Get a taste of desert life on this 5-day tour in the Western Desert. Start in Bahariya Oasis and set out for 3 nights of camping and sight seeing in the desert. Travel by 4×4 to see the White Desert, the Black Desert, Ain Khadra, and Gara Cave.
Package 5 Days 4 Nights to Gara Cave Desert Tour
A Sun Pyramids Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo at 06:00 AM and then transfer from Cairo or Giza by a modern air-conditioned vehicle to Bahariya 365 Kms on road, about 04 hours driving. Upon arrive at Bahariya visit the Golden Mummies Museum from the Graeco-Roman period. Continue to Tombs of Nobles, Ain Mefettella and Alexander Temples. Then have a trip to the ruin on a hill, "the English House" at sunset and enjoy the panoramic view of the Oasis. Overnight in Bahariya.
After breakfast, we set off on our tour to the Gara cave 170 Km off road, lunch on the way at the foot of sand dunes or where we decide to make it. Dinner and overnight camping.
After breakfast, visit the Gara Cave (also called Djara Cave), a natural hollow formed by rain in the Eocene limestone (55 million years ago). Water dissolved the limestone to form beautiful stalagtites and stalagmites. Prehistoric people lived in the cave probably during late Neolithic period as evidenced by artifacts and rock art found in the cave. Then Transfer to Aqabat about 150 km driving. Then Overnight Camping in the desert.
After breakfast, visit the Magic Spring and Ain Khadra where we have our lunch continue to Santa tree (Magic tree) Then enjoy the White Desert, which is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Shining white limestone covers the surface and makes amazing rock formations in the sand, giving this place its name. Overnight Camping.
After breakfast, transfer to visit Crystal Mountain and Black Mountains. Upon arrival in Bahariya, you will have a shower before returning back to Cairo which takes about 04 hours driving.
Note: If the mentioned cruise or the hotel are not available, the company has the right to change to any cruise or hotel, as long as it is of same category. That the order of the days could be change according to cruise sailing dates keeping the sightseeing you will visit as it is. Kindly note that the mentioned accommodation is what included in the price and any change (from hotel to camp or vise versa), extra charge will be applied and the tour operator will notify you how much is it Kindly note that you'll need to share a soft copy of your passports with us at least 24 hours before your travel date to issue the necessary licenses for the Desert tour For your information, the hotel has an unused open backyard area with a pool that has been out of service since 2004, following instructions from the Egyptian government. Therefore, it’s best not to consider this space as part of the hotel’s features or amenities.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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