The Western desert and the oases of Egypt (7 days)
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The Western desert and the oases of Egypt (7 days)
Embark on a captivating 5-day journey through Egypt's Western Desert and its enchanting oases. This tour takes you deep into Egypt’s breathtaking desert landscapes, where you’ll explore serene oases, unique rock formations, and ancient historical sites. With daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner included, you’ll enjoy traditional meals while experiencing the tranquility of the desert. Transfer services ensure a smooth journey across the vast landscape, while a knowledgeable guide shares the history and significance of each destination. Entrance tickets to all listed sites are provided, making this a seamless and immersive desert adventure.
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- Transfer services
- Breakfast\Lunch\Dinner
- Guide services
- Entrance tickets to the objects visited by the program
- Additional services and excursions according to the program
- Entrance tickets to the pyramid of Djoser, for the pyramid of Cheops
- Entrance tickets to other additional museums, venues and events
- Drinks
Itinerary
Cairo Tour program: The tour includes a visit to the Cairo Historical Museum, which houses many precious exhibits from the era of ancient Egyptian civilization. The museum displays more than 12,000 artifacts from all periods of Egyptian history. Lunch at a local restaurant. Visit to the perfume factory. Transfer to the hotel. Placement. Supper. Overnight stay.
- (For an additional fee) Evening cruise in Cairo along the Nile River with dinner and a show program : Sailing along the Nile River, you can enjoy the night views of the Metropolis of Cairo – the city of contrasts. The trip on the cruise ship restaurant lasts about 2 hours and includes a buffet dinner, a show program and a transfer from/to the hotel.
- Cairo – Marsa-Matruh – Siwa : Breakfast (dry package). Departure to Marsa Matruh, a Mediterranean resort town known in Ptolemaic and Byzantine times as Paraitonion. Lunch at a local restaurant. Visit the Historical Museum in Marsa Matruha and Ageba Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in the area, located on the Mediterranean Sea. Departure to Siwa – one of the most isolated desert oases in Egypt, located near the border with Libya. A place where traders stopped to take a break from the harsh desert. Accommodation at the hotel. Dinner at a local restaurant. Sleepover.
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Breakfast. Here you will have the opportunity to visit the temple of Alexander - Orca and the mountain of the dead, in which tombs from the sunset of Ancient Egypt were discovered. You'll dive into the turquoise salt mining lakes that rival the Dead Sea, and swimmers will also be treated to Cleopatra's mineral spring. Stop for a shower and lunch at a local restaurant (drinks not included). In the afternoon, a golden-white desert safari follows, with stops for sandboarding on the dunes, impressive views and photo spots. Dinner at a local restaurant without drinks included. Overnight stay. |
- Siwa – Alexandria – Cairo :
Breakfast (dry packet). Early departure for Alexandria - the second largest city in Egypt founded in 334 BC. by Alexander the Great. The tour will begin with a visit to the Kom el Shukafa Catacombs - the largest and most important burial site in the area around the great Egyptian city and continue with the Roman amphitheater. Lunch at a local fish restaurant (drinks not included). After lunch, you will explore Kite Bay Citadel, which ranks first among the most important defensive fortresses not only in Egypt, but also on the entire Mediterranean coast. It was an important part of the fortification system of Alexandria in the 15th century. It was erected on the site of the Lighthouse of Alexandria, which is among the seven wonders of the Ancient World. Departure for Cairo. Accommodation at the hotel. Dinner. Overnight stay. · Cairo – El fayoum – Cairo : Breakfast. Departure to El Fayoum oasis. On site, with the help of jeeps, you will be able to take a tour of the Wadi Rayan National Reserve - one of the most famous nature reserves in Egypt. During the walk you will enjoy amazing landscapes, sand mountains, rock formations and lakes among the sands. Traveling through the sand dunes of the Sahara desert you will have various stops to go sandboarding, for panoramic views from El Madawara mountain and visit the El Rayan waterfalls connecting two of the desert lakes. You won't miss the Magic Lake, which changes colors in different periods of the year. Lunch at desert camp (drinks not included). In the afternoon you will walk to the Valley of the Whales "Wadi el Khitan" - home to the earliest prehistoric whale fossils ever discovered, where you will also be able to explore the fossil museum. Dinner (drinks not included) at a desert camp. Transfer to the hotel in Cairo. Overnight stay. · Cairo - Hurghada : Breakfast. Visit the Saqqara Necropolis, home of the first pyramid - the Step Pyramid of Djoser. On request and for an additional fee, you will have the opportunity to explore the corridors of the pyramid from the inside. The program will continue with the pyramid of the pharaoh Unas, the smallest tomb of a ruler from the old kingdom, but which has preserved the funerary paintings. Visit to the mystical Sarapeum - home to 26 gigantic sarcophagi made of granite. Afternoon transfer to Cairo airport for domestic flight to Hurghada operated by Egypt Air. Transfer to the hotel in Hurghada. Late check-in. Late dinner. Overnight stay. · Hurghada (Extra) : 1. Snorkeling on the Red Sea and Orange Bay beach. The underwater world is fascinating, full of life and colors, unexplored and mysterious, and therefore all the more attractive. Diving is a way of exploring this world, wonderfully combining new experiences, enjoying the richness of the underwater world, self–knowledge and, of course, endless pleasure. You will also have the opportunity to enjoy the beach on one of the sandy islands of the Red Sea. 2. "El Gouna – Egyptian Venice" with lunch and soft drinks. The tour includes a boat trip, during which you can enjoy the beautiful views, watch dolphins, swim and dive in the crystal clear waters of the Red Sea. Returning to El Gouna, you will also take a small boat trip through the canals of the city. 3. Desert safari with dinner. Your visit to Egypt will be incomplete if you miss a desert safari trip. You will have the opportunity to get a unique experience of racing jeeps over the dunes, riding ATVs and two-seater buggies. You will ride a camel and get acquainted with the life of the Bedouins in the desert, enjoy a folklore show. |
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I recently completed a 7-day trip to the Western Desert and the oases of Egypt, and it was an incredible experience!
Days 1-2: Siwa Oasis
We started in Cairo and traveled to Siwa Oasis. Highlights included visiting the ancient Oracle Temple and relaxing by the beautiful salt lakes. The locals were warm and welcoming.
Days 3-4: Bahariya Oasis
Next, we explored Bahariya Oasis. The Black and White Deserts took my breath away! We camped under the stars and enjoyed thrilling 4×4 rides through unique landscapes.
Days 5: Farafra Oasis
At Farafra, we enjoyed hot springs and local art. The peace and beauty of the oasis were refreshing.
Days 6-7: Fayoum Oasis and Return to Cairo
We ended our trip in Fayoum, visiting the stunning Wadi El Rayan waterfalls before heading back to Cairo.
This trip was a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. Highly recommended!
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День 1-2: Оазис Сива
Мы начали в Каире и направились в оазис Сива. Ключевые моменты включали посещение древнего храма оракула и отдых у прекрасных солёных озёр. Местные жители были очень дружелюбны.
День 3-4: Оазис Бахария
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День 5: Оазис Фарафра
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Эта поездка была отличным сочетанием приключений и отдыха. Настоятельно рекомендую!