White Desert Tours from Cairo | Bahariya Oasis Camping

About 500 km south-west of Cairo, the White Desert is one of Egypt’s most unforgettable landscapes: wind-sculpted chalk formations rising from the sand like mushrooms and icebergs. Our White Desert tours travel via Bahariya Oasis by 4×4, with a night of camping under the stars.

1 and 2-night safaris from Cairo

White Desert Tours

4x4 jeep driving over sand dunes in the Western Desert near the White Desert

Bahariya Oasis & White Desert 3-Day Tour with Desert Camping

From$250

3 Days / 2 Nights

(1265 Reviews)

White Desert landscape with chalk rock formations, Egypt

Shared White Desert Safari from Cairo: 2 Days with Desert Camping

From$100

2 Days / 1 Night

(1265 Reviews)

A landscape like no other

Highlights of the Western Desert

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Why Book with Deluxe Travel Egypt

Licensed & Local

A licensed Egyptian tour operator based in Cairo.

Award-Winning

World Travel Awards 2020 & 2021 and 2,500+ five-star Tripadvisor reviews.

Egyptologist Guides

Licensed Egyptologists who bring history to life.

Private Transport

Your own air-conditioned car and driver, with hotel pickup.

Real travellers on our tours

Moments with Our Guests

Guests at the Mushroom and Chicken rocks in the White Desert

Traveller looking out over the White Desert, Egypt

Guests with a 4x4 jeep on a Black Desert safari

Good to know before you go

White Desert Tours – FAQs

How far is the White Desert from Cairo?

About 500 km – roughly 5–6 hours by road to Bahariya Oasis, then about an hour more by 4×4 into the desert.

Is one night enough?

One night covers the highlights. A second night lets you explore further and travel at a more relaxed pace.

Is it cold at night?

Yes, especially from November to February, when nights can drop close to freezing. Bring warm layers; sleeping bags and blankets are provided.

Are there toilets at the camp?

Desert camps are basic. Facilities vary by camp – we will explain everything before you book.

Explore more desert & adventure tours, or continue to Siwa Oasis.

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What Our Guests Say

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   Charley H 
 
 
 
 Verified The best!
An excellent tour! Hazem was incredibly knowledgeable and we loved that he started out by asking our current knowledge and then help us to build on it. We learnt so much- background knowledge and even how it is still relevant now. We were picked up promptly from our hotel and Hazem met us at the door before taking us to the car with a driver. He made us feel safe straight away and, as 2 foreign women, we felt like we had a personal security guard for the day. We ended the day with a new friend in Hazem - he made us laugh, kept us safe and filled us with knowledge. Thank you so much Deluxe Tours and Hazem. We will definitely be back!
  
 
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   Aya 
 
 
 
 Verified A wonderful time in Cairo
The Tour Guide: Zizou is a really good Tour Guide. He gave us a wonderful time in Cairo with his flexibly responses
  
 
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   Jean D 
 
 
 
 Verified Amazing day full of knowledge of Egypt history
Amazing experience with a professional guide tour, who has a profound knowledge of the Egyptian history. Hazem is the best lecturer at GEM. I would recommend him to anyone.
  
 
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   Maria D 
 
 
 
 Verified Fabulous Day Trip to Alexandria
Hassan is an excellent guide and driver H was terrific. Car very clean air conditioned and comfortable. Trip was smooth and we saw all the sights with very complete explanations. Lunch was in a fish restaurant with a great view of the harbor. Hassan has a great love of Egypt and this makes for a great tour.
  
 
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   Sam H 
 
 
 
 Verified Classic museum you should not miss.
Zizou, our tour guide was so wonderful. His knowledge surpassed most tour guides that we have in the past. His explanations and patience were outstanding.. This jam-packed museum was very interesting. Recommend it for those who really want to know the details of this wonderful country.
  
 
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   Gina K 
 
 
 
 Verified Highly recommend!
Hazem was an amazing guide. We enjoyed a wonderful day, seeing everything we hoped to see. We learned so much. An absolute pleasure!
  
 
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   Lee G 
 
 
 
 Verified Ancient Egypt history - a must see
We had a fabulous tour today with our guide Ashraf to Saqqara, Dahshur and Memphis. From pick up, to drop off, nothing was an issue for Ashraf. The tour included all admission tickets, so we could really take in the magnificent pyramids in these complexes. The car was comfortable and the driver, exceptional. We even had the opportunity to purchase a little Special keepsake from our tour. Highly recommend this tour.
  
 
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   Paolina N 
 
 
 
 Verified Sakkara and Darshur trip
We enjoyed the tour and the sites visited. The vehicle was spotless and the guide and the driver very polite. We learned a lot about the history of the sites and all additional questions we had were answered as well. Thank you
  
 
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   moose1234567 
 
 
 
 Verified Coptic Cairo
Hazem was a great guide! Very knowledgeable! Gave us ample amount of time at each stop. Would highly recommend. Also 10 thumbs up for not standing over my shoulder and watching me write this review (seriously have had 2 of 3 guides do this). Would definitely request him again and recommend asking for him😃Also took great pictures!
  
 
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   Jose G 
 
 
 
 Verified Great tour of Alexandria!
This was a fantastic tour. Our tour guide Zizou and driver Eid were very welcoming and extremely knowledgeable. We were picked up directly at our hotel. We felt very safe and they treated us to a wonderful day of sightseeing and learning about Egyptian culture in Alexandria! The choice for lunch at the Fish Market was great and the fried fish was delicious. A long day with the drive from and back to Cairo, but highly recommend!