🏜️ White Desert & Whale Valley Tour from Cairo

Cairo – Bahariya – White Desert – Wadi El Hitan – Cairo (3 Days / 2 Nights)

This 3-day itinerary is designed for travelers who want the best of Egypt’s Western Desert in a short time: iconic White Desert landscapes + a rare fossil experience in Whale Valley (Wadi El Hitan).

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🗺️ Tour Overview 4 Days / 3 Nights — Fayoum Camp + Bahariya Hotel + White Desert Camp

Duration
4 Days / 3 Nights
Start / End
Cairo
Overnights
  • Night 1: Fayoum desert camp
  • Night 2: Bahariya hotel
  • Night 3: White Desert camp
Transport
Private vehicle + 4×4 safari during desert routes
Tour Type
Private (customizable)
Best for
Nature lovers, photographers, couples, small groups
Fayoum Oasis → Bahariya Oasis → White Desert → Black Desert →

📅 Detailed Itinerary

🏜️ Day 1: Cairo → Bahariya → White Desert Safari (Camping)

Arrive in Bahariya Oasis and start the 4×4 safari towards the White Desert (approx. 180 km, on & off-road).

Stops typically include:

  • Black Desert

  • El Haize Valley + warm spring

  • Crystal Mountain

  • Valley of the Watermelon

  • Sand dunes (optional sandboarding)

  • Valley of Agabat + Cave of the Moon

  • White Desert (Old & New formations)

Evening: set up camp in the White Desert, fresh dinner + Bedouin tea, stargazing.
✅ Overnight camping in the White Desert.

🌅 Day 2: White Desert Formations → Bahariya → Fayoum → Magic Lake → Wadi El Hitan (Camping)

After breakfast, enjoy a morning drive inside the White Desert to see the famous chalk formations shaped by wind:

  • rabbit, sphinx, camel, sea-horse, fish tail… (formations vary by route)

Return to Bahariya, then drive to Fayoum (approx. 370 km).
Lunch break around the Qasr Al Arab / Arab Palaces area (route-based).

Afternoon Fayoum visits:

  • Magic Lake

  • Wadi El Hitan (Whale Valley) + Whale Museum (fossils + explanation panels)

✅ Overnight at Wadi El Hitan reserve camp or nearby dunes (based on conditions).

🚗 Day 3: Wadi El Hitan → Cairo

After breakfast, depart back to Cairo.
Arrival usually afternoon/evening (depending on road & stops).

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What’s Included

Included
  • Pick-up & drop-off from Cairo hotel
  • Private transportation throughout the trip
  • 4×4 safari vehicle during desert sections
  • 2 nights camping (White Desert + Wadi El Hitan / dunes)
  • All camping equipment and tents
  • All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Mineral water & tea
  • English-speaking driver/guide
Not Included
  • Entrance fees
  • Tips
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Airport transfers
  • Personal shopping
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💰 Pricing & Booking

Pricing depends on your travel preferences and customization level.

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Group Size
Number of travelers
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Tour Type
Private or Shared Option
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Travel Season
High / Low Season Rates

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FAQ❓

Yes. Day 2 includes Magic Lake + Wadi El Hitan and the Whale Museum.
Two camping nights: White Desert (Night 1) + Wadi El Hitan reserve (Night 2) or dunes.
Yes, sandboarding is available at the dune stops (weather/conditions permitting).
Yes, it’s mainly offered as a private and customizable itinerary.
Yes—depending on availability and your preference, we can adjust the accommodation plan.

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