In this tour you will enjoy a mix of history and adventure with this comprehensive tour. You will explore Cairo’s iconic highlights, including the legendary Giza Pyramids, the Step Pyramid at Saqqara (the world’s oldest), and the historic ruins of Memphis, Egypt’s first capital.
Delve into the city’s rich heritage at the Egyptian Museum (GEM), home to thousands of ancient masterpieces. Discover the spiritual depth of Coptic Cairo and the grandeur of Old Islamic Cairo, featuring the stunning Mohamed Ali Mosque. Wrap up your city tour at the vibrant Khan El Khalili Bazaar before embarking on the adventure of a lifetime in the breathtaking White Desert.
Tour
Included
- Meeting & Assistant services
- Air conditioned vehicle
- Airport Transfer
- Expert Egyptology tour guide speaks your language
- 4 nights accommodation at good quality 4 stars hotel include breakfast
- 1 night camping in White Desert
- Snacks
- Lunch Meals during the tour
- All entrance fees to the sightseeing mentioned in the Itinerary
- Bottle of water during tours
- All Taxes
Excluded
- Egypt entry visa
- International flight
- Beverage and drinks in the restaurant
- Personal needs
- Any extra not mentioned in the itinerary
- Extra tickets (Pyramids inside)
- Tipping (recommended)
Trip Facts
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Private A/C vehicle + 4×4 off-road vehicles in White Desert
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Cairo (any day)
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October – April
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Breakfast at hotel; desert camp meals included
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4-star hotel in Cairo + desert camp (Night 4)
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English, German, French
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1–12
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Adventure Package, Private
Overview & Highlights
Combine ancient history with raw desert adventure on this exhilarating 6-day Cairo and White Desert tour. This short break is designed for travellers who want to experience both the grandeur of pharaonic Egypt and the untamed beauty of the Sahara — all in under a week.
Spend three nights in Cairo discovering the incomparable Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, the Step Pyramid at Saqqara, the ruins of ancient Memphis, and the Egyptian Museum‘s extraordinary collection. Walk through the medieval lanes of Islamic Cairo — the Citadel, Sultan Hassan Mosque, and the Khan El Khalili bazaar — and explore the early Christian churches of Coptic Cairo.
Then escape the city for an unforgettable adventure into the Western Desert. Driving through the White Desert — a vast chalk plateau sculpted by centuries of wind into giant mushrooms, chickens, and abstract formations that glow bright white in the sun and golden-pink at sunset.
Camp overnight under an immense canopy of desert stars.
Highlights
- Explore the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara, Memphis, and the Egyptian Museum (GEM)
- Walk through medieval Islamic Cairo and visit the Citadel and Khan El Khalili
- Drive into the Western Desert through the dramatic volcanic Black Desert
- Camp overnight among the surreal white chalk formations of the White Desert
- Watch the desert sky fill with stars from your Sahara camp
- Return via the palm oasis and hot springs of Bahariya Oasis
Traveler reviews
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Trip of a lifetime
From the pyramids at Giza to the temples of Luxor, every day was perfectly organised. Our guide was knowledgeable, warm and made sure we never felt rushed. Highly recommend Egyptian Trips.
Seamless from start to finish
Booking was easy, the driver was always on time, and the hotels were excellent. The Nile cruise was the highlight of our holiday. We will be back for the desert tour next year.
Knowledgeable guides, no hidden costs
Everything was exactly as described. Our Egyptologist brought the history to life and the whole team was responsive on WhatsApp throughout the trip. Five stars well deserved.
Better than we imagined
A truly authentic experience. The food, the people and the sites all exceeded our expectations. Special thanks to the team for handling every detail so we could just enjoy Egypt.
Felt safe and looked after
As two women travelling alone we felt completely safe and cared for the entire time. The itinerary balanced sightseeing with rest perfectly. Cannot recommend them enough.
Outstanding value
Great communication before the trip and flawless execution once we arrived. Abu Simbel at sunrise was unforgettable. Thank you Egyptian Trips for a wonderful week.