Start your 5-day eastern desert hiking trip in Cairo, the mother of the world and your gateway to sun and fun.
Next morning drive to the base camp, step out of your normal routine and continue hiking in Egypt along the ancient routes that local Bedouins have used for centuries. Sleep under the protection of a blanket of stars.
Visit Wadi Al-Hitan, famous for its hundreds of incredibly well-preserved whale fossils and finish with a visit to the serene Tunis village, located on a hill facing a saltwater lake. Established in the 1960s, the village opened a pottery studio and school where local children would learn the craft of pottery making, which still exists today. Start your 5-day eastern desert hiking trip in Cairo, the mother of the world and your gateway to sun and fun.
Next morning drive to the base camp, step out of your normal routine and continue hiking in Egypt along the ancient routes that local Bedouins have used for centuries. Sleep under the protection of a blanket of stars.
Visit Wadi Al-Hitan, famous for its hundreds of incredibly well-preserved whale fossils and finish with a visit to the serene Tunis village, located on a hill facing a saltwater lake. Established in the 1960s, the village opened a pottery studio and school where local children would learn the craft of pottery making, which still exists today.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Cairo
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Welcome to Cairo, the mother of the world and your gateway to sun and fun. Upon arrival at Cairo airport, you will be met by your guide and assisted, then transfer to your hotel. Your cosy hotel is located in a nice, green area of Cairo in Maadi, where you can easily shop or have a coffee. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore Cairo at your leisure; your guide will provide some information.
Accommodation
Maadi Pearl Hotel
Activities
Free Time in CairoOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Cairo International Airport to Maadi Pearl Hotel
Destinations
Cairo Governorate
Cairo
Day 2
Herbal Hike
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It's a 2-hour drive to the base camp location. After arrival we have a quick snack and refreshments then we take our backpack, good hiking shoes and “good mood”, and start hiking in Egypt through an unvisited valley, accompanied by an expert Bedouin guide. We will learn about the flora, fauna and life in the desert. After lunch, we begin our second hike (2 - 3 hours) through the Wadi, with the possibility to be picked up by our 4x4s and driven back to base camp.
Accommodation
Camping in Elba National Park
Activities
Herbal Hike
Wadi Hike
Transportations
Private Driver from Maadi Pearl Hotel to Desert Radiology - Eastern
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Cairo Governorate
Red Sea Governorate
Day 3
Morning Hike, Drive to Fayoum and Hike at Wadi Al-Hitan
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After a night under the stars and a healthy breakfast, we have another morning walk before heading to Fayoum. Wadi Al-Hitan is world-famous for its hundreds of incredibly well-preserved whale fossils and provides extensive evidence for one of the great mysteries on earth: whales were once land-based animal and merged into an ocean-going mammal.
Accommodation
Camping in Wadi Hitan National Park
Activities
Morning Hike in Elba National Park
Wadi Al-Hitan
Transportations
Private Driver from Desert Radiology - Eastern to Faiyum Oasis
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Red Sea Governorate
Giza Governorate
Day 4
Hiking at Wadi El Rayan and Tunis Village
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This morning, you will be hiking in Egypt's most beautiful trails. Enjoy the fresh air and explore exotic Wadi El Rayan. Then visit Tunis Village, located on a hill facing a saltwater lake. Established in the 1960s, Tunis Village was created by two famous Egyptian poets who encouraged locals to become artists including the Swiss potter, Evelyne Porret, who opened her own pottery studio here and a school where local children would learn the craft of pottery making, which still exists today.
Accommodation
Maadi Pearl Hotel
Activities
Wadi El Rayan
Tunis Village in Fayoum
Transportations
Private Driver from Wadi Hitan National Park to Wadi El Rayan
Private Driver from Wadi El Rayan to Tunis village in Fayoum
Private Driver from Tunis village in Fayoum to Maadi Pearl Hotel
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Giza Governorate
Faiyum Governorate
Izbat Tunsi
Cairo Governorate
Day 5
Departure
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Transfer from the hotel to the airport for your departure.
Transportations
Private Driver from Maadi Pearl Hotel to Cairo International Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Cairo Governorate
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What’s included?
4 nights accommodation
6 activities
4 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners
Airport transfer
Entrance fees
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
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AU$ 1,733/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
Egypt in 5 days
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