This is an itinerary for an 8-day private tour of Egypt that includes all meals and accommodation. The tour starts and ends in Cairo and includes visits to the pyramids, the Egyptian Museum, the White Desert, the Black Desert, the Bahariya Oasis, the Fayoum Oasis, and the Valley of the Whales.
Day 1: Cairo to Bahariya Oasis
- Drive from Cairo to Bahariya Oasis (240 km)
- Discover the Black Desert of Egypt
- Hike in the Black Desert
- Climb the highest hill overlooking the Black Desert
- Camp in the desert
- Stargazing
- Barbecue dinner.
Day 2: Deep Dive into the White Desert
- Explore the White Desert, a site of white chalk rock formations
- See the desert roses, Crystal Mountain, and the tents' valley
- Camp in the White Desert
- Enjoy the sunset and stargazing
- Barbecue dinner
Day 3: Bedouin Nights in the Green Oasis
- Enjoy the morning atmosphere at the White Desert
- Return to Bahariya Oasis and swim in the natural wells
- Have dinner at a local cafeteria
- Discover the two natural pyramids
- Check in to a hotel that looks like traditional Bedouin houses
- Enjoy the sunset from the English Mountain
- Experience the nightlife of the oasis
- Overnight in an eco-lodge
Day 4: Cairo Calling: Pyramids, Papyrus & Lunch
- Enjoy the sunrise view
- Drive back to Cairo
- Visit the pyramids of Cheops, Khafre, and Menkaure, and the Sphinx
- Explore the pyramids area
- Learn about papyrus and see amazing inscriptions and pictures
- Have lunch (grilled chicken) at a restaurant near the pyramids
- Check in to a hotel close to the pyramids
Day 5: Fayoum Oasis Adventure: Whales, Waterfalls & Sandboarding
- Drive from Cairo to the Fayoum Oasis (120 km)
- Visit the Valley of the Whales, where bones and skeletons of whales can be found
- See the various desert sculptures formed by nature
- Visit Wadi El-Rayan waterfalls in the middle of the desert
- Go rowing on Lake Karoun, the biggest lake in Egypt
- Try sandboarding on the great sand sea
- See the magic lake, a lake with amazing colors
- Have a picnic lunch
- Enjoy a jeep safari in the Sahara Desert
- Have dinner under the stars
- Overnight in a furnished tent in the desert
Day 6: Watermelons & Wonders: Black Desert & Oasis
- Visit the Watermelon Valley, where watermelon-shaped formations can be found
- See an abandoned city from the Pharaonic time
- Drive to Bahariya Oasis (240 km)
- Discover the Black Desert of Egypt
- Hike in the Black Desert
- Climb the highest hill overlooking the Black Desert
- Camp in the desert
- Stargazing
- Barbecue dinner
Day 7: Museum Marvels & Cairo's Culinary Delights
- Return to Cairo by car or bus
- Visit the Egyptian Museum, home to unique artifacts
- Explore the old city with its gates and streets
- Experience Egyptian culture by walking through downtown streets, drinking sugarcane juice, and trying Koshari (a popular Egyptian dish)
- Visit the Khan el-Khalili bazaar
- Enjoy the local atmosphere in cafes, old streets, and markets
- Overnight in a 4-star hotel in Cairo
Day 8: Departure
