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8 Days
Daily Tour
20 people
Up to request
| # | Discount group | From adult | To adult | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Group 1 | 5 | 7.98 | 15% |
| 2 | Group 2 | 9 | 17.98 | 20% |
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be greeted by our friendly representative and transferred in comfort to the prestigious Le Méridien Pyramids Hotel & Spa.
Enjoy a refreshing welcome drink and a smooth check-in process. Our tour consultant will then meet with you to review your full itinerary, confirm pick-up times, and answer any questions.
The remainder of the day is yours to relax and unwind at leisure.
Overnight in Cairo.
Enjoy breakfast before embarking on a private tour of the iconic Giza Plateau, home to the legendary Great Pyramids, the majestic Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. Afterward, savor an authentic Egyptian lunch before visiting the Grand Egyptian Museum, located just 2 km from the pyramids. Return to your hotel for an evening at leisure.
After breakfast, drive to El Fayoum Oasis. Explore Lake Qarun, Wadi El Rayan with its beautiful waterfalls, Mudawara Mountain, and Wadi El Hitan (Valley of the Whales), a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its prehistoric whale fossils. Enjoy lunch before checking in to your eco-lodge or desert camp.
Overnight in El Fayoum
Spend a full day exploring the remarkable landscapes of the White Desert. Discover its unique limestone formations sculpted by wind over thousands of years, hidden valleys, panoramic viewpoints, and peaceful desert scenery. Enjoy another unforgettable evening surrounded by the silence and beauty of the Sahara.
Overnight at a luxury desert camp in the White Desert
Check out and head south to the Monasteries of St. Anthony and St. Paul, nestled in the cliffs of the Eastern Desert. These are among the oldest Christian monasteries in the world, with beautiful architecture and ancient artifacts. Then, travel onward to El Minya, check-in, dinner, and overnight stay.
Enjoy a day at leisure to relax or choose from a selection of optional excursions, including Memphis & Saqqara, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, a Nile dinner cruise, or shopping in Cairo.
Overnight in Cairo
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.
Deluxe Standard desert expeditions elevate traditional camping by utilizing VIP private glamping setups. Guests stay in spacious, weather-resistant tents fitted with comfortable elevated cots or mattresses, clean linens, warm duvets, and private portable chemical toilets. Gourmet meals (including Bedouin-style BBQ) are prepared fresh on-site by a private chef, accompanied by ambient lantern lighting.
Key natural wonders include Wadi El-Hitan (Valley of the Whales) in El Fayoum—a UNESCO World Heritage site showcasing 40-million-year-old prehistoric whale fossils—along with Magic Lake and the waterfalls of Wadi El-Rayan. In the Western Desert, you will explore the Black Desert's volcanic hills, the quartz formations of Crystal Mountain, the towering sand dunes of Agabat Valley, and the chalk rock formations of the White Desert National Park.
Long-distance transfers between Cairo, Fayoum, and Bahariya Oasis are conducted in private, air-conditioned luxury vans or SUVs. Off-road desert navigation across sand dunes, salt beds, and chalk valleys is handled exclusively in modified 4x4 Toyota Land Cruisers driven by licensed desert drivers. Drives range from 2 to 4 hours between major stops.
Desert climates experience significant temperature drops at night, particularly between October and April. Pack lightweight, sun-protective, and breathable clothing for daytime activities, along with thermal layers, a warm fleece or jacket, and a beanie for desert nights. Comfortable trail shoes or light hiking boots are recommended for walking on rough terrain and climbing sand dunes.
While modern 5-star hotels in Cairo and eco-resorts in Fayoum offer full amenities (Wi-Fi, 24/7 power, luxury bathrooms), desert camping legs operate off-grid. High-end safari operators provide private portable toilets and solar/inverter charging stations for devices. Mobile network coverage (4G) is reliable in Cairo and Fayoum town, but drops to intermittent or limited service once deep inside the White Desert National Park.
For an 8-Day / 7-Night Cairo, El Fayoum & White Desert Expedition operating under Deluxe Standard Accommodations (5-Star Deluxe hotels in Cairo, high-end eco-resorts/glamping in El Fayoum, and VIP private desert camping in the White Desert):
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