White Desert Tour from Luxor: 2 Days with Overnight Camping
The White Desert is about 850 km from Luxor, a drive of roughly 9 hours with breaks. This 2-day tour takes you from your Luxor hotel to the White Desert National Park for a night of camping. On day 2 you visit the Valley of Agabat, Crystal Mountain, El Hayz cold spring and the Black Desert, then finish with a transfer to Cairo.
Where is the White Desert?
The White Desert Protected Area lies 45 km north of Farafra Oasis in the New Valley Governorate of Egypt. It was declared a protected area in 2002 and covers about 3,010 km². The area is known for white chalk and limestone formations carved by wind, such as the mushroom rocks, as well as sand dunes and fossils.
How far is the White Desert from Luxor?
The distance from Luxor to the White Desert is about 850 km. The drive takes around 9 hours including breaks. Your driver changes to a 4x4 jeep when you reach the desert.
White Desert from Luxor itinerary
Day 1: Luxor to the White Desert and camping
You are picked up from your hotel in Luxor at 6:00 am. (Via the Minya route, you will arrive at the Bahariya Oasis at h3:00 PM; have lunch, and then head to the White Desert). and reaches the White Desert around sunset. You switch to a 4x4 jeep and visit the main formations, including the mushroom rocks. Dinner, hot drinks and mineral water are served at camp, and you sleep in a tent under the stars.
Day 2: Agabat, Crystal Mountain, Black Desert and Cairo
After breakfast in camp you drive to the Valley of Agabat and Crystal Mountain. Next is the village of El Hayz, where you can swim in the cold spring. Then you cross the Black Desert and stop for lunch in Bahariya Oasis before the transfer to Cairo.
What's included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Luxor
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- 4x4 jeep tour of the White and Black Deserts
- Sandboarding
- One night of desert camping with tents and all camping equipment
- English-speaking driver
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Tea and mineral water
- All taxes and service charges
- Transfer to Cairo
Not included
- Tips
- White Desert National Park entrance fee
Price
Prices depend on group size and season. See White Desert tour prices or message us on WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the White Desert tour from Luxor?
The tour takes 2 days and 1 night. Day 1 is mostly the drive to the desert, and day 2 ends with a transfer to Cairo.
Where does the tour end?
The tour starts at your hotel in Luxor and ends in Cairo.
What should I bring?
Bring warm layers because desert nights are cold, plus sun protection, closed shoes and a power bank. Tents and camping equipment are provided.
When is the best time to visit the White Desert?
The best months are generally October to April, when daytime temperatures are mild. Summer days are very hot.
Are meals included?
Yes. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea and mineral water are included.
How do I book?
Message us on WhatsApp +20 122 539 4143 or email info@whitedeserthome.com.
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