Cairo 2-DayTour to White Desert

A 2-day tour to the White Desert is an unforgettable adventure, offering stunning landscapes, unique rock formations, and a night under the stars in the Egyptian desert. Here’s a well-planned itinerary:

📍 2-Day White Desert Tour Itinerary

🚗 Day 1: Cairo → Bahariya Oasis → Black & White Deserts

🔹 Morning (7:00 AM – 10:30 AM): Drive from Cairo to Bahariya Oasis

• Start early with a 4x4 drive from Cairo (about 4-5 hours).
• Enjoy the changing desert scenery along the way.

🔹 Midday (10:30 AM – 1:30 PM): Bahariya Oasis Tour

• Visit the Golden Mummies Museum (if open) to see Greco-Roman era mummies.
• Explore the Temple of Alexander the Great and local palm groves.
• Lunch at a local oasis restaurant.

🔹 Afternoon (2:00 PM – 4:30 PM): Black Desert & Crystal Mountain

• Drive into the Black Desert, famous for its volcanic hills.
• Stop at Crystal Mountain, a stunning natural formation made of quartz.

🔹 Evening (5:00 PM – Overnight): White Desert Camping

• Arrive at the White Desert National Park, famous for its surreal chalk rock formations.
• Explore the Mushroom, Chicken, and Ice-Cream formations shaped by wind erosion.
• Enjoy a desert sunset and a traditional Bedouin dinner around a campfire.
• Sleep under the milky way stars in a tent or open-air camp.

🌅 Day 2: Sunrise in the White Desert → Return to Cairo

🔹 Early Morning (6:00 AM – 8:00 AM): Sunrise & Breakfast

• Wake up to a breathtaking sunrise over the white limestone formations.
• Enjoy a simple Bedouin-style breakfast.

🔹 Morning (8:30 AM – 11:00 AM): Explore More Desert Wonders

• Visit Aqabat Valley, known for its golden dunes and rocky formations.
• Optional: Short hike or sandboarding in the dunes.

🔹 Midday (11:30 AM – 2:30 PM): Return to Bahariya & Lunch

• Drive back to Bahariya Oasis and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
• Optional stop at a hot spring for relaxation.

🔹 Afternoon (2:30 PM – 7:00 PM): Drive Back to Cairo

• Head back to Cairo, arriving in the evening.

🛎️ Tour Tips:

✔️ Wear comfortable clothes and bring warm layers (nights can be cold).

✔️ Pack essentials: sunglasses, sunscreen, camera, and power bank.

Inclusions

• fluent experienced tour guide
• mineral water on tou
• all transportations
• entrance fees
• all meals on 2 days

exclusions

• tipping
• extra expenses