Egypt Desert tours from Cairo 9 days | Cairo to Siwa with White desert tour

Egypt Desert tours from Cairo for 9 days: visit Siwa oasis and Western desert, Grand Sand Sea tour, White desert safari with overnight camping experience, Cairo and Alexandria sightseeing tours.

Let’s get to know Cairo

Upon arrival in Cairo our driver will meet you outside the main arrival halls of Cairo International airport with the sigh “sharm-club.com” and take to your cozy 4* hotel. Double room accommodation on BB basis in a standard room in available.

Alexandria city tour

After breakfast at the hotel, departure to Alexandria. The journey takes up to 3.5 hours. Upon arrival in Alexandria, meet the guide and have a sightseeing tour of Alexandria. We will visit the Ancient Roman Theatre and admire the ancient mosaics found in the area. The next stop is at Pompey's Pillar and visit the Serapeum of Alexandria, then the Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa. After lunch at one of the local restaurants, we will continue our journey to Marsa Matruh. The distance from Alexandria to Marsa Matruh is 290 km. Upon arrival in the city, we will check into the hotel and spend the night there.

Discover the town of Shali

After breakfast, we will continue our journey and go directly to the Siwa Oasis. The distance from Marsa Matruh to the Siwa Oasis is 307 km. At the oasis we will take a tour of the area:

- Shali Old Town - let's explore the historical ruins of Shali, an ancient fortified city built from natural materials such as salt and clay, which tell the story of Siwa's past.

- The Mountain of the Dead (El Mawta) - where wealthy people built their tombs. Most of the tombs date back to the Ptolemaic and Roman times. One of the tombs you can visit (optional, extra charge) belongs to Si Amun, probably a Greek merchant, it has beautiful wall frescoes of Egyptian gods and goddesses.

- The Temple of the Oracle - we will visit a legendary temple steeped in ancient Egyptian and Greco-Roman history. It was here that Alexander the Great sought guidance.

- Cleopatra's Bath is a landscaped pool fed by a natural hot spring. Let's take a moment to enjoy a swim in this natural pool.

In the evening, let's head to Fatnas Island, also known as Fantasy Island, to watch a mesmerizing sunset surrounded by palm trees and serene lake views. Finally, we'll enjoy a delicious traditional dinner at a local restaurant. After dinner, we'll head back to our hotel for a comfortable and relaxing stay.

Siwa to the Great Sand Sea

After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, we'll head to the salt lakes area where we'll swim in these stunning formations known for their vibrant turquoise waters and natural healing properties.

The Great Sand Sea Desert Safari will take us on an exhilarating desert adventure, including a visit to Bir Wahid Hot Spring, where we'll soak in the warm, therapeutic waters of a natural hot spring. Next stop is Cold Lake, where you can swim in the refreshing waters of a unique desert lake.

Sandboarding on the golden dunes.

In the late afternoon, we will stop at Desert Camp to watch the sunset over the vast desert, enjoying the peaceful beauty of the landscape. Here we will be served a delicious dinner. After dinner, we will return to the hotel in Siwa for the night.

Siwa to Cairo trip

After breakfast at the hotel, you will have some free time to walk around the city center of Siwa, where you can buy unique souvenirs such as hand-woven textiles, dates, olive oil and salt lamps. Then we will go to Cairo, which will mark the end of our unforgettable journey to the Siwa Oasis. The distance between Siwa Oasis and Cairo is 750 km. Please note, that on this day no lunch or dinner will be available!

Upon arrival in Cairo, check in to a 4 * hotel on a bed and breakfast basis and free evening.

The Pyramids of Giza tour

After breakfast, meet your English speaking guide and tour The Great Pyramid of Giza. Here you will visit not only the famous Egyptian Pyramids, but also the Pyramid of Cheops, the Great Sphinx of Giza and its valley temple. Lunch in the city and a short (about 20 minutes) felucca ride on the Nile - optional, paid separately. After lunch, an excursion to the Egyptian Museum. At the end of the day, transfer to the hotel and rest.

Cairo to Bahariya oasis trip

After breakfast, we leave the hotel and begin our journey to the Bahariya oasis. Our driver will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo at about 7:00 am and take you to the Bahariya oasis, the distance between the Bahariya oasis and Cairo is about 365 km, the journey can take up to 5 hours. Estimated arrival time is 11:30 - 12:00. Upon arrival, you will rest a little and have lunch. After lunch, change the car to a 4WD Land Cruiser and drive to the desert.

First we will go to the Black Desert, which is 25 km from the Bahariya oasis. Then we will go to the White Desert, where we will visit the "Crystal" Mountain and the surrounding area. Transfer to El-Agabat, where you can enjoy the views of the New White Desert and ride down the sand dunes on boards, the so-called "sandboarding". In the evening we will settle in a campsite, have dinner under the stars by the fire with a cup of Bedouin tea.

White desert trip

Early in the morning we will meet an amazing sunrise in the white desert, have breakfast in our camp and go back to the Bahariya oasis, where we will get into our comfortable sedan car and return to Cairo.

Cairo free day at leisure

On the day of departure, check out from the hotel before 12 noon. If you have a late flight, additional excursions can be organized (upon request). Transfer from the hotel to the airport three hours before your flight departure time.