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Great Sand Sea / Siwa
This is an expedition across the Great Sand Sea, following in the footsteps of the great explorers. A journey of contrasts which brings us from the aridity of the sands to the transparant Lakes of Siwa. Traverse the biggest sand dune erg of the Sahara Desert with 4x4's and on foot to discover the flora, fauna, history and the unexpected richness of the geology.
Great Sand Sea / Siwa - 15 days
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Highlights
* An expedition in the heart of the Great Sand Sea
* Beautiful hikes beween the dunes
* Exploration of fossilizied and pre-historic sites
* Siwa's magnificent lakes and landscapes
* 3 person maximum per car (plus driver)
* Experienced English speaking desert guide
Itinerary
D1 - Cairo - Meet and assist at airport - Transfer to hotel
D2 - Cairo - Bahariyya - White Desert
D3 - White Desert - Great Sand Sea
D4/D10 - Great Sand Sea - Shiyatta Lake
D11 - Oasis of Siwa
D12 - Siwa - Great Sand Sea - Bahrein Lake
D13 - Nawamisa Lakes– Bahariyya - Night at Nature Camp in Bahariyya
D14 - Bahariyya - Cairo - Night in hotel
D15 - Cairo - Transfer to airport
Summary
Duration: 15 days from Cairo to Cairo
Hiking: 3 to 4 hours per day (flexible)
Transportation: Minibus to Bahariyya, 4X4 Toyota Land Cruisers for the desert
Difficulty: None (However, due to the long distances participants must be in good health.)
Lodging: Hotel *** Cairo - Nature Camp in Bahariyya - Camping
Price
Starting from 5 persons: 1650 €/person (maximum 12 persons)
Single supplement: 70 €/person
Individuals and private groups: Contact Us
This price includes:
* Meet and assist at the airport
* Transfer to the hotel from the airport in a minibus
* Two nights at a hotel in Cairo and 1 night at Nature Camp in Bahariyya
* Round trip transportation between Cairo and the White Desert in a minibus
* Aquisition of military permissions
* Activities outlined in our program are full board except dinner on D1 and D14
* Services of a specialized English speaking guide, a mechanic and a cook
* Transfer to the airport from the hotel
* Assistance with the formalities of departure at the airport
This price does not include:
* All flights
* Egyptian visa (15 €/pers)
* Beverages other than water
* Tips (approximately 20€/pers) and personal expenses
* Dinners on D1 and D14
* Entrance fees for historic sites (approximately 25 €/pers)
* Personal medical and travel insurance is required
* Everything that is not indicated in "This price includes"
Detailed Itineraries
These itineraries have been successful on a number of expeditions and we retain the specific features of our itineraries exclusively for our clients. A more detailed itinerary will be conveyed at the time of your reservation.