Desert adventure and oasis culture · KT-ADV-11
Sleep Under the Stars in a Desert That Used to Be an Ocean
مغامرة الصحراء المصرية: الصحراء البيضاء، واحة سيوة والإسكندرية
Nine days across Siwa Oasis, the White Desert and the Black Desert by four-wheel drive, with desert camping and salt-lake swimming.
- 11 days / 10 nights
- Cairo · Bahariya Oasis · White Desert · Siwa Oasis
- Private
About this journey
تأخذكم هذه الرحلة الفريدة من "كيميت تورز" إلى عالم آخر يختلف تماماً عن وادي النيل؛ حيث تتبدل المعابد الأثرية بتكوينات صخرية طبشورية ساحرة، وبحيرات ملحية فائقة الملوحة تجعلكم تطفون فوقها دون مجهود. نأخذكم بسيارات الدفع الرباعي المجهزة برفقة أدلاء محليين محترفين لاستكشاف واحة سيوة الحالمة بقلعتها الطينية التاريخية "شالي" وثقافتها الأمازيغية الفريدة، تليها تجربة التخييم الفاخر تحت سماء الصحراء البيضاء المرصعة بالنجوم اللامعة. نوصي بالقيام بهذه المغامرة في الفترة من أكتوبر إلى أبريل، حيث تكون درجات الحرارة معتدلة ومثالية للتخييم والاستكشاف نهاراً. يجمع هذا المسار الاستكشافي بين مغامرات الصحراء الغربية وروائع الإسكندرية الساحلية، مع الحفاظ على زيارة أهرامات الجيزة والمتحف المصري الكبير كبداية مثالية للرحلة، مما يجعلها الخيار الأروع لمن يبحث عن دمج التاريخ الكلاسيكي بروح المغامرة البكر.
Why travellers choose this itinerary
- A genuine desert camp with no light pollution, run by an experienced local crew.
- Siwa Oasis included, not just the White Desert day-trip circuit.
- Four-wheel-drive travel across chalk formations, fossil beds and black volcanic hills.
- Salt-lake floating and natural hot springs built into the schedule.
- Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum still included for first-time visitors.
- Camping nights can be exchanged for lodge rooms if you prefer a bed.
Quick facts
- Duration
- 11 days / 10 nights
- Starts / ends
- Cairo → Cairo
- Destinations
- Cairo · Bahariya Oasis · White Desert · Siwa Oasis · Mediterranean Coast · Alexandria
- Trip format
- Private
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Activity level
- Active
- Recommended ages
- Suited to reasonably fit travelers aged 12 and up; not recommended during pregnancy
- Best months
- October, November, December, January, February, March
- Languages
- English, German, French, Italian
- Accommodation
- 3 and 4-star oasis lodges (Comfort) · 4 and 5-star hotels and eco-lodge (Superior) · Premium lodge and upgraded camp
- Room types
- Single, Double, Twin, Eco-lodge room, Shared desert camp tent, Private camp tent on request
- Meals
- Daily breakfast; full board during the desert and Siwa sections
Trip highlights
- المناظر الطبيعية الخلابة في الصحراء البيضاء والسوداء
- وسائل نقل صحراوية مرخصة ومجهزة مع دليل محلي خبير
- تجربة التخييم الصحراوي الفاخر أو الإقامة في نزل بيئية بالواحة
- زيارة قلعة شالي الأثرية والسباحة في البحيرات الملحية بسيوة
Best for: عشاق المغامرة والاستكشاف، المصورين الفوتوغرافيين، والمسافرين الباحثين عن تجارب غير تقليدية في مصر.
Day-by-day itinerary
Every day below can be reordered, shortened or extended on a private departure.
نرحب بكم في مطار القاهرة الدولي بأسلوب كيميت تورز الفاخر، حيث يتولى ممثلنا إنهاء إجراءاتكم ونقلكم بسيارة خاصة إلى فندقكم الراقي للاستراحة. لا توجد جولات سياحية اليوم، حيث نتيح لكم فرصة الاسترخاء الكامل والتحضير للمغامرة الصحراوية المشوقة التي ستبدأ في الصباح الباكر من الأيام القادمة.
Meals: Dinner not included. Overnight: Cairo hotel.
What is included
Not included
Choose your accommodation level
The same itinerary, three levels of comfort. Pick a tier when you request your booking and we confirm the exact properties in writing before any payment.
Comfort
3 and 4-star oasis lodges (Comfort)
Well-located 4-star properties and standard cabins where a cruise is included. Everything essential is covered: private guiding, private transfers and daily breakfast. Chosen for travelers who would rather spend on experiences than on suites.
Standard double or twin rooms, air conditioned, with private bathroom
- Private licensed guide
- Private air-conditioned transfers
- Daily breakfast
- All listed entrance fees
- Standard room or cabin
Superior
4 and 5-star hotels and eco-lodge (Superior)
Our most-booked tier. 5-star hotels in prime locations, deluxe cabins on the river, and upgraded vehicles. Selected lunches and a few extras are folded in so fewer decisions are needed on the road.
Superior or upgraded rooms, upper-deck cabins where available
- Private licensed Egyptologist
- Upgraded private vehicle
- Daily breakfast and selected lunches
- All listed entrance fees
- Superior room or upper-deck cabin
- Priority check-in assistance
Luxury
Premium lodge and upgraded camp
Landmark and boutique properties, suites or view rooms where available, premium or charter river accommodation, and a senior Egyptologist. Airport meet-and-greet, lounge access and special-occasion requests are handled personally.
Suites, view rooms or premium cabins, subject to availability
- Senior private Egyptologist
- Luxury vehicle with dedicated driver
- Daily breakfast, lunches and selected dinners
- All listed entrance fees
- Suite or premium cabin where available
- Airport meet-and-greet and fast-track assistance
- 24/7 direct contact with your trip manager
Transport
Airport transfers · private
Private arrival and departure transfers with a representative meeting you inside the terminal.
Ground transport · private
Modern air-conditioned private vehicle sized to your group, with a dedicated English-speaking driver and bottled water on board.
Four-wheel-drive desert vehicles · private
Equipped 4x4 vehicles with experienced desert drivers, recovery gear, extra fuel and water for off-road sections.
Guide services
- Experienced desert guide and driver
- Licensed Egyptologist in Cairo
- Local Siwan cultural host
Suitability and accessibility
- Physical requirements
- Active: long four-wheel-drive days of 5 to 8 hours on rough tracks, soft-sand walking, basic desert camping with shared facilities, wide temperature swings between day and night, and limited cell coverage in the deep desert.
- Recommended ages
- Suited to reasonably fit travelers aged 12 and up; not recommended during pregnancy. Child pricing and reduced-pace alternatives are available on request.
- Mobility and accessibility
- Many ancient sites have uneven paving, sand, steps and no handrails, and some interiors cannot be adapted. We can arrange wheelchair-friendly vehicles, extra assistance and alternative viewing points at most locations, but a small number of tombs and interiors remain inaccessible. Tell us your requirements before booking and we will confirm in writing what is and is not possible on this route.
- Medical and pregnancy notes
- Heat, dust and long days can affect travelers with cardiac, respiratory or mobility conditions. Bring your own medication in original packaging. Pregnant travelers should seek medical advice before booking, and adventure, diving and balloon activities are generally not suitable during pregnancy.
- Dietary requirements
- Vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher-style, gluten-free and allergy-related requirements can be catered for at hotels, on the river and on private meals when notified in advance. Severe allergies should be declared at the time of booking so we can brief every supplier.
- Weather and seasonality
- Best travel months for this route are October, November, December, January, February, March. Summer daytime temperatures in Upper Egypt and the desert can exceed 40C, so summer departures are re-timed to start earlier and rest through the afternoon.
- Dress and cultural notes
- Egypt is a conservative country outside beach resorts. Lightweight clothing covering shoulders and knees is appropriate at religious sites, and closed walking shoes are strongly recommended for temples and desert ground. Your guide will brief you on photography rules at each site.
Optional experiences and upgrades
Add any of these to your enquiry. Each is confirmed in writing with a price before you pay anything.
Private camp setup with upgraded bedding and dining tent
Available on request. Confirmed in writing with a price before you pay anything.
Price on request
Ecolodge upgrade in Siwa
Available on request. Confirmed in writing with a price before you pay anything.
Price on request
Dedicated photography guide
Available on request. Confirmed in writing with a price before you pay anything.
Price on request
Extra night in Siwa
Available on request. Confirmed in writing with a price before you pay anything.
Price on request
Sea-view hotel in Alexandria
Available on request. Confirmed in writing with a price before you pay anything.
Price on request
Private 4x4 for your group only
Available on request. Confirmed in writing with a price before you pay anything.
Price on request
Fayoum and Wadi El Rayan extension
Available on request. Confirmed in writing with a price before you pay anything.
Price on request
Upcoming dates
Private departures run on any date you choose. The dates below are currently held open for shared departures.
- 10 Oct 20268 places left
- 10 Nov 20266 places left
- 10 Dec 20264 places left
- 10 Jan 202711 places left
- 10 Feb 20279 places left
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