White Desert Tour
The White Desert Tour is an opportunity to visit one of the most mysterious places in Egypt. With its shining white rock formations, rich sand fossils and sea shells a testament that the Egypt’s desert is once a vast ocean. Start your tour kicking off at the exciting places in Cairo; Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum. Then transfer to the magnificent Bahariya Oasis then continuing by passing into the famous Black Desert and Crystal Mountain.
Day 1: Arrival Cairo Egypt
On your arrival at Cairo International Airport; a representative from 123EgyptTours.com will be assisting you to get inside Egypt. After that, you will be accompanied to the hotel where you will be staying for the night.
Day 2: Egypt’s Pride – The Giza Plateau and Egyptian Museum
After a hefty breakfast at the hotel in Cairo a personal tour guide will bring you to your next destination, amazing Giza Plateau, home of the world’s greatest architectural feat The Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Along the Giza Plateau is the great Sphinx and the amazing valley temple facing it. Afterward your personal guide will now tour you in the modern city of Cairo to see the ancient artifacts at the world renowned Museum of Egyptian Antiques a museums holds a collection of over 120,000 artifacts. Return to your Cairo hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Bahariya Oasis
El-Waha el-Bahariya or Bahariya, Arabic word for northern oasis is approximately 360 km away from Cairo. Your journey of the White desert will resume after breakfast in your Cairo hotel. You will be picked up by your tour guide and will travel via a private air-conditioned vehicle to Bahariya Oasis. On see the groves of palms and fruit trees as you walk around the old village. A local tour is also available to take you to the hill top ruin ‘the English House’ to watch the sun go down. In the evening, visit the village and the shops before you settle for overnight stay in Bahariya.
Day 4: White Desert & Black Desert
Continue your journey of the enigmatic White Desert of Egypt after breakfast by visiting the Golden Valley of Mummies said to have been from the Graeco-Roman period. Then move towards the Black Desert and the exotic Hot Springs of the Valley of El Haize. Next, witness the quartz crystal formations at the Crystal Mountain and then the amazing volcanic rocks and the petrified wood at the Valley of Agabat. Arrive in the White Desert to watch the amazing Egyptian sunset and have dinner with Bedouin. Camp out in the White Desert for the night.
Day 5: Return to Cairo
After breakfast, go around the area to see the hot springs and enjoy the beauty of the white limestone rocks. Drive back towards Cairo where you will be having dinner and an overnight stay at a hotel in Cairo.
Day 6: Return Home
After your hotel breakfast your White Desert Tour will come to a close, you will be assisted for transfer 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.
3 nights accommodation in Cairo at the Presidents Hotel (3*), daily breakfast is included.
1 night accommodation in Bahariya at Bishmo Lodge a unique Oasis style hut with half board meals.
1 night camping accommodation in the White Desert area with full board meals, camping equipment such as sleeping bags, camel blankets and tents will be provided.
Entrance fees to all sites and all sightseeing tours a mention in the itinerary.
All transfers from Cairo to Bahariya and vice versa via an air-conditioned vehicle.
All transfers inside Bahariya Oasis and White Desert by 4x4 car.
Professional Egyptologist tour guide during your trip.
Lunch at excellent quality during all sightseeing tours.
Mineral water and soft drinks during camping in the desert.
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
Free Travel Insurance $20,000 worth through Chartis Insurance Company in association with 123EgyptTours.com (available upon request).
Rates are quoted in US Dollars and are based on double occupancy. Rates are valid until 30/04/2011 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 and Reservation for White Desert Tour should be at least 15 days before the start of the trip.
