Private Full-day White and Black Desert Tour From Cairo/Giza

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Private Full-Day White and Black Desert Tour From Cairo/Giza

Discover the stunning landscapes and captivating solitude of Egypt with our private, full-day tour of the White and Black Desert from Cairo/Giza. Venture off the beaten path into the heart of the desert’s unique scenery, marveling at the stark contrasts between the black volcanic hills and the eerie white chalk formations. This comprehensive day trip offers unrivaled sightseeing and exhilarating desert adventures for all who yearn for an authentic experience of this fascinating environment. From our modern air-conditioned vehicles to an expert local guide, we have carefully curated every detail to ensure a memorable journey for you.

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At a glance

Duration: 16 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: Arabic, German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Guide: Arabic, German, English, Italian, Spanish
Operated by: Book My Egypt Tours

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Expert Tour Guide
Included: Picnic Lunch at the White desert
Included: All Fees and Taxes

Not included

Not included: Tipping
Not included: personal expenses

Itinerary

Bahariya Oasis

4 hours

At 06:00 in the morning our tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo and transfer to private A/C latest model vehicle to Bahariya Oasis about 350 km west Giza, this journey takes about 4hours, upon arrival to Baharaia change your car to use the 4×4 then go through the desert 40 km to visit the black desert.

Then lunch will be served at local traditional restaurant looking over well-called el Hez where you can swim relax before or after lunch
Stop 2

3 hours Admission not included

The Black Desert is a region of volcano-shaped and widely spaced mounds, distributed along about 30 km in western Egypt between the White Desert in the south and the Bahariya Oasis in the north. Most of its mounds are capped by basalt sills, giving them the characteristic black color
Black Desert

3 hours Admission included

The mounds of the Black Desert, up to 100 m high, vary in size, composition, height, and shape as some are dark consisting of iron quartzite while others are more reddish as its surface rocks consist of iron sandstone. On the outskirts of the Black Desert are volcanic hills proving the eruption of dark volcanic dolerite, dating back to the Jurassic period 180 million years ago.
Bawiti

3 hours

El-Wahat el-Bahariya or el-Bahariya is a depression and a naturally rich oasis in the Western Desert of Egypt. It is approximately 370 km away from Cairo. The roughly oval valley extends from northeast to southwest, has a length of 94 km, a maximum width of 42 km and covers an area of about 2000 km².

The valley is surrounded by mountains and has numerous springs. Located in Giza Governorate, the main economic sectors are agriculture, iron ore mining, and tourism. The main agricultural products are guavas, mangos, dates, and olives.
Valley of Agabat

3 hours Admission not included

Where you can visit the Crystal Mountain

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

As per confirmed pickup time you will find our tour guide waiting for you and he will hold a sign showing our company name
As per confirmed pickup time you will find our tour guide waiting for you and he will hold a sign showing our company name

End point

As per confirmed pickup time you will find our tour guide waiting for you and he will hold a sign showing our company name
As per confirmed pickup time you will find our tour guide waiting for you and he will hold a sign showing our company name