Bahariya Oasis Tour From Cairo & Camping White Desert-3 days

Three days of desert magic—oasis comfort, thrilling safari, and unforgettable White Desert camping.

Start City

Cairo

End City

Cairo

Duration

3 Days

Price From

$299

Tour Overview

Escape the city and dive into a 3-day desert adventure to the stunning Bahariya Oasis, located just a few hours from Cairo. This journey blends relaxation and adventure, combining a comfortable hotel stay with an unforgettable night camping under the stars in the surreal White Desert.

Travel in a 4×4 vehicle across Egypt’s Western Desert, exploring the volcanic landscapes of the Black Desert, the sparkling formations of Crystal Mountain, and hidden desert springs. Experience authentic Bedouin hospitality, breathtaking sunsets, and the peaceful silence of the desert.

Day by Day Itinerary

Your journey begins with a morning pickup from your hotel in Cairo, followed by a scenic drive to Bahariya Oasis (approx. 4–5 hours).

Upon arrival:

Check in at your comfortable hotel
Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch
Begin a relaxing local tour around the oasis

Explore:

Lush date palm gardens and local farms
Traditional oasis life and landscapes
Quiet desert surroundings perfect for photos

Return to your hotel in the evening:

Enjoy dinner at the hotel
Relax and prepare for your desert adventure

Overnight: Hotel in Bahariya Oasis

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, switch to a 4×4 jeep and begin your desert safari adventure.

Visit Black Desert, with its dramatic volcanic hills
Stop at El Hez Village to see natural cold springs
Continue to the shimmering Crystal Mountain
Explore the scenic Aqaba area with its unique desert formations

Enjoy lunch near a natural spring (Green Spring), a historic Roman water source surrounded by greenery.

In the afternoon:

Head into the magical White Desert
Discover its famous chalk formations
shaped like mushrooms, animals, and surreal sculptures

As sunset approaches:

Set up camp in a peaceful desert location
Watch the sky change colors over the white formations
Enjoy a traditional Bedouin dinner
Gather around the campfire under a sky full of stars

Overnight: Camping in the White Desert

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wake up early to witness a breathtaking sunrise over the White Desert, one of the most magical moments of the trip.

Enjoy breakfast in the desert
Take a short walk to explore the area in morning light
Return by 4×4 to Bahariya Oasis

Optional:

Freshen up or take a quick shower at a local facility

Then transfer back to Cairo, arriving at your hotel in the afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast

What's Included & excluded

Included

Hotel pickup & drop-off in Cairo (air-conditioned vehicle)

4×4 desert safari transportation

Professional Bedouin desert guide

Entrance fees to all mentioned sites

1 night hotel accommodation in Bahariya Oasis

1 night camping in the White Desert (Bedouin tent)

All meals as mentioned (Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast)

Bottled water and soft drinks

Not Included

Optional tours or additional activities

Personal expenses

Tipping

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Tour Information

  • Experience our Skip the Line service, designed to save you time and effort. Your visa will be efficiently processed upon arrival.
  • Benefit from multilingual support provided by our fluent-speaking professional Egyptologists.
  • Customize all tours according to your preferences and needs.
  • Please note that hotel ratings in Egypt differ from those in the USA or Europe
  • Extend your stay with the option to add extra nights before or after the tour.
  • Enhance your experience by replacing the night train with an additional hotel night and a domestic flight.

Prices

  • Tour prices are regularly updated to ensure competitive rates. Once your tour is confirmed, the price will not change and includes no hidden fees.

  • Payments can be made securely using major credit cards, secure online payment platform, or wire transfer.

  • Prices are quoted in US dollars per person, but payments can also be made in Euro, British Pound Sterling, or other accepted currencies.

  • The listed prices are valid until April 30, 2027. For bookings after this date or for Christmas, New Year, and Easter, special pricing may apply.

Children Policy

  1. Children Pricing:
    • Ages 2–5.99 years: 25% of the tour price
    • Ages 6–11.99 years: 50% of the tour price
    • Ages 12+ years: Full adult price
  2. Child prices apply when sharing a room with parents (maximum 2 children). Extra beds, domestic flights, or ferry journeys may incur additional charges.

Booking

  • Book early to secure hotel rooms, domestic flights, Nile cruise cabins, and other travel services.

  • A 25% deposit is required to confirm the booking. During Christmas and New Year, a 50% deposit is required. This deposit is part of the total tour payment.

  •  Deposits can be paid via major credit cards, secure online payment platform, or bank wire transfer.

Cancellation

  •  All cancellations must be submitted by email to provide written confirmation.

  • Cancellation Fees:

    • 41+ days before arrival: 10% of deposit

    • 40–30 days: 25% of total tour price

    • 29–15 days: 50% of total tour price

    • 14–7 days: 75% of total tour price

    • 7–1 days: 100% of total tour price
      Domestic flight cancellations follow airline policies.

  • Refunds are processed to the original payment method within 14 working days. No refund is issued for no-shows. Emergency situations (government or airline travel warnings) follow a flexible cancellation policy.

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