Siwa, White Desert & Black Desert — 6 days
For those who love wide-open spaces. From the chalk sculptures of the White Desert to the hills of the Black Desert, from sandboarding to the campfire, all the way to Siwa Oasis: six days of adventure, far from everything, sleeping under the stars.
Highlights
- Bivouac in the White Desert & Crystal Mountain
- Sandboarding and a barbecue dinner at camp
- Sunrise over the desert
- Siwa Oasis: Temple of Amun, salt lakes, safari
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Cairo → White & Black Desert
- Drive to the White and Black Deserts
- Lunch, Crystal Mountain, sandboarding
- Barbecue dinner and a night in bivouac
Overnight in Bivouac — White Desert
- 2
Day 2
Sunrise → Marsa Matrouh
- Breakfast and sunrise over the desert
- Back to Cairo, then drive to Marsa Matrouh (approx. 5h)
Overnight in Marsa Matrouh
- 3
Day 3
Marsa Matrouh
- Agiba Beach and Sea Eye
Overnight in Marsa Matrouh
- 4
Day 4
Marsa Matrouh → Siwa
- Love Beach
- Drive to Siwa (approx. 4h30)
- Siwa lakes and the Shali fortress
Overnight in Siwa
- 5
Day 5
Siwa — Temple of Amun & safari
- Cleopatra's pool
- Temple of Amun
- Safari and a starry night
Overnight in Siwa
- 6
Day 6
Back to Cairo
- Drive back to Cairo
What's included
- 5 nights' accommodation
- Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Entrance fees to all sites
- Private air-conditioned transport
- Egyptologist guide in your language
- Bottled water during the excursions
Not included
- Gratuities
Your route
White Desert · Black Desert · Marsa Matrouh · Siwa Oasis
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