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The Grand Western Desert Loop
Eight days through five oases, from Cairo to Luxor
- Duration8 days / 7 nights
- LocationBahariya, White Desert, Farafra, Dakhla, Kharga & Luxor
- Group4–10 travellers
- DifficultyModerate
- From$1,390 per person
About this journey
The classic overland adventure of the Western Desert. Follow the old caravan routes through five oases — Bahariya, Farafra, Dakhla and Kharga — with a night in the White Desert on the way, mud-brick medieval villages, Roman forts and hot springs, before reaching the Nile at Luxor.
Five oases in one journey
Night camp in the White Desert
Medieval mud-brick village of Al-Qasr in Dakhla
Roman fortresses and temples of Kharga
Finish on the Nile in Luxor
7 stops, one journey
- 1Cairo
- 2Bahariya Oasis
- 3White Desert
- 4Farafra
- 5Dakhla
- 6Kharga
- 7Luxor
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Detailed itinerary
1Day 1 — Cairo to Bahariya
Drive from Cairo to Bahariya Oasis. Hot spring at sunset and dinner at the lodge.
2Day 2 — Black Desert to the White Desert
Black Desert, Crystal Mountain and Agabat. Bedouin camp among the chalk formations.
3Day 3 — Farafra
Sunrise in the White Desert and on to Farafra Oasis: Bedouin village and Bir Sitta hot spring.
4Day 4 — Dakhla
Drive to Dakhla. Explore the medieval mud-brick village of Al-Qasr at golden hour.
5Day 5 — Dakhla oasis life
Muzawaka tombs, Deir El-Hagar temple and an afternoon in the gardens and springs of Dakhla.
6Day 6 — Kharga
To Kharga Oasis: the Temple of Hibis, the Christian necropolis of Bagawat and Roman forts.
7Day 7 — Across to Luxor
The old desert road down to the Nile valley. Evening on the Luxor corniche.
8Day 8 — Luxor
Optional visit of the Valley of the Kings and transfer to Luxor airport or the train to Cairo.
What’s included
Included
- 4x4 vehicles and experienced desert driver
- All transfers between the oases
- 6 nights lodges + 1 night desert camp
- Breakfast and dinner daily, lunches in the desert
- Guide and entrance fees in the oases
Not included
- International flights
- Egypt entry visa
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guide and driver
- Personal expenses and drinks
- Flight or train from Luxor
- Entrance fees in Luxor
Frequently asked questions
Can I do the loop in reverse, from Luxor?
Yes — on private departures we can start in Luxor and finish in Cairo.
How long are the driving days?
Between 3 and 5 hours of driving with plenty of stops; the desert scenery is part of the experience.
Book in three easy steps
- 1Choose date & travellers
Pick your preferred date and group size — no payment needed.
- 2We confirm in 24h
Your planner checks availability and sends the final price.
- 3Secure & travel
A 20% deposit confirms it. The rest is paid as agreed.
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