Egypt Holidays Offers: Sahara Desert & Egyptian Oasis ( Dakhla, Kharga, Farafra & White Desert)

Sahara Desert & Egyptian Oasis ( Dakhla, Kharga, Farafra & White Desert)

Egypt Holidays

Duration

4 Days

Cities

Egypt Holidays

Starting from

399 USD USD

Description

Returning to the enchanting and serene nature, and indulging in relaxation, away from the auditory and visual pollution of modern civilization, allows for relaxation and contemplation of natural phenomena and the wonders of God in nature, along with visiting some of what our ancestors left us throughout the Pharaonic, Jewish, Coptic, and Islamic eras.

Package Includes

Travel by bus Cairo / Bahariya / Farafra / Dakhla / Kharga / Balat / Kharga / Bagawat / Kharga / Asyut / Cairo.
Internal transfers.
Half board accommodation including breakfast, and dinner.
Lunch meal in Farafra.
Lunch meal in Kharga.
All mentioned attractions.
Party at the hotel before departure.

Package Excludes

Drinks
Extra meals
Tips

Itinerary

Gather at 3:30 AM and depart at 4:00 AM to the Bahariya Oasis.
Arrival in the morning to the Bahariya Oasis, about 365 kilometers southwest of Giza Governorate, where the "Bahariya Oasis" is located in the heart of the Egyptian Western Desert.
The Bahariya Oasis has gained widespread fame among the most beautiful tourist destinations in Egyptian territory, characterized by the charm of nature and historical artifacts.
Check-in at the White Desert Hotel followed by lunch.
Then, proceed to visit the historical sites which include the tomb of Amunhotep Hawi, one of the oldest tombs in the Bahariya Oasis, and the sandstone tombs dating back to the Saite period.
All 26 family tombs in the Bahariya Oasis have entrances to halls with columns except for the tomb of Jeddah Amun Ioof Ankhe, where the columns of his tomb are round with flower-shaped tops and colored in white.
Visit the Temple of Alexander the Great, the only temple dedicated to him, portraying Alexander the Great offering sacrifices to the god Amun, one of the most important Egyptian gods worshipped in the Bahariya Oasis during the Greek-Roman period.
Then, visit the Valley of the Golden Mummies, located near the Farafra Oasis, containing approximately 10,000 golden mummies, with gold masks dating back to the first and second centuries BC at the beginning of the Roman era.
Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel, then head to visit the White Desert along the way, disembarking from the bus for photography and enjoying the beauty of the White Desert, one of the most beautiful natural landmarks, often overlooked by some people.
The White Desert, located in the Farafra Oasis in western Egypt, is a treasure trove of wonders in the country. Visitors often feel like they are visiting another planet as they wander through these western lands, despite being only a 5-hour drive from Cairo. This desert is characterized by countless unique mountain chains, each of which carries a layer of black stones, thrown from volcanoes millions of years ago, giving the sandy landscape a colorful appearance. It's amazing to think that this scene was once a sea or an ocean, with the only remaining evidence being a collection of limestone rocks, sculpted over time by sand and wind.
Then, move by bus to Farafra to visit the Badr Museum of Fine Arts. The Badr Museum in the Farafra Oasis is unique in terms of the environmental materials for which its paintings are famous, expressing nature and the actual reality of daily life. It embodies the original environment of the oasis, choosing to make its paintings and sculptures from environmental materials. It only uses colored sand "White Desert" located in the oasis as the basis for its paintings, and its sculptures are made from palm trunks, which are unique to any oasis in Egypt, in addition to using mud and food.
Then, proceed directly to Dakhla. Arrival in the evening and check-in at the Shanda Lodge Hotel, followed by dinner.

Breakfast at the hotel, then head to Deir Al-Hagar, which dates back to the Roman era, specifically the reigns of Emperors Nero, Titus, Vespasian, and Hadrian. It is constructed of sandstone and adorned with images and inscriptions representing the Pharaonic belief system. This temple was dedicated to the worship of the gods Amun, Mut, and Khonsu, making it one of the important temples in Dakhla.
Then, visit the Mazuqah Tombs, located 5 kilometers from the palace and 37 kilometers from the city of Mut in Dakhla. These tombs date back to the Roman era and consist of rock-hewn tombs adorned with colorful inscriptions representing the riches of the oases, including agricultural tools, water deities, barley and palm farms, birds, scenes of mummification, accounting, and punishment. There are two tombs for individuals, one for Badi Ouzir and the other for Badi Bastet.
Islamic Qasr Village in Dakhla Oasis: Proceed to visit the city of Qasr, which represents the only remaining model of Islamic cities and civil architecture in the Ottoman era. It is located approximately 30 kilometers from the city of Mut. The city is characterized by its preservation of a large number of construction texts and historical documents, which serve as an important source for understanding the history of this important village. It was the first village to receive Islamic tribes in the oases in 50 AH.
Named after the presence of remnants of an ancient Roman palace beneath the ruins of this village, some stones from this palace were used in the construction of old house facades. The palace was built in the 10th Hijri century / 16th AD, and urbanization continued until the Ottoman era. The village has a magnificent urban layout, divided into alleys, neighborhoods, and streets, each alley being closed by a large gate. At night, all gates are closed to protect against raids by hostile tribes. The Islamic Qasr Village possesses all the elements of beauty, tranquility, and purity, and was the first village in the oases to receive Islamic tribes in 50 AH after the Islamic conquest of Egypt.
Return to the hotel for lunch, and afterward (optional), embark on a safari trip/camel riding to watch the sunset, enjoy Bedouin tea, then return to the hotel for dinner, a party, and overnight stay.

Breakfast in the morning, then prepare to depart for Kharga. Upon arrival, visit the Islamic City of Balat, which is one of the oldest cities with rare Islamic characteristics dating back to the Ottoman era. It is distinguished by its unique and distinctive archaeological character due to its historical and natural components. This city is located 35 kilometers from the city of Mut in the New Valley Governorate. The oldest recorded history of the city dates back to 1163 AH. The history of the city dates back to the Ottoman era for several reasons. For example, the architecture of the city and the architectural patterns on which it was built date back to the Ottoman era, in addition to the wooden thresholds that adorn the entrances of the houses.
Named after the presence of a royal palace in the Ottoman era, there was a royal court in Cairo during the Ottoman rule of the country.
Then, visit the Hibis Temple, one of the most important Egyptian temples and tourist attractions in the Arab Republic of Egypt, specifically in the New Valley Governorate, about one kilometer north of the city of Kharga. The significance of this temple lies in representing various historical periods, including the Pharaonic, Persian, Ptolemaic, and Roman eras. It is considered one of the most important Egyptian temples as it is the only remaining Egyptian temple from the Persian Saite era, built for the worship of the sacred triad (Amun, Mut, Khon
Then, head to the Bagawat Area and visit it for free. Its history dates back to the second century AD and the periods of persecution of Copts from 325 AD to 600 AD. The city of Bagawat was used as a cemetery for Copts fleeing Roman persecution and also as their residences and places of worship, where Copts practiced their prayers. It contains two of the oldest churches in Egypt, the Church of Peace and the Church of the Exodus, which are adorned with religious stories dating back to the Old Testament, such as the story of the Exodus of the Jews from Egypt and the story of Noah's Ark. The Church of Peace bears signs such as the cross in the shape of the ankh and religious stories belonging to the New Testament, the most important of which is the Holy Family's escape to Egypt. These images still retain their color brilliance despite more than 1300 years.
Lunch follows, and thus our adventure comes to an end. We return to Cairo via Asyut