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Egypt Travel Package "Gateway to the Western Desert" 7 Days Oasis Bahariya, Siwa Cairo
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Overview:
This trip is a quick getaway to the Western Desert of Egypt. We begin our journey from Cairo then head down to the immense Western Desert. We stop at Bahariya Oasis, visit the White Desert, sleep under the stars, enjoy traditional Bedouin nights, visit the illustrious Oases of Siwa and stand where Alexander the Great was crowned ‘King of The World’. We take a swim in Cleopatra’s hot springs in the middle of lush palm trees in the remote oasis. On our way back we stop for a glimpse into World War II history in the Alamein area and head back to Cairo for another glimpse into history but this time around its ancient, its the Great Pyramids of Giza.
 
 
Package Details
Name: Gateway to the Western Desert
Duration: 7 Days
Hotel Class:
Single: Double:
   
 
 
Highlights:
Bahariya Oasis - White Desert - Black Desert - Crystal Mountain - Bedouin Camp - Siwa Oasis - Fortress of Shali - Temple of Amon - Cleopatra’s pool - Bir Wahed - historical Alamein area - Great Sand Sea - Alamein - Mediterranean Sea - Cairo - Sphinx - Great Pyramids of Giza.

Short Itinerary:
Day 1  Arrive in Cairo, Transfer to Hotel (City Tour optional)
Day 2  Travel to Bahariya Oasis, explore White Desert. Bedouin camp.
Day 3  Tour White Desert, Black Deserts, and Valley of Golden Mummies. Sleep in Bahariya Hotel.
Day 4  Drive to Siwa, Explore the city. Sleep in Hotel.
Day 5  Visit Siwa sites & temples, and the Great Sand Sea. Camp under stars.
Day 6  Drive back on Mediterranean Coast. Visit Pyramids of Giza. Sleep in Hotel and early departures.
Day 7  Transfer to airport for departure.

Program Details:
Day 1

The trip starts from Cairo. Our representatives will welcome you in the airport throughout the whole day. Optional city tour if time allows.

 
Day 2

Drive down to Bahariya Oasis. We reach Bahariya, have tea in a tradition Bedouin house, and then explore the beautiful oasis.  Bahariya is the first Western Desert oasis town from the northern side of Egypt. We hop on our 4-wheel drive cars and head towards the white desert. Spend the night camping and have a Bedouin dinner in the White Desert.
Meals include: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

     
Day 3
We start the day by exploring the White Desert with its surreal mushroom-like limestone formations. The White Desert gets its name from these windswept formations and limestone and it is actually mostly “white.” We stop to see the Black Desert and Crystal Mountain. We go back to have lunch in Bahariya Oasis. Along the way, we visit the Valley of the Golden Mummies and other ancient and enchanting destinations. Have tea and biscuits by one of the many captivating Bahariya springs.  Spend the night at the hotel.
Meals include: 1 breakfast
 
Day 4

Then we head towards the Siwa-Bahariya desert pathway, crossing remote uninhabited desert oases. We reach Siwa Oasis and take a beautiful stroll through the streets of the city on a caravan of donkey carts. Sleep at hotel in Siwa.
Meals include: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch

     
Day 5

We begin the day in Siwa. Visit the ancient fortress of Shali, and then explore the Temple of Amon, where Alexander the Great was crowned King of The World. We take a swim in Cleopatra’s pool, one of the many natural springs that contain holistic healing properties. We venture to the Great Sand Sea in the Sahara desert to Bir Wahed and drive over some of the highest sand dunes (app.80 M) in the Western Desert. At the top of Bir Wahed, we gaze at the endless dunes of the great sand sea at sunset, a sight that will forever be engraved in your memory. We visit Fossil Mountain that is located next to Bir Wahed. We spend the night in the traditional Bedouin way under the stars.
Meals include: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

 
Day 6

Drive to Cairo; along the way we drive by the Mediterranean coastal town of Sidi Abdel Rahman in the historical Alamein area. Reach Cairo, visit the great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, and have some free time to tour in vibrant Cairo. (Early departures)

     
Day 7

Departure. Optional city tour if time allows.

   
 
Pricing:
  4 Star Hotels
  Single Double (per person) 3 to 4 Pax (per person)
Price: $1,400 $770 $630
Children Policy: Children prices will be added shortly
Group Pricing: Group pricing will be given out by our Tour Operators
Note (1): Added Prices are quoted per person in $US dollars
Pricing:
A complete pricing list will added shortly
 
Notes:
Below is complete of what is generally included or excluded for this package
What's Included.....
  • Meet and Assist at the airport
  • All transfers
  • Baggage Transfers
  • Deluxe A/C transport throughout
  • Hotels with Breakfast. Hotel taxes and service
  • Services of an English Guide/Egyptologist
  • 4x4 Jeeps car for the desert Safari.
  • All meals during Safari Days
  • Permits and Fees for the Government during Safari trips.
 
What's Excluded.....
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Entry Visa
  • Gratuities
  • Camera Fees
  • Meals not mentioned
  • Drinks of any kind
  • Any additional requests
  • All Entrance fees to historical sites

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Red Sea Adventure                       N/A
 

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