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7-Day Cairo & White/Black Desert Adventure: Pyramids To The Sahara 7 days

  • Private tour
  • Solo friendly
  • Family friendly

Combine ancient history with desert adventure on this 7-day Egypt tour. Explore the Giza Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Citadel, Islamic Cairo, and Coptic Cairo, then leave the city behind for a 4x4 expedition into the Western Desert. Journey through Crystal Mountain, the Valley of Agabat, and the surreal chalk formations of the White Desert, camping under the stars before exploring the volcanic hills of the Black Desert. This tour pairs Cairo's Pharaonic and Islamic landmarks with an off-road desert camping experience guided by a licensed Egyptologist and expert 4x4 driver.

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo & Airport pickup

Welcome to Egypt & start of your holiday! Upon arrival at Cairo airport Our representative will be waiting for you inside the terminal before visa & immigration office and will be holding a sign with our company name "(hidden) " help you obtain your visa, go through passport control and help you to get your luggage and finally guides you to the outside (exit) of the terminal where will you be met by your driver who will transfer your to your hotel, Overnight.

Day 2: (Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum)

Today you will drive to Giza Plateau for a private guided tour of the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure, the Great Sphinx and Khafre's Valley Temple by using shuttle bus, then Lunch will be served in one of the local restaurants, followed by a visit to the Grand Egyptian museum where most of the fabulous treasures of the Pharaohs especially the treasure of Tutankhamun Amon is kept as well as the solar boat, then transfer back to your hotel. Overnight at your hotel.

Day 3: (The Citadel, Khan El Khalili market & Coptic Cairo)

We'll pick you up from your hotel and drive to the Citadel for a private guided tour of Salah al-Din's 12th-century fort, built to defend the city against Crusader attacks and the seat of government for almost 700 years. Visit the mosque of Muhammad Ali, it dates back to 19th century and enjoy a panoramic view of the city from the Citadel's terrace, then the lunch will be served in one of the local restaurants, followed by a visit to the old Coptic area including the Hanging Church, the Church of Sergius & Bachus and Ben Ezra Synagogue, then will transfer you to explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo's old bazaar Which is located in the heart of Islamic Cairo, then transfer to your hotel. Overnight at your hotel.

Day 4: Cairo to Bawiti ▪ White Desert

We'll pick you up from your hotel (time tbc but 6:00 am recommended) and drive to Bawiti (4.5 hours approx.), where you'll meet your 4x4 driver and guide. Drive to the White Desert via 'Crystal Mountain', the spectacular Valley of Agabat and 'Magic Spring' before making camp two or three kilometres from the otherworldly chalk 'sculptures'. Your driver will set up camp and prepare dinner while you relax with a sundowner!

Day 5: Black Desert – overnight

We will prepare breakfast before taking you for a tour of the chalk stacks. Drive to the Black Desert for a short tour of its basalt-capped hills before returning to the campsite for overnight.

Day 6: Bawiti - Return to Cairo

We'll pick you up from your campsite and drive back to Bawiti, where you will be picked up in your private AC vehicle and driven back to Cairo. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 7: Final Departure

Today it's time to check out of your hotel and transfer to Cairo airport to catch your flight back home!

What's included

* Please check prices for full list of inclusions and exclusions


Inclusions

  • Private and personalised sightseeing shore excursions
  • English-speaking Egyptologist licensed tour guide during your Cairo tours
  • Hotel accommodation in Cairo for 4 nights, including breakfast
  • Accommodation at the camp for 2 nights, including breakfast
  • Meet & greet service at Cairo airport upon arrival
  • Meals as indicated in the above itinerary
  • Free bottle of water during your sightseeing tours
  • All transfers as per the above-mentioned itinerary
  • Airport pickups
  • Airport drop-off
  • Service charges and taxes

Exclusions

  • International flight tickets & 30 USD for visa entry fee (per person)
  • Entrance fees to the mentioned sites
  • Drinks, tipping (recommended) & any extras not mentioned above

Details

Available in

Arabic, English, Spanish


Available for

Children, Students, Adults, Seniors, Infants



Departure & Return

Start city: Cairo , Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Pick-up times available: 09:00

Pick up location: Downtown or Maadi or Giza (Haram)

Ends at: Downtown or Maadi or Giza (Haram)

Nearest airport: Cairo International Airport (CAI)



Eco Features:

  • Licensed tour guide

Cancellation policy

100% cancellation fee - between 0-2 days before the travel date
50% cancellation fee - between 3-6 days before the travel date
0% cancellation fee - 7 days or more before the travel date

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