3 Days Bahariya Oasis & White Desert Tour

Your adventure begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Cairo. Meet your driver and set off in a comfortable private air-conditioned vehicle. As you leave the busy capital behind, the scenery gradually transforms—from urban highways to open desert roads lined with vast golden sand stretching toward the horizon.

After approximately 4 hours of travel, you arrive at Bahariya Oasis, a peaceful retreat surrounded by date palms and natural springs. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, where you can taste traditional dishes prepared with fresh ingredients from the oasis.

Golden Mummies Museum

Begin your tour at the Golden Mummies Museum, home to one of the largest collections of Greco-Roman mummies ever discovered. Their golden masks, decorative wrappings, and lifelike expressions offer a fascinating look into ancient funerary customs.

Temple of Alexander the Great

Continue to the Temple of Alexander the Great—the only place in Egypt where a temple was built in honor of the Macedonian conqueror. Although modest in size, the temple’s remaining walls and carvings carry deep historical significance.

Sunset at English Mountain

End the day with a relaxing visit to English Mountain, one of Bahariya’s highest points. From the summit, you’ll enjoy sweeping views over the oasis as the sun sets and the desert sky fills with warm, glowing colors.

After sunset, drive back to your desert lodge to unwind for the evening.

Overnight in Bahariya Oasis

Meals: Lunch – Dinner

Enjoy breakfast at your lodge before meeting your 4x4 desert team. Depart Bahariya Oasis and begin your off-road journey deeper into the Western Desert.

Black Desert

Your first stop is the Black Desert, where volcanic hills covered in dark basalt stones rise sharply from the sand. Walk across this otherworldly landscape and learn about the ancient volcanic activity that shaped it.

Crystal Mountain

Continue driving toward Crystal Mountain, a natural ridge made entirely of glittering quartz crystals. The sun reflects off the stones, making the entire hill sparkle. It is one of the desert’s most unique and photogenic formations.

Picnic Lunch in the Desert

Pause for a picnic lunch surrounded by serene desert scenery. Your team will prepare a simple yet satisfying meal while you enjoy the uninterrupted silence of nature.

Arrival at White Desert National Park

After lunch, continue toward the White Desert, where massive chalk formations—shaped over thousands of years—stand like giant sculptures across the landscape. Walk among these natural wonders, observing formations that resemble mushrooms, animals, and snow-drifted peaks.

Sunset & Desert Atmosphere

As evening arrives, the colors of the White Desert shift dramatically, creating one of the most beautiful sunsets in Egypt.

Dinner & Overnight Camping

Your Bedouin team will prepare a freshly cooked dinner by the campfire. Afterward, lie back and enjoy one of the clearest night skies you will ever see.

Overnight Camping in the White Desert

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

Wake up early to experience a magical sunrise over the white rock formations. Enjoy breakfast freshly prepared at your campsite.

Return by 4x4 to Bahariya Oasis

After breakfast, begin your journey back by 4x4 across the desert. Along the way, stop at one of Bahariya’s natural hot springs to relax your feet or enjoy the warm mineral water.

Departure from Bahariya Oasis to Cairo

Switch back to your private air-conditioned vehicle and begin the drive toward Cairo. Lunch will be provided en route as you travel back through the quiet desert roads.

Arrival in Cairo

Arrive in Cairo in the late afternoon or evening (depending on pace), and transfer back to your hotel, concluding your unforgettable desert journey.

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch