White and Black Desert 2-Day Private Tour from Cairo
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This is an itinerary for an 8-day private tour of Egypt that includes all meals and accommodation. The tour starts and ends in Cairo and includes visits to the pyramids, the Egyptian Museum, the White Desert, the Black Desert, the Bahariya Oasis, the Fayoum Oasis, and the Valley of the Whales.
Day 1: Cairo to Bahariya Oasis Drive from Cairo to Bahariya Oasis (240 km)
Discover the Black Desert of Egypt
Hike in the Black Desert
Climb the highest hill overlooking the Black Desert
Camp in the desert
Stargazing
Barbecue dinner.Day 2: Deep Dive into the White Desert Explore the White Desert, a site of white chalk rock formations
See the desert roses, Crystal Mountain, and the tents' valley
Camp in the White Desert
Enjoy the sunset and stargazing
Barbecue dinnerDay 3: Bedouin Nights in the Green Oasis Enjoy the morning atmosphere at the White Desert
Return to Bahariya Oasis and swim in the natural wells
Have dinner at a local cafeteria
Discover the two natural pyramids
Check in to a hotel that looks like traditional Bedouin houses
Enjoy the sunset from the English Mountain
Experience the nightlife of the oasis
Overnight in an eco-lodgeDay 4: Cairo Calling: Pyramids, Papyrus & Lunch Enjoy the sunrise view
Drive back to Cairo
Visit the pyramids of Cheops, Khafre, and Menkaure, and the Sphinx
Explore the pyramids area
Learn about papyrus and see amazing inscriptions and pictures
Have lunch (grilled chicken) at a restaurant near the pyramids
Check in to a hotel close to the pyramidsDay 5: Fayoum Oasis Adventure: Whales, Waterfalls & Sandboarding Drive from Cairo to the Fayoum Oasis (120 km)
Visit the Valley of the Whales, where bones and skeletons of whales can be found
See the various desert sculptures formed by nature
Visit Wadi El-Rayan waterfalls in the middle of the desert
Go rowing on Lake Karoun, the biggest lake in Egypt
Try sandboarding on the great sand sea
See the magic lake, a lake with amazing colors
Have a picnic lunch
Enjoy a jeep safari in the Sahara Desert
Have dinner under the stars
Overnight in a furnished tent in the desertDay 6: Watermelons & Wonders: Black Desert & Oasis Visit the Watermelon Valley, where watermelon-shaped formations can be found
See an abandoned city from the Pharaonic time
Drive to Bahariya Oasis (240 km)
Discover the Black Desert of Egypt
Hike in the Black Desert
Climb the highest hill overlooking the Black Desert
Camp in the desert
Stargazing
Barbecue dinnerDay 7: Museum Marvels & Cairo's Culinary Delights Return to Cairo by car or bus
Visit the Egyptian Museum, home to unique artifacts
Explore the old city with its gates and streets
Experience Egyptian culture by walking through downtown streets, drinking sugarcane juice, and trying Koshari (a popular Egyptian dish)
Visit the Khan el-Khalili bazaar
Enjoy the local atmosphere in cafes, old streets, and markets
Overnight in a 4-star hotel in CairoDay 8: Departure Transfer to the airport