Project Egypt: Western Desert - POST Tour Extension

Day 1 (4th August 2027) - El Bahariya and Western Desert sightseeing

Today, leave the main eclipse group tour in Cairo and travel west to El Bahariya.  Visit some of the fantastic 'off the beaten track' Western Desert sights including Ein Mady (Bahariya Oasis), Bawiti Salt Lake, the Valley of the Golden Mummies Museum, and Benuti tombs. Enjoy the sunset at Gebel Ingliz (English Mountain) in the Black Desert named after the British Captain who was stationed here in WWI. The British monitored the movements of the Libyan Sanusi tribes from here and the ruins of their outpost are on top of the hill.  Overnight in El Bahariya Oasis.
 

Day 2 (5th August 2027) - Jeep Safari and Desert glamping

Spend an amazing day exploring the fascinating 'other earthly' areas deep in the Western Desert using 4x4 vehicles. Explore El Marsos Mountain, the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, Agabat in the White Desert with its amazing limestone outcrops and see amazing Sand Dunes. Overnight glamping under the stars at a luxury desert camp with dinner included.
 

Day 3 (6th August 2027) - Short visit of Farafra before returning to Cairo

Begin today with a short orientation of Farafra. The town once had a Roman fortress to protect the caravan route, which is now in ruins. The adobe structures in the centre are quite deteriorated, with some revealing medieval elements such as doors or locks. The palm grove next to the centre is more evocative, which gives the town a touch of greenery. Return overland to Cairo for your last night of the tour.
 

Day 4 (7th August 2027) - Last day of the tour or perhaps extend your stay

Today is the last day of the tour. Join your return flight home unless you have chosen to extend your stay in Cairo.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN MY TOUR?

Tour Price £1,995 / $2,395 per person*

*Please note that any costings are subject to review in August 2026. After August 2026 prices are governed by the price guarantee in our Terms and Conditions. The USD conversion Rate of Exchange used in this project is 1.19 for GBP prices.

 

• Arrival and departure Cairo airport transfers and assistance.

• Accommodation on the tour from leaving the main eclipse tour to check-out (usually around 10am) on Day 4

• Daily breakfast at all hotels.

• Dinner at the desert camp on Day 2

• All airport and hotel transfers and local transportation within Egypt as outlined in the itinerary.

• All local excursions outlined in the itinerary unless it has been specified as an ‘Optional Excursion’.

• The per person cost is based on twin (2 bed) or double (1 bed) hotel rooms with a private bathroom. We are usually able to arrange shared accommodation with a person of the same gender if required - this is known as 'twin share' accommodation.

• A limited number of rooms for sole occupancy are available at a single room supplement of £995 / $1,195.​

 

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED IN MY TOUR?

• Optional excursions mentioned in the tour are offered closer to the tour departure date (approximately 6 months prior to the tour departure).

• International flights. Our flight partner, Star Travel UK, can assist with an international flight quote approximately 11 months in advance of the tour departure.

• Additional nights outside the tour dates.  If required these can be requested at the booking stage, with costs being advised approximately 6 months prior to the tour departure.

• Porterage, gratuities and tips.

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You will find further details about what to expect on the Project TSE2027 FAQ page here.