Egypt desert wonders trip
Travel ExpertStarting from:
2420 USD
per Adult
This Egypt desert wonders trip invites discerning travelers to experience Egypt’s silent dunes, starlit nights, and warm local hospitality in a deeply personal way. Our Egypt trips are crafted with local experts, curated stays, and meaningful cultural encounters, all designed around your pace and interests.
Begin with a free consultation to shape your dates, highlights, and comforts, and reserve a bespoke desert journey that reveals ancient landscapes and intimate moments on your own terms.
Egypt desert wonders trip highlights
- Siwa Oasis immersion: Explore olive groves, sip local tea with families, and customize cultural experiences for authentic connections.
- Ancient sites and healing springs: Visit the Temple of the Oracle and Cleopatra’s Bath.
- Bahariya Oasis villages: Meet local families, taste seasonal cuisine, and design personalized encounters that reveal oasis life.
- White Desert camping and sunsets: Camp among surreal chalk formations, watch golden sunsets, and wake to dramatic desert light.
- 4x4 crossings and stargazing: Embark on tailor-made 4x4 routes, experience silent dunes, and stargaze with expert guides.
| Day | Location | Activity | Overnight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cairo to Siwa Oasis | • Scenic drive across the Western Desert • Visit to El Alamein World War II Museum • Lunch in Marsa Matrouh • Arrival in Siwa Oasis • Optional salt lake swim, olive press visit, or dune sunset walk | Siwa Oasis |
| 2 | Siwa Oasis | • Exploration of Shali Old Town • Visit to the Siwa Museum • Temple of Amun and Oracle Temple • Cleopatra’s Spring and Bir Wahed hot spring • Desert sunset and Bedouin dinner under the stars | Siwa Oasis |
| 3 | Siwa Oasis | • Desert safari from Maraki Village • Climb Great Siwa Mountain and fossil sites • Swim at Shiata Lake • Sand surfing on desert dunes • Relax at Bir Wahid spring | Siwa Oasis |
| 4 | Siwa Oasis | • Mountain of the Dead tombs • Dakrour Mountains panoramic views • Cultural insights with a local guide • Bedouin visit in Abu Sherouf • Roman Spring soak and sunset olive grove walk | Siwa Oasis |
| 5 | Siwa to Bahariya Oasis | • Tailor-made desert drive • Scenic photo stops and short guided walks • Arrival in Bahariya Oasis • Exploration of palm groves, mineral springs, and local sites | Bahariya Oasis |
| 6 | Bahariya Oasis and White Desert | • Black Mountains panoramic climb • Visit to the English House ruins • Walk around the Salt Lake • White Desert exploration at sunset • Dinner, night walk, and stargazing at desert camp | White Desert Camp |
| 7 | Bahariya Oasis to Cairo | • Morning departure from Bahariya Oasis • Scenic Western Desert drive with photo stops • Arrival in Cairo by evening • Relax or dine locally • Overnight at Steigenberger El Tahrir | Cairo |
Cairo to Siwa Oasis
Leave Cairo early for a scenic drive across the Western Desert, with a meaningful stop at the El Alamein World War II Museum to explore wartime history and artifacts. Continue to Marsa Matrouh for lunch overlooking the Mediterranean Sea before traveling onward to Siwa Oasis, Egypt’s largest and most remote oasis, surrounded by palm groves and natural mineral springs.
Arrive by evening and settle into a boutique hotel, where your Egypt travel experience can be personalized with a salt lake swim, a visit to a local olive press, or a sunset walk among the dunes.
Siwa
After breakfast, explore Shali Old Town, wandering among its distinctive mud and salt houses, then visit the Siwa Museum to discover traditional jewelry, musical instruments, and wedding costumes that tell the story of local life.
Continue to the Temple of Amun and the Oracle Temple, famously associated with Alexander the Great.
In the afternoon, unwind at Cleopatra’s Spring and soak in the warm waters of Bir Wahed hot spring amid rolling dunes, before watching the desert glow at sunset and enjoying a traditional Bedouin dinner under the stars.
Desert safari to Shiata and Bir Wahed
Begin from Maraki Village for a desert safari across Siwa’s wild landscapes. Climb the Great Siwa Mountain to view ancient human footprints and explore fossil sites dating back to the Cambrian era.
Cool off with a swim in the crystal clear waters of Shiata Lake and enjoy the thrill of sand surfing across golden dunes. Conclude the day at Bir Wahid spring, relaxing in warm mineral waters before returning to your hotel, a memorable highlight of your Egypt itinerary.
Tips from Ahmed
Egypt Travel Expert
Egypt rewards curiosity. Whether you are passionate about photography, mythology, cuisine, or architecture, tailoring the itinerary to your interests turns a good trip into an unforgettable one.
Cultural tour of Siwa
Explore the Mountain of the Dead, home to ancient rock-cut tombs, then climb the Dakrour Mountains for sweeping panoramic views of the surrounding desert. Personalize your morning with a local guide who shares insights into Siwan traditions and archaeology.
In the afternoon, spend time with Bedouin hosts in Abu Sherouf, soak in the historic Roman Spring, and enjoy a peaceful sunset walk through the olive groves. Return to Siwa for dinner and an overnight stay at Ghaliet Ecolodge and Spa.
Siwa to Bahariya Oasis
After breakfast, set out on a tailor-made desert drive from Siwa to Bahariya Oasis, crossing dramatic dunes and shimmering salt flats. Enjoy scenic photo stops and short walks that offer insight into local life and the ever-changing desert landscape.
Arrive in Bahariya by evening, one of the best places to visit in Egypt, and explore its lush palm groves, natural mineral springs, and fascinating archaeological sites.
Bahariya Oasis and the White Desert
Set out on a tailor-made exploration of Bahariya Oasis, climbing the Black Mountains for sweeping panoramic views. Visit the evocative ruins of the English House, and stroll around the Salt Lake while learning about local life and desert geology.
Continue into the White Desert to witness its surreal chalk formations glowing at sunset, then settle into a desert camp beneath a star-filled sky. End the evening with a guided night walk and stargazing by the fire for an unforgettable desert immersion.
Return to Cairo
After breakfast, depart Bahariya Oasis and journey across the Western Desert, pausing at scenic viewpoints to explore oases, salt lakes, and the timeless desert vistas that define this Egypt trip.
Arrive in Cairo by evening and enjoy time to relax, savor local cuisine, or unwind at your included hotel, Steigenberger El Tahrir.
