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DesertLuxury
10 days · 9 nights · Bahariya, Farafra, Dakhla, Kharga
Western Desert Grand 10-Day Circuit
All four Western Desert oases
★ 4.9 · 56 reviews—Private journeyFrom $3890 pp
All tours are private. Your group only — no strangers, no shared coaches, no fixed departures.
Journey highlights
- ★Experience the highlights of Bahariya, Farafra, Dakhla, Kharga
- ★Expert local guide throughout
- ★Premium accommodations
- ★Authentic cultural encounters
- ★Personalised attention
About this journey
This 10-day luxury desert introduces you to the very best of Bahariya, Farafra, Dakhla, Kharga, crafted by Egypt Stay & Tours' specialists with over 20 years of Egypt expertise. From the moment your private chauffeur greets you at the airport to your final farewell, every detail has been considered. You'll travel with an expert Egyptologist (or local equivalent) who brings ancient history to life, stay in carefully selected luxury accommodations, and experience moments most travellers miss.
Unlike generic group tours, this itinerary is fully customisable. Add experiences, extend stays, upgrade hotels, or adjust the pace — we tailor every journey to suit your style. With 24/7 in-country support, transparent pricing, and direct relationships with all suppliers (including our own seven hotels in Egypt), you'll experience Egypt the way it should be experienced: seamlessly, authentically, and without compromise.
Egyptologist's note
What this trip really shows you
Ten days that leave the Nile entirely. The Western Desert is the Egypt very few travellers ever see — Bahariya, Farafra, Dakhla, Kharga — five oases ringing a depression the size of England, with chalk pinnacles, hot springs, Roman fortresses, and Pleistocene fossils embedded in the limestone. We run this as a 4WD circuit with a Bedouin lead driver and an Egyptologist who specialises in the Greco-Roman desert frontier.
Historical context
The oases were never marginal. Kharga and Dakhla in the Late Period and Roman era ran active grain estates and wine production; the Roman fort at Qasr el-Labakha guarded the desert road; the temple of Hibis at Kharga (built 580 BCE under Darius I and finished by the Ptolemies) is the most complete Persian-period temple in Egypt. The White Desert further north is younger geologically — Cretaceous chalk wind-eroded into the mushroom forms you'll camp among on night six.
What you'll experience
- Camp under chalk pinnacles in the White Desert (private camp, no hotel)
- Black Desert basalt cones at sunrise from Bahariya
- Hot spring at Bir El Wahed before crossing into Farafra
- Roman fortress of Qasr el-Labakha and the Persian-era Hibis temple
- Fossil shark teeth and Pleistocene whale skeletons in Wadi Al-Hitan
- Return via Bahariya with the Golden Mummies museum
Insider tip from your guide
Bring a real sleeping bag rated to 5°C even in shoulder season. The desert at 04:00 in November is genuinely cold and the camp blankets are thinner than they look. Layer light during the day — temperature swing is 25°C+.
Best for
Repeat Egypt travellers who've done the Nile classic and want the other EgyptPhotographers — the White Desert at dawn is the strongest landscape shoot in the countryGeology and palaeontology enthusiasts (Wadi Al-Hitan UNESCO site)Adventurous travellers comfortable with one camp night and 4WD travel
Day-by-day itinerary
At leisure to explore independently or take an optional excursion (camel ride, cooking class, museum visit, hot air balloon).
What's included
- ✓Private airport transfers (arrival & departure)
- ✓All accommodation (9 nights) on bed & breakfast basis
- ✓All sightseeing and excursions per itinerary
- ✓Expert local guide
- ✓All entry fees to monuments and sites
- ✓All transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Bottled water during tours
- ✓All taxes and service charges
- ✓24/7 emergency support during your trip
- ✓Lunch on touring days
- ✓Welcome dinner on day 1
- ✓Domestic flights (where included in itinerary)
- ✓VIP fast-track at airports
What's not included
- —International flights to/from your home country
- —Egypt entry visa (USD $25 on arrival or e-visa available)
- —Travel insurance (mandatory — we can recommend providers)
- —Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, minibar)
- —Optional excursions and activities
- —Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff (USD $8–12 per person per day suggested)
- —Drinks with meals (unless specifically stated)
- —Anything not specified in 'Inclusions'
Practical information
Practical Information
Best Time to Visit
October to April (cooler weather, peak season)
Departure Dates
Daily departures · Year-round
Languages Available
English, Arabic, German, French, Italian, Spanish (on request)
Physical Rating
Moderate to challenging — involves hiking, walking on sand, possibly camel riding
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 60 days before departure. 50% refund 30-59 days. No refund within 30 days. (Christmas/NYE/peak holiday departures: 90 days for full refund.)
Deposit Required
20% at booking, balance 30 days before departure
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