7-Day Siwa and White Desert Private Tour from Cairo via Bahariya
About This Tour
Embark on a 7-day journey from Cairo to Siwa Oasis, Bahariya Oasis, and the White Desert, combining ancient history, desert adventure, and oasis life. Explore S...
Duration: 7 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Budget · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Cairo, Matruh, Siwa Oasis, El Alamein, Bahariya Oasis · Languages: Arabic, English, Italian, Russian
Know before you go: Pick-up and drop-off from Cairo Airport, the New Administrative Capital, New Cairo, Nasr City, or 6th of October City are available for an additional cost.; Please note: if the mentioned hotels are not available, the company reserves the right to change to any hotel of the same category.
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What's Included
- Pick-up services from a hotel in Cairo and return
- Accommodation for 4 nights in Siwa at Ghaliet Ecolodge & Spa
- Accommodation for 1 night in Bahariya at International Hot Spring Hotel
- Accommodation for 1 night camping in the White Desert
- Accommodation for 1 night at The Bedouin Hotel in Bahariya Oasis
- All sightseeing tours mentioned in the itinerary
- English-speaking Egypt tour guide during your trip
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing sites
- Camping equipment such as sleeping bags, camel blankets, and tents
- Breakfast and dinner at the hotel
- Meals at the hotel and during tours in Siwa and Bahariya, as mentioned in the above itinerary
- Bottled water and soft drinks during camping in the desert
- Portage when needed
- All taxes and service charges
Not Included
- Any optional tours
- Personal spending
- Tipping
- Extras at hotels, such as beverages
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Cairo to Siwa Oasis via El Alamein and Marsa Matrouh
Drive from Cairo to Siwa Oasis via El Alamein. Stop at Marsa Matrouh Bay on the Mediterranean Coast for lunch. Continue the journey to Siwa. Dinner and overnight stay in Siwa. Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
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2Day 02
Ancient Sites and Sunset Views in Siwa Oasis
Visit the Old City of Siwa after breakfast. Transfer to see the Alexander Temple at Aghurmi Village and the Amun Ra Temple at Um Ubeyda. Transfer to visit Cleopatra Spring (Ein Guba). Transfer in the afternoon to enjoy the unique sunset view at Fitnas Island. Overnight stay in Siwa. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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3Day 03
Great Sand Sea Safari and Desert Springs
Breakfast at the hotel. Begin the journey in the Siwa Desert, starting with Maraki Village. Cross the desert and stop near a unique archaeological site at the Great Sand Sea, dating back to the prehistoric era. Continue the safari tour through the dunes, reaching the fossils area and observing the rocky coral reefs dating to the Cambrian era. Drive to Shiata Lake, a spring in the middle of the desert, offering the opportunity to swim in a cold spring and relax. Enjoy sand surfing in the desert. Proceed to Bir Wahid hot spring for relaxation and muscle soothing. Return to the hotel in Siwa for an overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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4Day 04
Mountain Tombs and Siwan Village Life
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the tombs inside the Mountain of the Dead (Gabal El Maouta), including notable tombs like SI Amon, MSW Isis, and the Crocodile Tomb. Explore Dakrour Mountain. Transfer to Abu Sherouf, one of the Siwan villages, to experience Bedouin-style life and visit the Roman Spring eye. Return to your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Siwa. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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5Day 05
Journey from Siwa to Bahariya Oasis
After breakfast, transfer by an AC private car to Bahariya Oasis, with arrival expected by the end of the day. Lunch will be served during the trip to Bahariya. Dinner and overnight stay in Bahariya Oasis. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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6Day 06
Black Mountains to White Desert Camping
After breakfast, embark on a journey to climb the Black Mountains using a 4x4 car. Visit the ruins of the English House, the Sand Dunes, and the Salt Lake. Continue the trip to the White Desert. Set up camp in the White Desert and spend the night under the stars. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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7Day 07
Crystal Mountain, Agabat Valley, and Return to Cairo
Take a morning drive to see the quartz crystal at Crystal Mountain and the rocky formations in the Valley of Agabat. Visit the Black Desert and the Valley of El Haize with its hot springs. Transfer to Bahariya and then onward to Cairo. Meals: Breakfast
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Cairo, Egypt · Tour start: Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
