Duration
4 Days / 3 Night
Cities
4 Cities
Type
Private Tour
Category
Multi Days Tours
Pick-up Time
Upon your Arrival
Tour availability
Everyday
Embark on a 4-day thrilling adventure from Cairo to the African Sahara, exploring the untouched paradise of the Siwa Oasis, one of the world's most isolated ecosystems. Discover the Bahraya Oasis, and the White Desert, renowned for its otherworldly rock formations and mountains of crystal. Unwind in the healing hot and cold springs, approach the Amazigh ethnic culture and explore World War II sites at Alamein. Ideal for camping & stargazing fans.
Under the soft glow of the morning sun, depart Cairo for a scenic drive to Siwa Oasis, a hidden gem nestled deep within the African Sahara and Egypt's vast Western Desert.
Stop at the Alamein World War II Museum, where relics of a pivotal chapter in world history await. Explore tanks, aircraft, and military gear, while learning about the legendary tactics of commanders Rommel and Montgomery.
Pause for lunch by the Mediterranean Sea in the coastal town of Marsa Matrouh—relaxing and refreshing before you continue the journey.
Arrive in Siwa, where Berber traditions and desert silence greet you. Take the evening to unwind, soak in the oasis charm, and prepare for the adventure ahead.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Dream Lodge Hotel, Siwa.
After breakfast, begin your tour with a visit to Shali Old Town, the historic heart of Siwa. Built from salt, mud, and plaster, parts of the ancient structures still stand proudly, while others have gradually returned to the earth over the centuries.
Continue to the Siwa Museum, set in a traditional Siwan house. The museum showcases local heritage through displays of silver jewelry, musical instruments, wedding costumes, baskets, and ceramics.
Next, explore the Temple of Amun (Om Obayda) from the 30th dynasty and the famous Oracle Temple, where Alexander the Great once consulted the oracle to confirm his divine status as the son of Zeus and rightful ruler of Egypt.
In the afternoon, stop at Cleopatra’s Spring for a refreshing break and enjoy lunch at a local café beside the water. Later, travel to Bir Wahed, located 12 km southwest of Siwa at the edge of the Great Sand Sea. Relax in its hot and cold springs, surrounded by sweeping dunes, before climbing atop the sands for a breathtaking sunset view. End the day with a traditional Bedouin dinner at camp, then return to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Dream Lodge Hotel, Siwa
After breakfast, begin your journey from Siwa to the White Desert and Bahariya Oasis, an epic road trip of around 10 hours that takes you across some of Egypt’s most dramatic desert landscapes. Along the way, enjoy the changing scenery as you pass through vast sand stretches, rugged terrain, and remote desert villages.
By evening, arrive at the White Desert, renowned for its surreal chalk rock formations sculpted by wind and time into shapes resembling animals, mushrooms, and castles. This natural wonderland, glowing under the fading sun and starlit skies, is considered one of the most magical deserts in the world. Overnight at Bahariya Oasis.
Get ready a day full of adventure as you explore the surrounding treasures: the Black Desert with its volcanic hills, El Hez Village with its fresh spring, and the breathtaking Agabat area, where golden sands meet towering limestone cliffs.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight in Bahariya Oasis
After breakfast, set out in a rugged 4x4 jeep for a full-day exploration of the Western Desert’s most iconic landscapes. Begin with the Black Desert, where volcanic hills and dark powdery sands paint a striking contrast against the golden terrain. Continue to El Hez Village, where you can refresh at its cold spring oasis surrounded by palm groves.
Next, head towards the shimmering Crystal Mountain, a unique ridge glittering with quartz crystals, before arriving at the otherworldly Agabat area, famous for its towering limestone cliffs and rolling golden dunes. From there, journey deeper into the legendary White Desert, where surreal chalk rock formations shaped by time resemble giant mushrooms, animals, and castles.
Your adventure extends into the New White Desert, a wonderland of even more dramatic and intricate limestone sculptures glowing under the desert sun. To end the day, unwind at the natural hot and cold springs nearby—an ideal way to relax after an exhilarating desert experience. In the evening, begin your drive back to Cairo, filled with unforgettable memories of Egypt’s desert wonders.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Note : If the mentioned hotel is unavailable, Sun Pyramids Tours reserves the right to provide a hotel of the same category.
Pick up services from hotel in Cairo & return
All sightseeing tours mentioned in the itinerary
All transfers from Cairo to Siwa and From Bahariya to Cairo by an A/C vehicle
All transfers inside Siwa & White Desert by 4x4 car
Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing
Camping equipment like sleeping bags
camel blanket & tents.
Breakfast and dinner are included at the hotel
Bottled Water & Soft drinks during camping in the desert
Accommodation as mentioned on the itinerary
All Taxes & Service Charge.
Private Tour Leader
Any extras not mentioned in the program
Tipping Kitty
Personal expenses
Optional activities
Beverages
Price
$394.00