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Camel Trekking in the White Desert
In the west of Egypt, near the Libyan
border, is located the famous White Desert. A region of
mineral sculptures which form in the middle of the
desert a strange landscape, born by erosion and by the
eternal breath of wind. The starting point of the camel
trekking is the Bahariya oasis with its dates palm trees
and its olive-trees. Sources of hot water rich in
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8-days- / 7 nights tour
Cairo - Bahariya Oasis - White Desert - Cairo. |
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Day 1 : |
Arrival
in Cairo
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Arrival at Cairo
airport, assistance during entry visa formalities.
Transfer and overnight in the hotel in Cairo.
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Day 2 : |
Cairo -
Bahariya Oasis |
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Transfer to the
Bahariya oasis, and departure by Jeep to the meet the
camels. Then, the big moment: Initiation of our trip in
the direction of the White Desert. In the evening,
campfire and night under the stars.
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Day 3 - 6
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White Desert |
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Bedouins lead us
pleasantly through their fatherland.
The White Desert with its strange sculptures surrounded
by golden fine sand, is unique in the desert of the
Sahara. We sleep in camping in idyllic places. We have
time in sufficiency to ride our camel, to discover the
stones, to enjoy the splendid lay of the sun and to
photograph.
From time to time a Jeep provides us with pasture for
the camels, which also enables us to spend the night in
isolated places.
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Day 7 : |
Return to
Cairo |
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Return to the
Bahariya oasis and transfer to Cairo. Night in the hotel
in Cairo. |
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Day 8 : |
Departure from
Cairo |
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Transfer to the
airport in Cairo and return flight.
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Price
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Accommodation |
Number of guests |
1st May - 30th
Sep
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1st Oct - 30th
April
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22nd Dec - 1st
Jan
1st April - 7th April
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3 Star |
2 guests |
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Euro per person |
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4 Star |
2 guests |
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5 Star |
2 guests |
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Price includes: |
Meals:
Cairo: breakfast
During the tour in the desert: full board
2 nights hotel 3 * in Cairo
5 nights in tent in the White Desert
Camping equipment in the desert (tents, sleeping
bags..) and camels
All the transfers (private, air-conditioned minibus,
with driver), Jeep & English-speaking guide
All taxes
For the formalities and the safety of our guests, we
inform the Ministry of the Egyptian Tourism of our
programmes.
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Price excludes: |
Flights
Visa expenses (approx. 18 € upon arrival)
Tips |
Information: |
This trip is private; it is
possible to start at any time of the year.
Book an extension, for example:
Cultural visits in Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, etc.
Stay at the Red Sea (Hurghada, Marsa Alam, Sharm el
Sheikh)
Nile Cruise |
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