Western Desert Oases Tour: Kharga & Dakhla from Luxor

Western Desert

Tour Description

Travel deep into Egypt's Western Desert on a 4-day journey from Luxor to the oases of Kharga and Dakhla, far from the country's main tourist routes.

Cross the desert by 4x4 to Kharga Oasis, where the El Bagawat cemetery contains some of the earliest surviving Christian tombs, and the Temple of Hibis dates back to Egypt's Persian period. Continue to Dakhla Oasis to visit the Roman Temple of Deir El Hagar, the decorated rock tombs of Muzawaka, and Al-Qasr, an Islamic-era village built almost entirely from mud brick.

The journey includes two very different overnight experiences: one night at a traditional lodge in Dakhla, and another camping in the desert at Kharga, with tents and bedding provided.

With a 4x4 Jeep, a professional Egyptologist guide, and all meals included as outlined in the itinerary, this journey offers the chance to explore a lesser-visited side of Egypt's Western Desert.

Itinerary

  • Pick-up from your Luxor hotel at 5:30 a.m. and departure by 4x4 across the Western Desert (approximately 350 km)
  • Lunch stop en route
  • Sightseeing in Kharga Oasis: El Bagawat Christian Cemetery, Temple of Hibis, and Nadora Temple
  • Continue to Dakhla Oasis
  • Check in at a traditional desert-style lodge
  • Dinner and overnight in Dakhla Oasis
  • Meals: Lunch, Dinner
  • Breakfast at the lodge
  • Visit the Roman Temple of Deir El Hagar, the tombs of Muzawaka, and the village of Al-Qasr
  • Drive to Kharga Oasis
  • Dinner and overnight desert camping in Kharga, under the stars
  • Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
  • Breakfast at the campsite, then drive back to Luxor through the desert
  • Arrival in Luxor and transfer to your hotel
  • Rest of the day at leisure, or optional activities
  • Overnight in Luxor
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Breakfast at the hot
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Transfer to Luxor Airport or the train station for your journey to Cairo
  • End of services
  • Meals: Breakfast

Include & Exclude

Include

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  • Meet-and-assist service on arrival and departure
  • All transfers in modern air-conditioned vehicles
  • Transportation by 4x4 Jeep during desert excursions
  • Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide
  • Entrance fees to all sites mentioned
  • Bottled water during tours
  • 1 night's accommodation in Dakhla Oasis (traditional lodge), half board
  • 1 night of desert camping in Kharga Oasis, full board (tents, sleeping bags, and equipment included)
  • All meals mentioned in the itinerary

Exclude

  • International and domestic flights
  • Optional tours and personal activities
  • Drinks during meals
  • Any meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities (tips)

 

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