Bahariya Oasis & White Desert Day Trip from Cairo 2026

At 06:00 am, pick‑up time from your hotel in Giza or Cairo. Drive to Bahariya Oasis, located about 350 km east of Cairo. The journey takes around 4 hours. In the past, when people from Bahariya wished to travel to the Nile Valley, they often waited until a caravan was passing through. The trip between the Nile and the oasis used to take three days—how lucky we are today!
There will be two coffee breaks during the trip.
On the right‑hand side, you will see the railways that transport iron ore deposits to the steel mill at Helwan. While this is of no use for tourists, it is worth noting that Bahariya Oasis is Egypt’s main source of iron ore. The deposits come from the middle Eocene limestone and are located in four places called Managim

At 10:00 am, you will arrive at Bahariya Oasis. Here, you will meet your safari guide, take your 4x4 Jeep, and start your adventure.
Drive to the Black Desert—its name comes from the layer of black powder covering the mountains, highlands, and sand. This powder even coats the summits of some mountains, giving the desert its unique dark appearance.
12:00 pm – Lunch will be served at El Haize Oasis, located 37 km from Bawiti. Some people consider El Haize a separate oasis. During Roman times, the area was very prosperous, and many of today’s families originally came from Libya.
Before lunch, you can immerse yourself in a hot water spring. The natural heat instantly reduces stress, loosens tense muscles, and promotes feelings of calm, wellbeing, and tranquility.

At 13:00, on the way back, you will visit Crystal Mountain. Locally known as Gebel al‑Izzaz, it is more of a crystal hill than a mountain. Seen on the right, this natural wonder is often called the Jewel of the Desert.
Formed by quartzite crystals, Crystal Mountain sparkles beautifully under the sun’s rays. This stunning feature was discovered by accident only a few decades ago, and today it stands as one of the most unique highlights of the Western Desert.

At 14:00, arrive at the Valley of Agabat, deep within the White Desert. You have to be there to truly feel the otherworldly beauty of this place. Millions of years ago, the area was under the sea, and over time unique rock formations of limestone, chalk, and sand developed.
Then, continue your adventure by exploring Wadi El Agabat in a 4x4 Jeep and enjoy sandboarding on the dunes.
At 15:30, explore the White Desert National Park, Egypt’s most famous desert destination. Here, hundreds of natural rock formations resemble animals and objects—chickens, camels, tents, mushrooms, and even a sphinx. The iconic chicken‑shaped rock is one of the highlights.
At 17:30, return to Bahariya Oasis.
At 19:00, soak in the heat at Bir Sigam, a hot spring located 7 km east of Bahariya on the Cairo road. Known for its perfect temperature, this spring is considered the best in the area for relaxation.

19:00 Soak in the heat at Bir Sigam , a hot spring that can help to relax. Located at 7 km east of Bahariya on the Cairo road, the spring is the best hot spring in temperature,
In summertime, the stop will be at Bir Madi, a cold spring, offering a refreshing alternative.
Finally, enjoy your dinner and drive back to Cairo, with arrival around 12:00 am.