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Trekking in the Egyptian Sahara

From Aswan to Cairo Desert Adventure

Egyptian Oases and Desert Camping

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Sample Oases Tour:

DAY 1 - CAIRO El Bahariya Oases (BLD)
Early morning departure before sunrise to be able to watch the sunrise over the Sahara.
We board a private four wheel vehicle and proceed west on the Sahara Highway, ( 180 Kilometers from Cairo to El Bahariya), visiting Qaser Sleim , Alexander's Tomb & Museum of Golden Mummies . Lunch & Dinner at the hotel : Beshimo Lodge Evening Bedouin folk show

DAY 2 - El Farafra Oases ( White Desert ) (BLD)
After a morning tour of El Bahariya we head for the White Desert ( 180 Kilometers) , on the way we'll stop ay Crystal Mountain to marvel at the different Shapes of Lime Stones , arrive Farafra Oasis , where we will camp for the night. ( In a tent) , dinner will be camp style. This tour may not be suitable for families with children who may not be used to camping, and the lack of hotel amenities. Guests must show proof of insurance before embarking on any camping trip with us regardless of the destination be it Moroccan Sahara, Tunisian Oases or the Egyptian Western Desert or in Sinai. BBQ dinner at the White Desert.

If you prefer to stay at a hotel then we 'll move back to El Farafra Oases and : Badawiya Hotel

DAY 3 - CAIRO (B)
Early morning camp style breakfast before sunrise, drive back to Cairo ( 380 Kilometers).
Remainder of the day at leisure.

Egypt Desert Oases Safaris

On Desert Safari for the Day - Fayoum Oases out of Cairo
Start any day - Year round - Combine with any of our Egypt tours

The wilds of the desert begin right on the outskirts of Cairo, and continue for hundreds of miles to the east and west, through sands, rock, mountains, oases, and a surprising variety of scenery, inhabitants and even a forty million years Whales fossils !!! Private Desert Caravan . Daily departure

Desert Caravan
Three Days/Two Nights - Private Desert Caravan - Daily departure

Get a taste of desert life with this excursion into the Western Desert. Stay at an oasis, and even spend a night under the stars in Bedouin fashion, as you appreciate the timelessness and vastness beyond the Nile Valley. El Baharya Oases . Mahmoud Eid, Black Desert, White Desert, Encampment

Remembering the Afrika Korps
Three Days / Two Nights - Private Desert Caravan - Daily departure

It was in 1940 that Erwin Rommel took command of the Afrika Korps. The German commander staged daring strikes against British Commonwealth forces. He nearly succeeded in taking Cairo and changing the course of history.

On this three-day excursion from Cairo, we’ll recall those decisive days, witness some of the conditions experienced by troops of both sides, and come to appreciate the grandeur and glory of the Western Desert. And we’ll delve into military affairs more ancient, as we discover the traces of Alexander the Great.

In the Steps of Alexander the Great
Five Days / Four Nights- Start daily

Alexander the Great conquered the known world of his day. And he spent a considerable portion of his days conquering Egypt. There is even ample evidence that his final resting place is in or near a northern oasis. Over five days and four nights, we’ll retrace the fabulous episodes of Alexander. He didn’t just lend his name to Alexandria. He left a lasting legacy that you can experience, along with a memorable taste of desert life.

In the Steps of Moses
Four Days/ Three Nights - Start Daily

Moses and the Israelites wandered for years in the Sinai. It will take you just a few days to discover the secret beauty of this wilderness and appreciate its eternal majesty. We’ll take winding tracks and spend one night in tents, as we penetrate to Mount Sinai itself. We’ll also uncover the concealed fastness of a desert monastery and lairs of wild creatures, and take a break at a wonderful Red Sea resort. Join us for a discovery of Sinai by Land Cruiser.

Palm Gardens Desert Safari - Egypt's Western Desert
Four Days / Three Nights - Start Daily

Take a safari by Land Cruiser to the palm gardens of the Western Desert. Under the great expanses of rock and sand lie vast reserves of water, reaching the surface in valley oases where they nourish an Eden of palms and plenty. We’ll get a taste of just how special is this green world in the desert

Explore the Caves of the Western Desert
Five Days / Four Nights - Start Daily

There’s life in and under the sere and unforgiving deserts of Egypt! Our explorations will take us through underground passages where whales once swam—you’ll see their fossils. You’ll find that much still thrives below ground, and in and around the waters of the oases above. Join us for an exploration of desert caves, and of the green wealth that lies above.

The Gielf Kebir Expedition
Twelve Days / Eleven Nights - Start any day - Year Round

There are other visits to the desert, to its surprising green oases, its dramatic landscapes of ocher and brown, and villages where traditional ways hold sway.

But there’s only one Gielf Kebir Expedition. Over twelve days, you’ll live the desert way of life of the desert, explore the wondrous formations of rock and sand, discover secret temples, and fall asleep under a clear night sky of a million stars, listening for the telltale murmurs of secretive animals in the distance. Discover the Western Desert as few outsiders are privileged to do.

Temples and Timeless Vistas - Desert Oases Edition

A 9-Day Package: Inclusive of the Nile cruise , Cairo Touring , all transfers
Domestic air fare and the sleeper train , as well as camping in the Egyptian desert

Royal Dahabiya Yacht cruise on The Nile - With a foray into the Egyptian desert

and a stay on the Red Sea in Sharm el-Sheikh
A 14-Day Adventure in Egypt

Egypt on a Yacht and a Foray into the Sahara

A 15-Day Tour : Cairo , a desert safari and a Nile cruise onboard a Deluxe Dahabia - Including El Alamain, Marsa Matrouh and more
It was in 1940 that Erwin Rommel took command of the Afrika Korps. The German commander staged daring strikes against British Commonwealth forces. He nearly succeeded in taking Cairo and changing the course of history.

On this adventure , we’ll recall those decisive days, witness some of the conditions experienced by troops of both sides, and come to appreciate the grandeur and glory of the Western Desert. And we’ll delve into military affairs more ancient, as we discover the traces of Alexander the Great.

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