- Cairo
- Alexandria
- Siwa
- Bahariya
- Farafra
- Cairo
- 6 days/5 night
Day 1:
Early pick up and transfer from Cairo to Alexandria to start full day tour visiting the Greco Roman museum, Catacomb of Kom El Shoqafa, the Montazah Gardens and Alexandria library.
Overnight in Alexandria.
Day 2:
After breakfast, we leave Alexandria behind, we arrive to Alamein 60-km. There we visit the WWII Museum and the war memorial. (Lunch en route) Moving on, we pass by Marsa Matruh. Upon reaching Siwa 300-km, we tour the old Siwan village of Shali, Dinner.
Overnight Camping.
Day 3:
After breakfast drive to Dakhla Oasis and on the way pass by the Farafra to reach Dakhla Oasis. On the way visit the picturesque village of El Qasr and Deir El Hagar. Visit the Roman burial Ground of Mozawaka then drive to the painted rock at the yallew desert to enjoy the camel rock.
Overnight camping.
Day 4:
After breakfast we head off road on a 450-km journey to Bahariya Oasis. We pass by Bahrein, Nawemisa and Sitra Oases. Lunch en route, we pass through magnificent sand dunes of the Great Sand Sea. Upon reaching Bahariya oasis, we check in our hotel, after dinner we go off road to bathe in the hot spring under the stars,
Overnight camping.
Day 5:
After breakfast, we tour the city; visit the temple of Alexander the great, the tombs of the nobles, the golden mummies and the English mountain. Lunch en route, on reaching the White Desert 160-km on/off road, we start exploring the formations, the wind carved sculptors that resemble both human and animal faces. We explore the formations that resemble the surface of a different planet.
Dinner, Overnight Camping in Farafra.
Day 6:
After breakfast we go on/off road to the black desert and the dune area. We start our climb of a 50meter dune. On route to Bahariya we visit the crystal mountain and the area of the wonders with the desert roses and the arch. After lunch we head towards Cairo 370-km.
Program includes:
- 4 Night desert safari Camping / Hotel on full board basis.
- 1 Night accommodation in Alexandria ( Lunch during excursion and dinner).
- Transfers using air-conditioned vehicle.
- Multilingual expert Egyptologist guide.
- Meet and assist service in all destinations.
- Entrance fees when applicable.
- all taxes and services.
Excluding the following:
entry visa / international and domestic air fare / sleeper train / any optional tour / Personal items / Gratuities /
Insurance
General information about safari trips:
- All transportation are conducted using a new 4WD fully air conditioned with powerful diesel engines. The cars are spacious to ensure comfort for all passengers with wide windows to allow good view. The Safari jeep is equipped with GPS ( a special navigator tool connected with a satellite for direction) and first aid kit. Cooling boxes are available in each car to ensure drinks are cool and food is preserved form the heat. Books, maps of Egypt and binoculars, are available in the car.
- Each vehicle is equipped with 400-liter fuel tanks, extraction equipment, sand mats, roof racks and spare tires. Each expedition is secured with, complete set of spare parts and tools.
- The tents are of doom shape and well ventilated, they have enough room for movement. Mattresses, sleeping bags, clean sheets and blankets are available for each client.
- All necessary cooking utensils are available ( kitchen utensils, cooking gear and stoves, mugs and glassware, trash bags, ice boxes)
- The hotels or camps used for accommodation in the Oasis are clean with running water bathrooms.