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White Desert
This is without a doubt the most picturesque desert in the Sahara. From thedepths of the Farafra Depression rise unbekievable limestone formations sculpted by the winds intocountless shapes and sizes. A surprisingworld where nature gives us a glimpse of its creativity. Accompanied by camels, our itinerary takes us through valleys, plateaus and sebkha to discover the most beautiful sites in this astonishing region.
White Desert - 8 days
Departure every Saturday from October 01, 2011 to April 14, 2012.
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Highlights
* Extraordinary variety of landscapes in the White Desert
* Assistance of acamel herderduring the journey
* Experienced English speaking guide
Detailed Itinerary
* D1 -Cairo
Meet and assist at the airport, transfer and check-in at the Cairo-Khan Hotel
* D2 - Cairo - Bahariyya - White Desert
Visit the Giza Pyramids, then drive, passing through Bahariyya Oasis before going to the White Desert where we finish in the afternoon. Load the baggage on the camels and take a short hike to our first campsite.
* D3/D6 - White Desert
Visit this superb site in the Sahara accompanied by our team of camel herders. Additionally, a vehicleis used to transportthe camping materials from one place to another. This allows us to ensure that there is enough drinking water and allows us to set up a quality campsite. It also allows for those who are unable to hike to go directly to the evening's campsite so they can still appreciate the setting. For the hikers, in order to preserve the tranquility and the ambience of the caravan, we do not see the vehicle during the day. The camels carry the lunchtime picnic and your baggage. We leave you the freedom to hike at your own pace throughout the day. On this route, we travel through the valleys of Aquaba, Wadi Hennis, Ain Khodra, Sahara el Gedim, Sahara el Gedid, el Khabour and the large valleys in the western part White Desert. Four to five hours of hiking per day.
* D7 -White Desert- Cairo
The last morning of hiking in the white Desert. Bus transfer to Bahariyya where we eat lunch and then continue on to Cairo. Check-in at the hotel and tranfer to the Khan el Khalili Souq. Dinner on your own and shopping in the souq. Night at the hotel.
* D8 - Cairo
Transfer and accompaniment to the airport.
Summary
Duration: 8 days from Cairo to Cairo
Hiking: 4to 5 hours perday (flexible)
Transfers: Minibus to the White Desert
Baggage transport: Camels carry thebaggage
Difficulty: None
Lodging: Hotel ***Cairo - Camping
Price
Individuals and private groups: Contact Us
This price includes:
* Meet and assist at the airport
* Transferto the hotel from the airport in a minibus
* Two nights at a hotel in Cairo
* Round trip transportation between Cairo and the White Desert in a minibus
*Entrance feesfor the Pyramids
* Activities outlined in our program are full board except dinner on D1 and D7
* Services of anexperiencedEnglish speaking guide 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
* Beverages other than water
* Tips and personal expenses
* Dinners on D1and D7
* Entrance fees forthe White Desert National Park
* Personal medical and travel insurance is required
* Everything that is not indicated in "This price includes"