Expedition to the White Desert and Jara Cave 3 days
350$
Duration: 3 days
Tour days: everyday, except Sunday
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Description
Day 1
7:00 Departure from the hotel to Bahariya oasis. The journey will take about 5 hours. Yes, a real oasis in the desert! Once in Bahariya, we will have a short lunch before setting off on a jeep trip to the Black Desert. This is an area southwest of Cairo, strewn with black hills. They have different shapes and can reach a height of hundreds of meters, and covers them with a layer of black basalt - hence the name of this area. Visit Mount Al-Marsus, then move to a Bedouin village for lunch. Our trip will continue with a trip to the Crystal Mountains and visit the Crystal Cave. See Perforated Mountain. Move to the sand dunes where you can try sandboarding. Night in the desert.
Day 2
Our day will start with a short climb up the mountain to photograph the sunrise with an amazing view, have breakfast and then transfer to Cave Road. We will visit the Jara cave. Dinner. Then transfer to Cypress Eye, Magical Eye. A trip through the Great Valley. Then transfer to the White Desert and visiting chicken mushrooms. Camping in the White Desert dinner and evening by the fire in the company of Bedouins who will tell stories from their ordinary lives and treat you to zebra tea.
Day 3
Photograph an unforgettable sunrise in the White Desert. Breakfast. Then we will introduce you to the ancient desert. We will visit oases and a natural hot spring. Then the famous Bucket, the English Mountain and the market in the oasis await us, where you can buy dates and olive oil. Return back to Cairo. Around 15:00 you will be at your hotel.
Included:
- Transfers from the hotel and back
- English-speaking egyptologist guide
- 2 nights camping in colorful desert locations
- Entrance fees to all mentioned attractions
- Meals: 1st day - lunch, dinner; 2nd day - breakfast, lunch, dinner; 3rd day - breakfast
- Water
Not included:
- Personal expenses
Take with you:
- Photo-video camera
- Headdress
- Money for souvenirs
- Comfortable shoes
- Warm clothes (it can get chilly in the desert at night)
