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Overnight White Desert from Cairo (Sharing)- Code SDC1N1

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Duration

1 night/2 days

Tour Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

12 people

Languages

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Overview

Discover the hidden beauty of Egypt with Magic Carpet Travel and join this trip. wander the Western desert and the area around. Take photos from the summit of the dunes and mountains during the sunrise while the sun rises between the mountains which look like volcanoes.

Highlights

  • Visit Bahariya oasis, black desert, black mountain, El Haiz village, and natural springs.
  • Visit famous mushroom shapes, crystal mountain, palm groves, pyramid mountain, camel farm, English mountain
  • Meet other travellers and share the highlights of the historical sights.
  • You will be accompanied by an English-speaking guide(with a real Egyptology degree), He will make history come to life.
  • Tour attractions have been carefully designed by a travel expert.
  • Enjoy beautiful scenery with a wide desert view and see the market, colour, faces, beautiful buildings, different types of food and much more...

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Bahariya Oasis-The Black and White Desert "Camping"

At 7.00 am our driver will pick you up in an air-conditioned vehicle to go in "around 4hours" driving trip" about 360 km to Bahariya Oasis, we will stop in the middle of our way at a rest house for a little bit to get refreshed and have something to eat or drink, then we will proceed towards the oasis.

Upon arrival “around 11.30 am” we will change the vehicle by 4× 4 safari car and meet our local Bedouin guide who leads us to the main attractions of the desert starting with the Sand Dunes area where you will stop to take some photos above one of the Dunes which its height can reach up to 50 meters, then we will continue our way until we stop in the black desert territory where you will see a sandy mountain covered with black stones and minerals like coal and iron, it's called "El Marcos Mountain". we will take some photos of the area which was created by the actions of the volcanoes which are dating back to the prehistoric period, afternoon we will continue our way to "El Haiz village" where we will have lunch and take some rest. "also you can buy some Bedouin handmade style souvenirs". Then “around 2.30 pm” we will get back to the vehicle to witness the el "Agabat" area which consists of limestone hills and magnificent sculptures.

Its name means "obstacles" as in ancient times it took 3 days to cross this area by camel Before the sunset we will head to the White Desert. Upon entering the area you will feel that you are walking on the moon's surface as you will see the white sand looks like snow and the different limestone rocks all over the area resembling a variety of Human heads, chicken and Mushrooms shapes, and plants forms.

they were created by the act of the harsh wind in this area. You will stay in the area for a while to capture some photos and watch the sunset. The surface's colour of the area is changing with the change of the light of the day time from orange to pink to purple and during the moonlight time you will feel that you are standing in a snowy area as the scenery of white sand is so similar to the snow within this time. We will take some photos around sunset time. Then we will get back to the Black Desert for camping.

On our way back to the black desert we will stop at the place of Crystal Mountain where you will see the mountain consisting of stones looking like glass and you will find mysterious inscriptions that are worth taking some photos of it. Also, you will find the tracks of the desert foxes on the sand which are living around this area.

Then we will camp overnight at the White Desert While the Bedouins prepare the Barbeque dinner, you will sit on an open-air pavilion around a fire circle watching the magnificent scenery of the sky full of stars, observing the shooting stars and smoking hookah if you want. It's the scenery you will not forget forever. After dinner you will taste the great Bedouin tea, sitting for a while observing this magical area, then going to sleep in a tent overnight

Day 2 : The Black Desert-Bahariya Oasis-Cairo

Getting up before the sunrise, wandering around the area, and taking photos from the summit of one of the dunes or mountains to the sunrise when the sun rises between the mountains which look like volcanoes. Then we will have breakfast and after that pack all our camping stuff in order to get ready to leave the area.

Around 9.00 am” You will be picked up in the 4×4 Safari car towards one of the high mountains in the black desert which you can ascend to take some photos of the whole terrific area of the Black desert. Then left this area and headed to one of the warm springs in Bahariya oasis.

It's called "Ein Mady" which is used in irrigation and you will see around it wide spaces planted with palm trees. And knowing how they plant palm trees as the Bahariya oasis is considered one of the important centres in the world for producing the dates. After that going back to the city where we change the 4×4 by our previous vehicle and then travelling back to Cairo, dropping off at the hotel before the sunset, and stay overnight in Cairo

Included/Excluded

  • All transfers by an air-conditioned vehicle from Cairo and back to Cairo
  • All the sights mentioned above as in the itinerary
  • English speaking Guide
  • One mineral water per person
  • Camping in the desert
  • Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
  • Domestic flights from any destination to Cairo
  • Any unmentioned transportations
  • Tipping

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Reservation

1- Always better to book early, so we can be sure the trip is running.
2- This trip needs permission from the tourism police, So you are able to reserve this trip until 18:00 pm the day before the tour(if there`s availability).
3- For the last-minute reservation, Call us at this number (+201554999050) or contact us via what`s app. at the same number.
4- we are reachable 24/7

Cancellation

1- If you cancel any part from the tour after you start, It will be Not Refundable.
2- In case of No Show, It will be Not Refundable.
3- There will be a full amount refundable if you cancel 2 days in advance.
4- If you cancel 24 hours before, It will half of the amount will be deducted.

Tour language

The tour will be always guided in English.

General behavior

1- If you are not going to continue the tour, you are responsible to find your way back to your place.

2- If you show unacceptable behaviour towards the guide or the rest of the group or act with bad behaviour in any visiting site, we have the right to aband you away with no refund or compensation.

Group size

Group size minimum 2 persons - maximum 12 persons

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