Wadi El Hitan & Desert Safari Tour From Cairo

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Duration

1 Day

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Tour Type

Private Transfer

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Every day

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Overview

The Wadi El Hitan & Desert Safari tour from Cairo is a thrilling expedition into the heart of the Egyptian Sahara, designed specifically for our American travelers. Deluxe Tours Egypt is proud to provide the ultimate desert experience, featuring the expertise of a private safari guide and a high-performance 4x4 vehicle to navigate the treasures of the divine Egyptian desert.

Our guests will explore the extraordinary Wadi El Hitan (Valley of the Whales), a prestigious UNESCO World Heritage site, where you can absorb mind-blowing views, ancient history, and a unique desert spirit. This journey combines the awe of prehistoric discovery with the high-octane excitement of the dunes.

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  • Private Door-to-Door Logistics: Experience complete peace of mind with our dedicated "Pick-up" and "Drop-off" services directly from your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
  • Elite 4x4 Transportation: All desert transfers and explorations are conducted in a powerful Jeep 4×4. This specialized vehicle is essential for navigating the treasures of the divine Egyptian desert, providing both safety and excitement during your safari.
  • Expert Safari Narrative: You will be accompanied by a professional English-speaking tour guide. Their expertise will help you find fossils in the UNESCO World Heritage Site and absorb the mind-blowing history and spirit of the Saharan landscape.
  • All-Access Entry: Your tour includes all entrance fees to the protected sights mentioned in the itinerary, allowing you to witness the extraordinary fossilized remains and natural wonders without delay.
  • Authentic Desert Dining: A delicious lunch meal is served during the tour, typically at a relaxed Bedouin camp, offering a chance to recharge amidst the captivating desert scenery.
  • Transparent Pricing: The tour price is fully inclusive of all mentioned services, ensuring a high-quality experience anticipated from Egypt's best travel agency.
  • Tipping (Gratuities): While not mandatory, tipping for your private safari guide and 4x4 driver is a customary and appreciated gesture for their professional skill and personalized care throughout the day.
  • Personal Expenses: Any individual costs incurred during the excursion, such as souvenirs or additional refreshments.

Itineraries

Your thrilling trip into the core of the Egyptian Sahara begins with a private morning pickup from your desired location in Cairo or Giza. Guided by a professional safari expert from Deluxe Tours Egypt, you will travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle toward the mesmerizing Fayoum depression, where ancient history meets high-octane adventure.

Upon reaching the desert, you will step into Wadi El Hitan, a prestigious UNESCO World Heritage site whose name translates to the "Valley of Whales." This site serves as an open-air museum of evolution, where you will witness breathtaking 40-million-year-old fossils. Your guide will explain the important stages of evolution that transformed these marine giants over millions of years. As you walk through the inspiring views of the valley, keep a sharp eye out for unique desert wildlife, such as the African wildcat and the Egyptian mongoose, thriving across the majestic Egyptian Sahara.

After absorbing the history of the fossils, it is time to get your thrill-seeking fix. You will transition to a powerful 4x4 vehicle for approximately 1.5 hours of dune bashing, moving up and down the massive sandy dunes in an exhilarating desert roller coaster. The excitement continues as you try sandboarding; feel the ultimate thrill by fastening the board to your feet and sliding swiftly down the steep dune edges of the Western Desert.

For a change of pace, enjoy a relaxing camel ride, looking out calmly across the vast desert landscapes. As you hold on to the camel, you will have the chance to absorb the heartwarming wild scenery—a natural portrait that feels as though it were made in the heavens. This traditional journey offers the perfect perspective on the quiet majesty of the Sahara.

Following your desert activities, you will arrive at a traditional Bedouin camp to savor a flavorful barbecue lunch. Relax in the authentic desert atmosphere, enjoying the hospitality and spirit of the Egyptian wilderness before beginning your journey back.

To conclude your compelling excursion, your private vehicle will drop you back at your chosen address in Cairo or Giza, leaving you with the most entertaining and profound memories of Egypt’s miraculous desert treasures.

Meals: Lunch

 

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Price quotes are in US dollars per person per trip all the Year Except over Christmas, New Year’s, and Easter holidays.

0 to 1,99 years: FREE 2 Years Old and below 6 years: 25% of adult price 6 Years up to 11.99 years: 50% of adult price 12 and Up: Calculate as an adult price.

Notes:

Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents (Maximum 2 Child sharing parent's room some hotels Maximum 1 child sharing parents’ room) If your tour includes airfare, additional charges for your children may apply. According to Booking Policy.

We are offering the minimum down payment of just 10% to secure your spaces on the tour including hotel room, cruise cabin, domestic flight ticket, and other travel services. The remaining balance can be paid up to four days prior to your arrival date or in cash upon arrival at the destination to your Representative.

In case you cancel your trip, the following of charges will be applied: From the date of booking until 61 days before your arrival date, 7% of the tour package price will be charged. Between 60 and 21 days before your arrival date, 20% of the entire tour Package price will be charged. Between 20 and 7 days before your arrival date, 40% of the package tour price will be charged. Between 6 and 1 days before your arrival date, 75% of the tour package price will be applied.

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