Great Sand Sea Tour
The Grand Sand Sea Tour will take you across the vast desert sea in Egypt and let you experience how it is to travel like in a caravan. Travel the caravan way and get on a safari adventure like no other. Visit the White Desert, see the amazing crystal formations of the the Crystal Mountain, see the mysteries of the Siwa Oasis where you can submerge in Cleopatra’s Bath. Visit Farafra Oasis, Ammonite Valley, Sakred El Amud and travel to see the Russian Spring.
Day 1: Welcome to Egypt’s Capital
Convenience upon your arrival is one of our utmost concerns, so we will have one of our representatives meet you there to personally welcome you to Cairo. After which you will be transferred to your hotel via an air-conditioned vehicle. Overnight accommodation is arranged for your convenience in Cairo.
Day 2: Travel towards White Desert
After a hefty breakfast at the hotel travel via 4x4 jeep to Bahariya oasis for short stop to explore this amazing area of palm groves and fruit trees. Drive further to visit the see black desert & and the quartz crystals at the Crystal Mountain there you can enjoy a dramatic view of the desert sunset. Drive some more to prepare for a night under the glimmering desert stars, camp at the White Desert.
Day 3: The Gardens at Farafra Oasis
After you have a delicious camp breakfast, prepare to enjoy a walking excursion and follow the Fox Phinex traces. Continue your Grand Sand Sea Tour by driving to the famous Farafra Oasis where you can go swimming with its amazing hot springs at Bier 3 also in this Oasis is a unique local museum with exhibits by Badr’s also a local artist.
Abu Monkar an area between Farafra and Dakhla Oases will be your stop over for lunch. Drive towards the middle of the dessert to set camping there. Dinner will be at camp under the serene desert sky.
Day 4: Camp Stop at Ammonite Valley
On the fourth day of your Journey of the Amazing Sand Seas will continue with a fresh breakfast. From there you will be driving from the campsite to the Ammonite Valley where you will be stopping and setting up camp once more
Day 5: Camp Stop at Sakhred El Amud
After spending time at camp and having breakfast, drive from your campsite to your next destination the Sakhred el Amud where again you will be setting up camp to sleep under the vast desert sky and have dinner under right under the stars.
Day 6: Camp Stop at Old Car
After having breakfast, drive from the current camp site towards the next destination, Stop at Old Car, there camp will be set up again to spend the night. Dinner will be served at the camp site.
Day 7: Camp Stop at Russians Spring
After your camp breakfast, will be another drive to our next campsite, stop at Russians Spring, here you will set up a camp for the night. Dinner under the bright desert stars.
Day 8: Siwa Oasis Egypt’s Most Mysterious Oasis
Continue your journey of the great sand seas by having camp breakfast, from here drive to Egypt’s most mysterious oasis Siwa, there check in to your hotel where the rest of your day will be for your free time and leisure. Dinner will be served at your hotel.
Day 9: Siwa Oasis Home of the Oracle Temple
Prepare for the continuation of your great sand sea tour by enjoying a delicious breakfast at your hotel. Visit and be amazed at the old fortified town of Siwa which is now gone through change through time. Visit the ancient tombs in the Mountain of the Dead also the Amun’s Temple a temple dedicated to God Amon also known as the Oracle temple where the Conqueror Alexander the Great is known to consult the Oracle. Check out the amazing water pools at Siwa such as the Cleopatra’s Bath. Stay in Siwa for the night at your hotel where dinner will also be served.
Day 10: From Siwa to Cairo
After a delicious breakfast you will be assisted for your transfer to Cairo. An overnight accommodation is arranged for you in Cairo.
Day 11: Return Home
It has been an amazing adventure in the midst of the Great Sand Seas of Egypt. After your breakfast at the hotel, a vehicle will bring you to Cairo International Airport for your return flight.
Tour Inclusions
Inclusions
123EgyptTours.com will provide a personalized welcome and assistance service at Cairo International Airport upon arrival and departure.
2 nights Hotel accommodations in Cairo with breakfast included.
2 nights Hotel accommodations in Siwa Oasis with breakfast included.
6 nights camp accommodations with breakfast, lunch and dinner, all camping equipments will be provided including sleeping bags, camel blankets, mattresses, and tents.
Soft drinks and Mineral water during camping in the desert.
All transfers via 4x4 cars, a secondary vehicle carrying all camping equipment and needs including water and stuff.
Entrance fees to all sites and all sightseeing tours a mention in the itinerary.
All transfers to and from airport & hotels via an Air conditioned vehicle.
Free Portage when needed.
Use of mobile phone for free during your stay in Egypt (Charged with 30 minutes local & 3 minutes International) to keep in touch with your family and friends back home and the tour provider.
All taxes and service fees.
Exclusions
International Airfare to and from Egypt.
Egypt entry visa, for non restricted nationalities however you can buy it upon arrival before passport control. Visa Cost $ 15 or 11 Euro per person adult or child.
Any additional or optional tours not mentioned in the itinerary.
Extra expenses in the hotels mentioned (like additional meals, drinks, laundry, among others).
Tipping for the staff (not obligatory).
General Information
Notes
Rates are quoted in US Dollars and are based on double occupancy. Rates are valid until 30/04/2012 not including holidays like Christmas, New Year’s Eve and Easter.
To enter Egypt, you must have a valid passport (Should be at least 6 months valid beyond the scheduled return date).
Single supplement is applied for those coming with others and prefer single occupancy.
Accommodations at these hotels will be subject to availability.
Group discount rates applicable booking Great Sand Sea Tour this should be at least 15 days earlier than your arrival.
