Egypt
Desert and Oasis
Private, tailor-made tour in Egypt – Between Luxor, the oases of the Libyan Desert, the White Desert, Fayoum and the pyramids
Set off on a 9-day / 8-night tour in Egypt, to discover a more secret Egypt, between isolated temples, oases, palm groves, the White Desert, the Valley of the Whales and the Giza Plateau.
Highlights : Culture, nature, desert, slow tourism, tailor-made
Who is it for: Lovers of wide-open spaces, history enthusiasts, couples
Duration
8 nights
Meal plan
Meals mentioned in the programme
Departure
Brussels
ROOM TYPE
Double room
The destination
Egypt reveals itself here far from the main classic routes, between the Nile Valley, the Libyan Desert, the oases of Kharga, Dakhla, Farafra and Bahariya, then Fayoum and the pyramids of Giza. This journey highlights a mineral, silent and profoundly historic Egypt, where ancient temples, Christian remains, lunar landscapes and palm groves follow one another.
Climate: Hot, dry desert climate, with intense heat in summer and more pleasant temperatures from October to April, the ideal time to explore the oases, archaeological sites and desert landscapes.
Activities: Luxor, Kharga Oasis, Dakhla, White Desert, Black Desert, Bahariya, Wadi Al Hitan, Fayoum, Dashour, Giza
TOUR OVERVIEW
This 9-day / 8-night private, tailor-made tour offers an original crossing of Egypt, from Luxor to Cairo, via the oases of the Libyan Desert and the spectacular landscapes of the White Desert. The itinerary favours a slower pace, contemplation and geographical coherence, to discover a more intimate and less-visited Egypt.
| Itinerary | Luxor – Kharga Oasis – Dakhla Oasis – Farafra Oasis – White Desert – Bahariya Oasis – Wadi Al Hitan – Fayoum – Dashour – Giza |
| Accommodation | Luxor: Djorff Palace Dakhla: Desert Lodge or Al Tarfa Lodge White Desert: Camp Shahrazad / bivouac Fayoum: ecolodge or modern address depending on category Giza: Hilton Pyramids Golf or similar |
| Meals | Meals mentioned in the programme |
The experience
Between forgotten temples, desert tracks, palm groves, a bivouac under the stars and mythical pyramids, this tour offers a rare immersion in a wild, ancient and truly change-of-scenery Egypt.
Highlights
- Crossing the oases of the Libyan Desert
- Discovery of the White Desert and the Black Desert
- Bivouac in the heart of the White Desert’s rock formations
- Visit to the UNESCO-listed Valley of the Whales
- Discovery of Dahshur, Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum
- Optional stay in beautiful, charming eco-lodges
Activities included in the tour:
- Welcome in Luxor and check-in at Djorff Palace
- Departure by 4×4 to the Kharga Oasis
- Visit to the Temple of Dush, Qasr el-Ghoueita and the Temple of Hibis
- Discovery of the Christian necropolis of Bagawat
- Visit to the Kharga Museum, Qila el-Dabba and Ain Asil
- Drive to the Dakhla Oasis
- Visit to the decorated tombs of Qaret El Mouzawaka
- Discovery of the Roman temple of Deir el Hagar
- Exploration of the White Desert and overnight in a camp
- Passing by Crystal Hill and the Black Desert
- Visit to Bahariya, Ain el Mouftela, Qasr Salim and the Museum of the Golden Mummies
- Discovery of Wadi Al Hitan, the Valley of the Whales
- Visit to the Black Pyramid of Hawara and Medinet el Fayoum
- Discovery of Meidoum, Dahshur, Giza and the Great Sphinx
- Visit to the tomb of Meresankh III and the Grand Egyptian Museum
Frequently asked questions
From October to April, to enjoy more pleasant temperatures in the desert and better visiting conditions in the oases and at archaeological sites.
The international and domestic flights mentioned, meals planned in the program, and services indicated in the tour.
This tour can be suitable for teenagers or children already used to adventure travel, but it is primarily intended for curious and hardy travelers, due to the 4×4 journeys, the desert stages, and the bivouac.
What if your next trip took you far from classic Egypt, along the silent tracks of the oases and the White Desert?
Between isolated temples, palm groves, a bivouac under the stars, Fayoum fossils and the Pyramids of Giza, this itinerary invites you to discover a more secret, mineral, and deeply fascinating Egypt.
This offer is valid for travel between 01/02/2026 and 31/03/2027. To check exact availability or adjust your dates, contact us or click “Get an offer”.