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  • Duration3 Days
  • AvailabilityEvery Day
  • PickupCairo Airport
  • Tour TypePrivate Tour

Overview

3 Days Cairo and White Desert Tour: Pyramids, GEM & Desert Safari

Experience the best of ancient Egypt and its otherworldly landscapes on this 3 days Cairo and White Desert tour. Your adventure begins in Cairo with a guided visit to the Great Pyramids of Giza and the legendary Sphinx, followed by the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to priceless pharaonic treasures including the Tutankhamun collection.

On day two, travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Bahariya Oasis, gateway to Egypt’s Western Desert. Switch to a 4×4 jeep and explore the volcanic hills of the Black Desert, the sparkling quartz ridge of Crystal Mountain, and the surreal chalk formations of the White Desert National Park, shaped like giant mushrooms, rabbits, and chickens. 

This Cairo and White Desert tour package blends history, adventure, and nature in one seamless 3-day itinerary, with expert guides, smooth transfers, and the award-winning service of Egypt Best Vacations, a TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice winner for many years.

Tour Highlights

  • Guided visit to the Great Pyramids of Giza and the iconic Sphinx
  • Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum with its priceless pharaonic treasures, including the Tutankhamun collection
  • Comfortable travel from Cairo to Bahariya Oasis in a modern air-conditioned vehicle
  • Thrilling 4x4 jeep safari through Egypt's Western Desert
  • Discover the volcanic hills of the Black Desert and the glittering quartz ridge of Crystal Mountain
  • Marvel at the surreal chalk formations of the White Desert National Park — giant mushrooms, rabbits, and chickens carved by wind
  • Overnight desert camping under a sky full of stars, with sunset and sunrise over the formations

Price Includes

  • Meet & assist service upon arrival and departure
  • All transfers as per the itinerary by air-conditioned vehicles
  • Accommodation in Cairo on a Bed and Breakfast basis for 01 night
  • Camping & sleeping tent for 01 night
  • 06 meals: 03 breakfasts, 02 lunches, and 01 dinner
  • Entrance fees as per the itinerary
  • 4X4 Jeep for the Safari trip
  • Hotel picks up and drops off
  • Licensed English speaking tour guides
  • All service charges and local taxes

Price Excludes

  • International flights
  • Arrival visa
  • Gratuities
  • Meals and drinks when not included
  • Any optional tour
  • Travel insurance

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Cairo - Visit Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and GEM Museum

Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative from “Egypt Best Vacations.” They will assist you with arrival procedures and visa regulations. Meet your Egyptologist tour guide to commence your 3 days Cairo and White desert tour. Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the GEM Museum.

Today, you will visit the Giza Plateau. Today’s tour includes the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure with the great Sphinx. The only ancient wonder which still remains (Khufu’s pyramid) awaits you. Are you ready to discover it from the inside? (optional). Today you will learn about the history of the pyramids, how they were constructed, and why they were constructed.

Savor your lunch at a local restaurant, then continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum. Explore the world’s largest collection of ancient Egyptian treasures in one stunning modern complex. You’ll stand face-to-face with the full Tutankhamun collection and enjoy immersive galleries that bring Egypt’s history to life. Then, transfer to your hotel.

Meals Plan: Lunch

Day 2White Desert Safari

Today, your Cairo White desert tour takes you to the thrilling White desert. Start your adventure with an early morning departure from Cairo, heading towards the Bahariya Oasis. Enjoy a delicious lunch and prepare for a thrilling 4×4 jeep expedition! Visit the mysterious Black Desert, then cool off in the natural cold springs of Hez Village. Continue to the sparkling Crystal Mountain, followed by the breathtaking beauty of Aqabat, a highlight of the White Desert National Park. End your day under a canopy of stars in the heart of the White Desert.

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3End of your Cairo and White Desert tour

Witness a breathtaking desert sunrise, a memory you’ll cherish forever. After a delicious breakfast, prepare for your 4×4 journey back to the Bahariya Oasis. Then, wrap up your 3 days Cairo and White desert tour package with a transfer to Cairo Airport for final departure. It is really sad to leave, but feel free to contact us about your next adventure in Egypt.

Meals Plan: Breakfast Only

Price Per Travel Season

Gold Accommodation (5-Star Standard Hotels)

Per Person in Triple Room

450 USD per person in a triple room (from 1st of May till 30 September)

480 USD per person in a triple room (from 1st of October till 15 December)

620 USD per person in a triple room (from 16 December till 10 January: Christmas & New Year)

480 USD per person in a triple room (from 11th of January till 25 March)

575 USD per person in a triple room (from 26th of March till 10 April: Easter Holidays)

480 USD per person in a triple room (from 11th of April till 30 April).

Per Person in Twin or Double Room

480 USD per person in a twin room (from 1st of May till 30 September)

510 USD per person in a twin room (from 1st of October till 15 December)

650 USD per person in a twin room (from 16 December till 10 January: Christmas & New Year)

510 USD per person in a twin room (from 11th of January till 25 March)

610 USD per person in a twin room (from 26th of March till 10 April: Easter Holidays)

510 USD per person in a twin room (from 11th of April till 30 April).

Traveling alone:

815 USD per person in a single room (from 1st of May till 30 September)

865 USD per person in a single room (from 1st of October till 15 December)

1105 USD per person in a single room (from 16 December till 10 January: Christmas & New Year)

865 USD per person in a single room (from 11th of January till 25 March)

1040 USD per person in a single room (from 26th of March till 10 April: Easter Holidays)

865 USD per person in a single room (from 11th of April till 30 April).

Our 5-Star Standard Hotels in Cairo:

  • Safir Cairo Hotel 
  • Sonesta Cairo Hotel 
  • Holiday Inn Citystars 
  • Cairo Pyramids Hotels 
  • Tolips Gardens Hotel
  • Ramses Hilton Hotel or similar category 

Platinum Accommodation (5-Star Deluxe Hotels)

Per Person in Triple Room

480 USD per person in a triple room (from 1st of May till 30 September)

510 USD per person in a triple room (from 1st of October till 15 December)

650 USD per person in a triple room (from 16 December till 10 January: Christmas & New Year)

510 USD per person in a triple room (from 11th of January till 25 March)

610 USD per person in a triple room (from 26th of March till 10 April: Easter Holidays)

510 USD per person in a triple room (from 11th of April till 30 April).

Per Person in Twin or Double Room

510 USD per person in a twin room (from 1st of May till 30 September)

550 USD per person in a twin room (from 1st of October till 15 December)

700 USD per person in a twin room (from 16 December till 10 January: Christmas & New Year)

550 USD per person in a twin room (from 11th of January till 25 March)

650 USD per person in a twin room (from 26th of March till 10 April: Easter Holidays)

550 USD per person in a twin room (from 11th of April till 30 April).

Traveling alone:

865 USD per person in a single room (from 1st of May till 30 September)

935 USD per person in a single room (from 1st of October till 15 December)

1190 USD per person in a single room (from 16 December till 10 January: Christmas & New Year)

935 USD per person in a single room (from 11th of January till 25 March)

1105 USD per person in a single room (from 26th of March till 10 April: Easter Holidays)

935 USD per person in a single room (from 11th of April till 30 April).

Our 5-Star Deluxe Hotels in Cairo:

  • Hilton Nile Tower Hotel 
  • Concorde El-Salam Hotel 
  • Hilton Cairo Heliopolis
  • Renaissance Cairo Mirage City Hotel
  • Tolip Family Park Hotel or similar category 

Things to Know

Pricing Policy

All our prices are in USD per person per trip. You can also make your payment online through a secure payment gateway with no additional fees or surcharges. We accept USD, Euros, GBP, CAD, AUD and NZD. The starting price is for one adult in a triple room on a group tour. It shows the lowest price during the low season.

Tipping

Tipping is not included in our tour packages and is left entirely to your discretion. While it is not mandatory, it is greatly appreciated by the people who assist you during your journey.

Here is a suggested tipping list:

Driver – full day             $3-5 per person per day.

Driver – transfer           $1-3 per person per day.

Tour guide – full day     $15-20 per person per day.

Tour guide – half day    $10-15 per person per day.

Representative / tour leader    $3-5 per person per day.

White Desert crew      $10-15 per person per night.

Children Policy

  • Children from 0 – 5 years are free of charge.
  • Children from 6 – 11 years pay 50% of the adult price.
  • Children from 12 years pay adult price.

Cancellation Policy

We do not charge cancellation fees for tours canceled due to ‘force majeure’ events such as natural disasters or other uncontrollable circumstances. However, if you cancel for personal or business reasons after we have incurred booking costs on your behalf, these costs will be charged to you.

  • From the date of booking up to 75 days before the date of your arrival, 10% of the total tour price will be charged.
  • Between 74 and 61 days before your arrival date, 25% of the total tour price will be charged.
  • Between 60 and 30 days before your arrival date, 50% of the total tour price will be charged.
  • Between 29 and 15 days before your arrival date, 75% of the total tour price will be charged.
  • Between 14 and 08 days before your arrival date, 90% of the total tour price will be charged.
  • Between 07 and 1 day before your arrival date, 100% of the total tour price will be charged.

Deposit and Payment

A deposit between 25-50% is required to secure your booking through a payment link. The remaining balance will also be paid through payment links.

Travel Insurance

We don’t provide a travel insurance. We recommend to buy it beforehand if you want

Extra Expenses & Additional Entry Tickets

Our tours do not include entrance fees for special archaeological sites such as:

  • Walking inside the pyramids.
  • Tombs of Seti I and Ramses V in the Valley of the Kings
  • Entering the Tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor.

These attractions require an additional fee. Please contact us if you would like to add or adjust anything in your itinerary.

Other personal expenses during your trip may include:

  • Food tours and alcoholic beverages.
  • Tipping for guides, drivers, and hotel staff.
  • Visa fees and recreational activities.
  • Additional transportation.
  • Unexpected costs due to bad weather, flight cancellations, or extra hotel nights and meals.

FAQs

What is included in the 3 days Cairo and White Desert tour?

The tour includes a guided Cairo day visiting the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum, followed by a two-day White Desert safari. You will travel in an air-conditioned vehicle to Bahariya Oasis, then explore the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, and the White Desert National Park by 4×4 jeep, with a Bedouin-style dinner and one night of desert camping under the stars.

How far is the White Desert from Cairo?

The White Desert lies in Egypt’s Western Desert, reached via Bahariya Oasis, which is around 370 km southwest of Cairo. The drive from Cairo to Bahariya Oasis takes approximately 4 to 5 hours on a paved road, followed by an exciting off-road 4×4 journey into the White Desert National Park itself.

Do we camp overnight in the White Desert?

Yes. One night of the tour is spent camping in the heart of the White Desert National Park. Your Bedouin crew sets up the campsite and prepares a traditional barbecue dinner, and you sleep surrounded by the desert’s famous chalk-white rock formations. Watching the sunset, the starry night sky, and the sunrise over the formations is a highlight of the trip.

What will I see in the White Desert and Black Desert?

In the White Desert you will see surreal wind-carved chalk formations shaped like giant mushrooms, rabbits, chickens, and even a sphinx. En route, you will stop at the Black Desert with its volcanic black-topped hills, Crystal Mountain with its glittering quartz crystals, and the scenic Valley of Agabat, one of the most photographed landscapes in Egypt’s Western Desert.

Is the Cairo and White Desert tour suitable for families and children?

Yes, the tour is family-friendly and generally suitable for children aged six and above. The Cairo sightseeing day is easygoing, and the desert safari is a real adventure kids love. Camping equipment is provided, and the itinerary can be adjusted for families traveling with younger children on a private basis.

What should I pack for the White Desert safari?

Pack comfortable walking shoes, light clothing for warm days, and warm layers such as a jacket, beanie, and gloves for cold desert nights. Bring sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, a power bank, and a headlamp or flashlight, as there is no electricity in the desert camp. Sleeping gear and all camping equipment are provided by your Bedouin crew.

When is the best time to do a White Desert tour from Cairo?

The best time for a White Desert safari is from October to April, when daytime temperatures are pleasant and nights are cool and clear, perfect for camping and stargazing. Winter and spring offer the best light for photography. Summer tours are possible but daytime temperatures in the Western Desert can be extremely hot.

Is camping in the White Desert safe?

Yes. The White Desert is a protected national park, and tours operate under the regulation of the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities with licensed guides and permit systems. Egypt Best Vacations works with experienced local Bedouin drivers who know the desert intimately, and all trips are fully guided from Cairo hotel pickup to drop-off.

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