Camel Trekking in the White Desert
& Cairo
In the west of Egypt, near the Libyan border, is located the famous White Desert. A region of mineral sculptures which form in the middle of the desert a strange landscape, born by erosion and by the eternal breath of wind. The starting point of the camel trekking is the Bahariya oasis with its dates palm trees and its olive-trees. Sources of hot water rich in mineral invite to a well-being bath.
Description:
10-days /9 nights tour
Cairo - Bahariya Oasis - White Desert - Cairo.
Itinerary
in details:
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
Arrival at Cairo airport, assistance during entry visa formalities. Transfer and overnight in the hotel in Cairo.
Day 2: Visit of Cairo
After breakfast, the program starts with the worldwide known Egyptian Museum, with its great collection of works of art. Here, the Tut-anch-Amun Tomb treasure must also be visited. In these rooms, one is literally submerged in the gloss of old Egypt.
The visit leads us then towards the Islamic part of Cairo. The Citadel with its alabaster Mosque control in an impressive way the profile of the city. A true construction of luxury is the Hassan Sultan Mosque. Certainly, you also will visit the Gizeh Pyramids and the Sphinx. The evening, you will stroll in the famous bazaar of Khan El Khalili. Night in the hotel in Cairo.
Day 3: Cairo - Bahariya Oasis
After the breakfast, we leave in the direction of the desert towards the Bahariya oasis, also known as the Golden Mommies Valley. Numerous sources of water make of the oasis a green island in a sea of sand. We thus discover the sources of hot water, the palm tree alleys and of course the exhibition of the famous Golden Mommies. Dinner and overnight in the hotel in Bahariya.
Day 4 - 8: White Desert
Bedouins lead us pleasantly through their fatherland.
The White Desert with its strange sculptures surrounded by golden fine sand, is unique in the desert of the Sahara. We sleep in camping in idyllic places. We have time in sufficiency to ride our camel, to discover the stones, to enjoy the splendid lay of the sun and to photograph.
From time to time a Jeep provides us with pasture for the camels, which also enables us to spend the night in isolated places.
Day 7: Return to Cairo
Return to the Bahariya oasis and transfer to Cairo. Night in the hotel in Cairo.
Day 8: Departure from Cairo (*)
Transfer to the airport in Cairo and return flight.
Price includes:
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Meals:
Cairo: breakfast
During the tour in the desert: full board
§ 3 nights hotel 3 * in Cairo
§ 5 nights in tent in the White Desert
§ Camping equipment in the desert (tents, sleeping bags..) and camels
§ All the transfers (private, air-conditioned minibus, with driver), Jeep & English-speaking guide
§ Entry fees for the sites
§ All taxes
§ For the formalities and the safety of our guests, we inform the Ministry of the Egyptian Tourism of our programmes.
Price
excludes:
§ Flights
§ Visa expenses (approx. 18 € upon arrival)
§ Tips
Information:
§ This trip is private; it is possible to start at any time of the year.
§ (*) or
Book
an extension,
for example:
§ Cultural visits in Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, etc.
§ Stay at the Red Sea (Hurghada, Marsa Alam, Sharm el Sheikh)
§ Nile Cruise
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No of guests |
Our Special Internet Rates |
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2 Guests |
550 Euro per person |
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3 Guests |
510 Euro Per Person |
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4 Guests |
460 Euro per person |
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5 Guests |
400 Euro per person |
