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Egypt Short Breaks Fayoum, Wadi El Hitan & The White Desert
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Egypt Short Breaks Fayoum, Wadi El Hitan & The White Desert
Join a thrilling 3 day desert journey in Egypt, starting close to Cairo. You will see a wide range of landforms and feel the weight of long ago history.
You start in Fayoum Oasis. First you explore Qarun Lake. Then you head to Wadi El Hitan, also known as Whale Valley. This UNESCO site holds prehistoric whale bones. Later you visit Wadi El Rayyan, where you can see real waterfalls and wide sand dunes.
Next comes the Western Desert. After the transfer to Bahariya, you set out in a 4x4. You move through the volcanic Black Desert. You pass Crystal Mountain. After that, you enter the White Desert National Park, known for its strange chalk shapes.
One night becomes the best part. You camp under a sky full of stars. The chalk figures stand all around you as the desert goes quiet.
At the end, you take one more look at the White Desert rock scenes. Then the trip ends in Bahariya Oasis. You visit English Mountain for a wide view. After that, you can soak in the natural Hot Springs. From there, you drive back to your hotel in Cairo.
Note: Your guide may change the route for your safety. This can happen if weather turns bad, a wadi becomes too hard to pass, there are issues with other guests, or a vehicle has a breakdown. We ask for your patience. We aim to cover the key stops, even if the exact order shifts.
Itinerary
Day 1:
Cairo to Fayoum – Ancient Lake and Prehistoric Whales
Day 1:
Cairo to Fayoum – Ancient Lake and Prehistoric Whales
Your adventure begins with a morning pick-up from your Cairo hotel. You will be transferred southwest to the lush Fayoum Oasis. Your first stop is the ancient Qarun Lake, a vast saltwater lake offering a serene natural escape.
Lunch will be served in the area. The afternoon is dedicated to exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Wadi El Hitan (Whale Valley), a stunning prehistoric marine fossil site, followed by a visit to the natural beauty of Wadi El Rayyan, known for its beautiful waterfalls and sand dunes.
Overnight in Fayoum
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Qarun Lake, Wadi El Hitan (Whale Valley), Wadi El Rayyan
Day 2:
Bahariya Transfer – Black Peaks and Camping Under Stars
Day 2:
Bahariya Transfer – Black Peaks and Camping Under Stars
After breakfast, you travel into the Western Desert. You make a stop transfer to reach Bahariya Oasis. Lunch comes as soon as you arrive in Bahariya. Then you get into your 4x4 and start the trip. You go through the dark, scorched peaks of the Black Desert.
Next, you keep driving past the rock shapes of the Valley of Agabat. After that, you stop at the Crystal Mountain. Later in the day, you reach White Desert National Park. You set up camp near the strange chalky rock pillars. You spend the night under the wide desert sky.
Overnight at Camp (White Desert)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Black Desert, Valley of Agabat, Crystal Mountain, White Desert
Day 3:
White Desert Dawn – Oasis Springs and Return to Cairo
Day 3:
White Desert Dawn – Oasis Springs and Return to Cairo
Enjoy your last breakfast at the White Desert camp, in quiet surroundings. Next, you will take one final ride to see the famous rock shapes of the White Desert. After that, you will start the trip back to Bahariya Oasis.
You will also stop at English Mountain to get one more wide view of the area. You may unwind in the Hot Springs, which are said to feel good after the desert day. After lunch in Bahariya, you will continue on to Cairo and wrap up your trip.
Stay overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Visits: White Desert, English Mountain (Bahariya), Hot Springs (Bahariya)
Included / Excluded
Inclusion
- Meet and greet service by our representatives at Cairo Airport.
- Assistance of our guest relations during your stay.
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle (Cairo/Fayoum/Bahariya/Cairo).
- Accommodation for 1 night in a hotel/lodge in Fayoum.
- Accommodation for 1 night camping in the White Desert.
- All transfers inside the desert by jeep 4x4 (for White Desert, Black Desert, Agabat, etc.).
- Private English-speaking guide.
- All sightseeing tours as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary (including Qarun Lake, Wadi El Hitan, and National Parks).
- Meals as mentioned in the above itinerary.
- Bottled water during your desert trip and outings.
- Portage when needed.
- All service charges and taxes.
Exclusion
- International airfare.
- Entry visa to Egypt.
- Any optional tours.
- Personal spending.
- Tipping.
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