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Join us on a journey through the White Desert, specked with fossils dating back some million years. To the Black Desert, dark and mysterious. To the Crystal Desert, set alight by sparkling blocks of Quartz and the Sand Dunes, remnants of the great sand lake. Discover the unique charm of the oasis of Bahariya, Farafra and the hot springs, Dakhla and Kharga.
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You will travel by Jeep on a 7 days safari through the oasis of the Western Desert. Enjoy spectacular sunsets and romantic camp fires. Sleep under the starry sky in cozy tents.
Discover the traditional life of the oasis people, the lush green oasis gardens, the hot springs, the desert lake in its scenic setting.
An adventure you will never forget.
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| Program: (Program is subject to change without prior notice) |
| Day 1: |
Transfer by 4x4 Jeep from the West Bank of Luxor to Kharga Oasis (390 km). Watch the unbelivable sunset in the desert. Excursion to the ruins of the roman city and fortress of Kasr Labakha. Visit the temple and the tombs. Lunch in Kharga. Visit of the early christian Necropolis of Bagavat. Possibility of visiting a date factory. Enjoy the sunset from the hilltop of the Nadura temple. Overnight in a hotel in Kharga. |
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After breakfast transfer to Dakhla Oasis (190 km). On the way you will see the first sanddunes, which are part of the more than 500 km! long Abu Moharrik Dune. Excursion to the beautiful village Bashandi. Visit of the tombs from roman and islamic time. Walk through the fields, gardens and palm trees of the oasis. Possibility of visiting a weaving factory. Lunch in Dakhla. Excursion to El Qasr, the oldest village of the Dakhla Oasis (10th century), with it's impressive mudbright "Skyscrapers". Possibility of visiting a pottery factory. Overnight in a hotel in Dakhla. |
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Tour trough peaceful villages to Deir el Hagar Temple, built by the roman emperor Nero. Drive throught the Western Desert to Farafra (320 km), the smallest of all oasis. Visit at the museum of a local artist in Badr. Swim in the warm springs near the oasis. Transfer to the White Desert. Overnight in the Desert. |
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Safari in the White Desert. Excursion to the Magical Spring. Rest with refreshments. Tour to the Great Sandsea. Overnight in the dunes. |
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Experience the beautiful sunrise in the desert. Tour throught the White Desert to the Crystal Mountain and the Black Desert. Overnight in the desert. |
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Drive to Bahariya Oasis, also known as Valley of the Golden Mummies. Visit at the Golden Mummy Museum. Lunch in Bahariya. Excursion to the roman chapels of Ain el Muftella. Walk in the palm tree gardenss of the oasis and possibility to swim in a hot spring. Overnight in the Bahariya.
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After breakfast we have to say "bye bye" to the oasis. Transfer from Bahariya Oasis to Cairo (360 km), passing sanddunes, mountains and a petrified forest.
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Route: Luxor - Kharga - Dakhla - Farafra - Bahariya - Cairo
Jeep Safaris starting in Cairo and ending in Luxor are available upon request!
We are also offering taylormade programs according to your individual needs. We organize excursions from 3 to 28 days with camel or by jeep.
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