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Explore the White Desert - Trekking Tour in Egypt

 

A land of mystique and intrigue, Egypt rises from the fertile Nile River and spreads out with endless white sands. Beneath the sands and still waiting to be discovered, lies thousands of buried artifacts, temples and tombs, adding to the romanticism of Egypt.

Itinerary

 

Day 1:Cairo

Arrive at Cairo airport. Meet & assist through the customs & the immigration at Cairo Airport upon arrival by Excel Travel representative. Escorted transfer to the hotel & overnight in Cairo

 

Day 2: Cairo

Bahareya – White Desert  - Early morning visit to the pyramids at Gizeh plateau, Khufu and Menkaure, Chephren after breakfast at the hotel & then take the road of western desert oasis eastwards to Bahareya. Lunch boxes will be prepared from the Hotel. Continue the drive after Bahareya to reach Aggabat whereby you would leave your bus behind & start walking for about one hour to reach the camping place for the first night camping in the White desert.
The team will prepare the camping area with sleeping tents & a special tent for seating & dinning on Arabic style (cushions & low tables). Lunches & dinners will be prepared by the specialized team. Lunch will be picnic lunch & Dinner will be served hot including (Beef, chicken, salads, rice, pasta & vegetables. Soft drinks, mineral water are available all the day and tea & coffee are available after meals. Dinner and overnight in tents

 

Day 3: Aqqabat – Ain Khodra – Wadi Abyat

Our specialist tour leader & local guide will lead you for a day walking - about 5 / 6 hours - to explore the sedimentary stones formation with few rocks. All meals are included with mineral water & soft drinks after meals.

 

Day 4: Sahara El Gedida

The new desert- We discover a true work of craftsmanship. The Erosions & work of nature (Sands, water & wind) have been able to create, over the years such incomparable rock formations. You will be able to see there the shapes of obelisks, mushrooms & pyramids. We spend the day – about 5 – 6 hours - in the midst of beautiful limestone formations shaped. We set up camp so that everyone can enjoy the place.

 

Day 5 – 6:  Bir Agouz – Wadi Khabour – the big dune

After breakfast in the camping area, we drive a few kilometers to reach the asphalt at Bir Agouz whereby we cross the road to the western side of the White Desert to Wadi Khabur- Finger of God. It is an impressive limestone monolith that seems to rise like a finger toward the sky. Through a tray of sand and limestone in a much larger space, we then head north. 2 nights camping

 

Day 7:  Whit desert – Bahareya - Cairo

Our classical vehicle will be ready by the asphalt road after breakfast to drive back to Cairo passing by & exploring Bahareya oasis of Bahariya. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant in Bahareya. Drive back to Cairo & check in the hotel


Evening tour to explore the most famous bazaars of Khan El Khalili and buy some souvenirs
Overnight at the hotel in Cairo

 

Day 8: Cairo

Breakfast in the hotel, and check out. Transfer to Cairo Airport for your final departure

 

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Dates/Prices

Includes:
•    All transfers as per the itinerary will be arranged in A/C transportation with an English speaking escort.
•    Sightseeing tours with English speaking guide
•    2 nights in Cairo in 4* Hotels based on BB basis
•    5 nights camping in the White desert
•    Safari Trip includes:
•    Accommodation 5 nights in tents/camp in the Desert on FB basis
•    (4 X 4) vehicle for carrying the equipments, foods & water during the whole safari trip
•    Lunch will be provided in local restaurant or as picnic lunch on day 2
•    Soft drinks during meals
•    2 large bottles of natural water per person per day
•    All needed permits

Excludes:
•    International airfare & taxes
•    Any items of personal nature like; guides & drivers tips, beverages, laundry, etc..
•    Tipping kitty to be collected from the clients to cover all tips

Departures:

6 Jan – 19 Apr 2011

 : R12 382 or USD1935.00

20 – 30 Apr 2011

01 May – 30 Sep 2011

 : R12 846 or USD2007.00

 : R12 382 or USD1935.00

 

 

 

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Trip Duration

8 Days, 7 Nights

Destination

Egypt

Travel times

Various as per below

Minimum Numbers

2

Accommodation

Hotels and Tents

Cost

From ZARR12 382 or USD1935.00 pp sharing

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