11-Day Egypt Discovery Tour: Cairo, Aswan, Luxor & Hurghada
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3 Day Cairo & White Desert Tour from Hurghada
Flight Included
Desert Camping
Enjoy 3 day trip to the white desert, Bahariya Oasis and Cairo from Hurghada by flight. Includes one night camping in the white desert, explore the Egyptian desert and unspoiled nature. Visit the Pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian Museum, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
3 Days / 2 Nights
White Desert Camping
Pyramids View Guest House
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Flight: Departs 05:00 from Hurghada
Drive to Bahariya: 4 Hours
Overview
Experience one of Egypt’s most unique adventures with a 3-day journey from Hurghada combining Cairo’s ancient wonders and the magical White Desert. This tour blends history, nature, and desert adventure in one unforgettable experience.
Explore the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo with a professional Egyptologist guide, then travel deep into the Western Desert to discover Bahariya Oasis, the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, and the stunning White Desert National Park.
Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime desert camping experience under the stars with Bedouin-style dinner, followed by a relaxing hotel stay in Cairo and a full cultural day at Khan El Khalili Bazaar before returning to Hurghada.
Tour Highlights
White Desert National Park
Black Desert
Crystal Mountain
Bir Sigam Hot Spring
Giza Pyramids
Great Sphinx
Egyptian Museum
Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Itinerary
Day 1: Hurghada to Cairo to White Desert
Early Morning
Flight from Hurghada to Cairo
Our representative will pick you up from your hotel in Hurghada to transfer to Hurghada Airport. Flight takes off at 05:00 and arrives in Cairo at 06:00.
Our representative will pick you up from your hotel in Hurghada to transfer to Hurghada Airport. Flight takes off at 05:00 and arrives in Cairo at 06:00.
06:00
Drive to Bahariya Oasis
Pick up from Cairo Airport, drive to Bahariya Oasis (350 km east of Cairo, about 4 hours). Stops for WC and coffee.
Pick up from Cairo Airport, drive to Bahariya Oasis (350 km east of Cairo, about 4 hours). Stops for WC and coffee.
10:00
4x4 Jeep to Black Desert
Take your 4x4 Jeep and drive to the Black Desert.
Take your 4x4 Jeep and drive to the Black Desert.
12:00
Lunch in El Haize Oasis
Lunch will be served in El Haize oasis.
Lunch will be served in El Haize oasis.
13:00
Valley of Agabat
Drive to the valley of Agabat, deep within the white desert.
Drive to the valley of Agabat, deep within the white desert.
16:30
White Desert National Park
Explore the White Desert National Park, the most well-known desert destination in Egypt with unique rock formations of limestone and chalk.
Explore the White Desert National Park, the most well-known desert destination in Egypt with unique rock formations of limestone and chalk.
17:30
Sunset & Camp Setup
Make tents and enjoy the sunset in the desert.
Make tents and enjoy the sunset in the desert.
18:30
Dinner & Desert Camping
Sitting around a small fire and enjoying dinner. Bedouin staff will arrange dinner and desert camping.
Sitting around a small fire and enjoying dinner. Bedouin staff will arrange dinner and desert camping.
Day 2: White Desert to Bahariya Oasis to Cairo
06:00
Sunrise
Enjoy sunrise in the white desert.
Enjoy sunrise in the white desert.
07:00
Breakfast in Desert
Enjoy breakfast in the desert before driving to Bahariya Oasis.
Enjoy breakfast in the desert before driving to Bahariya Oasis.
09:00
Crystal Mountain
Visit Crystal Mountain (Gebel al-Izzaz), a crystal hill formed by quartzite crystals, known as the Jewel of the Desert.
Visit Crystal Mountain (Gebel al-Izzaz), a crystal hill formed by quartzite crystals, known as the Jewel of the Desert.
11:00
Bir Sigam Hot Spring
Soak in the heat at Bir Sigam, a hot spring located 7 km east of Bahariya on the Cairo road.
Soak in the heat at Bir Sigam, a hot spring located 7 km east of Bahariya on the Cairo road.
12:00
Drive Back to Cairo
Drive back to Cairo. Arrival in Cairo at 16:30.
Drive back to Cairo. Arrival in Cairo at 16:30.
19:00
Optional Evening Activities
Optional tour to Dinner Cruise (19:00-21:00) or Sound and Light Show with dinner (19:00-20:00).
Optional tour to Dinner Cruise (19:00-21:00) or Sound and Light Show with dinner (19:00-20:00).
Night
Overnight in Cairo
Overnight at Giza Pyramids View Guest House.
Overnight at Giza Pyramids View Guest House.
Day 3: Cairo - Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum & Return to Hurghada
Morning
Giza Pyramids Complex
Discover the Pyramids of Giza (Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus), the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple.
Discover the Pyramids of Giza (Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus), the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple.
Morning
Papyrus Institute
See how the ancient Egyptians made the first paper in history using the papyrus plant.
See how the ancient Egyptians made the first paper in history using the papyrus plant.
12:00
Lunch Time
Lunch at a local restaurant in Giza with Pyramids view.
Lunch at a local restaurant in Giza with Pyramids view.
13:30
The Egyptian Museum
Visit the Egyptian Museum featuring artifacts from the Pharaonic period. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including Tutankhamun's collection. (Optional visit to National Museum of Egyptian Civilization +25$)
Visit the Egyptian Museum featuring artifacts from the Pharaonic period. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including Tutankhamun's collection. (Optional visit to National Museum of Egyptian Civilization +25$)
15:30
Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo's old bazaar.
Explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo's old bazaar.
17:30
Depart to Cairo Airport & Return to Hurghada
Transfer to Cairo Airport to fly to Hurghada at 19:00, arrival at 20:00, then transfer to your hotel.
Transfer to Cairo Airport to fly to Hurghada at 19:00, arrival at 20:00, then transfer to your hotel.
Meals: Lunch Day 1, Dinner Day 1 (camping), Breakfast Day 2, Lunch Day 3
Flight: Hurghada to Cairo and return included
Overnight: 1 Night camping in White Desert + 1 Night at Giza Pyramids View Guest House
Inclusions
- Domestic flight tickets Hurghada to Cairo and return
- Pick up and drop off at your hotel in Hurghada
- 1 Night camping in White Desert with dinner and breakfast
- 1 Night at Giza Pyramids View Guest House
- 4x4 Jeep safari in the desert
- Private Egyptologist guide in Cairo
- Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
- Meals as mentioned (Lunch Day 1, Dinner Day 1, Breakfast Day 2, Lunch Day 3)
- All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions
- Optional activities (Dinner Cruise, Sound and Light Show)
- National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (extra 25$)
- Tipping
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
Price in Euro
Price includes flights, desert camping, 4x4 safari, private guide, and entrance fees
From €465 per person
Book your Cairo and White Desert adventure by flight
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Tour Planning Guide
Combine Cairo’s essential ancient landmarks with a genuine White Desert adventure on this three-day journey from Hurghada. The route separates the Giza sightseeing day from the oasis and desert experience, making it distinct from Cairo-only packages.
- Travel:
return domestic flights, Cairo transfers and the desert transport described in the itinerary - Duration:
3 days including the overnight desert program - Main focus:
Giza, Bahariya Oasis, Crystal Mountain and White Desert camping
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the 3 Day Cairo & White Desert Tour from Hurghada?
The package includes return domestic flights, Cairo transfers and the desert transport described in the itinerary, plus the guided visits and services shown in the page’s inclusions. Optional activities and personal expenses remain subject to the exclusions.
How long is the 3 Day Cairo & White Desert Tour from Hurghada?
Plan for 3 days including the overnight desert program. Exact pickup and return times are confirmed after booking because hotel location, traffic and transport schedules can affect the day.
When are the Hurghada–Cairo flight times confirmed?
Domestic flight schedules can change. The final pickup time and flight details are confirmed before travel, so guests should provide the correct hotel and contact information when booking.
