Full Description
From the Pyramids of Giza to the White Desert
This private three-day tour combines two completely different sides of Egypt: Cairo’s monumental legacy of the pharaohs and the extraordinary landscapes of the Western Desert.
After visiting the Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum, your journey continues via the Bahariya Oasis to the Black and White Deserts. There, you will transfer to an off-road vehicle and discover a landscape of black hills, crystal formations, and unusual white limestone rocks.
Pick-up is available directly from your hotel in Hurghada, El Gouna, Sahl Hasheesh, Makadi Bay, Soma Bay, Safaga, Marsa Alam, or El Quseir.
Why Guests Book This Tour
✅ From €390 per person, depending on the number of participants
✅ Private three-day tour
✅ One overnight stay in a 4-star hotel in Cairo
✅ One overnight stay at a desert camp
✅ Private off-road desert tour
✅ No shopping stops
✅ German- or English-speaking tour guide
✅ Admission and permit fees for the standard itinerary included
✅ Meals included as specified in the itinerary
✅ Direct hotel pick-up and return transfer
✅ Optional domestic flight to Cairo available from €150 per person—subject to availability and the current airfare
Highlights of Your Tour
Cairo
Pyramids of Giza
Great Sphinx of Giza
Grand Egyptian Museum
Khan el-Khalili
Bahariya and the Black Desert
Bahariya Oasis
Black Desert
El Heiz
Crystal Mountain
Off-road vehicle tour
White Desert
Wadi El Agabat
White Desert
Desert sunset
Dinner at the camp
Overnight stay beneath the desert sky
Your Tour Itinerary
Day 1 – Cairo: Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum
Depending on your selected option, you will either travel privately to Cairo or be transferred to Hurghada Airport for the domestic flight to Cairo.
Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
On the Giza Plateau, visit the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure.
The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. Afterward, visit the Great Sphinx.
Admission to the interior of certain pyramids is not included in the regular standard ticket and may be booked separately, subject to availability.
Grand Egyptian Museum
After lunch, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) near Giza. Its extensive collections provide an overview of different periods of ancient Egyptian history.
Khan el-Khalili
If the day’s schedule and flight times allow, you will then visit Khan el-Khalili, where you can stroll through the historic lanes of Cairo’s traditional bazaar district.
Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel in Cairo.
Day 2 – Bahariya, the Black Desert and the White Desert
After breakfast, leave Cairo and travel toward the Bahariya Oasis, approximately 370 kilometers southwest of the city.
In Bahariya, transfer to an off-road vehicle for the desert tour.
Black Desert
The landscape of the Black Desert differs significantly from the white limestone formations you will encounter later. Dark hills and layers of rock dominate the scenery here.
El Heiz and Crystal Mountain
The route continues through the desert toward El Heiz and Crystal Mountain. Located between Bahariya and Farafra, this geological formation is known for its visible crystal structures.
Wadi El Agabat
Continue through Wadi El Agabat, where pale rock formations and expanses of sand combine to create a particularly distinctive desert landscape.
White Desert
Toward evening, arrive in the White Desert. Its characteristic white chalk and limestone formations have been shaped over long periods by natural erosion. The area is now designated as a protected reserve.
Dinner will be prepared at the camp after sunset.
Overnight stay at the desert camp.
Day 3 – White Desert and Return to the Red Sea
After breakfast, begin the day once again amid the extraordinary scenery of the White Desert.
In the morning light, you can experience some of the area’s characteristic rock formations from a different perspective before beginning the return journey.
Leave the desert region via Bahariya and continue toward the Red Sea.
Depending on your selected option, you will either travel privately to Hurghada or be transferred to Cairo Airport for the domestic flight to Hurghada.
A Personal Tip from Our Tour Guide
17 years of experience and more than 3,000 guided tours throughout Egypt.
In the White Desert, pay particular attention to how dramatically the landscape changes with the light. The white formations consist of chalk rock shaped into a remarkable variety of forms by wind and erosion. Their contours are especially striking in the late afternoon and early morning.
Who Is This Tour Suitable For?
This tour is especially suitable for you if you:
Want to combine culture with desert landscapes
Wish to discover the Western Desert as well as Cairo
Want to experience an overnight stay at a desert camp
Are comfortable with long driving distances and basic camp accommodation
Prefer an individually organized tour to traveling with a large group
Please note: Depending on your selected option, this tour may include domestic flights. It also involves long driving distances, off-road travel, and an overnight stay at a desert camp. Facilities in the desert are naturally more basic than those in a hotel. If you have limited mobility or special requirements, please contact us before booking.
Prices per Person
Participants | Vehicle | Price per person |
|---|---|---|
2 people | Private car and off-road vehicle | €600 |
3–4 people | Private minibus and off-road vehicle | €460 |
5–8 people | Private minibus and off-road vehicle | €390 |
Includes one overnight stay in a 4-star hotel in Cairo
Includes one overnight stay at a desert camp
Single-room or private-tent supplement: €40 per night
Transfer supplement from Marsa Alam: €50 per person
Transfer supplement from El Quseir: €35 per person
Please note: The order of individual itinerary items may be adjusted due to flight times, permits, weather, road conditions, or other local circumstances. All services included in the booked standard itinerary will remain part of the tour.
Please note: This tour is currently provided solely for non-binding travel information and planning purposes. The prices shown are non-binding estimates for guidance only. You are welcome to send us a no-obligation inquiry. Before any potential booking, we will inform you about availability, the final tour price, the relevant tour operator, and the applicable contractual terms and conditions.
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Combine the Pyramids of Giza with the extraordinary landscapes of the Western Desert and experience three varied days between Cairo, the oases, and the desert.
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