Eight-Day / Seven-Night Itinerary

Day One

• Depart from Cairo Westwards towards Siwa oasis along the Northern Coast highway passing through the town of AlAlamein made famous for being the site of one of the fiercest and decisive battles in WW II. Snack lunch en route.
• At Marsa Matrouh, we head South towards Siwa. Expected arrival late afternoon.
• Set overnight on the outskirts of the town. Dinner at one of the local cafeterias.
• Folklore entertainment in the evening.

Day Two

• Sightseeing around the ancient town of Shali, meandering through the narrow maze of footpaths and mud brick houses.
• Visit the Temple of the Oracle in Aghurmi, where it is believed that Alexander the Great consulted with the Oracle of the Temple of Amun - the Pharaonic God.
• Visit Gabal AlMawta – Mountain of the Dead, comprising tombs dating back to the Twenty Sixth Dynasty.
• Enjoy a dip at the hot springs in the great sand dunes & lunch.
• Return to campsite for dinner Bedouin style and a relaxing evening around the town.

Day Three

• Depart from Siwa heading East towards AlBahariya oasis.
• Proceed off-road towards AlArag oasis for a brief sightseeing stop and lunch snack.
• Return to the Siwa-Bahariya road then proceed off road towards Baharain – the Two Seas – lakes and oasis for overnight camp.

Day Four / Day Five / Day Six

• Depart from overnight camp through the cathedral dunes and passes towards Ain Dalla oasis and water wells. Overnight camps would be selected en route based on distances traveled during daylight hours and suitability for comfortable overnight camping.

Day Seven

• Depart from Ain Dalla towards the Eastern White Desert, driving through the Western White Desert. Sightseeing and picnic lunch.
• Drive into Farafra oasis to visit the Local Heritage Museum & Gallery. A quick dip in the hot spring could be arranged according to schedule.
• Return to White Desert for overnight camp.

Day Eight

• Depart from overnight camp North towards AlBahariya along the Bahariya-Farafra road.
• Brief stop at Crystal Mountain for sightseeing.
• Proceed to AlBahariya for refueling and lunch in one of the local cafeterias.

Depart to Cairo. Expected arrival around sundown.

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