Cairo, Bahariya, White Desert, Cairo 8 days / 7 nights

Reception at Cairo airport. Transfer and check-in at your hotel.

Overnight at the hotel

Breakfast at the hotel and departure for a day of sightseeing:

Memphis which is an ancient city that played a crucial role in Egyptian history. Founded around 3100 BC. by Pharaoh Narmer, thanks to him Memphis became the first capital of unified Egypt.
The archaeological site of Memphis, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, contains impressive ruins, including the famous statue of Ramses II.

Saqqara is one of the most important necropolises of the ancient Egyptian empire.
This site is particularly famous for its so-called "step pyramid" of King Djoser, built in the Third Dynasty (around 2670 BC), it is one of the first large pyramids in Egypt and an emblematic example of the funerary architecture of the time. Designed by the architect Imhotep, this pyramid is considered a masterpiece of ancient architecture.

Dahshur: the rhomboidal pyramid and the "red" pyramid both built by Pharaoh Sneferu, the founder of the Fourth Dynasty. The Red Pyramid is considered to be the first true smooth-faced pyramid, while the rhomboidal pyramid is an example of an experimental structure that led to later designs.

Return to the hotel in the late afternoon
Overnight at the hotel in Cairo.

Breakfast at the hotel and departure for a day trip to:

Giza Plateau: the flagship site of the Pharaonic civilization which contains the three famous pyramids "Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinos" as well as the Sphinx, in limestone, enigmatic and gigantic with a human head and a lion's body, raised as the guardian of the necropolis. And the funerary temple of King Khafre built entirely of granite and limestone.

Egyptian Museum: It is located in the city center on the iconic Tahrir Square, in an imposing neoclassical construction, well suited to its exquisite collections. The Egyptian Museum in Cairo opened its doors to the public for the first time in 1902. It has since grown to become the world's largest museum of Egyptian art. With more than 150,000 objects, the museum houses an impressive collection of exhibits that trace the glorious reign of ancient Egypt

Khan El-Khallili souk. A labyrinth of small streets animated day and night that solicits the senses with a mixture of images, sounds, scents and colours. Khan El-Khallili is the oldest bazaar in the world. It has been occupied by traders since the 14th^th century

Overnight at the hotel.

Depart in the morning from your hotel in Cairo towards the Bahariya Oasis about 340 km southwest of Cairo.
After four hours of driving. You will take your Jeep 4 by 4 to the Black Desert which is about 25 km south of the Bahariya Oasis.

The Black Desert is a vast expanse of black volcanic hills, a geological gem where you can enjoy a magnificent view of this splendid and lunar looking landscape.

Lunch in the nearby El Haize oasis and swimming in a natural hot spring.

We will take the road back to the White Desert, located 80 km away. Along the way, you'll have the opportunity to discover Crystal Mountain, an arch-shaped natural wonder, adorned with quartz veins and glittering crystal walls. It is one of the most impressive attractions in the Egyptian desert. A dazzling spectacle unfolds when the sun's rays illuminate these crystals, which are oblong in shape, either transparent or bright white.

The Aqabat Valley is a huge cirque framed by mountains. You can admire the famous desert flowers: a kind of tiny black pyrite stones, made by sand and wind. A truly splendid landscape!

Lunch on the way and reach the White Desert in the late afternoon.

The White Desert is an enchanting place, unique in its kind on our planet. This fascinating landscape is made up of chalky rocks, sculpted over time by wind erosion. These formations are distinguished by their dazzling whiteness and whimsical shapes reminiscent of mushrooms, sphinxes, pyramids, towers, and many other wonders.
Installation of the bivouac in an enchanting landscape with a magnificent sunset. A real lunar setting of thousands of immaculate white mounds, floating in a sea of sand.

Barbecue dinner and a magical night under the stars!

Your breakfast will be accompanied by the soft morning light, which further enhances this enchanting landscape. We then let ourselves be carried away by a sunrise of striking beauty. Then a short walk will allow you to savor the last moments in this unreal setting.

Take the road back to the Bahariya Oasis and check in to your hotel.

We'll enjoy a tasty lunch in a typical restaurant, before setting off on a pleasant walk in the heart of this lush oasis.
Since the time of the pharaohs, the Bahariya oasis has been renowned for the exceptional quality of its wine. Even today, it is home to vast vineyards, olive groves and imposing date palms, offering a landscape that is as authentic as it is captivating. As you stroll through its paths, you can admire the traditional clay-brick dwellings and soak up the serenity that emanates from the endless expanses of date palms.

Donut in a natural hot spring.

At the end of the day, you will have the opportunity to climbthe Montagne des Anglais or the Montagne Noire to admire a sublime sunset from the highest point of the oasis. From there, a breathtaking panorama will be offered to you, revealing all the splendour of this enchanting landscape.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel and back on the road to Cairo.
Check-in at your hotel.
Overnight at the hotel in Cairo.

Pick up from your hotel at around 8am and depart for a day trip:

The Coptic Quarter: This iconic neighborhood is home to a large number of Christian churches as well as historical sites dating back to the period between the decline of the Pharaonic religion and the arrival of Islam, at a time when Egypt was predominantly Christian. Coptic Cairo developed around the fort of Babylon, the remains of whose walls still serve as foundations for some buildings.

The Hanging Church, also called the Church of the Virgin Mary, was built in the ninth century. It owes its name to its peculiar structure, resting partly on the walls of the Babylonian Fort.
A little further on, in the heart of the Coptic quarter, other important religious buildings can be visited, including the Church of St. Sergius, dating from the fifth century. According to tradition, it was erected on a crypt where the Holy Family – Jesus, Mary and Joseph – found refuge during their passage through Egypt.
Even further away, the Ben Ezra Synagogue stands as the oldest in Cairo, built in the ninth century. This place is associated with several historical and religious accounts: it is claimed to be the site of Jeremiah's temple or the place where the Pharaoh's daughter is said to have discovered Moses among the reeds.

Medieval Islamic Cairo: Cairo is known as the city of a thousand minarets due to the dizzying number of mosques and religious buildings built by sultans and emirs during the Middle Ages.

The Citadel of Saladin is an imposing medieval fortress perched on the hill of Mokattam, it was erected at the end of the twelfth century by the famous general Saladin to protect Cairo from Crusader invasions. Its remarkable architecture is distinguished by an imposing limestone perimeter wall and towers with various geometric shapes.

Dominating the silhouette of the citadel is the majestic alabaster mosque of Mohamed Ali, in the Ottoman style which was completed in 1857. From the heights of the fortress, a spectacular panorama is offered to visitors, revealing a breathtaking view of Cairo and its surroundings.

The Sultan Hassan Mosque: a jewel of Mamluk
architecture Located at the foot of the Cairo Citadel, the Sultan Hassan Mosque is a monumental building from the fourteenth century, considered one of the finest examples of Mamluk architecture. Its construction was ordered by Sultan Hassan ibn al-Nassir Muhammad ibn Qalawun in 1356 and completed in 1363.
The building impresses with its grandiose proportions: its walls reach 36 meters in height and its main minaret, one of the tallest in Cairo, rises to 81 meters.
The mihrab and minbar are richly decorated with marble, mosaics and Koranic inscriptions. The building also houses the mausoleum of Sultan Hassan, topped by a huge decorated dome.

The El-Rifai Mosque: between tradition and modernity
Located just in front of the Sultan Hassan Mosque, near the Cairo Citadel, the El-Rifai Mosque is a nineteenth-century architectural masterpiece, which stands out for its mix of traditional Islamic styles and modern influences.
The building impresses with its richly decorated monumental façade, its massive columns, its elegant arcades, and its huge dome that dominates the whole. The interior is just as sumptuous, with refined decorations combining marble, gilding and geometric patterns, typical of Islamic art.

The Khan el-Khalili Souk is located within the walls built in 1087 to defend the Fatimid city of Al-Qahira (Cairo). It is a real labyrinth of lively alleys, craft shops and traditional workshops; A mesmerizing mix of colors, sounds and scents. The cobbled streets are lined with buildings with ancient facades, arcades and mashrabiyas typical of Islamic architecture.
One of the most famous places in the souk is Café El Fishawi, also known as "the café of mirrors". This historic café is a perfect place to enjoy a mint tea or Arabic coffee while observing the bustling market.
This souk retains a unique atmosphere that immerses visitors in a setting worthy of the Arabian Nights.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to Cairo airport to resume your international flight home.

Base 2 to 4 people: 1360 $ per person