| SAHARA
DESERT JEEP SAFARI |
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| DAY
01 - Cairo to Al Almein and Marsa Matrouh: |
| Meet
with your Safari Guide and depart on the early morning on the
drive to Al Almein, the place where the Allied forces of WWII
gained a decisive victory over the Axis forces. There is also
a war museum with collectibles from Battle of Al Almein and
other North African battles. Then to Marsa Matrouh to visit
the Rommel Museum, hewn in the rock, where Rommel drew up the
plans of his military operations. It has now been turned into
a Military Museum and is also famous for British, Italian and
German Cemeteries. Arrival to the hotel in Marsa Matrouh. |
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| DAY
02 - Oasis of Siwa: |
| Early
morning we continue driving by 4WD to the fantastic Oasis of
Siwa. Here visit the mud-brick town of Shali towering above
the oasis, the remains of the ancient Temple of the Oracle of
Amun with a panoramic view for the whole area, the Gabal El
Mouta, the mountain of the dead, and the interesting tombs from
the Greek-Roman period. Overnight stay. |
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| DAY
03 - Baharyia Oasis: |
| In
Siwa we visit also the famous Cleopatra VII bath, a deep pool
of bubbling water where you can bathe and the saltwater lake
of Siwa located in the west. Later we will drive to Baharyia
Oasis; to see the Black Mountain with the British house of Prince
Albert enjoying a fantastic sunset view. Next on to the old
town of Bahrayia Oasis - Bawiti - to join the fantastic Nature
Camp. Overnight. |
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| DAY
04 - White Desert: |
| A
full day to visit the monuments including the newly opened tombs
and Museum of the Golden Mummies. Next we move on to the famous
White Desert passing by the Crystal Mountain, sand dunes and
the wonderful wind carved chalk cliff landscapes in the midst
of the White Desert. See contrast, a fantastic transformation
of the black and the white deserts, enjoying the sand dunes
and the silence of the huge desert. Overnight camping. |
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| DAY
05 - Farafra: |
Wake
for a spectacular sunrise scenery and enjoying the charming
formations and shapes of the White Desert. Next move on to Farafra
to enjoy the virgin beauty of the natural spring of Bir Seta
that is surrounded with palm trees in the heart of sand dunes. |
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| DAY
06 - Dakhla: |
| In
the early morning we drive to Dakhla Oasis enjoying the view
of descent from the plateau into the depression of Dakhla. As
the Neolithic rock paintings indication, it was directly linked
to the River Nile and a prehistoric lake once covered the whole
oasis. Pass by Al Qasr Village, built in the traditional Islamic
style. |
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| DAY
07 - Kharga: |
| A
full day to visit the Roman burial ground of Mozawaka and the
Temple of Deir El Hagar then drive to the natural spring of
Beir Al Jebel. Overnight camping. |
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| DAY
08 - Luxor: |
| At
Kharga Oasis visit El Bagawat, Hassan Fathy Village and Doush
Temple before proceeding to Luxor passing by Paris and Baghdad.
Overnight in hotel. |
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| DAY
09 - Hurghada: |
| Tour
the Valley of Kings and Queens along with Hatshepsut Temple.
Also enjoy a felucca ride on the timeless River Nile. Some free
time at leisure before we start the drive to Hurghada. Overnight
in hotel in Hurghada. |
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| DAY
10 - Return to Cairo: |
| A
snorkelling trip in the wonderful Red Sea can be taken on this
day along with desert island relaxation before we begin the
return drive to Cairo. Overnight in hotel. (Additional days
in Hurghada can be added if you wish.) |
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| DAY
11 - Departure or onwards travel in Egypt: |
| Breakfast
at hotel and check out. Options to extend your stay in Egypt
either before or after the jeep safari tours. |
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