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OVERLAND ROAD SAFARI FROM CAIRO TO LUXOR
Day 1 Cairo to Bahariya Oasis – 370kms
After breakfast leave Cairo with your private English speaking driver/guide
by 4WD to Bahariya, gateway to the Western Desert, home to the friendly
oasis people and also the site of the Valley of the Golden Mummies.
The four villages of this oasis are scattered around a depression
surrounded by dunes topped with black volcanic rocks and up until
the Middle Ages Bahariya was an ideal stopping place for caravans
from the Maghreb enroute to Mecca. Stay overnight at the Palm Village
Hotel. (B/L/D)
Day 2 Bahariya to White Desert – 150kms
This morning leave for the White Desert. On the way, you will see
the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain and Desert Roses before finally
arriving at the White Desert in good time to explore the massive chalk
rock formations. Overnight will be spent in Tented Accommodation.
(B/L/D)
Day 3 White Desert to Dakhla Oasis – 330kms
Today, after breakfast, visit Farafra Oasis which is noted for its
hot springs. Afterwards continue onto the museum of Badr ‘the
local artist’ and then onto Dakhla Oasis. Visit the Old Covered
City with its oil press, school, courthouse and mud brick houses.
Stay for two nights at the Desert Lodge Hotel. (B/L/D)
Day 4 Dakhla Oasis
Explore the area with your guide. (B/L/D)
Day 5 Dakhla Oasis to Kharga Oasis – 190kms
This morning leave Dakhla and drive to Kharga Oasis to visit the El
Bagawat Cemetery, the Temple of Hibis and the Temple of Nadura. Stay
overnight at the Solymar Pioneer Hotel. (B/L/D)
Day 6 Kharga to Luxor – 300kms
After breakfast, leave Kharga and drive onto Luxor where you will
stay overnight at the Old Winter Palace Hotel. (B/L)
Day 7 Depart Luxor
Depart Luxor for your onward destination. (B).
STAYING ON
Extend your stay at the beautiful Old Winter Palace Hotel in Luxor to visit the world famous sites at Karnak, the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens. Comfortably fitted into two extra days, Luxor is linked to the capital Cairo by a daily direct flight or overnight train.
Quintessentially Egyptian, experience a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Options abound from a short three night cruise all of the way up to a longer six night option. For further information on our suggested cruises please click here.
Relax after your tour in Egypt with an extended stay in one of the countries excellent beach hotels. One option would be to from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh for few days relaxing by the Red Sea at either the Four Seasons Hotel, Hyatt Regency or Ritz Carlton.
Planning your journey: We can design a unique journey to suit you as our tours are totally tailor made. By combining your own ideas with our knowledge and experience we can help you to create your own journey tailored exactly to your requirements Once you have formulated your ideas, or if you require some general or specific advice, please call us on 01892 515966 or simply send your ideas to pettitts@btconnect.com. On receipt of your enquiry we will provide you with a full written quotation together with our suggestions and recommendations.
A Guide to Price – OVERLAND ROAD SAFARI FROM CAIRO TO LUXOR
Prices vary according to selected airlines, hotels and season, however, an indication to the current cost of this itinerary is from £1,370. All prices are per person and are based on a minimum of TWO persons travelling together and sharing a twin bedded room with meals as indicated. If you wish to travel alone we will be pleased to assist you with your arrangements and can provide a proposal on request.
Note: Meal Basis (N) = No Meal; (B) = Breakfast; (L) = Lunch; (D) = Dinner
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