10 Days Egypt Desert trip
Tour Overview
Live the Adventure of a Lifetime: 10 Days Egypt Desert Trip
Get ready to disconnect from the modern world and immerse yourself in Egypt’s timeless landscapes on this 10 days Egypt desert trip. From the Great Pyramids of Cairo to camping under the stars in the White Desert, every moment of this journey is infused with thrill, beauty, and authenticity.
Whether you’re dreaming of a White Desert camping tour, exploring the Cairo to Aswan to Luxor desert circuit, or seeking a one-of-a-kind combination of culture, comfort, and adventure, this trip is designed for passionate travelers like you. Discover ancient temples, soak in hot springs, and witness golden dunes stretch to the horizon—all with a private Egyptologist guide and 24/7 support.
If you’ve ever wanted to ride a 4×4 across golden sands or sip tea beneath a million stars—this is your moment.
Tour Highlights
✨ White Desert Camping Tour
Sleep under the stars surrounded by surreal rock formations.
🏜 Bahariya & Dakhla Oases
Traverse lush desert oases by 4x4 on your Egypt desert safari.
🛕 Temple Visits in Luxor
Stand in awe at Karnak and the Valley of the Kings with your Egyptologist guide.
🚂 Sleeper Train Experience
Journey comfortably from Luxor to Cairo with half-board service.
🔥 Sunset Over the Sand Dunes
Enjoy golden hour in Egypt’s most photogenic desert landscapes.
🧑🏫 Private Egyptologist Guide
Deep dive into ancient secrets with your own expert guide.
🚐 All Private Transfers
Relax with door-to-door service in air-conditioned 4x4s and vehicles.
🍽️ Full Board Desert Meals
Delicious meals included during camping for an authentic desert taste.
Tour Itinerary
No matter when you land at Cairo International Airport, a friendly team member will greet you with a warm smile, assist you with luggage, and transfer you to your chosen hotel for a smooth check-in and a welcome drink.
After settling in, your personal Egyptologist tour coordinator will review the itinerary with you and confirm pickup times. The rest of the day is yours to relax or start exploring the timeless charm of Cairo.
Fuel up on breakfast before joining your expert private guide for a full-day Cairo city tour.
✔️ Stand in awe at the foot of the Great Pyramids of Giza
✔️ Snap photos with the iconic Sphinx and explore the Valley Temple
✔️ Marvel at ancient artifacts in the Egyptian Museum, including King Tut’s treasures
✔️ Stroll through Coptic Cairo and visit the Hanging Church
✔️ Bargain and soak in the sights at the legendary Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Return to your hotel for a well-earned rest.
🧳 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Your desert expedition begins! After an early breakfast, travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle to Bahariya Oasis, where you’ll switch to 4×4 Jeeps and head deep into the vast Western Desert.
Trek through surreal rock formations and golden dunes of the Agabat Valley and White Desert, famous for its alien-like chalk spires and pure white sand.
🔥 2 nights of camping under a sky full of stars—the heart of Egypt’s wilderness awaits.
🧳 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast in the camp, continue your desert journey into the lush Farafra Oasis aboard your Jeep. Enjoy a scenic ride, visit local art spots or soak in thermal springs.
By late afternoon, you’ll arrive at the atmospheric El Qasr Islamic village in the Dakhla Oasis, where traditional mud-brick homes whisper stories of centuries past.
🧳 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, lace up for another breathtaking desert hike. Spend the day trekking roughly 20 km through Egypt’s open wilderness until you reach your next desert campsite.
Relax, enjoy a starlit dinner, and soak in the rare silence of the Kharga Oasis—a once-crucial stop along the ancient trade routes.
🧳 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, depart early via modern air-conditioned vehicle for Luxor, the world’s greatest open-air museum. En route, stop by the haunting Bagawat Christian Necropolis, one of the earliest Christian cemeteries.
Check in to your selected hotel and take the evening to unwind or stroll along the Nile.
🧳 Meals: Breakfast
Today you explore the ancient marvels of Luxor with your private Egyptologist guide:
✔️ Descend into the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs slumber
✔️ Gaze up at the towering Colossi of Memnon
✔️ Walk through the hypostyle halls of Karnak Temple
✔️ Discover the mysteries of the Luxor Temple
In the evening, board the overnight sleeper train back to Cairo, complete with dinner and a cozy cabin.
🧳 Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Arrive back in Cairo and transfer to your chosen hotel. This day is yours to relax, shop for last-minute souvenirs, or take an optional Nile dinner cruise.
🧳 Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy a final Egyptian breakfast, reflect on your once-in-a-lifetime adventure from Cairo to the White Desert, and prepare for your flight home. Our team will ensure a smooth and timely airport transfer.
🧳 Meals: Breakfast
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Inclusions
- 🛬 Meet & greet service at all arrival and departure points
- 🏨 Cairo: 3 nights at near Pyramids hotel (B&B)
- 🏜️ White & Black Desert camping: 2 nights (full board)
- 🏘️ Dakhla Oasis: 1 night (half board)
- 🌄 Kharga Oasis (camping): 1 night (full board)
- 🏛️ Luxor: 1 night at Luxor Hotel (B&B)
- 🚆 Sleeper train Luxor → Cairo (half board)
- 🗺️ All sightseeing with a private Egyptologist guide
- 🎟️ All entrance fees included
- 🚐 All transfers in modern A/C vehicles
- 🚙 4×4 desert transport included
- ✅ All taxes and service charges included
Exclusions
- 🛫 International Flights – To/from Egypt are not included.
- 🛂 Egypt Entry Visa – Visa fees (available on arrival for many nationalities).
- 🍷 Personal Expenses – Such as drinks, laundry, phone calls, etc.
- 💵 Tipping – For guides, drivers, and hotel staff (optional but customary).
- 🎟️ Optional Tours – Any tours or excursions not mentioned in the itinerary.
- 🍽️ Unlisted Meals – Any food or beverages not specified in the inclusions.
Tour Pricing
Standard
Triple
$1549Double
$1649Single
$2199Triple
$1949Double
$2049Single
$2749Deluxe
Triple
$2099Double
$2200Single
$2900Triple
$2499Double
$2599Single
$3999Ultra Deluxe
Triple
$2699Double
$2899Single
$3799Triple
$3499Double
$3699Single
$4599Luxury
Triple
$2999Double
$3199Single
$4199Triple
$3899Double
$4099Single
$5199Prices Notice:
Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.
- 0 – 1.99 years: Free of charge (except for flight tickets where airline rules apply).
- 2 – 5.99 years: Pay 25% of adult price (if there is a flight tickets).
- 6 – 11.99 years: Pay 50% of adult price (sharing parents’ room/cabin).
- 12 years and above: Considered an adult and pay full price.
- Child discounts apply when sharing a room/cabin with two full-paying adults.
- If a child requires a separate room, the full adult rate applies.
- Some tours, cruises, or hotels may have different rules; in that case, the stricter policy applies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
It includes all accommodation (hotel and desert camping), meals while camping, private transfers, English-speaking Egyptologist guide, all excursions, and entry fees.
Yes! You’ll camp with professional guides, comfortable gear, and freshly prepared meals. It’s both safe and unforgettable.
While this trip focuses on the desert, we offer packages that mix both. Just ask us about our Nile cruise + desert safari Egypt options!
If you can handle light walking and bumpy 4×4 rides, you’re ready! No special fitness level required.
October to April offers the best weather for desert travel in Egypt.