Cairo, Minya and Desert Trip
Off the Beaten Track Egypt Tours

Cairo, Minya and Desert Trip

Take an off beaten track trip with a special taste of the desert. This tour will take you off of the traditional tourist track from Cairo to El Minya and then to a desert trip for 8 full days.

From $1850 per person

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Cairo, Minya and Desert Trip

Take Cairo, Minya, and Desert trip and enjoy the taste of the desert. This tour will take you off of the traditional tourist track from Cairo to El Minya and then to a desert trip for 8 full days. Enjoy two days touring the sights of Cairo, including the Pyramids of Giza and the GEM. Then for two days, discover the amazing Bahariya Oasis and including Black Desert, camping at the White Desert, and the Tomb of Bannantiu. End your tour with a day trip to El Minya from Cairo.

Day by day

Itinerary

8 Days · 7 Nights

  1. Welcome to Cairo, Egypt (around the clock)
    Your tour manager will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport (Arrival Procedures) and will then escort you to your hotel in an air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. At the hotel, your tour manager will assist you with a smooth check-in and review your budget vacation itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour. Overnight in Cairo.
    Welcome drink included.

  2. After enjoying a delicious wholesome breakfast at your hotel, your personal guide will take you to the Giza Plateau to start your journey by marveling at one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramids of Giza. Visit the iconic Sphinx and Valley Temple. After your pyramid visit, you’ll go for lunch at an authentic Egyptian restaurant and then head over to the New Grand Egyptian Museum, also known as the Giza Museum, which is an archaeological museum in Giza, Egypt, about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) from the Giza pyramid complex. Return back to your hotel.


    Overnight in Cairo.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

    Visits: Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).

  3. At 07:00, your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo for a scenic drive to Bahariya Oasis, located about 360 km east of Cairo. This journey takes approximately 4 hours. Upon arrival, enjoy a delicious lunch in the oasis. Your exploration will begin with a visit to the Golden Mummy Showroom, followed by a tour of the Tombs of Nobles, where you'll discover two fascinating tombs from Egypt's 26th Dynasty. These ancient burial sites are part of the vast necropolis of Bahariya Oasis in the Western Desert. You'll also visit the Tomb of Bannantiu, an important site in the area. Afterward, experience the stunning views from the top of the English House, a popular vantage point in the oasis.


    Overnight in Bahariya oasis.
    Meals
    : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  4. After breakfast, embark on a fascinating journey through the striking Black Desert, followed by a visit to the natural hot spring of El Haize (St. George Oasis), known for its refreshing waters. Continue your adventure as you head towards Crystal Mountain, where you'll marvel at the sparkling quartz crystals embedded in the rocks. Then, explore the stunning rocky formations of the Valley of Agabat, a unique and scenic area of the desert.


    Next, drive to the White Desert National Park, Egypt's most famous desert destination. The park is renowned for its otherworldly landscape, featuring dramatic wind-carved rock formations shaped like giant mushrooms, pebbles, and other unique structures – truly a sight unlike anything else in the world.


    Depending on availability, you’ll either camp under the stars in the White Desert or stay overnight at the Farafra Oasis hotel for a restful end to your day.


    Overnight: White Desert Camp or Farafra Oasis Hotel.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  5. Embark on a scenic drive to Farafra Oasis, where you'll have the chance to explore the fascinating mud brick museum of local artist Badr. Afterward, continue your journey to Dakhla, a drive of approximately three hours. Upon arrival, discover the serene beauty of the Roman Temple of Deir El Hagar, set against a tranquil backdrop, and explore the nearby Roman burial site of Mezzawaqqa. Next, visit the charming Islamic Village of Al Qasr, located around 35 km from Mut, where you can marvel at the ruins of an ancient Ayubid mosque.


    Overnight in Dakhla at Oasis Style Hut.
    Meals:
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  6. After breakfast, head to Balat to explore the ancient city and its fascinating tombs. Following the visit, embark on a scenic drive to Minya, a journey of approximately four hours. Enjoy a delightful picnic lunch along the way.

    Overnight in a hotel in Minya
    Meals:
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  7. For those who love exploring off-the-beaten-path sites, today’s journey takes you to Al Minya. Begin with a scenic motorboat ride to Tal Al Amarna, the once-thriving capital of Akhenaton. Next, explore Beni Hassan, a site renowned for its ancient tombs dating back to the Old and Middle Kingdoms. Afterward, return to Cairo.


    Overnight in your hotel.
    Meals:
    Breakfast, Lunch

  8. After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, you'll be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.


    Meals: Breakfast.


    N.B : Throughout the trip, your guide has the right to unpredictable weather conditions, impassable wadis concern constitutions of other passengers, vehicle breakdowns, etc. switch the route in the interest of your own safety if he sees fit. We therefore ask for your understanding as we can not guarantee the exact compliance with the order of the trip, according to tender. Goal of the team and our agency, but it is all the program points to achieve.

What’s included

Your tour details

Included

Everything you need, covered.

  • Airport pickup/dropoff and assistance upon arrival and departure
  • All transfers via private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo including breakfast and taxes.
  • Accommodation for 1 night in Bahariya on half board.
  • Accommodation for 1 night camping in White Desert or in a hotel in Farafra on half board.
  • Accommodation for 1 night in Dakhla Oasis on full board.
  • Accommodation for 1 night in Minya including breakfast.
  • Private sightseeing tours
  • Transfer by a private 4 X 4 vehicle to the white and Black Deserts
  • Desert Expert
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Entrance fees to all sites specified on the itinerary
  • All meals specified on itinerary
  • Bottled water during outings outside of hotel or cruise ship
  • Portage as needed
  • All service charges and taxes

Not included

Available as custom add-ons.

  • International airfare.
  • Entry visa to Egypt.
  • Any optional tours.
  • Personal spending.
  • Tipping.

Make it yoursOptional add-ons and upgrades are available. Our travel specialists can tailor this package around you.

Prices

Prices

Seasonal rates per person.

Accommodation Plan

Plan B per person
Room Prices
(Based on 4 Pax) $1850
(Based on 2 Pax) $2075
Before you book

Important information

We make a donation to the Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation for each booking reserved.

Price quotes are in US dollars per person per trip and are valid until April 30, 2027. Please inquire for pricing over Christmas, New Year’s, and Easter holidays

  • Up to 2 years: FREE
  • Age from 2 and below 6 years: 25% of adult price
  • Age from 6 up to 11 years: 50% of adult price
  • Ages 12 and Up: adult price.

Notes :

  • Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents ( Maximum 1 Child sharing parent's room )
  • If your tour includes airfare, additional charges for your children may apply.

We are offering a low down payment of just 25% to secure your spaces on the tour, including hotel room, cruise cabin, domestic flight ticket, and other travel-related services. The remaining balance can be paid up to two days prior to your arrival date or in cash upon arrival at the destination to your tour manager.

Tipping for a job well done is customary in Egypt, though not required. Please feel welcomed but not obliged to offer a tip to your guide.

  • In case you cancel your trip, the following scale of charges will be applied:

- From the date of booking until 61 days before your arrival date, 15% of the entire tour price will be charged.
- 35% of the tour price if you cancel 60-31 days before arrival.
- 50% of the tour price if you cancel 30-15 days before arrival.
- 100% of the tour price if you cancel 14-1 days before arrival.

Additionally, airlines charge their fees which are subject to the airlines' terms and conditions, and there's also a 5% bank fee on refunds.The cancellation policy may vary significantly for groups or unique itinerary.

  • Force Majeure


Here, at Memphis Tours, we prioritize your well-being and safety above all else and for that reason, we have adapted our cancellation policy to reflect our values. We offer a very flexible cancellation policy in case the government or the airline issues a NOT TO TRAVEL warning to the designated destination. In the event of this happening, we will refund you the amount paid for the tour package, or in some cases, your payment will be available as future travel credit and travel voucher that can be used towards any of the destinations we operate tours in. You have the flexibility to apply this amount towards new travel services booked. Reservations will be adjusted to reflect these travel credits automatically. Only flight cancellation/changing fees are charged, according to the airline's terms and conditions, and bank surcharges fees are applied to the deposit amount paid. Familiarize yourself with our full payment policy, cancellation and refund conditions.

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