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Desert safari

6-Day Egypt Oases Adventure: Fayoum, Bahariya, White Desert, Dakhla & Kharga to Luxor

From $800 per person
Duration
6 Days / 5 Nights
Runs
Every Day
Type
Private, just your group
Booking
Confirmed within 24 hours
Places
Cairo, Fayoum , Bahariya Oasis, White Desert & Bahariya Oasis , Farafra Oasis, Dakhla Oasis, Kharga Oasis, Luxor

Overview

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6-Day Western Desert Expedition from Cairo to Luxor: Visit Fayoum Oasis, Wadi El Rayan, Wadi Al-Hitan, Bahariya Oasis, the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, Valley of Agabat, and the White Desert, with desert camping. Continue through Farafra, Dakhla, and Kharga Oases, exploring historic villages and ancient temples before transferring to Luxor on Day 6 for client drop-off.

Day 1: Cairo – Fayoum Oasis

Depart from Cairo and drive to Fayoum Oasis. Begin your exploration with a visit to Wadi El Rayan, famous for its beautiful waterfalls connecting two lakes. Continue to Magic Lake, known for its changing colors and surrounding sand dunes. Then visit Wadi Al-Hitan (Valley of the Whales), a UNESCO World Heritage Site where remarkable fossil remains of ancient whales reveal the evolution of marine life.

In the evening, enjoy the peaceful desert atmosphere and spend the night camping in Fayoum.

Overnight: Desert Camping in Fayoum

Day 2: Fayoum – Bahariya Oasis

After breakfast, depart Fayoum and drive to Bahariya Oasis. Upon arrival, explore the old center of the oasis and discover its traditional atmosphere. Continue to the Black Mountains, where volcanic formations create a distinctive desert landscape. Enjoy the surrounding sand dunes and visit the Salt Lake before heading to the English House viewpoint to admire the sunset over Bahariya Oasis.

Overnight: Hotel in Bahariya Oasis

Day 3: Bahariya Oasis – Black Desert – White Desert

After breakfast, begin your 4x4 desert safari toward the White Desert. Explore the Black Desert, characterized by its volcanic hills and dark rock formations, then continue to El Haize Valley. Visit Crystal Mountain, famous for its sparkling quartz crystals, followed by the spectacular Valley of Agabat, with its dramatic rock formations and golden sand dunes.

Continue into the White Desert National Park, renowned for its extraordinary chalk formations shaped by wind and erosion. Enjoy dinner beneath the stars and spend the night camping in the White Desert.

Overnight: Desert Camping in the White Desert

Day 4: White Desert – Farafra Oasis – Dakhla Oasis

Wake up to the beautiful desert scenery and enjoy breakfast before departing toward Farafra Oasis. Explore the local area of Farafra by 4x4, discovering its peaceful oasis surroundings and distinctive desert landscapes. Continue your journey through the Western Desert toward Dakhla Oasis.

Upon arrival, check in at your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight: Hotel in Dakhla Oasis

Day 5: Dakhla Oasis – Kharga Oasis

After breakfast, explore Al-Qasr, one of the most remarkable historic villages in Egypt's Western Desert, known for its traditional mud-brick architecture and narrow streets. Continue with visits to selected Roman archaeological remains and enjoy the beautiful oasis scenery and countryside along the way.

Later, depart Dakhla and drive to Kharga Oasis. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel.

Overnight: Hotel in Kharga Oasis

Day 6: Kharga Oasis – Luxor

After breakfast, begin your exploration of Kharga Oasis with a visit to the Temple of Hibis, one of the most important ancient temples in the oasis. Continue to selected historical sites in the area, including Bagawat Necropolis, an important early Christian burial site.

After completing the visits, begin your drive from Kharga Oasis to Luxor. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel, marking the end of your six-day Western Desert adventure.

End of Tour


  • Oasis lodge and hot springs in Bahariya
  • Black Desert and Crystal Mountain
  • Sunset and a night in the White Desert
  • Gara Cave
  • Golden Mummies Museum
  • English house
  • Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls
  • Magic Lake
  • Wadi Al-Hitan (Valley of the Whales)
  • Farafra Oasis
  • Dakhla Oasis
  • Kharga Oasis
  • Al-Qasr historic village
  • Roman archaeological remains
  • Temple of Hibis

Where and when

Location: White Desert

Sessions: 07:00

What's included

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo or Giza
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle and 4×4
  • 5 night desert camp
  • All meals from lunch on day 1 to breakfast on day 6, and bottled water
  • National park fees and listed sightseeing
  • Guide

Not included

  • Tips
  • Personal expenses
  • Anything not listed as included

Photos

Your route

  1. Cairo & GizaPyramids · then by private car
  2. Fayoumthen by private car
  3. Bahariyathen by private car
  4. White Desertthen by private car
  5. Farafrathen by private car
  6. Dakhlathen by private car
  7. Khargathen by private car
  8. LuxorKarnak
  • Stop
  • By road
  • Famous sight

Good to know

When is the best time to visit Egypt?

October to April is the most comfortable time, with warm days and cool evenings, so it is also the busiest and highest-priced season. May to September is hot, especially in Luxor and Aswan, but sights are quieter and prices are lower. We plan summer days around early starts and a long midday break. Christmas and New Year sell out early.

What is included in the price?

Each trip lists exactly what is included and what is not. In general our prices include private transport, a private Egyptologist guide, entrance fees for the listed sites, hotels or cruise as described, and the meals shown. International flights, visas, tips, drinks and optional extras are not included.

Are your trips private or in a group?

All our trips are private: just you and the people you travel with, your own guide and your own driver. You never share a vehicle or a guide with strangers. Nile cruise ships are shared with other guests, but your sightseeing on shore is private.

Is Egypt a good trip for children?

Yes. Children love the pyramids, felucca sails and the Red Sea. On our tours, children under 3 travel free when sharing their parents' room, children aged 3 to 11 pay 50% of the adult price, and from 12 they pay the adult rate. Hotels, cruises and some activities have their own child rules, which we follow and show in your quote. On domestic flights, babies under 2 pay the airline's infant fare, and children from 2 need their own seat at the airline's fare. Tell us their ages and we will plan shorter visits, pool time and family rooms.

Can you plan a slower pace or help with limited mobility?

Yes. Because every trip is private, we can plan shorter days, more rest and fewer stairs. Some ancient sites have uneven ground and steps, so please tell us about any mobility needs when you ask for a quote and we will be honest about what is practical.

How does tipping work in Egypt?

Tipping is part of daily life in Egypt and is not included in our prices. Small tips for drivers, guides, cruise crews and hotel staff are customary; your planner will send you a simple guide with typical amounts before you travel, so you are never left guessing.

Can I reach you on WhatsApp during my trip?

Yes. Once you book, you get a WhatsApp number for your planner and a local contact on the ground. Message us any time during your trip if something needs changing.

Hi, I'm Tarek. I'll plan your trip with you.We are available 24/7

From / person

$800

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