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1Airport meet-and-assist, private transfer and hotel check-in. Evening free or optional Nile dinner cruise.
Egypt Tours Club · Cairo & Western Desert Adventure
5-Day Cairo & Bahariya Oasis Tour
A private five-day journey combining Cairo’s iconic monuments and historic quarters with Bahariya Oasis, the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain and a memorable White Desert expedition with Bedouin-style camping under the stars.
5 days / 4 nights
Cairo start & finish
Private · Culture · 4x4 Desert Safari
Journey Overview
Cairo → Giza & Historic Cairo → Bahariya Oasis → Black Desert → Crystal Mountain → White Desert → Cairo
Journey Overview
Cairo’s ancient heritage and the Western Desert in one immersive five-day adventure
5 Days
12Visit the Pyramids and Sphinx, Old Coptic Cairo, Saladin Citadel and the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.
3Travel west to Bahariya, explore desert scenery including the Black Desert and Crystal Mountain, then enjoy a Bedouin camp night.
4Explore the surreal chalk formations of the White Desert, then return by road to Cairo for your final hotel night.
5Hotel check-out, private airport transfer and departure assistance according to your flight schedule.
Tour Highlights
Ancient monuments, oasis landscapes and one unforgettable night beneath the desert sky
Ancient EgyptPyramids of Giza
Stand before the Great Pyramids and Sphinx on Egypt’s most iconic archaeological plateau.
Coptic & Islamic HeritageHistoric Cairo
Explore Old Coptic Cairo, Saladin Citadel and the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.
Western Desert GatewayBahariya Oasis
Travel through palm-fringed oasis scenery and into one of Egypt’s most dramatic desert regions.
Volcanic LandscapeBlack Desert
See dark basalt-capped hills rising dramatically from the Western Desert.
Natural GeologyCrystal Mountain
Discover sparkling quartz formations and one of Bahariya’s most distinctive geological landmarks.
Desert ExpeditionWhite Desert Camping
Experience surreal chalk formations, open-air desert atmosphere and a night in a Bedouin-style camp.
What to Expect
A private cultural journey that shifts from city sightseeing to remote 4x4 desert exploration
Active · Adventure
Private Egyptologist guiding
A private Egyptologist guide accompanies the confirmed sightseeing and desert journey.
4x4 desert expedition
The formal inclusions specify desert 4x4 vehicles for the Bahariya and White Desert expedition.
Mixed accommodation
The formal inclusions confirm 3 nights in selected 4-star hotels plus 1 night desert camping.
Long road distances
Cairo–Bahariya–Cairo is completed by road, with extended desert driving and changing terrain.
Camping experience
Expect a simpler overnight setup than a hotel, with desert conditions, open-air dining and basic camp facilities.
Additional Information
Important practical details before your Cairo and White Desert journey
The formal inclusions confirm 3 nights in carefully selected 4-star hotels plus 1 night in a desert camp/Bedouin tent.
The formal inclusions list complimentary lunch for 3 days. Day 3 also includes a traditional desert dinner at the camp. Drinks are excluded unless specifically confirmed.
Private modern air-conditioned vehicles are included for transfers and road travel; 4x4 desert vehicles are used for the safari sections.
A private Egyptologist guide and entrance fees to all listed archaeological sites and museums are included.
Bring warm layers for desert evenings, sun protection, closed shoes, a small overnight bag and any personal medication needed for the camp night.
For Coptic and Islamic sites in Cairo, modest clothing is recommended; shoulders and knees should be covered.
Unlimited bottled water during transfers is explicitly included in the package.
Extra Fees & Optional Add-ons
Experiences and extensions available beyond the confirmed programme
On request
Pyramid interior tickets
Entry inside a pyramid requires a separate ticket beyond the standard Giza site admission.
ExtraNile dinner cruise
An optional Nile dinner cruise with buffet and entertainment may be added on the arrival evening.
OptionalCairo evening experiences
Cairo by Night, quad safari and the Pyramids Sound & Light Show may be added at extra cost.
OptionalExtra desert activities
Any safari activity not expressly listed in the confirmed programme requires separate pricing and approval.
OptionalExtra nights
Additional hotel nights before or after the tour may be arranged on request.
OptionalSource accuracy note: the detailed itinerary and formal inclusions confirm 3 nights in 4-star hotels plus 1 night desert camping, despite a generic line elsewhere saying 5-star hotels. The detailed itinerary formally confirms the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, desert camp/dinner and White Desert; Agabat Valley is mentioned in overview copy but is not presented here as a guaranteed stop. The unrelated extra-fee line about cruise beverages is omitted because this itinerary has no Nile cruise.
Ready to combine Cairo’s icons with a real White Desert expedition?
Review the detailed itinerary and request a confirmed quotation with hotel, camp, meals, pickup details and 4x4 safari services in writing.
5-Day Cairo & Bahariya Oasis White Desert Itinerary
Combine Cairo’s pyramids and historic districts with Bahariya Oasis, the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, Agabat Valley and a night of camping in the White Desert.
5 days / 4 nightsCairo · Bahariya Oasis · White DesertPrivate culture & desert safari
DAY1
CairoArrival in Cairo
Airport meet-and-assist, private hotel transfer and free time after check-in.
An Egypt Tours Club representative will meet you at Cairo International Airport, assist with arrival procedures and transfer you in a private air-conditioned vehicle to the selected Cairo hotel. The representative will explain the programme and answer practical questions during the transfer.
Included experiences
Airport Meet & Assist
Personal reception and help with the arrival process.
Private Hotel Transfer
Door-to-door transfer to the selected Cairo hotel.
Nile Dinner Cruise
Optional buffet dinner on the Nile with traditional live entertainment.
Accommodation4-star hotel in Cairo
MealsHotel stay includes breakfast; no arrival-day meal is specified
TransportPrivate airport-to-hotel transfer
Note: Standard hotel check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Cairo by Night, a quad safari and the Pyramids Sound and Light Show are optional.
DAY2
Giza & Historic CairoGiza Pyramids, Coptic Cairo, Citadel & NMEC
See the pyramids and Great Sphinx, then explore Cairo’s Christian, Islamic and museum heritage.
Meet your private Egyptologist at the hotel and begin at the Giza Plateau. Continue to Old Coptic Cairo, Saladin’s Citadel and the Muhammad Ali Alabaster Mosque, then visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization before returning to the hotel.
Included experiences
Pyramids of Giza & Great Sphinx
Explore the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure and the monumental Sphinx area.
15-Minute Camel Ride
Enjoy the short camel experience announced in the package highlights.
Old Coptic Cairo
Visit the historic Christian quarter, including the Hanging Church and St. Sergius Church.
Saladin Citadel & Alabaster Mosque
Explore the medieval fortress and the landmark Muhammad Ali Mosque.
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
Discover Egyptian history across the ages, including the Royal Mummies Hall.
Inside the Pyramids
Interior access requires a separate ticket and is not included.
Accommodation4-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast and complimentary lunch
TransportPrivate air-conditioned sightseeing vehicle
Note: Modest clothing is recommended at religious sites. Men should wear long trousers, and women should avoid sleeveless or low-cut clothing.
DAY3
Cairo → Bahariya Oasis → White DesertBahariya Oasis, Black Desert, Crystal Mountain & Desert Camp
Travel west to the oasis, explore volcanic and crystal landscapes and camp beneath the stars.
Depart Cairo early and travel through the Western Desert to Bahariya Oasis. Explore oasis villages, palm gardens and hot springs when operating conditions allow, then continue by 4x4 through the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain and Agabat Valley toward the White Desert campsite.
Included experiences
Bahariya Oasis
Discover the oasis environment, traditional settlements, palm gardens and natural springs.
Black Desert
Cross volcanic hills covered with dark basalt and iron-rich material.
Crystal Mountain
Stop at the sparkling quartz formation and observe its unusual geology.
Agabat Valley
Travel through dramatic limestone and desert formations on the route to the White Desert.
4x4 Desert Safari
Use a suitable four-wheel-drive vehicle for the off-road expedition.
Bedouin Camp & Dinner
Enjoy a traditional open-air dinner and an overnight stay beneath the desert sky.
AccommodationBedouin tent in the White Desert
MealsBreakfast, complimentary lunch and camp dinner
TransportPrivate Cairo–Bahariya transfer and desert 4x4
Note: Camping facilities are simple and designed for an authentic desert experience. Pack warm layers for the night, even when daytime temperatures are high.
DAY4
White Desert → CairoWhite Desert Sunrise, Chalk Formations & Return to Cairo
Explore the White Desert’s wind-shaped formations before returning to your Cairo hotel.
Wake in the White Desert and enjoy the quiet morning landscape. Explore the famous chalk formations shaped by wind and erosion, including mushroom-like and animal-shaped rocks, then travel back through Bahariya Oasis and continue to Cairo.
Included experiences
White Desert National Park
Explore the otherworldly white chalk landscape and its naturally sculpted formations.
Desert Sunrise
Experience the changing colours and peaceful atmosphere of the desert morning.
Scenic Return through Bahariya
Travel back through the oasis region before continuing to Cairo.
Accommodation4-star hotel in Cairo
MealsCamp breakfast and complimentary lunch
TransportDesert 4x4 and private road transfer to Cairo
Note: The exact formations visited and return time may change according to route conditions, weather and protected-area regulations.
DAY5
CairoDeparture
Hotel check-out and private transfer to Cairo International Airport.
Your pickup time will be arranged according to the confirmed international departure flight. A private driver will collect you from the hotel and transfer you to Cairo International Airport, with departure assistance when applicable.
Included experiences
Hotel Check-out
Complete the hotel departure formalities according to the confirmed schedule.
Private Airport Transfer
Travel to Cairo International Airport in a modern air-conditioned vehicle.
Departure Assistance
Receive practical support for the confirmed outbound flight.
AccommodationCheck-out day
MealsBreakfast
TransportPrivate airport transfer
Note: Standard check-out is by 11:00 AM. Late check-out is subject to availability and may carry an additional charge.
Current Season Price Details
Please Note that price changes per season, so the price will depend on the date you pick when check out
| Single Room | Double Room | Triple Room | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Must adult # | |||
| Price per adult | $ 1675 | $ 1050 | $ 1050 |
| Max child # [age:6-11] | |||
| Price per child | $ 838 | $ 525 | |
| Max infant # [age:0-5] | |||
| Price per infant | $ 419 | $ 263 |
Deposit
50 % of the total booking amount
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