6 Days Cairo and the White Desert Adventure

Cairo Day Tour
After having your breakfast in the hotel, you will be met by your professional certified Egyptologist tour guide for an unparalleled day tour around Cairo where you will visit some of the world-famous landmarks in Egypt.

You will start your day visiting the great plateau of Giza to see the Giza Pyramids of Giza which are considered to be the world famous pyramids. It consists of 3 pyramids and one that are considered among the best architectural achievements in Egypt (The Great Pyramid of Cheops, Chephren pyramid & Mykerinus Pyramid). Then you will have the chance to visit the guard of the pyramids, the Great Sphinx of Giza, the masterpiece of a single stone, stands as a fascinating symbol in Egypt.

You will continue to visit the New Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), it's considered one of the largest archaeology museums in the world, It displays a vast range of items from ancient Egypt history ranging from pre-dynastic era to roman era. It will display King Tutankhamun treasures in total display for first time among thousands of other valuable artifacts that reflect the splendor of Ancient Egypt.

You will then explore Coptic Cairo; a portion of Cairo that was the center of the Coptic Christian community. You'll have the chance to see the famous Hanging Church of the Holy Virgin Mary; built over the site of the ancient Roman Fortress of Babylon. It is famous for its amazing collection of the Christian icons. You'll also have the chance to visit the Ben Ezra Synagogue which was originally a Coptic Church; then a Jewish Synagogue during the Islamic age. You'll also have the chance to visit St Sergius Church (Abu Serga); which is believed to be the place where Holy family took refuge during their journey in Egypt.
After finishing the Coptic Cairo tours, you'll have an enjoyable Egyptian lunch in one of the local restaurants there. Then, you'll visit Khan El Khalili; one of the oldest, and most famous bazaars in the Middle East where you will be able to see handicrafts, Souvenirs, spices and the various of local products.

At the end of the Cairo tour, you will back to your hotel in Cairo for the overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After having breakfast in your hotel, you will be accompanied by your licensed tour guide. Then we start our trip to the Bahariya Oasis Tour from Cairo in a private air-conditioned car. The trip from Cairo to Bahariya Oasis takes four hours through the vast western desert in Egypt.

Upon arrival we will begin our tour of this magical oasis, its beautiful salt lakes and archeological sites.

Our exclusive trip continues to the English House which is considered the most famous spot in the Oasis from where you can see a wonderful panorama of the surroundings as well as a beautiful sunset over Bahariya Oasis.

In the evening we take a tour to the oasis village and a visit to Bahariya Oasis' market where we can feel the authentic atmosphere of the oasis.

In the evening we will have a delicious dinner and spend our night in a hotel at Bahariya Oasis.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After having breakfast you will explore the Museum of the Valley of the Golden Mummies where you can find the golden mummies dating to the Greco-Roman period of Egypt and all in excellent condition. You will then go to explore the Tombs of the Nobles in the oasis, tombs of the rulers of the oasis during the 26th dynasty.

After that we will start our White desert tour by crossing the black desert and then the valley of el Haize where you can enjoy the natural hot spring.

You will have a photo stop to visit the outstanding Crystal Mountain which contains glittering crystal rocks and continue to the rocks of Valley of Agabat ( volcanic rock formations).

When we reach the White desert, we will enjoy the natural amazing desert landscape with white rocks which were created by the natural conditions throughout thousands of years and at evening you will enjoy tasty Bedouin dinner with some Bedouin music and stars light.

Overnight in a Bedouin tent in white desert.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After having a nice local breakfast at the camp, start your trip and enjoy relaxing at a natural hot spring, and swim in the warm water of the oasis.

Visit the amazing White Desert, the desert is well-known for its white chalk mountains, these formations are created by the erosion of winds and sands, and visit these wonderful structures of rocks in the shape of a rabbit and giant mushrooms, the formation known with "The Sphinx" is one of the most spectacular creations of the nature.

After finishing White Desert trip, transfer back to Cairo through Bahariya Oasis. Check in your hotel in Cairo and spend rest of the day at your leisure, alternatively book one of our optional Cairo tours if you still have time.

Stay overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Today you will be transferred by your tour leader to the airport after you check out of your hotel. The representative of Legend Egypt Tours will assist you through the boarding procedures for your final flight back home, we hope you enjoyed your tours to Egypt with this special Cairo and the Bahariya Oasis Tours.

Meals: Breakfast