Cairo to Bahariya Oasis Overnight Tour: Desert Escape

2 days

Easy

A day tour in Egypt's White Desert includes exploring unique white chalk formations like the Crystal Mountain and Mushroom Rock, with activities such as hiking, photography, and stargazing. The experience also features an overnight stay in a desert camp,

Experience the surreal beauty of Egypt’s White Desert on a full-day adventure that feels like stepping onto another planet. This extraordinary landscape, located in the Western Desert near Farafra, is famous for its otherworldly white chalk formations sculpted over millennia by wind and sand.

Your journey begins with a drive through the Black Desert, known for its volcanic hills and dark sand, before arriving at the mesmerizing Crystal Mountain, a natural hill glittering with quartz crystals embedded in the rock—truly a hidden gem of the desert. Continue to the heart of the White Desert, where you'll encounter iconic formations like the Mushroom Rock and Chicken Rock, shaped by natural erosion into fascinating figures that stir the imagination.

Throughout the day, enjoy a range of activities including light hiking among the formations, photography of the desert’s dazzling landscape, and quiet moments to take in the vast, serene surroundings. As the sun sets, the desert transforms into a golden dreamscape, perfect for capturing unforgettable photos.

The experience reaches its peak with an overnight stay at a traditional desert camp. Enjoy a freshly prepared Bedouin-style dinner under the open sky, and then relax around a campfire while gazing up at a canopy of stars, far from city lights. Stargazing in the White Desert is a magical experience, with clear skies revealing constellations, planets, and even the Milky Way in striking clarity.

This tour offers not only adventure and natural beauty but also a tranquil escape from the modern world—an opportunity to reconnect with nature in one of Egypt’s most unique and peaceful landscapes.

What's included?

    Meeting services and assistance in all destinations.

    Unlimited bottled water is provided in the car.

    Local Taxes.

    Private Tours.

    Private qualified Egyptologist tour guide.

    Entrance fees to the mentioned sites in the program.

    All private ground transportation in the destination location.

    Lunch In a Local Restaurant

    Exclusions

      International Airfare

      Drinks

      Any private expenses

      Optional Tours

      Any Extra Not Mentioned in the Program

      Tipping

      Please note

        Dress Code: Smart casual clothes are recommended.

        Comfortable walking shoes

        Sun hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen

        Camera or smartphone for photos

        Cash for souvenirs or personal expenses

        What to bring