3 Day tour to the White Desert and Luxor from Cairo

Day 1-Cairo to the white desert

At 06:00 am Pick up time from your hotel in Giza or in Cairo, drive to Baharyia oasis  which is located about 350 km east of Cairo This journey takes about 4 hours, in Past when people from Bahariya wished to go to the Nile valley, they often waited until a caravan was passing through, They traveled between the Nile and the oasis in three days( How lucky we are today!!!!!

There will be 2 Coffee Breaks during the trip.

You will see to the righthand side the railways that transport the iron ore deposits to the Steel mill at Helwan, So it is of no use for tourists- Baharyia oasis is the main source of Iron ore of Egypt. The Iron ore comes from the middle Eocene limestone and is located 4 places called Managim

At 10:00 You will arrive at Baharyia oasis then you meet your Safari guide and you will take your 4x4 Jeep and Start your adventure.

Drive to the black desert This name stems from the fact that there is a layer of black powder covering its mountains, highlands, and sand. This powder covers the summits of some mountains 

12:00 The Lunch will be served here in El Haize oasis which is located 37 k.m from Bawiti, Some people refer to this oasis as a separate oasis, during the roman time area was very Prosperous, and many of the current families were originally from Libya., Before lunch, you can immerse yourself in a hot water spring which will almost instantly reduce stress. The heat naturally coaxes tense muscles to loosen up which in turn promotes feelings of calm, well-being, and tranquility.

There is a museum here called the (water museum ) which is built to show the people the importance of the underground water for the people of the desert and the instruments which were used by the Egyptians to raise the water for irrigation 

13:00 Then drive to the valley of Agabat

14:00  Arrive at the Valley of Agabat is deep within the white desert. You have to be there to feel the out-worldly beauty of the place. Millions of years ago, the place used to be under the sea. Over the years, unique rock formations of limestone, chalk (and maybe sand) developed.  

Then you will adventure the desert by discovering the Wadi el Agabat by Jeep 4x4 and Enjoy sandboarding -

16: 30  explore the white desert  National Park, the most well-known desert destination in Egypt.

There are hundreds of images here each one is reminiscent of an animal- A chicken-  A sphinx, Camels, tents, Mushrooms and chicken-shaped rock

17:30 Make tents and Enjoy the sunset

18:30 As the sky turns pink then the deepest fiery orange, the rock-shapes fade, and silence is all around. Sitting around a small fire and enjoying the simplest meal of chicken, rice, and vegetables, you will feel like nothing has ever tasted so good. Bedouin staff will arrange dinner and desert camping. ( Vegetarian food is available ) 

Note:  at night  temperatures can drop suddenly in the White Desert a proper jacket would be necessary to spend the night comfortably- But don't worry we provide all camping equipment like sleeping bags, tents and mattresses 

Day 2- White Desert- Baharyia-luxor

At 06:00 am Enjoy sunrise .At 07:00 Am you'll enjoy breakfast in the desert, before driving to Bahariya Oasis

At 09:00 On the way back, you will visit Crystal Mountain, Crystal Mountain, locally known as Gebel al-Izzaz. It's more of a crystal hill, seen on the right, which is often called the Jewel of the desert is formed by the quartzite crystals and looks amazing in the sun's rays. A few decades ago, that natural feature has been found by accident.

11:00 Drive to Luxor, Soak in the heat at Bir Sigam, a hot spring that can help to relax. Located at 7 km east of Bahariya on the Cairo road, the spring is the best hot spring in temperature,

In The summertime will stop at Bir Madi( which is a cold  spring)

Lunch will be served in Baharyia before Drive to Luxor- The Distance is 740 K,m . It takes 8 Hours drive to Luxor.

Day 3- Luxor- Cairo

Optional trip Balloon ride over the valley of the Kings.

After Breakfast- Meeet your Tour guide and Visit the Highlights of Luxor

Visit  Karnak temple  :
The Temple of Karnak is the largest ancient religious site known anywhere in the world, No site in Egypt is more impressive than Karnak .It is the largest temple complex ever built by man.It represents the combined achievement of many generations of ancient builders and Pharaohs.The Temple of Karnak is actually three main temples situated on 247 acres of land.

Optional Tour to see Luxor by horse carriage.:

Witness a unique amazing trip with the horse carriage to see the daily life and the Egyptian market(The Souq) also see the downtown and discover the hidden gems,the tour atmosphere is amazing,you will feel like Egyptians

You will cross the Nile by motorboat to visit some of the most spectacular highlights.

Lunch in Egyptian restaurant -authentic delicious Egyptian food After Lunch You will drive to the valley of the Kings.

Valley of the Kings  :
The final resting place of Egypt’s rulers from the 18th to the 20th dynasty, it is home to tombs including the great Pharaoh Ramses II and boy Pharaoh Tutankhamen. The tombs were well stocked with all the material goods a ruler might need in the next world. Most of the decoration inside the tombs still well preserved.
.You will visit 3 tombs. If you wish to visit the Tomb of The young Pharaoh    Tutankhamun  It costs 30 $ Extra.

The  Colossi of Memnon  :
Colossi of Memnon  are Two massive stone statues of king Amenhotep III are the only remains of a complete mortuary temple.The statues are made from blocks of quartzite sandstone which exist in Cairo then moved 700 KM to Luxor , The two statues Know as the  Colossi of Memnon  , Rising about 18 M from the plain, They are the remains of what once the largest complex on the west bank, Built by Amenhotep the Third. At around noon you will have lunch in a Local restaurant in Luxor , Then Visit The Temple of Karnak  -the largest ancient religious site known anywhere in the world :
 
The Queen  Hatshepsut temple  :
Rising out of the desert Plain, in a series of terraces, The temple of Hatshepsut Mergs with sheer limestone Cliffs of the eastern face of the Theban Mountain as if Nature herself had built this Extraordinary monumen:

Optional Extra tombs:

The tomb of  Tutankhamun  :
The tomb of  Tutankhamun  is the only tomb in the  Valley of the Kings  that was discovered nearly intact in 1922. The discoverer of his tomb was Howard Carter. Tut's famous golden mask is on display at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, but here you have the opportunity to be amazed at the royal mummy of the young king. 

The Tomb of Ramses VI:
The Tomb of One of the largest and most beautifully decorated monuments in the  Valley of the Kings  , the Tomb of Ramses VI, tomb. Ramses VI took it over from the pharaoh who originally designed it, his nephew and predecessor, Ramses V.

The  Valley of the Queens  :
The  Valley of the Queens  is home to more than 75 royal tombs. You'll find an array of queens, princesses and princes buried here, and one of Egypt's most elaborate tombs – the tomb of Nefertari (No. 66) – resides within this valley. Though most of the tombs have been ransacked throughout the years, many still feature bright paintings on their walls. You can add Ticket to the tomb of Queen Nefertari.

Buy Amazing Egyptian Alabaster:

The Alabaster Factory:
The alabaster industry is one of the unique Egyptian crafts that developed and sustained through the sequential generations since ancient Egyptians. It represents the major source of income for many artisans working mainly in the west of Luxor . Yellow limestone, black granite, basalt, marble, and the national marmar are the most prominent materials used in this craft, brought from the mountainous region in “Qurna village” located at the west bank of Luxor , where the artisans live beside the temples and ancient civilization symbols to produce Pharaonic antiques fascinating tourists from different worldwide nations.

Optionl Tour Felucca Ride:
Short Felucca trips in Luxor Sailing trips over the river Nile is the best trip ever you can have when you are in Luxor. Felucca trip in Luxor where you get on the Most Traditional Egyptian Boat That known as Felucca and Enjoy a relaxing experience of a Felucca ride trip along the River Nile in Luxor.

Drive back to Cairo You will be transferred by a private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Cairo -we have other option to be dropped off in Hurghada

 All times are guidelines so no times are definite. you can adjust the suggested times individually.