2 nights white desert camping trip
Day1: After having our breakfast,We go to Bawiti, Bahariya Oasis, and when we arrive at Bawiti, we have lunch we find our jeep ready to start our safari trip to white desert, we start by visiting the black desert then el hez village to visit the cold spring then resume our drive towards crystal mountain , we visit the crystal and we continue driving of road reaching el mattar area , we find a nice spot to make our camp for dinner and spending the night.
Day2: After having our breakfast and when we are ready we continue driving with our jeep to visit aqapat area then karaween dunes and the magic spring where we will have our lunch then continue exploring more reaching the new white desert with its lovely limestone formations, we visit the best formations then we find our spot to make our camp for dinner and spending the night under the stars.
Day3: After having our breakfast and when we are ready to start to drive back with our jeep towards baharia oasis then when we arrive we find our transport ready to drive us back to Cairo.
White desert 1 night 2 days camping trip.
Day 1 Starting from Cairo at 7 am driving towards baharia oasis about 5 hours drive , when we arrive we have our lunch after lunch we find our jeep ready to start our safari trip by visiting the black desert then el hez village and the cold spring and after that we resume driving to visit the crystal mountain and aqapat area one of the most interesting places in white desert then we resume driving to reach the old white desert ( mushrooms area & tents area) after that driving to the new white desert with all its nice limestone formations, after that we find a good spot to make our camp for dinner and spending the night under the stars.
Day2 After having our breakfast and when we are ready we Start to drive and finish our visiting if i missed something from the first day then we drive back to the oasis to find our car ready to drive us back to cairo.
Siwa Oasis
420 km northwest of BahariyaI. Archaeological SitesShali Citadel/Fortress o The Shali is the old town dating to the 13th century and located in the center of Siwa. It was built on a large mound and appears to have houses built upon houses surrounded by labyrinths of streets. The town was mostly abandoned in 1926 after heavy rainfalls seriously damaged the structural integrity of this unusual mud, rock and plaster town.Gebel El Mawta (Mountain of the Dead)o A necropolis of ancient Egyptian tombs dating to the 26th dynasty and Greek and Roman period. During WWII the local residents used the tombs as hiding places when the Italians were raiding through the area.o Oracle Temple of Amun: o The tomb of Niperpathot who was a 26th Dynasty “Prophet of Osiris” and also the “Scribe of the Divine Documents.”o The tomb of the Crocodile dates to the 4th c BC tomb and has decorations of Osiris, Hathor, a fox, and a crocodile.o Tomb of Mesu-Isis has excellent decorations of cobras on one wall.o Tomb of Si-Amun. This is probably one of the most beautiful in the oasis. This tomb belonged to a wealthy land owner and contains depictions of the major gods and goddesses of pharaonic Egypt, including a beautiful replication of Nut (the goddess represnting the Milky Way) standing next to a sycamore tree.Oracle Temple of Amuno This 26th dynasty temple of Amun was built in the 7th or 6th c BC and was home to the most powerful Oracle in the ancient world. The Persian king, Cambyses sent an army of 50,000 soldiers to destroy the Oracle. Instead legend has it that the Gods protected the Oracle by allowing all 50,000 soldiers to die in the desert in a sandstorm. Later in 331 BC, Alexander the Great visited the oracle and was told the he was the son of the sun god Re and therefore eligible to become pharaoh of Egypt. Umm Ubeiyda: Temple of Amuno This 30th dynasty Amun temple was built in the 4th c BC by one of the last Egyptian pharaohs – Nectanebo. This temple is southeast of, and connected to the Oracle Temple by a processional pathway. The Umm Ubeiyda Amun temple remained fairly intact until the early 1800s when a government official blew it up and took the stones to build his own house and a staircase for the police station.II. Natural SitesCleopatra springo This is one of the largest and most beautiful springs in Siwa. It is circular and stone lined with natural bubbles coming from the ground. Bathing and/or swimming is permitted and quite enjoyable. Bring your suit. A small cafÈ serving tea and other refreshments is next to the spring, along with changing rooms.Fatnas (Fantasy) Island and springo Located next to the large salt lake in Siwa and surrounded by thick palm groves. Swimming is permitted, a restaurant available, and the sunsets are gorgeous.Gebel Dakroor (Dakroor Mountain)o Located to the east of the Oracle temple. Archaeologists speculate that the Oracle temple was aligned to a distinct concave in the Dakroor Mountain. This area is also famous for its mud baths; many people take 1-3 day treatments because they claim the mud gives them relief from rheumatism and other muscle problems.Soukso Located in the center of town next to the Shali one can purchase many of traditional Siwa goods – things that you can’t find anywhere else in Egypt.Behi old villages o Traditional old villages of the Bedouin
Fayoum Oasis
2.5 hours southwest of CairoWadi Rayyan and Wadi Hittan o This is a protected area in the Fayoum; the Wadi Rayyan boasts on Upper and lower lake with waterfalls between the two. There are also three sulpher springs.o Marine fossils and archaeological remains dating to c. 40 million years ago are on display in the open-air museum at the Wadi Hittan ([dinosaur] Whale Valley). The study of these dinosaurs was very important as they have tiny back legs. It has always been assumed that life began in the water and then moved to land. But the Wadi Hittan dinosaurs prove that this species began on land – and then returned to the water. Cousins to these dinosaurs can be found in Arkansas, US. Karanis (Kom Aushim)o This ancient Graeco-Roman town is located 80 km southeast of Cairo and it was built in the Ptolemaic period (304 to 30 BC). o Karanis has two temples, one of which was built in the ancient Egyptian design and dedicated to the crocodile gods, Pnepheros and Petesuchos (Sobek). Karanis site is important due to all of the ancient papyri found here, which told us much about history during that time period. o Karanis was founded by Ptolemy II Philadelphus in the 3rd c BC and it flourished for 700 years until it was abandoned in the 3rd c AD. The Kom Aushim museum o is located near Karanis and it houses many artifacts that were discovered at Karanis.o Karanis is important to archaeology as it helps us piece together how the ancient public lived and worked. Qasr Qaruno is an ancient town on the far west side of the Fayoum on Lake Qarun. Most of the ancient town has been destroyed but two temples still remain: the large temple was dedicated to Dionysus (who the Greeks associated with Osiris), and the smaller temple to Sobek Ra. Batn Ihrito is just south of the Fayoum Lake and is the site of ancient Theadelphia, which contains a ruined Ptolemaic temple dedicated to the crocodile god, SobekMedinet el-Fayoumo is located just east of Batn Ihrit. In Medinet el-Fayoum is an ancient city that was first called Shedyet by the ancient Egyptians, then Crocodipolis, and later Arsinoe by the Greeks. This city was a major worship center dedicated to the crocodile god, Sobek. o Medinet el-Fayoum was occupied from at least the Middle Kingdom period; Ramesses II made additions in the New Kingdom, and then it grew even larger when a small Ptolemaic temple was added.o In the center of the town are water wheels, made during the Ptolemaic era and still functioning today.Medinet Madio was established in the 12th Dynasty by the kings Amenemhet III and IV (1844 to 1787 BC); it was repaired in the 19th Dynasty and further expanded in the Graeco-Roman period. Excavations are continuing in this ancient town, and have uncovered even more interesting artifacts
Farafra Oasis
175 km south of BahariyaBadris Art Museumo Here you will find a collection of eclectic and Bedouin heritage style of art made by Badr, the local artist.Sitta Hot Spring (#6)o Located in the northern part of Farafra and a great place for bathing after a night in the White Desert. There are clean clothes changing huts available.Old Farafra Oasiso A small village next to a large palm grove and the oldest part of town. This is where the local farmer’s market is held. Sandy Duneso Take a wild and isolated ride across the sand dunes on the trail to Dakhla where odd solitary trees are scattered across the area.
Dakhla
315 km southeast from Farafra200 km west of KhargaAl-Mizawaka Tombso These pharaonic tombs are 35 km outside of the Dakhla oasis; the most important tombs belong to Pelusis and Petosiris. The el-Mizawaka tombs also have Greek and Persian Mithras cult decorations. The tombs are only opened on the outside.Al-Qasr (The Old Town)o This old Islamic village was founded in medieval times; the oldest house is from the Mamluk and Ottoman era and dates to 924 AD. The Ayyubid period mosque has a 3-story mud brick minaret. El-Qasr is a very well-preserved mud brick, wood town with lots of winding, narrow streets, many homes, a school, and a government center. Ancient Egyptian blocks filled with hieroglyphs were used to construct the governor’s home. Only a couple of families live inside. There is a nice local museum as well.Balato Balat is an important Old Kingdom town with the Al-Adaba tombs and Asil spring located nearby. In this town there are 5 mastabas, one belonging to the governer, Medunefer, who ruled in the reign of Pepi II (Old Kingdom).Beshendi Villageo This is a pharaonic village that is located within an Islamic cemetery. There is a Nubian dome tomb that was made for an important sheikh; if you ‘speak’ into one corner of the Sheikh’s tomb, your voice will be amplified in the opposite corner. There are also 2 Roman tombs, one of which is the famous tomb of Kitnes.Deir Al-Hagaro The ancient name of this Roman temple is Setweh, “Place of Coming Home.” This temple was dedicated to the gods Amun Re, Mut, Khonsu, and Seth and has wonderful astronomical depictions as well as Roman and Christian era inscriptions. Deir el-Hagar was originally dedicated to the Karnak triad of gods, Amun, Mut (his wife) and Khonsu (their son) as well as the god Seth (brother of Osiris).Ain el Gebel and Bier Mout.o Two popular hot springs in Dakhla. In English their names are: Eye Mountain hot spring, and Hot Spring number 3 located in the Dakhla town of Mut.Old Mouto The old Bedouin town in the Dakhla Oasis.Asamant El Kharabo An important archaeological site containing colonnaded halls with Corinthian capitals, Egyptian tombs and mummies, three Christian churches, Roman baths, and aqueducts, thousands of Greek and Coptic papyri and 5000 fragments of rare testaments of Manichaeism dated to the 3rd century AD. This religion spread from Babylonia to China and eventually died out.Ain Asilo An Old Kingdom settlement possibly dating to the 6th dynasty (Old Kingdom) this may have been the pharaonic capital of Dakhla in the late third millennium.Camel Rocko On the east side of Dakhla as you enter the oasis.
Kharga Oasis
325 km west of LuxorThis oasis was important in ancient times, primarily because it was the second-to-last stop for the infamous slave trade route (The Forty Days Road) from Africa. Additionally in the 3rd, 4th, and 5th c AD many of the early Christians were exiled to all of the oases, but mostly to the Kharga oasis.Christian necropolis: el-Bagawato Christianity had its beginnings in the Kharga Oasis in the late 3rd century AD when Christian leaders, including Nestorius and Saint Athanasius, were banished here.o There are 263 tombs with domed roofs dating from the 4th to 6th centuries AD; some are pagan and others have biblical scenes.o The oldest church in Egypt dating to the 5th century AD.o The Chapel of Peace, is sometimes referred to as the ‘Byzantine Tomb’ because of its depictions of Adam, Eve, Isaac, Noah, “Rebecca’s Well,” and the “Annunciation of the Virgin Mary,’ to name only a few. o Chapel of the Exodus is so-named because of the paintings inside which include: Moses leading the ‘Israelites Exodus from Egypt,’ ‘Moses in the Sinai,’ Noah’s Ark, Adam and Eve, ‘Jonah in the Whale,’ Job’s suffering, ‘Daniel in the Lion’s Den,’ and many others.Kharga Museumo Inside are ancient Egyptian and Christian artifacts including 7th to 9th century Coptic textiles and 18th century icons.Ain Umm el-Dabadibo Is located about 40 km northwest of Kharga. In this isolated, deep desert area is a towering fortress, early church, aqueducts and town houses settled at the bottom of an escarpment that is 380 meters above sea level and 225 meters above the desert floor. Although Umm Dubadib was most likely populated in Pharaonic times it is also known for its Roman settlement and aqueduct system.El-Deiro This Roman fortress was built to protect the infamous caravan route, the Darb el-Arba’in (Forty Day Road) which connects deep Africa with the Mediterranean. After the Romans abandoned this fortress, El Deir was then used as a Christian monastery; centuries later the Turks and Brits occupied it as well. El Deir has fabulous graffiti inside that dates back hundreds of years.Qasr el-Ghuietao This temple was begun in the 27th dynasty (by the Persians and Egyptians) and completed during the Ptolemaic (Greek) period (ca 300 to 100 BC). It is perfectly aligned to the cardinal points and has an inner sanctuary and outer fortress walls.Temple of Hibiso Like the Sphinx, this temple is very well preserved as it was covered with sand until the 20th century. It was built by Persian kings, Darius I and II in the 6th century BC. The Hibis temple, dedicated to Amun, Mut, and Khonsu, is the only known Persian temple in Egypt. Reconstruction should be completed in late 2012.Qasr el-Zaiyano This Graeco-Roman temple was dedicated to Amun-Hibis and is part of a fortress surrounded by thick mud brick walls. Although not as well preserved as Qasr Ghuieta, it is still in very fine shape and worth a stop. Qasr el-Zaiyan is located on the road between Kharga and Baris (south), and just south of Qasr el-Ghuieta.
Luxor
05 Days / 04 Nights Program (Every Monday) Upon arrival at Luxor airport or station, our representative will transfer you to your Nile Cruise by a private A/C van. Embarkation before 12:00 PM. Afternoon, you will discover the East bank of Luxor including Karnak Temples Complex, which are the largest structures ever build in the history of the mankind. The principal building is that of god Amun Ra, since it was considered the house of god on the earth, the earlier structure date back to the middle kingdom, but there are some references which refer to the earlier buildings as old as the 3rd dynasty. Later on, you will proceed to visit Temple of Luxor, which was built by one of the kings of the 12th dynasty and completed by the well know king Ramses II. This temple was located in the heart of ancient Thebes and, like Karnak, was dedicated to the main/chief god Amun Re. After finishing your day tour, you will be transferred back to your ship for rest and refresh. At night, Egyptian folkloric show will be operated by the staff. Dinner will be served and overnight in Luxor. (L-D) N.B: If your arrival time to Luxor is so early, so we will start the tour direct upon arrival as the cruise check in time at 12:00 and we don't want our guest waste their time waiting at the lobby for check in. Meals Included: Lunch Dinner Breakfast on the Nile cruise. After that you will start your magical tour in Thebes, the sacred land by exploring the west bank of Luxor including Valley of the Kings, which considers as the royal cemetery of the Theban kings and rulers of ancient Egypt, and the place where our Pharaohs were buried. After that, you will proceed to visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari. This temple is considered as one of the most wonderful examples of the Architecture in ancient Egypt, because it was totally carved inside the mountain. At the end of the tour you will visit Colossi of Memnon, which is belonging to king Amenhotep III. After that you will return to your ship to have your lunch. Afternoon, free at leisure. Dinner and overnight on the cruise. Meals Included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Breakfast on board your Nile cruise. Then your tour guide will take you in a mysterious journey to land of secrets. This guided tour of today begins by visiting one of the most wonderful temples in Egypt, Temple of Horus in Edfu, which is considered to be one of the most well preserved temples in Egypt. After that, you will revert back to your ship. Lunch will be served on board during sailing to the city of Kom Ombo. Afternoon, you will proceed to explore Temple of Kom Ombo, where the two gods Sobek & Haroeris were worshipped for a while. Get back to your ship and enjoy your lunch. Enjoy the sun deck, watching the unique landscape of the great river Nile. On its banks the ancient Egyptian civilization has been created and flourished. Dinner meal will be served on board during sailing to the city of Aswan. Late evening arrive to Aswan and overnight. Meals Included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Breakfast will be served on board your ship. Later on, you will join your Egyptologist tour guide to discover the great city of Aswan, including The High Dam, which has been erected by the Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1960 AD to protect Egypt from the Nile flood. After that you will enjoy sailing on the Nile River by a motor boat till reach Agilika Island, where you will visit Temple of Philae, which was erected during the Gaeco-Roman period and was dedicated to goddess Isis (mother of god Horus). Finally you will be escorted to visit one of the marvelous sightseeing in Aswan, The Unfinished Obelisk, which was made out of red granite and was dedicated to god Amun Ra. After finishing your day tour, you will get back to your ship. Lunch will be served on board. Afternoon tea will be served on board. At night free at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Aswan. Meals Included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Check out after breakfast. Then our representative will accompany you to Aswan airport - station to take your flight to Cairo (Breakfast) **
Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum
Discover the wonders of ancient Egypt on a day trip to the Pyramids and Egyptian Museum in Cairo. See the Great Pyramids of Giza, including Khufu, Khafre, and Micron, as well as the legendary Sphinx. After lunch, visit the Egyptian Museum, which houses an impressive collection of 150,000 objects spread across 100 exhibition halls. End the tour with a shopping trip to Khan Al Khalili Bazaar. Discover the best of Cairo and Giza with a private guide and vehicle, ensuring a personalized experience. See the iconic landmarks of the Giza Plateau, including the Valley Temple, and enjoy an Egyptian lunch before visiting Tahrir Square, site of the Arab Spring. Browse souvenirs and spices at the lively Khan El Khalili Bazaar. See the ancient treasures of the pharaohs at the country's leading museum. Don't miss this opportunity to discover the rich history and modern life of Cairo.