Days 1 to 2
Iconic Pyramids
The Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Days 3 to 4
Magical Black and White Desert
Bahariya Oasis, Crystal Mountain and Agabat Valley by 4×4, with a night camping under the stars in the White Desert.
Days 5 to 6
Stunning Red Sea
Two nights at a beach resort in Hurghada, with optional boat, snorkelling and glass-bottom boat trips.
The whole week
Desert and sea in one journey
A perfect blend of history, desert adventure and seaside rest.
Day by day
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Day 1
Arrival in Cairo
Meet at Cairo International Airport and transfer to your hotel for check-in. Rest and relax.
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Day 2
Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum
Visit the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx, then the Grand Egyptian Museum, subject to booking availability.
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Day 3
Bahariya Oasis, Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, Agabat Valley, White Desert camp
Travel to Bahariya Oasis and explore the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain and Agabat Valley by 4×4. Arrive in the White Desert in the evening for a memorable night of desert camping.
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Day 4
White Desert sunrise, return via Bahariya, drive to Cairo
Watch the sunrise over the chalk formations of the White Desert, then return via Bahariya Oasis and drive back to Cairo.
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Day 5
Cairo to Hurghada, Red Sea resort
After breakfast, drive to Hurghada. Check in to your beach resort and enjoy the sunshine and leisure time by the Red Sea.
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Day 6
Red Sea free day
A day at leisure. Optional boat trip, snorkelling or glass-bottom boat to explore the crystal-clear water and coral reefs.
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Day 7
Hurghada to Cairo, transfer to airport
After breakfast, drive back to Cairo and transfer to Cairo International Airport according to your flight time. End of your Egypt journey.
The Grand Egyptian Museum visit is subject to ticket availability. Red Sea boat activities are optional and at extra cost.
When to go
The night in the White Desert is the heart of this trip, so it is best taken in the cooler months. These suggested seasons follow the weather at Bahariya Oasis; Cairo and Hurghada are milder than the desert.
Comfortable days and cool nights for exploring and camping.
Spring exploring, or clear winter skies for stargazing.
Arranged according to the cold, the spring winds and the forecast.
From May to September daytime temperatures in the desert reach 34 to 37°C and we do not recommend travelling then.
Average temperatures by month
| Month | Day high | Night low | Note |
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| January | 19°C | 5°C | Cool days, very cold nights at camp |
| February | 20°C | 6°C | Pleasant days, cold nights |
| March | 24°C | 9°C | Recommended |
| April | 32°C | 15°C | Recommended |
| May | 34°C | 18°C | Getting hot |
| June | 37°C | 20°C | Not recommended |
| July | 37°C | 22°C | Not recommended |
| August | 37°C | 22°C | Not recommended |
| September | 34°C | 19°C | Still hot |
| October | 31°C | 16°C | Recommended |
| November | 26°C | 11°C | Best month |
| December | 21°C | 7°C | Pleasant days, cold nights |
Monthly averages from the Bahariya Oasis weather station, 2000 to 2010. The camp can be colder, especially before dawn.
Where you stay
Three nights in Cairo, one night in a White Desert camp, and two nights at a beach resort in Hurghada.
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