Day 1
On arrival to
Cairo international airport you will be welcomed warmly by our representative who will assist you through passport control, luggage area and custom formalities. You will then be transferred to your hotel by an air-conditioned vehicle. All your check in procedures will be done, overnight in Cairo.
Day 2
After breakfast, you will be driven to
Wadi Rayan, a desert which is a home to Gazelles and rare foxes and is located south of
Fayoum. Next, move to Wadi Hitan (Valley of the Whales), a site rich in fossils especially of marine creatures. Drive to
Bhariya Oasis for an overnight.
Day 3
Enjoy a tour around the old village of the oasis and see the charming lawns of palms and fruit trees. Then visit the ruin on a hill, 'the English House' by sunset and enjoy the panoramic view. In the evening visit the village and shops. Overnight in
Bahariya.
Day 4
Proceed to
the White Desert passing through the
Black Desert and the Valley of El Haize with its hot spring. After that, move to witness the amazing quartz crystal at the
Crystal Mountain as well as the volcanic rocks in the Valley of Agabat. Watch the stars while camping in the White Desert.
Dinner with Bedouin entertainment.
Day 5
Move on to Farfara Oasis and see the fascinating palm groves and hot springs, the old village of traditional mud brick houses, and local artist Badr's unique mud brick museum. Drive back through the desert, stopping off at Bahariya Oasis.
Continue to Cairo and overnight.
Day 6
Inclusions
• Meet & assist at Cairo International Airport upon arrival & departure
• Accommodation in Cairo at 3 star hotel for 2 nights including daily breakfast
• Accommodation in Bahariya at 3 star hotel for 2 night on half board basis
• Accommodation in White Desert camping for 1 night on full board basis
• Accommodation in Farafra at 3 star hotel for 1 night on half board basis
• All sightseeing tours mentioned in the itinerary including transfer by an air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fees, lunch & English Egyptologist guide
• All transfers to / from airport / hotel by A/C vehicle
• A bottle of mineral water a day during your trip
• Portage at airports and hotels
• Free cell phone with local SIM card to keep in touch with home and your Tour Operator
• All taxes & service charge
• Entry visa to Egypt for non-restricted nationalities
• Camping equipments like sleeping bags, camel blankets, tents are included
Exclusions
• Any optional tours not mentioned in the itinerary
• Meals except where indicated
• Drinks and any personal expenses
NOTES:
• Prices are quoted in Euro and based on double occupancy. Also, prices are valid till 30/4/2010 except during Christmas, New Year’s Eve & Easter Feasts. Moreover; rates could be changed without prior notice, shall the government increase taxes.
• You must have a valid passport to enter Egypt. (You must have at least 6 months of validity beyond your scheduled return date.)
• There will be extra 20 Euro per day incase you need to use GPS.