounding desert.
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Leave Bahariya after breakfast and travel back to Cairo with breaks along the way.
Leave Bahariya after breakfast and travel back to Cairo with breaks along the way. Arrive for a final hotel night and an unhurried evening in the capital. The journey closes where it began, now with the Black and White Desert added to your view of Egypt.
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Enjoy breakfast and transfer to Cairo airport for your onward flight.
Enjoy breakfast and transfer to Cairo airport for your onward flight. The tour ends after a journey from ancient city landmarks to one of Egypt’s most distinctive desert landscapes.
What’s included
Included
- Airport welcome and group transfers
- One night in a staffed White Desert camp
- Air-conditioned group road transport and guided local 4×4
- English-speaking guide on scheduled tours
- Listed admissions and permits
- Meals shown each day
- Bottled water during tours
- With a hotel room: 4 Cairo hotel nights and 2 Bahariya lodge nights at the level you choose
Not included
- International flights
- Egypt visa fees
- Optional Cairo Nile dinner cruise
- Optional activities
- Meals not listed
- Personal spending
- Alcoholic drinks
- Gratuities
- Travel insurance
Make it yours
Optional extras you can add now or later from your dashboard.
- Cairo Nile dinner cruiseUSD/EUR 85 per person
Stays & activity level
Accommodation: Cairo: a 3-star or 5-star city hotel, as you choose. Bahariya: the best available local lodge at your level (not star-rated). One night in a staffed White Desert camp for everyone: real camping, not a hotel.
Activity level: moderate, with long road journeys and uneven desert ground.
Accessibility
Activity level: moderate, with long road journeys and uneven desert ground. Please tell us about any access needs before you book.
Good to know
Is my place held when I book?
You see the exact price, accept it and get our bank details at once. Your booking is confirmed when EGYPTIA verifies your bank transfer; no place is held before that.
Deposit and cancellation
Deposit 25% within 10 days (by 11:59 pm Cairo time). The remaining 75% is due 60 days before departure, when we send you the balance request. Booking 60 days or less before departure: the full price at once.
Cancellation fee for new bookings: 90 days or more 10%; 61–89 days 20%; 31–60 days 50%; 15–30 days 75%; 0–14 days or no-show 100%, never more than you have paid. Refunds within 14 days. See the Cancellation and Refund Policy.
Is the White Desert overnight a hotel?
No. It is one night in a staffed mobile desert camp.
Where does the journey begin and end?
In Cairo, with a road journey through Bahariya Oasis and the desert.
What is the activity level?
Moderate, with long road travel and uneven desert ground; ask us about individual access needs before booking.
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