Cairo to Bahariya: 2-Day White Desert and Bahariya Oasis Private Tour from CairoMulti-day Tours & Adventures

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Overview

Travel from Cairo to Bahariya and skip the bustling capital of Egypt. Travel out into the desert and the Bahariya Oasis and marvel at breathtaking scenic views, climb over dunes and enjoy a night in the tranquillity of the desert.

Highlights

◾Travel to the astounding black and white deserts and admire their unique scenery
◾Discover the beauties of Bahariya Oasis accompanied by your guide
◾ Detach yourself from the ordinary and live an exceptional experience in the desert
◾ Taste a delicious lunch and dinner as you gaze at the stunning landscape

About this Experience

✔ Health and safety measures apply
✔ Private tour
✔ No booking fees

DURATION: 2 days
STARTING TIME: 7.00 am
MEETING POINT: At your hotel in Cairo
LANGUAGE/S: English, German, French, Arabic
OPENING SEASONS: All year round
PARTICIPANTS: Cairo to Bahariya is a private tour. Only your group will participate

Description - What to expect

Cairo to Bahariya Itinerary

◾ Day one
Start your Cairo to Bahariya tour with a pick-up from your hotel at 7.00 am, and head out of the city crossing beautiful desert landscapes. After around 4 hours, you will arrive at the impressive Bahariya Oasis, once the agricultural center during Pharaonic times. Today Bahariya Oasis is renowned for its abundance of dates and olives. Take your time to walk around with your guide and admire the unique scenery.

After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the Black Desert, a unique spectacle with rough mountain-like domes that contrast the sandy surroundings and the natural hot spring of the Valley of El Haize. Continue your Cairo to Bahariya tour to the Crystal Mountain, with its amazing formations made of calcite crystal glistening under the sun.

Then drive to the White Desert National Park, the most well-known desert destination in Egypt. Marvel at the beautiful wind-carved rock formations shaped in the form of giant mushrooms and capture unique moments with your camera. Climb on dunes and experience stunning views of the desert.

You are transferred back to your campsite at Al Haiz for dinner and overnight stay.

◾ Day 2.
After your breakfast, you will be driven to Bahariya Oasis to visit the Mummies Museum, a vast burial site at Bahariya Oasis, and the Tomb of Bannantiu. You will have time to climb up the dunes and visit Salt Lake. After a delicious lunch, you will be driven back to Cairo and transferred to your hotel.

What's included, what's not

✔ Hotel pick-up/ drop-off service
✔ All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
✔ Entrance fees to the historical places you visit
✔ Transfer by a private 4 X 4 vehicle to the white and Black Deserts
✔ One-night accommodation in desert camping
✔ All meals and breakfast included
✔ Bottled water during your trip
✔ Desert Guide
✔ All taxes and service charges

Why choose this experience

There are several reasons why the Cairo to Bahariya Oasis tour is an excellent experience to consider:

◾Unique desert landscapes: The Bahariya Oasis and surrounding areas offer a remarkable diversity of desert landscapes, from the dramatic black and white deserts to the crystal-like formations of the Crystal Mountain.
◾Historical and cultural significance: Bahariya Oasis has a rich history dating back to Pharaonic times, when it served as an important agricultural center.
◾Opportunity for adventure and exploration: Activities like dune climbing, visiting natural hot springs, and discovering wind-carved rock formations allow travelers to actively engage with and explore the desert environment.
◾Escape the crowds of Cairo: The Cairo to Bahariya Oasis tour provides a welcome break from the bustling city of Cairo, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the serene, uncrowded desert landscapes of Bahariya Oasis.
◾Convenient transportation and logistics: The Cairo to Bahariya Oasis tour includes round-trip transportation from Cairo, taking the hassle out of planning and organizing the logistics for this desert excursion.

Overall, the Cairo to Bahariya Oasis tour offers a unique blend of natural wonders, historical significance, and opportunities for adventure and exploration, making it an attractive option for those seeking to experience the captivating beauty of Egypt's Western Desert region.