Cairo, Minya and Desert Trip

After enjoying a delicious wholesome breakfast at your hotel, your personal guide will take you to the Giza Plateau to start your journey by marveling at one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramids of Giza. Visit the iconic Sphinx and Valley Temple. After your pyramid visit, you’ll go for lunch at an authentic Egyptian restaurant and then head over to the New Grand Egyptian Museum, also known as the Giza Museum, which is an archaeological museum in Giza, Egypt, about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) from the Giza pyramid complex. Return back to your hotel.

Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Visits: Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).

At 07:00, your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo for a scenic drive to Bahariya Oasis, located about 360 km east of Cairo. This journey takes approximately 4 hours. Upon arrival, enjoy a delicious lunch in the oasis. Your exploration will begin with a visit to the Golden Mummy Showroom, followed by a tour of the Tombs of Nobles, where you'll discover two fascinating tombs from Egypt's 26th Dynasty. These ancient burial sites are part of the vast necropolis of Bahariya Oasis in the Western Desert. You'll also visit the Tomb of Bannantiu, an important site in the area. Afterward, experience the stunning views from the top of the English House, a popular vantage point in the oasis.

Overnight in Bahariya oasis.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, embark on a fascinating journey through the striking Black Desert, followed by a visit to the natural hot spring of El Haize (St. George Oasis), known for its refreshing waters. Continue your adventure as you head towards Crystal Mountain, where you'll marvel at the sparkling quartz crystals embedded in the rocks. Then, explore the stunning rocky formations of the Valley of Agabat, a unique and scenic area of the desert.

Next, drive to the White Desert National Park, Egypt's most famous desert destination. The park is renowned for its otherworldly landscape, featuring dramatic wind-carved rock formations shaped like giant mushrooms, pebbles, and other unique structures – truly a sight unlike anything else in the world.

Depending on availability, you’ll either camp under the stars in the White Desert or stay overnight at the Farafra Oasis hotel for a restful end to your day.

Overnight: White Desert Camp or Farafra Oasis Hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Embark on a scenic drive to Farafra Oasis, where you'll have the chance to explore the fascinating mud brick museum of local artist Badr. Afterward, continue your journey to Dakhla, a drive of approximately three hours. Upon arrival, discover the serene beauty of the Roman Temple of Deir El Hagar, set against a tranquil backdrop, and explore the nearby Roman burial site of Mezzawaqqa. Next, visit the charming Islamic Village of Al Qasr, located around 35 km from Mut, where you can marvel at the ruins of an ancient Ayubid mosque.

Overnight in Dakhla at Oasis Style Hut.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, head to Balat to explore the ancient city and its fascinating tombs. Following the visit, embark on a scenic drive to Minya, a journey of approximately four hours. Enjoy a delightful picnic lunch along the way.

Overnight in a hotel in Minya
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

For those who love exploring off-the-beaten-path sites, today’s journey takes you to Al Minya. Begin with a scenic motorboat ride to Tal Al Amarna, the once-thriving capital of Akhenaton. Next, explore Beni Hassan, a site renowned for its ancient tombs dating back to the Old and Middle Kingdoms. Afterward, return to Cairo.

Overnight in your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, you'll be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.

Meals: Breakfast.

N.B : Throughout the trip, your guide has the right to unpredictable weather conditions, impassable wadis concern constitutions of other passengers, vehicle breakdowns, etc. switch the route in the interest of your own safety if he sees fit. We therefore ask for your understanding as we can not guarantee the exact compliance with the order of the trip, according to tender. Goal of the team and our agency, but it is all the program points to achieve.