The desert under the stars

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Overview
Leave the city behind for two days of desert horizons, a sunset among pale rock formations and a simple camping night beneath the stars. The proposed private route links Bahariya, the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain and the White Desert, with road transfers, a local 4×4 team and camp meals. Request your date for written confirmation of permits, campsite, equipment and the final group price.
Highlights
- Road journey from Cairo to Bahariya Oasis
- Black Desert, Crystal Mountain and Agabat scenery
- Sunset among the White Desert formations
- One night of basic tent camping and a camp dinner
- Sunrise photography before returning to Cairo
Itinerary
- 01Cairo → Bahariya → Black Desert → Agabat
Day 1 · Cairo, Bahariya and the desert safari
Leave your Cairo or Giza hotel at the agreed early pickup time. Allow roughly four to five hours for the road journey, with breaks as practical. After a lunch stop near Bahariya, meet the local desert team and change to a 4×4. Continue through the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain and the Agabat area when the permitted route and conditions allow.
- Included meals
- Lunch and camp dinner
- Accommodation
- Basic desert tent camp
- Travel arrangements
- Air-conditioned road vehicle and local 4×4
- 02White Desert
Day 1 · White Desert sunset and a night under the stars
Reach the White Desert for a guided look at the pale formations and sunset photographs. The team prepares a simple camp dinner and tent setup. Enjoy the night sky when weather allows. Camping has basic facilities rather than hotel bathrooms, mains electricity or reliable mobile coverage; exact equipment and the approved campsite are confirmed before departure.
- Included meals
- Camp dinner
- Accommodation
- One night in a tent
- Travel arrangements
- Local 4×4
- 03White Desert → Bahariya → Cairo / Giza
Day 2 · Sunrise, breakfast and return to Cairo
Wake for sunrise if conditions allow, have breakfast and take a short guided walk near the camp. Return by 4×4 to Bahariya and reconnect with your road vehicle for Cairo or Giza. A spring or oasis stop is only added if time, access and the confirmed route allow it; bathing is not guaranteed. Avoid booking a tight onward flight on the return day.
- Included meals
- Breakfast; return-day lunch excluded
- Travel arrangements
- Local 4×4 and road transfer
Indicative Via Cairo package and USD adult group rates; camping team, equipment, permits and access are confirmed in writing before payment. Desert routes may change with weather or access restrictions. Wear closed shoes and pack a warm night layer, sun protection, personal medication and a power bank. Tell us about allergies before confirmation. This off-road trip has basic sanitation and uneven terrain; ask about suitability for young children or mobility limitations. Italian guiding is by request, not guaranteed. No child discount is invented; infant arrangements and optional activities require a written quote. Final cancellation/refund terms are provided before confirmation.
What's included?
Proposed private round-trip road transfer from an agreed Cairo/Giza hotel
Local 4×4 safari with desert driver/guide for your party
One night of basic tent camping with sleeping equipment confirmed before travel
Day-one lunch and dinner, plus day-two breakfast
Drinking water and reservation coordination
Standard route access/permit charges included in the proposed package, subject to written confirmation
What's excluded?
—Hotel accommodation, showers and hotel-style camp facilities
—Day-two lunch, alcoholic drinks and personal purchases
—Airport or outlying-area transfers
—Italian-speaking specialist guide unless separately confirmed and quoted
—Travel insurance, optional activities and gratuities
Add-ons
Have something special in mind? Ask our team about optional activities for your route and request a written quote.
Ask about personalizing this journeyTour prices
USD per adult. Your party size determines the rate; your reservation total appears alongside the date and travelers.
Indicative Via Cairo rates based on comparable market tours. Final availability, accommodation, meals and services are confirmed in writing before payment.
Published adult rates
| Adult party | Per adult | Party total |
|---|---|---|
| Solo traveler | $480.00 | $480.00 for 1 adult |
| 2–3 adults | $250.00 | $500.00 for 2 adults |
| 4–6 adults | $210.00 | $840.00 for 4 adults |
| 7–10 adults | $190.00 | $1,330.00 for 7 adults |
Good to know
Meeting point & pickup
The lobby of your agreed Cairo or Giza hotel; the team confirms the pickup address and permitted desert route in writing.
Suggested pickup is 07:00 Cairo time. Send hotel details, participant ages, dietary and mobility needs and language preference. Confirm at least 48 hours ahead; the team will explain any permit documents and secure submission method. Do not send passport scans through the general inquiry form.
Timing & guide languages
Start time: 07:00 (Cairo local time). Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night . Languages: English on request, Italian on request . Your final schedule is confirmed before departure.
Reservation & cancellation information
Requests start as pending. Confirm your booking at least 48 hours before the trip via WhatsApp or email. No payment is collected by this reservation form.
Cancellation and refund terms are not yet published. Ask reservations for the applicable written terms before confirming or paying.
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