3-Day Trip to Cairo and the White Desert by Air.

Description

Enjoy 3 day trip to the white desert , Bahariya Oasis , and Cairo from Hurghada by flight, Including one night of camping in the white desert , exploring the Egyptian desert and one night in Cairo to Visit the Pyramids of Giza the Egyptian Museum .

Included

Pick up services from your hotel in Hurghada and return

flight ticket from Hurghada to Cairo and return by EgyptAir

All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle

Private English Egyptologist guide

Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites

Bottled water on board the vehicle during the tour

Lunch meal at a local restaurant in Cairo

Shopping tours in Cairo

All Service charges & taxes

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle

Tours by private Jeep 4X4 to the White and Black Deserts

One night in the white desert

one night in Cairo

Desert camping for one night-Full board

English-speaking driver

All camping equipment and tents

Excluded

Tipping

Entrance fees to the National Park of the White Desert are 100 L.E per person

Any Extras not mentioned in the itinerary

Remember to bring

Several t-shirts (cotton or preferably breathable/fast drying)

Trainers and/or sandals – to relax and wear inside the accommodation

Sunglasses, sunscreen, and lip salve

Hat/Baseball cap

Personal First Aid kit (wet wipes, flu remedies, stomach remedies)

swimming suits as we stop at Hotspring

Your Itinerary

1) Day1- Hurghada Airport to the white desert

A1toureg Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Hurghada to transfer you to Hurghada Airport. It takes 15 minutes to drive. Take your flight to Cairo, The flight takes off at Cairo at 5:00 AM and arrives in Cairo at 06:00 where you will be met and assisted by our representative.
At 06:00 am Pick up time from Cairo Airport, drive to Bahariya Oasis , which is located about 350 km east of Cairo This journey takes about 4 hours, arrive at 10:00 there will be stops during the trip for WC and Coffee At 10:00 you will take your 4x4 Jeep and drive to the black desert 12:00 The Lunch will be served here in El Haize oasis 13:00 Then drive to the valley of Agabat 15:00 Arrive at the Valley of Agabat is deep within the white desert You have to be there to feel the out-worldly beauty of the place. Millions of years ago, the place used to be under the sea. Over the years, unique rock formations of limestone, chalk (and maybe sand) developed. 16: 30 explore the white desert National Park, the most well-known desert destination in Egypt. 17:30 Make tents and Enjoy the sunset 18:30 As the sky turns pink and then the deepest fiery orange, the rock-shapes fade, and silence are all around. Sitting around a small fire and enjoying the simplest meal of chicken, rice, and vegetables, you will feel like nothing has ever tasted so good. Bedouin staff will arrange dinner and desert camping.
2) Day 2- Bahariya oasis-Cairo

At 07:00 Am you'll enjoy breakfast in the desert, before driving to Bahariya Oasis At 09:00 On the way back, you will visit Crystal Mountain , Crystal Mountain , locally known as Gebel al-Izzaz. It's more of a crystal hill, seen on the right, which is often called the Jewel of the desert is formed by quartzite crystals and looks amazing in the sun's rays. A few decades ago, that natural feature has been found by accident. 11:00 Drive to Bahariya Oasis , Soak in the heat at Bir Sigam , a hot spring that can help to relax. Located 7 km east of Bahariya on the Cairo road, the spring is the best hot spring in temperature, 12:00 Then drive back to Cairo. Arrival in Cairo at 16:30 Optional Tour to Dinner Cruise from 19:00 till 21:00 Optional Tour to the sound and the Light show with Dinner from 19:00 till 20:00 overnight in your hotel at Cairo: Giza Pyramids View Guest house
3) Day3- Cairo-Hurghada

Pick up from your hotel in Cairo after that our Egyptologist guide will accompany you to discover the Pyramids of Giza ( Cheops , Chephren, and Mykerinus ) the Sphinx with a head of a pharaoh and a lion's body, which dates back to the reign of King Chephren, and the Valley Temple of the Pyramid of Chephren. Visit the Papyrus Institute See how the ancient Egyptians how made the first Paper in History by Using the Papyrus Plant, if you like to buy real papyrus Gifts this will be the most suitable place 12.:00 PM Lunch Time In Pyramids View Restaurant Proceed to have your lunch at a local restaurant in Giza with Pyramids View Restaurant 1:30 AM Visit The Egyptian Museum Then you will move on to the Egyptian Museum which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest and most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamun 's collection of treasure, gold, and jewelry which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated. If you wish to visit the King's Royal mummies. You need to ask the tour guide to take the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and You Can ask the Guide and Add a Visit it will cost 25 $ Extra 3:30 PM Khan El Khalilli Bazar Continue driving to Islamic Cairo, where you will be able to explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s old bazaar. 5:30 PM Depart to the Cairo Airport
In the evening you will be driven to Cairo Airport to fly to Hurghada .at 19:00 arrival Hurghada at 20:00 then you will be transferred to your hotel in Hurghada ►►NOTE: All times are guidelines so no times are definite All times are guidelines so no times are definite. (Optional Tours ) 1- Nile Boat Ride 25 $ Per Person 2- Horse Ride at the pyramids 25 $ per person 3- Camel Ride at the pyramids 25 $ per person 4- Cart Ride at the pyramids 25 $ per person

Frequently Asked Questions

The White Desert (Sahara el-Beyda) is a surreal landscape of brilliant white chalk rock formations sculpted by wind erosion into mushroom and iceberg shapes. At night under the stars, it looks like a moonscape — an absolutely unique experience that cannot be found anywhere else.

Yes, one night of camping in the White Desert is included. You sleep in a traditional Bedouin camp under an incredible starlit sky surrounded by the white chalk formations. Sleeping bags and mats are provided. A campfire dinner is served in the desert.

The Cairo day includes the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and either the Egyptian Museum or the Citadel of Saladin depending on the itinerary. An Egyptologist guide accompanies you throughout the Cairo sightseeing portion.

Pack warm clothing for the desert night (temperatures drop significantly after sunset even in summer). Comfortable walking shoes for exploring the rock formations are essential. A torch/flashlight, sunscreen, hat, and camera for the surreal landscape are highly recommended.

Reviews

Sophie Bernard
June 2, 2026, 2:06 a.m.

C'était un voyage incroyable! Voir le désert blanc et passer une nuit là-bas était comme un rêve. Les Pyramides de Gizeh et le musée étaient impressionnants. Tout était superbement organisé.
Klaus Müller
May 25, 2026, 4:13 a.m.

Eine großartige Tour! Der Flug von Hurghada nach Kairo war reibungslos, und das Campen in der weißen Wüste war ein einmaliges Erlebnis. Die Pyramiden und das Museum in Kairo sind ein Muss für alle, die sich für Geschichte interessieren.
Isabelle Dupont
Dec. 13, 2025, 8:16 a.m.

Quelle aventure incroyable! La nuit dans le désert blanc était spectaculaire, et la visite des Pyramides de Gizeh était mythique. Notre guide était fantastique. Je recommanderais ce tour à tous mes amis!
Marco Bianchi
Nov. 3, 2025, 3:05 a.m.

Esperienza incredibile! Il deserto bianco era spettacolare e il campeggio è stata un'avventura unica. Le Piramidi e Il Museo Egizio a Cairo erano affascinanti. Consiglio vivamente questo tour a chiunque visiti l'Egitto.
Emily Johnson
Sept. 23, 2025, 8:12 p.m.

This tour exceeded my expectations! The night camping under the stars in the White Desert was magical, and exploring the Bahariya Oasis was an unforgettable experience. Cairo's rich history came alive with our visits to the Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum. Highly recommended!
Giovanni Rossi
Sept. 16, 2025, 6:35 a.m.

Un viaggio fantastico! Dormire sotto le stelle nel deserto bianco è stato meraviglioso e visitare le Piramidi di Giza era un sogno che si è avverato. L'oasi Bahariya è un luogo incredibile da esplorare. Tour ben organizzato!
Anna Petrova
Aug. 24, 2024, 7:10 p.m.

Это было потрясающе! Ночёвка в белой пустыне незабываема. Пирамиды и Каир впечатляют своим величием. Отличный маршрут и организация поездки.
Laura Schmidt
Jan. 17, 2023, 4:59 a.m.

Der perfekte dreitägige Ausflug! Vom Campen in der weißen Wüste bis zum Staunen über die Pyramiden von Gizeh war alles fantastisch. Alles sehr gut organisiert, ich bin sehr zufrieden.
Michael Smith
Jan. 10, 2023, 5:34 a.m.

The White Desert camping was a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Seeing the Pyramids up close was the highlight of our trip. Our guide was knowledgeable and made the history come alive. This is a must-do tour if you're in Egypt.