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6 Days of Egyptian Wonders: Cairo, White Desert & Black Desert Adventure

Unlock the ancient mysteries and breathtaking landscapes of Egypt on a 6-day journey through Cairo, the White Desert, and the Black Desert. Experience the grandeur of pharaohs, the beauty of the desert, and the warmth of Egyptian hospitality.

This itinerary blends the historical richness of Cairo with the dramatic beauty of the Western Desert, offering a unique and unforgettable experience. Imagine soaring over the sand dunes on a camel, gazing at the moon-like landscapes of the White Desert, and uncovering the secrets buried beneath the sands of ancient Egypt.

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo & Pyramids Exploration

Arrive at Cairo International Airport (CAI) and transfer to your hotel. Settle in and embark on a captivating exploration of Giza, home to the iconic Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Witness the sheer scale of these ancient wonders and delve into the fascinating history behind their construction. Enjoy a captivating sound and light show at the Pyramids, illuminating the mysteries of the past. Enjoy a delicious Egyptian dinner at a local restaurant, experiencing the vibrant culinary scene.

Day 2: Egyptian Museum & Coptic Cairo

Begin your day with a visit to the Egyptian Museum, housing an unparalleled collection of artifacts from ancient Egypt. Marvel at the treasures of Tutankhamun, exquisite jewelry, and invaluable insights into the lives of pharaohs. Afterwards, delve into Coptic Cairo, exploring the Hanging Church and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, experiencing the rich tapestry of Christianity and Judaism in the region. Enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch before embarking on a relaxing afternoon.

Day 3: Journey to the White Desert

Embark on a thrilling journey to the White Desert, a surreal landscape of chalky rock formations sculpted by wind and time. This remarkable natural wonder offers breathtaking photo opportunities and a truly unique experience. Set up camp under the starlit sky, experiencing the silence and vastness of the desert. Enjoy a delicious dinner under the stars and spend the night under the vast expanse of the desert sky.

Day 4: White Desert Exploration & Hiking

Spend the day exploring the White Desert’s iconic rock formations. Embark on a guided hike to discover hidden gems and take in the panoramic views. Enjoy a picnic lunch amidst the surreal landscape, appreciating the raw beauty of the desert. Optional activities include camel riding or quad biking for an adrenaline-pumping experience. Return to your campsite for a relaxing evening.

Day 5: Black Desert & Back to Cairo

Journey to the Black Desert, a stark contrast to the White Desert, featuring volcanic rock formations and dramatic landscapes. Explore the unique geological features and enjoy a guided tour of the region. Take in the breathtaking scenery and discover hidden oases. Enjoy a lunch amidst the rugged beauty of the Black Desert, before starting your journey back to Cairo. Arrive at your Cairo hotel in the evening, allowing you to unwind after your incredible desert adventure.

Day 6: Departure

Enjoy a final Egyptian breakfast before transferring to Cairo International Airport (CAI) for your departure. Reflect on the unforgettable journey through the wonders of Egypt, carrying with you the memories of ancient history and breathtaking desert landscapes.

Important Considerations:

  • This itinerary is a suggestion and can be customized to your interests and preferences.
  • Accommodation options range from budget-friendly campsites to luxurious desert resorts.
  • Transportation arrangements can be tailored to ensure a smooth journey.
  • Ensure you pack appropriately for the desert climate, including sunscreen, hats, and comfortable walking shoes.
  • Consider booking tours and activities in advance, especially during peak season.

Experience the magic of Egypt with this incredible 6-day journey – a blend of history, adventure, and breathtaking natural beauty.

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Overview

The Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum are two of the most iconic landmarks in Egypt, both holding significant cultural and historical importance.

  1. Giza Pyramids: Located on the Giza Plateau, just outside Cairo, the Giza Pyramids are among the most famous and recognizable structures in the world. Built during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom of Egypt, around 2580–2560 BC, these pyramids were constructed as tombs for the pharaohs Khufu (also known as Cheops), Khafre, and Menkaure. The largest and most well-known of these pyramids is the Great Pyramid of Giza, attributed to Khufu. It was the tallest man-made structure in the world for over 3,800 years. The Giza complex also includes the Great Sphinx, a massive limestone statue with the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh, believed to represent the pharaoh Khafre.

  2. Egyptian Museum (Egyptian Museum of Antiquities): Situated in Cairo, the Egyptian Museum is one of the most comprehensive and important museums of ancient Egyptian history and artifacts in the world. It houses a vast collection of antiquities, including the treasures of Tutankhamun, such as his famous golden mask and sarcophagi, as well as artifacts from various periods of ancient Egyptian civilization. The museum was founded in 1902 and has since undergone several expansions and renovations to accommodate its growing collection. It serves as a central hub for understanding Egypt’s rich cultural heritage, showcasing artifacts ranging from small everyday items to colossal statues and monumental pieces of architecture.

Both the Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum attract millions of visitors each year, offering insights into the ancient civilization of Egypt and its remarkable achievements in architecture, art, and culture. They are essential destinations for anyone interested in exploring the wonders of ancient Egypt.

If you are looking for an exciting trip full of real desert adventures, you must head to the extraordinary Bahariya Oasis or El-Wahat el-Bahariya which was declared as a protected area around the year 2010 AD. It is one of the best-known oases in the Western Desert of Egypt and is located near the city of Cairo at around 370 kilometers, and thus it attracts a large number of visitors who wish to have a peaceful and relaxing time in the quietness of the desert. Safari trips are always organized in this area to explore the desert, therefore, do not miss such an interesting activity. The oasis is also filled with several natural springs and sites that you can stop by such as the Black Desert: Volcanic rocks, stark contrast. White Desert: Chalk formations, surreal beauty, golden sands.

Highlights
Includes
Excludes
  • Giza Plateau
  • Great Pyramid of Cheops
  • Chefren Pyramid
  • Mykerinus Pyramid
  • Sphinx
  • Valley temple
  • Egyptian Museum
  • Black Desert 
  • White Desert 
  • Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports
  • Assistance of our guest relations during your stay
  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Accommodation in Cairo for 2 nights including bed and breakfast
  • Accommodation in White Desert camping for 2 night on full board basis
  • Accommodation in Bahariya for 1 night in Hotel
  • Camping equipments like sleeping bags, camel blankets, tents
  • All sightseeing tours mentioned in the itinerary
  • All transfers from Cairo to Bahariya by an air-conditioned vehicle
  • All transfers inside Bahariya Oasis and White Desert by 4×4 car
  • Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
  • speaking desert guide during your trip
  • Bottled water during the trips
  • All taxes & service charge
  • International Airfare & visa
  • Any optional tours
  • Personal expenses and beverages
  • Tipping
Itinerary

Day 1:Welcome to Egypt

Welcome to Egypt. Our airport transfer team is available 24/7. As soon as you get out of the exit gate of the Terminal, you will find Ancient Egypt Tours representative, holding a sign, waiting to meet and greet you. He will escort you to your private A/C vehicle. You will be transferred to the hotel and the reception manager will assist you in check-in procedures as smooth as possible. Ancient Egypt Tours agent will contact you to agree on a meeting time with you

  • Transfer from/to the airport is included in your tour package
  • Check-in in all hotels is at 14:00
  • Check-out is at 12:00

In case you arrive early then check-in limit you can enjoy waiting in the hotel until check-in time or you can ask your operator to book you a pre-tour extra night and get checked in immediately

Optional Tour:

2-hour open buffet dinner Nile cruise including a belly dancer, local band and skirt rotation performer if your tour starts in Cairo

Sound and Light show if available

Overnight in Cairo

Day 2:Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum & Khan El Khalili

Enjoy your Cairo Day Tour. Our Ancient Egypt Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo to enjoy a day tour in the amazing city Cairo and Giza. Start your tour by a visit to The Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, which dates from the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple.

Proceed to have your lunch at local restaurant in Cairo.

Then we will move on to relish a trip to the Egyptian Museum which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, gold, and jewelry which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in 1920 when his tomb was excavated.

Continue driving to Islamic Cairo, where you will be able to explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s old bazaar. In the evening you will be driven to Back to hotel 

Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3:Cairo - Bahariya Oasis

07:00 your tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo and transfer you to BahariyaOasis, about 350 km east Cairo, this journey takes about 4 hours, lunch will be served at local restaurant in Bahariya oasis. Then visit the Mummies Museum, that is a huge burial site at Bahariya Oasis in the Western Desert of Egypt and the Tomb of Bannantiu in the Bahariya Oasis. Overnight in Bahariya Oasis.
 
Overnight in Bahariya Oasis
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 4:Black Desert - White Desert - Camping

After breakfast, continue driving to visit the Black Desert and the natural hot spring of Valley of El Haize, then drive to see the quartz crystal atCrystal Mountain, and the rocky formations in the Valley of Agabat. Continue driving to the White Desert National Park the most well-known desert destination in Egypt – and for a good reason. The quantity of unearthly and beautiful wind-carved rock formations shaped in the form of giant mushrooms or pebbles is unequalled in any desert in the world. Then transfer back to the campsite at Al Haiz for overnight stay. 
 
overnight in campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5:  Camp in the White Desert - Black Desert

Day 3 Camp in the White Desert – Black Desert

 

After breakfast, depart for the magnificent White Desert by way of Ain Khadra. Lunch in the afternoon. Travel to Old White Desert and New White Desert, arriving in time to admire the magnificent sunset. Enjoy dinner and Bedouin music around the camp 

overnight in campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: White Desert - Return to Cairo

After breakfast, explore the White Desert and its limestone formations. Return to Oasis of Bahariya, and back to Cairo in the afternoon.
Meal: Breakfast

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Prices

Luxury 5-Star Hotel

Room Type  Price/Person
Single Room 1450 $
Twin Room 1200 $
Triple Room 1050 $

 

 

4-Star Hotel

Room Type  Price/Person
Single Room 1100 $
Twin Room 850 $
Triple Room 775 $

 

 

5-Star Hotel

Room Type  Price/Person
Single Room 1250 $
Twin Room 950 $
Triple Room 875 $

 

 

3-Star Hotel

Room Type  Price/Person
Single Room 970 $
Twin Room 850 $
Triple Room 700 $

 

 

Our Policies
Prices / Tipping
Room Type & Capacity
Children Policy
Booking Policy
Cancellations & Refunds
Force Measures
Tour Voucher

Price quotes are in USD per person per tour except for celebration. Please inquire for the prices of New Year, Christmas and Easter.

Tipping for a job well done is customary and highly expected in Egypt though it is not obligatory. Please feel welcomed but not obliged to offer a tip to your service provider

  • Single room can accommodate only one adult.
  • Double room accommodates two adults in either a double bed or double bed and can accommodate a child sharing his parents’ room.
  • Triple room sleeps 3 adults and can accommodate a child sharing the room.
  • 0 – 5.99 Free of Charge
  • 5.99 – 11.99 pay 50% of tour price
  • 12+ pay full tour price as per adult person

Notes:

Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents (Maximum 1 OR 2 Child under 5 years old sharing parent’s room)

Children policy is not applied on all kinds of transportation (Flight, train or bus) full ticket payment is required

We are offering a considerable down payment of just 20% to secure your space on the tour including hotel room, cruise cabin, domestic flight ticket, and other travel-related services and 30% during Christmas, New Year and Easter Holidays. The remaining balance can be paid up to two days prior to your arrival date or in cash upon arrival at the destination. Therefore, your booking will be a risk-free investment.

In case you cancel your trip, the following charges will be applied:

At any time after your booking is confirmed, Ancient Egypt Tours holds a 20% non-refundable deposit

7 days or less before departure, we will retain the 50% payment you have paid in relation to your booking.

We advise all clients to purchase travel insurance in the event that travel is unexpectedly interrupted due to illness. To confirm the booking, the client must pay a deposit of 20% of the total tour price.

Should the reservation be canceled, customers will be charged a fee depending on how far beyond the departure date the cancellation is made. To cancel, the Customer must notify the Tour Organizer in writing.

Full payment forfeiture in case of no show

  • Cancellation more than 30 days before arrival: 20% of the total tour price (deposit).
  • Cancellation made between 08 and 30 days before arrival: 50% of the total tour price.
  • Cancellation made between 04 and 07 days before arrival: 75% of the total tour price.
  • Cancellation made between 0 and 3 days before arrival: 100% of the total tour price

All Transportation tickets are nonrefundable and there’s also a 5% transaction fee on refunds.

Here, at Ancient Egypt Tours, we prioritize your well-being and safety above all else and for that reason, we have adapted our cancellation policy to reflect our values. We offer a very flexible cancellation policy in case the government or the airline issues a NOT TO TRAVEL warning to the designated destination. In the event of this happening, we will refund you the amount paid according to cancellation policy, unless you prefer to keep your payment available for future travel credit and travel voucher that can be used towards any of the destinations, we operate tours in. You have the flexibility to apply this amount towards new travel services booked. Reservations will be adjusted to reflect these travel credits automatically.

After your tour is confirmed, we will email final confirmation and voucher to print and bring with you. Details will include contact numbers of your tour operator and customer care and additional information for your convenience.

FAQ

1. How to issue your visa?

If you are planning to visit Egypt, there are three types of visas that you can apply for: Visa on Arrival, E-Visa, and Free Visa. To obtain a Visa on Arrival that lasts for 30 days, you must be a citizen of one of the eligible countries, have a valid passport with at least 6 months remaining, and pay $25 USD in cash at the airport border guard.

To apply for an E-Visa that also lasts for 30 days, you must have a valid passport with at least 8 months remaining, complete the online application, pay the e-visa fee, and print the e-visa to present it to the airport border guard.

If you are one of the lucky ones, you can obtain a free visa that lasts for 90 days.

Please note that the information provided here is current as of the time of writing and may be subject to change. It is always a good idea to check the latest travel advisories and visa requirements before planning your trip to Egypt. Read more about Egypt travel visa.

2. What to pack with you?

A hat to protect your head and face from the sun’s rays.

A camera to capture the beautiful sights and memories of your trip.

An umbrella to shield you from unexpected rain showers.

Comfortable shoes to keep your feet happy while exploring.

Sunblock and sunglasses to protect your skin and eyes from the sun.

Warm clothes if you’re traveling in winter, especially if you plan to visit the desert at night.

Cotton clothes if you’re traveling in summer, as they are breathable and lightweight.

Always wear comfortable shoes.

Medication for any pre-existing medical conditions or emergencies.

A valid passport that is valid for at least 6 months from the date of your arrival.

Buy a local SIM card.

If you’re interested in more detailed information about

3. What is the weather during the tour?

The temperature in Egypt varies from 14°C to 37°C. During summer, the temperature is hot but sometimes it becomes cold at night. In winter, the temperature is cool and mild. The average of low temperatures vary from 9.5°C in the wintertime to 23°C in the summertime and the average high temperatures vary from 17°C in the wintertime to 32°C in the summertime. The temperature is moderate all along the coasts.

The temperature details of Egypt. According to Climates to Travel, Egypt’s climate is characterized by the scarcity of rainfall and the abundance of sunshine. In fact, in much of the country, occupied by the eastern part of the Sahara, the climate is desert. Only on the northern coast, overlooking the Mediterranean, there is a certain amount of rain in winter. As for the temperatures, they are milder on the north coast, while they gradually get warmer as you go south. Along the Red Sea coast, temperatures are higher than on the Mediterranean coast but lower than in inland areas. However, summer is very hot. The only mountainous areas, where it can get cold in winter, are located in the east, on the Sinai Peninsula.

4. Is It Safe to Travel To Egypt

You will feel safe in Egypt as the current atmosphere of the country is quite peaceful after the government took powerful measures like restructuring the entire tourist police to include all the important and tourist attractions in Egypt. Read more about is it safe to travel to Egypt.

5. What Are The Official Languages Of Egypt

Arabic is the official language and Most Egyptians, who live in the cities, speak or understand English or at least some English words or phrases. Fewer Egyptians can speak French, Italian, Spanish, and German. Professional tour guides, who work in the tourism sector, are equipped to handle visitors who cannot speak Arabic and they will speak enough English and other languages to fulfill the needs of all our clients.

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