04 Nights Desert From Cairo - Code WDCL4N1

Your Egypt tour isn’t complete without meeting the beauty of the deserts. 

As you arrive at Bahariya Oasis, you’ll enjoy a local dish for lunch, and then start your 4x4 vehicle trip through the desert exploring the simplicity of life and the natural beauty and wonders of the oasis such as Elhaiz village, a serene village known for its palm groves and natural springs, especially the hot springs that have unique therapeutic features. The place is known for its Roman remnants and artifacts

Continuing in the White Desert and its beautiful chalk formations, you’ll pass through the Black Desert and be brought in almost a dramatic natural black landscape that resulted from the volcanic activity that once existed in the area. 

You’ll also visit the marvelous Crystal Mountain which resides between the White Desert and Bahariya Oasis and has charming crystal stones that reflect sunlight, making it a shining spot in the middle of the desert. 

Are you looking for a magical ending to the day? You’ll spend the night camping and savor a delicious local barbecue dinner. 

After breakfast, you’ll continue moving southward toward Farafra Oasis, a place rich in natural and serene landscapes and historical attractions as well. You’ll visit its water springs such as Bir Wahid and Bir Sitta. And for the historical places, you’ll be taken to Badr's Art Museum, which incubates many forms of art that showcase the lifestyle and the nature of Farafra Oasis like paintings and craftings of clay and stone. 

Later, you’ll continue to Dakhla Oasis for lunch, then, you’ll visit  Muzawaka tombs of the Roman era and enter the tombs of Petosiris and Sadosir that still hold their paintings well-preserved and mixing Egyptian alphabet and gods side by side with the Greco-Roman ones. 

Finally, you’ll settle into the camp for the overnight and enjoy scenic natural views while having a yummy BBQ dinner. 

Following breakfast, we’ll head to Al Qasr Islamic Town, a Medieval town and one of the well-preserved settlements in the Dakhla Oasis. 

Then, you’ll visit Kharga Oasis and enter Balat village which goes back to the days of the Turkish and Mamluk eras.

After lunch, you’ll venture to the well-preserved Christian necropolis “El Bagawat”, and later visit Hibis Temple which is dedicated to the Amun, Mut, and Khonsu and has architecture reflecting both Egyptian and Persian styles and is decorated with many beautiful colors and carvings that depict different scenes and religious beliefs.

Upon breakfast, we'll head to Siwa Oasis, where we'll start with the Mountain of the Dead, an ancient necropolis that contains ancient tombs carved inside the mountains, and get the chance to view the oasis from the top.

Then, you'll continue with the Temple of Amun, where Alexander the Great came asking for prophecy. You'll see the beauty of the natural surroundings.

Next, we'll take you to Cleopatra’s Spring, where you'll get some historical bathing spot and refresh yourself with the clear waters of the spring.

After lunch, we'll continue with Shali Fortress, an ancient fortress & citadel of mud-brick, and then continue to Fatnas Island, a peaceful site where you can enjoy the natural views of the desert's palm trees and salty lake while sipping Siwan tea.

Lastly, you'll venture to the Siwa House Museum which exhibits the Siwan culture through the artifacts and handmade displays.

Finally, we'll take you back to Cairo