This 10 day Egypt Desert Trip starts and ends in Cairo, connecting Giza and Old Cairo with Fayoum, Bahariya Oasis, the White Desert, Dakhla and Kharga in one overland round trip.
The programme combines archaeological and cultural sightseeing with oasis life, desert landscapes, 4x4 safari sections and desert camping, including Wadi El Hitan, the White Desert and Al Qasr in Dakhla.
Comfort and Premium packages follow the same itinerary and guiding structure. Individual accommodation names are not published; overnight arrangements are shown by package level and accommodation type.
Travel in a small group of 2–16 with a German- or English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
Arrive at Cairo International Airport for Meet & Assist, followed by private transfer to the accommodation and check-in.
A welcome briefing and dinner are included before the first overnight in Cairo.
Die Übernachtungsart richtet sich nach dem Reiseverlauf und dem gewählten Paket.
After breakfast, explore the Giza Plateau, including the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple.
Lunch at a local restaurant is followed by a visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum, then dinner and overnight in Cairo.
Die Übernachtungsart richtet sich nach dem Reiseverlauf und dem gewählten Paket.
After breakfast, explore Old Islamic Cairo, Al-Muizz Street and the Citadel of Saladin, with time to walk through the historic streets and architecture.
Enjoy free time at Khan El Khalili Bazaar before dinner and overnight in Cairo.
Die Übernachtungsart richtet sich nach dem Reiseverlauf und dem gewählten Paket.
Depart early for Fayoum and visit the Magic Lake and Gebel El Mudawara before continuing to Wadi El Hitan, the Valley of the Whales.
Lunch is included during the programme, followed by dinner and overnight at a desert camp in Fayoum.
Die Übernachtungsart richtet sich nach dem Reiseverlauf und dem gewählten Paket.
After breakfast, continue the Wadi El Hitan programme before departing through the Western Desert toward Bahariya Oasis.
Arrive in Bahariya Oasis for dinner and overnight at a desert camp.
Die Übernachtungsart richtet sich nach dem Reiseverlauf und dem gewählten Paket.
After breakfast, continue by 4x4 safari vehicle through the Western Desert toward the White Desert and explore its distinctive white rock formations.
Dinner is served in the desert before overnight at camp in the White Desert.
Die Übernachtungsart richtet sich nach dem Reiseverlauf und dem gewählten Paket.
Continue toward Dakhla Oasis and visit Al Qasr Islamic Village, with its traditional mud-brick architecture and local handicraft workshops.
Experience oasis landscapes, palm groves, historic villages and natural springs before driving to Kharga Oasis for dinner and overnight.
Die Übernachtungsart richtet sich nach dem Reiseverlauf und dem gewählten Paket.
Visit Kharga Museum and the Temple of Hibis, followed by lunch at a local restaurant.
Continue to the Bagawat Necropolis and enjoy sunset at the oasis before dinner and a second overnight in Kharga.
Die Übernachtungsart richtet sich nach dem Reiseverlauf und dem gewählten Paket.
After breakfast, return to Cairo by private air-conditioned transportation and check in at the accommodation.
The afternoon is free for shopping or leisure before the farewell dinner and final overnight in Cairo.
Die Übernachtungsart richtet sich nach dem Reiseverlauf und dem gewählten Paket.
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport with assistance for departure formalities.
The trip services end at the airport, with no overnight on the departure day.
The trip lasts 10 days and 9 nights, starting and ending in Cairo.
The route includes Cairo, Giza, Fayoum, Bahariya Oasis, the White Desert, Dakhla Oasis and Kharga Oasis.
The fitness level is Moderate and the trip difficulty is Easy.
Highlights include the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo, Wadi El Hitan, the White Desert, Al Qasr in Dakhla and major sites in Kharga.
Yes. The programme includes 4x4 desert safari sections, desert landscapes and desert camping.
The programme uses hotels, oasis stays and desert camps. Individual property names are not published.
Day 1 includes dinner, Days 2–9 include breakfast, lunch and dinner, and Day 10 includes breakfast.
Yes. International flights, Egypt entry visa fees and travel insurance are listed as included services for this programme.
Personal expenses and any service not explicitly listed under Included are not included.
The programme includes a professional German- or English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
Private air-conditioned vehicles are used for road transportation, with 4x4 safari vehicles in the desert sections.
The recommended travel period is October to April.
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