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The 15 Best White Desert & Bahariya Tours

53 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 average  ·  from $5

Five hours west of Cairo, chalk formations, black volcanic hills and a night under a sky with nothing in the way. The 15 below split into long day trips and overnight camps; the camping ones are the reason to go.

Cairo: 2-Day Bahariya Oasis Camp and Desert Tour - Cairo to Bahariya Oasis: long road, smooth start
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Cairo: 2-Day Bahariya Oasis Camp and Desert Tour

1.2-Day Bahariya Oasis Camp and Desert Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 616 reviews · 2 days · from $205Our pick

From Cairo or Giza to Bahariya and the White Desert: Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, sandboarding, Bedouin sulfur swim, starry camp.

“Had an amazing time! Our guide Eslam was such a nice guy and knowledgeable :) definitely worth the experience. Me and my partner had an amazing time sleeping under the stars, exploring the desert and its many different parts - and meeting some other travellers. Definitely recommend this experience! Thank you Eslam and team. Worth the money and time.”

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Private tour El Fayoum Oasis and Wadi Rayan waterfall from Cairo - Starting at 8:00 AM, and the Rhythm of the Route
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Private tour El Fayoum Oasis and Wadi Rayan waterfall from Cairo

2.Private tour El Fayoum Oasis and Wadi Rayan waterfall from Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 449 reviews · from $80Top rated

Private day trip from Cairo to Al Fayoum Oasis, Wadi El-Rayan waterfall, sandboarding, felucca on Lake Qarun, and a Tunis pottery lunch.

“Tour guide was happy to accommodate my extras for an extra fee. He was polite and knowledgeable throughout. The Felucca ride is just a fishing boat so that wasn't as advertised. I did enjoy that part tho as they fed the birds.”

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From Cairo: Full-Day Tour to El Fayoum - Starting from Cairo: the 07:00 AM rhythm
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From Cairo: Full-Day Tour to El Fayoum

3.Full-Day Tour to El Fayoum

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 294 reviews · 8 hours · from $100

Full-day El Fayoum trip from Cairo with 4x4 dune safari, Whale Valley fossils, Wadi El Rayan waterfalls, and Magic Lake.

“Hamada (tour guide) and Hamza (driver) were so friendly, funny and nice! We had a MEYA MEYA day with them.”

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White Desert - Overnight Tour - Price and value: where your $235 goes
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White Desert – Overnight Tour

4.White Desert – Overnight Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 251 reviews · from $235

Two-day White Desert overnight from Bawiti with Bedouin-style camping, epic desert stops, and a relaxing hot springs soak at Be'er Sejamm.

“That was such an amazing trip! We genuinely enjoyed every moment of it with my wife and another couple that joined us on the way. Mohammed is a great guide, he will make this experience memorable for you. Truly the best thing you can do around Cairo, just join the trip instead of all these boring pyramids ahah 😀”

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Giza pyramids, sphinx , panorama pyramids & shopping tour - Panoramic Views From the Desert, Then Papyrus Craft and Shopping Time
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Giza pyramids, sphinx , panorama pyramids & shopping tour

Cairo Sightseeing Tour (Giza Pyramids + Museum + Khan el Khalili Bazaar) - Giza Plateau: Pyramids, Sphinx, and the Valley Temple in Two Hours
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Cairo Sightseeing Tour (Giza Pyramids + Museum + Khan el Khalili Bazaar)

6.Cairo Sightseeing Tour (Giza Pyramids + Museum + Khan el Khalili Bazaar)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · from $78

Go from Cairo airport to Giza pyramids, then the Egyptian Museum, and finish in Khan el Khalili, with lunch and tickets included.

“We had a wonderful experience of the pyramids, antiquities museum and souk, thanks to our entertaining and extremely knowledgeable guide / Egyptologist - Sabry. Sabry brought Egypt to life for us, was very accommodating in changes to tRead more”

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Full-Day Fayoum Oasis and Waterfalls of Wadi El-Rayan Tour from Cairo - Lake Qarun, Egypt’s third-largest lake, and the birds that make it special
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Full-Day Fayoum Oasis and Waterfalls of Wadi El-Rayan Tour from Cairo

Cairo: 2-Day Bahariya & White Desert Private Camp Adventure - Day 1: Cairo to Bahariya Oasis, then into the White Desert National Park
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Cairo: 2-Day Bahariya & White Desert Private Camp Adventure

8.2-Day Bahariya & White Desert Private Camp Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 147 reviews · 2 days · from $162

Private 2-day Cairo desert camp to Bahariya Oasis, Black and White Deserts, Crystal Mountain, hot springs, and stargazing.

“Had a fantastic guide in Mahmoud, who was kind, funny, conversational, and extremely knowledgeable. Our Bedouin guides were also fantastic, and made every effort to ensure a comfortable experience. Highlights: the white desert is spellbinding! The color contrast is something to behold. Camping in the Black Desert was another highlight - delicious food around a campfire, stargazing and chatting. Had a good sleep in the tent; it’s not glamping, but you have a mat, sleeping bag, and extra blanket if needed. Bring a little bug spray as there were a few mosquitos, as well as a small pillow (or use your clothes like I did). Truly excellent experience”

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Cairo: Bahariya Oasis & White Desert A Private Day Adventure - Private pickup, private feel, and how the day stays organized
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Cairo: Bahariya Oasis & White Desert A Private Day Adventure

9.Bahariya Oasis & White Desert A Private Day Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 143 reviews · 16 hours · from $160

Private Cairo day trip to Bahariya Oasis and the White Desert: Black Desert, Cold Spring, Crystal Mountain, hot and cold springs, lunch.

“The only negative thing is that we think it's too expensive for a one day trip to see deserts. Sandsurfing was a nice surprise that we really enjoyed, the guide was great, and we liked talking to him and all the things he told and shared with us.”

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Black and White Desert and Bahariya Oasis Tour 2 Days 1 Night - Black Desert and the Valley of El Haize hot springs stop
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Black and White Desert and Bahariya Oasis Tour 2 Days 1 Night

10.Black and White Desert and Bahariya Oasis Tour 2 Days 1 Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · from $120

Overnight Egypt desert camping from Bahariya Oasis to Black and White Deserts, hot springs, crystal peaks, BBQ and Bedouin show.

“We enjoyed this experience, they brought us through all the amazing views and we followed the programs, doing in addition also sandboarding! It was funny also for the sportive driving in the desert and for the evening songs. The price wRead more”

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Black and White Desert Tour 2 Days 1 Night - Price and Logistics: How the $430 Group Rate Works
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Black and White Desert Tour 2 Days 1 Night

11.Black and White Desert Tour 2 Days 1 Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · from $430

Two days and one night in Egypt’s Black and White Deserts with Bahariya Oasis stops, Crystal Mountain, and camp dinner under the stars.

“Not knowing which desert tour to sign up for, I decided to join this tour because a friend of mine had joined one in the past and was very happy with it, but it far exceeded my expectations. They provided all the drinks and food we needed, aRead more”

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Cairo: Fayoum, Wadi El Rayan, and Wadi al Hitan 4x4 Tour - Shared vs private options, and the real ticket-and-lunch cost
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Cairo: Fayoum, Wadi El Rayan, and Wadi al Hitan 4×4 Tour

12.Fayoum, Wadi El Rayan, and Wadi al Hitan 4×4 Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 101 reviews · 8 hours · from $336

8-hour Fayoum 4x4 day trip from Cairo, with Wadi El Rayan lakes, Magic Lake, UNESCO whale fossils, and a lunch break in nature.

“Fantastic trip filled with beautiful scenery. The guide Ammash was very informative and incredibly kind. I have a new Egyptian friend! Would definitely recommend as a day trip from Cairo.”

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Over day Tour to Al Fayoum oasis from Cairo - Price and value: what $86 buys you, and what costs extra
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Over day Tour to Al Fayoum oasis from Cairo

13.Over day Tour to Al Fayoum oasis from Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · from $86

Fayoum oasis day trip from Cairo with private pickup, Egyptologist guide, entry tickets, and BBQ lunch in Tunis. About 9 hours.

“El tour comenzó bien, el guía nos recogió en el hotel en un carro muy moderno. El conductor amable. Primero fuimos hasta Memphis, y si bien dimos un recorrido por el coloso, y el guía algo explicó, en comparación con lo que escuchábamos que otros guías contaban sentiRead more”

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Allinclusive Private Tour Fayoum Oasis & Valley of Wales - Sandboarding is the star for the active traveler
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Allinclusive Private Tour Fayoum Oasis & Valley of Wales

2 Day Bahariya Oasis White Desert Tour - White Desert chalk towers and the Black Desert crust
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2 Day Bahariya Oasis White Desert Tour

15.2 Day Bahariya Oasis White Desert Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $320

2-day Cairo to White Desert tour with 4x4 jeeps, sandboarding, spring swims, crystal mountains, and dome-tent stargazing camping.

“This was by far the best tour during our trip. I suggest saving this tour for last, because all others might pale in comparison. The sights were out of this world and the sandboarding was a blast.”

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