White and Black Desert Tour From Cairo

Itinerary

• Day 1: Cairo, Arrival

  Arrive in Cairo. Your driver will be waiting to take you straight to your hotel. The rest of the day is for you. Take it easy, or maybe head out for a short walk nearby to get your first taste of Egypt's local life.

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• Day 2: Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Khan El Khalili Bazaar

  Kick off your trip in Egypt with its most iconic landmarks! You will explore the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx this morning. Then, back to downtown Cairo to visit the Egyptian Museum, where you can see diverse antiquities. End the day with a stroll at the vibrant Khan el-Khalili market.

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• Day 3: Cairo - El Heiz Oasis, Black Desert, Crystal Mountain

  To explore Egypt's western desert, you will need to get up early this day. Setting off from Cairo at about 6:00 am, a 4-hour journey to the serene El Heiz Oasis (an oasis in southern Bahariya), 350 km from Cairo.

  After lunch, you will get to the Black Desert. There you can see black volcanic rock hills dotted in the endless sands. Then, head to Crystal Mountain in the White Desert, where you will find shimmering crystals and a stunning natural arch. At dusk, you will get to the Shahrazad Camp within the White Desert for overnight.

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  • El Heiz Oasis

• Day 4: El Heiz Oasis, White Desert Experience

  It is a full day for you to explore the beauty of the White Desert. You can hike through its unique limestone formations. Sculpted by millennia of wind and water, you will find they are all in whimsical shapes, like chickens, sphinxes, camels, or mushrooms. After a day of exploration, return to camp to unwind and savor the tranquil desert evening.

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  • El Heiz Oasis

• Day 5: El Heiz Oasis - Farafra Oasis - Dakhla Oasis

  This morning, you will move to your next stop - Farafra Oasis. You will explore the ancient Qasr El-Farafra Fortress. Then, continue to El-Dakhla Oasis, where you can see some Roman remains, like the El Muzawaka Tombs and the Deir El-Hagar Temple.

  Finally, you will visit the enchanting El-Qasr village, where the essence of Islamic architecture is captured in well-preserved mud-brick structures and the distinctive Quranic-inscribed wooden minaret of the Nasr el-Din Mosque.

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  • Dakhla Oasis

• Day 6: Dakhla Oasis - Kharga Oasis, Kharga Old City

  After breakfast, set off for the historic Kharga Oasis. You will walk across the narrow streets of the Old City, ascend to the Temple of Hibis, and explore the Christian Tombs of Bagawat.

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  • Kharga Oasis

• Day 7: Kharga Oasis - Luxor, Temple of Luxor, Karnak Temple

  After breakfast, you will be driven to Luxor, one of the world's greatest open-air museums. Today, you will visit two of the most impressive temples in Egypt. The first is the Temple of Luxor, adorned with colossal statues and intricate hieroglyphs. Then, you will be awestruck by the Karnak Temple. It is the largest temple complex in Egypt, where the Avenue of Sphinxes leads to the heart of this sacred site.

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  • Luxor

• Day 8: Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon

  The highlight of this day is the famous Valley of the Kings, where Egypt's most powerful pharaohs were buried. Inside the tombs, you can marvel at the vivid frescoes and learn the stories they keep from your experienced guide.

  Next, you will step into the beautiful Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut. Before today's exploration comes to an end, capture some pictures of the imposing Colossi of Memnon, the enigmatic sentinels of Amenhotep III's temple.

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• Day 9: Luxor - Cairo, Departure

  This morning, enjoy some leisure time in Luxor before flying back to Cairo for the connection to your home or the next stop on your journey.

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