Camel Trekking in the White Desert
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:
8-days- / 7 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: Cairo - Bahariya Oasis
Transfer to the Bahariya oasis, and departure by Jeep to the meet the camels. Then, the big moment: Initiation of our trip in the direction of the White Desert. In the evening, campfire and night under the stars.
Day 3 - 6: 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
§ 2 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
§ 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 |
480 Euro per person |
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3 Guests |
400 Euro Per Person |
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4 Guests |
320 Euro per person |
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5 Guests |
300 Euro per person |
