Safari SAND SEA 08 Days
Covering over 72,000 square kilometers and forming the northern edge of the Sahara, the Great Sand Sea is the world's third largest dune field. Siwa is the northern gateway and the perfect starting point for a safari expedition into a truly magical landmark. Experience the infinite tranquility of endlessly undulating dunes before stopping at one of the desert camps for a magical night under the stars. The Great Sand Sea is one of the largest dune fields in the whole world and contains some of the largest recorded sand dunes, one of which is 140 km long!
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Day 1: Alamin-Siwa
Pima Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo at 06:00 am. Then drive to Alamein, about 3 hours drive. At Al Alamein, you will enjoy the site where the great battle took place during WW II, and visit the WW II Museum and the Cemetery. Then drive on to the beautiful bay of Marsa Matrouh on the Mediterranean Coast then continue to Siwa. It is about 6 hours drive from Alamein to Siwa. Dinner and accommodation in Siwa.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
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Day 2: Siwa Sightseeing
Breakfast, then enjoy a visit to the Old City of Siwa ( Shali). Then transfer to see the Alexander Temple, at Aghurmi Village which is dedicated to the God Amon- 26 Dynasty and see Amun Ra Temple at Um Ubeyda. After that transfer to visit Cleopatra Spring (Ein Guba) and enjoy the Siwa House Museum. A visit to the Mountain of the Dead (Gabal El Maouta ) is included. In the afternoon transfer to enjoy the unique Sunset view at most of the guide books at Fitnas Island. Accommodations in Siwa.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3: Shiata-Bir Wahed
Breakfast at hotel, Then start our journey at the Siwa Desert first with Maraki Village. Cross the desert to stop near one of unique archeology sign at Great Siwa Mountain where is the first human footprint above the mountain which date to pre-history era. Continue our Safari tour between the dunes till we arrive the fossils area and see the rocky coral reefs which date to Cambrian era. Then drive to One of the spring eyes at the middle of the desert ( Shiata Lake) and it is a good chance to watch the Flamenco birds and swim at cold spring and enjoy the bath and relaxing atmosphere. Then it is chance to enjoy the sand surfing at the desert. After that it is the time to drive to another spring the hot (Bir Wahid) spring for chilling and tranquilizing our Muscles. Accommodation Camping at Bir Wahid.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4: Al-Arag - Bahrain
Breakfast, and then transfer to visit Al-Arag Valley where you will see Caves or tombs at Al Arag with natural landscapes. Then transfer to Bahrian and overnight camping.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5: Sand Sea-Ain Dalla
Breakfast, and then you will continue through the dunes of the Great Sand Sea. Then visit Dalla Spring. Accommodation camping in the desert.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6: White Desert
Breakfast, and then continue to Western Desert. Then lunch break and after that continue to the White Desert. Accommodation camping.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 7: Crystal Mountain
This day in the morning, you will be driven to see the quartz crystal at Crystal Mountain, and the rocky formations in the Valley of Agabat. Then onto the Black Desert and the Valley of El Haize with its hot spring. After that you will be transferred by 4X4 car to Baharia. Upon arrival, visit the Museum of the Golden Mummies, Tombs of Nobles and the Temple of Ain El Muftella which was once the main water source of the old capital of the oasis. Accomodation in Bahariya.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 8: Bahariya to Cairo
Breakfast, and then transfer from your hotel in Bahariya to Cairo about 4 hours driving.
Meals: Breakfast