8-Days Explore Egypt From the Pyramids to the White Desert
8-Days Explore Egypt From the Pyramids to the White Desert
Tour Highlights
Discover Egypt’s wonders from the Pyramids of Giza to the White Desert.
Explore the Great Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
Journey to Siwa Oasis with its Salt Lakes, Cleopatra’s Pool, and Shali Fortress.
Enjoy a 4x4 desert safari and camp under the stars in the White Desert.
Experience authentic Bedouin culture and breathtaking desert sunsets.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
Arrival at the airport.
Transfer to the hotel for check-in and overnight stay.
Overnight at a hotel in Giza.
Welcome drink upon arrival.
Day 2: Giza Pyramids | Great Sphinx | Valley Temple of King Khafre | Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) | Khan El Khalili
Breakfast at your hotel.
Visit to the Giza Pyramids: Great Pyramid of Khufu, Pyramid of Khafre, Pyramid of Menkaure.
Great Sphinx: Admire the lion statue with a human head representing Pharaoh Khafre.
Valley Temple of King Khafre: Explore the funerary temple connected to the pyramid.
Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM): Home to massive Egyptian artifact collections including Ramses II, the suspended obelisk, Ptolemaic statues, and treasures on the Grand Staircase.
Khan El Khalili: Explore Cairo’s famous bazaar for shopping and souvenirs.
Overnight stay: Return to the hotel in Giza.
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel, Lunch during the tour at a quality local restaurant.
Day 3: Cairo to Siwa
Check-out from the Cairo hotel and drive to Siwa in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Stop in Marsa Matrouh to visit Cleopatra’s Beach and enjoy lunch.
Arrival in Siwa, hotel check-in and time to relax.
Visit to the Siwa market for souvenir shopping.
Explore the Shali Fortress.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Siwa.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 4: Siwa Oasis Exploration & Salt Lakes
Visit the Salt Lakes for a relaxing bath in the therapeutic waters.
Explore Gebel Al-Mawta (Mountain of the Dead), an ancient necropolis.
Visit the Temple of Alexander the Great (Temple of Amun).
Swim in Cleopatra’s Pool (Ein Guba), a natural spring.
Visit Fatnas Island to enjoy the sunset over the salt lake.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Siwa.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 5: Siwa to Cairo
After breakfast, transfer back to Cairo in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Giza.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Day 6: White & Black Desert Adventure
Departure to Bahariya Oasis (4-hour drive) with a short stop for refreshments.
Upon arrival, switch to a 4x4 vehicle for the desert safari.
Explore Sand Dunes: towering dunes up to 50 meters high — great for photos.
Black Desert: volcanic region with sand mountains covered in black stones and minerals.
El Haiz Village: Lunch and free time to shop for Bedouin souvenirs.
Aqabat Area: Marvel at limestone hills and unique natural rock formations.
White Desert: Explore a surreal landscape of white sand and chalk rock formations resembling heads, plants, and animals.
Enjoy the sunset and a traditional Bedouin dinner under the stars.
Overnight in a desert tented camp.
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel, Lunch & Dinner in the desert.
Day 7: White Desert to Cairo
Early breakfast at sunrise.
Return to Cairo with stops for photos and rest.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Giza.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 8: Departure from Cairo
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your return flight.
Meals: Breakfast.
Price includes
Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
All transfers mentioned in the itinerary in a private, modern air-conditioned vehicle
All entrance tickets as outlined in the itinerary
Expert Italian-speaking guide in Giza
Bedouin guide in Siwa and the desert
One daily bottle of mineral water
Tourism permit
Lunch at a quality restaurant during the Cairo tour
4 nights at a hotel in Giza (with pyramid view) on B&B basis (breakfast included)
2 nights at a hotel in Siwa on full board
1 overnight camping in the White Desert on full board
4x4 Jeep for desert safari
All taxes and fees
Price excludes
International airfare
Egypt entry visa (€25)
Tips (appreciated for guides, drivers, and service staff)