- Al Alamein - Marsa Matrouh - Siwa-Baharia - white Desert - Farafra - Dakhla - Kharga - Hurghada
- 11 days/10 night
Day 1: Cairo to Al Almein and Marsa Matrouh
Early departure from Cairo for a 3 hour drive to Al Alamein, which is the place where battles of world war II took place. Visit the war museum which displays Al Alamein battle remains as well as the remains from other battles that took place in North Africa. Proceed to Marsa Matrouh to visit the Rommel museum which was originally the place where Rommel designed his military operations.
Overnight at hotel in Marsa Matrouh.
Day 2: Oasis of Siwa
In the early morning drive to the Siwa Oasis to visit the Shali brick town with its panoramic view over the oasis and visit the ancient temple of Oracle of Amun and the Mountain of the dead “ Gabal el Mouta”, as well as tombs from the Greek Roman period.
Overnight at the Oasis.
Day 3: Baharyia Oasis
Visit the Cleopatra Bath and you can bathe in the Siwa’s naturally healing salty water spring. Then drive to Baharia Oasis to visit the English House on the black mountain which was a look out post during world war I and enjoy the sunset view from over there. Join the international health center with its healing spring.
Over night at the camp.
Day 4: White Desert
After breakfast start full day tour in El Baharia Oasis to visit the monuments including the Museum of Golden Mummies the temple of Alexander the Great and the newly opened tombs of the nobles. Drive to the white desert to enjoy the fabulous landscapes of sand dunes, the wind carved chalk cliff and see the transformation of black and white desert.
Overnight Camp.
Day 5: Farafra
After breakfast move to Farafra Oasis while enjoying on the way the fascination scenery of the sand dunes in the white desert. Enjoying a bath in the natural spring water at Farafra Oasis Bir Seta. And enjoying the beautiful scene of palm trees that is surrounding the spring.
Overnight at Farafra.
Day 6: Dakhla
In the early morning we drive to Dakhla Oasis enjoying the view of descent from the plateau into the depression of Dakhla. As the Neolithic rock paintings indication, it was directly linked to the River Nile and a prehistoric lake once covered the whole oasis. Pass by Al Qasr Village, built in the traditional Islamic style.
Day 7: Kharga
A full day to visit the Roman burial ground of Mozawaka and the Temple of Deir El Hagar then drive to the natural spring of Beir Al Jebel. Overnight camping.
Day 8: Luxor
At Kharga Oasis visit El Bagawat, Hassan Fathy Village and Doush Temple before proceeding to Luxor passing by Paris and Baghdad.
Overnight in hotel.
Day 9: Hurghada
Tour the Valley of Kings and Queens along with Hatshepsut Temple. Also enjoy a felucca ride on the timeless River Nile. Some free time at leisure before we start the drive to Hurghada.
Overnight in hotel in Hurghada.
Day 10: Return to Cairo
A snorkelling trip in the wonderful Red Sea can be taken on this day along with desert island relaxation before we begin the return drive to Cairo. Overnight in hotel.
(Additional days in Hurghada can be added if you wish)
Day 11: Departure or onwards travel in Egypt
Breakfast at hotel and check out. Options to extend your stay in Egypt either before or after the jeep safari tours.
Program includes:
- 6 Nights desert safari Camping / Hotel on full board basis.
- 1 Night accommodation Marsa Matrouh on HB Basis (Breakfast and dinner)
- 1 Night accommodation in Luxor on HB basis (Breakfast and dinner)
- 1 Night accommodation in Hurghada HB basis (Breakfast and dinner)
- 1 Night accommodation Cairo BB basis (bed and breakfast)
- 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.