2 days from Luxor to the White and Black Desert and back to Cairo

Overview

The White and Black Deserts are two stunning landscapes in Egypt, located within the Western Desert, which is part of the larger Sahara Desert. These unique areas offer a dramatic contrast in natural features and are popular among travelers for their surreal, almost otherworldly beauty. Here’s an overview: White Desert (Sahara el Beyda) The White Desert is located about 45 km north of the oasis town of Farafra. It’s known for its mesmerizing landscape, marked by bright white chalk rock formations sculpted by wind erosion over thousands of years. Some key features of the White Desert: Unique Formations: The chalk formations, some resembling giant mushrooms, animals, or other abstract shapes, are a result of weathering. The area looks particularly magical during sunrise and sunset when the rocks take on a pinkish or golden hue. White Sands: The sand and rocks in this region have a distinct pale color, giving the area its name and adding a mystical quality. Protected Area

Itinerary

1. White Desert

   The White and Black Deserts are two stunning landscapes in Egypt, located within the Western Desert, which is part of the larger Sahara Desert. These unique areas offer a dramatic contrast in natural features and are popular among travelers for their surreal, almost otherworldly beauty. Here’s an overview: White Desert (Sahara el Beyda) The White Desert is located about 45 km north of the oasis town of Farafra. It’s known for its mesmerizing landscape, marked by bright white chalk rock formations sculpted by wind erosion over thousands of years. Some key features of the White Desert: Unique Formations: The chalk formations, some resembling giant mushrooms, animals, or other abstract shapes, are a result of weathering. The area looks particularly magical during sunrise and sunset when the rocks take on a pinkish or golden hue. White Sands: The sand and rocks in this region have a distinct pale color, giving the area its name and adding

   · 8 h· Admission included

2. White Desert

   Departure from Luxor in the morning at 5:00 am Transfer to Bahariya Oasis Arrive at 11:30 am Have lunch then change car Take Land Cruiser cars then start our desert tour Drive to the first stop (Black Desert) 25 km from Bahariya Oasis We stopped in the middle of the Black Desert to see the entire Black Desert from the top of the Black Desert mountain Then we continued driving to Crystal Mountain The first stop in the White Desert National Park Stop there to see the Crystal Stone and see the mountains covered with crystal Driving to one of the most beautiful views in the Aghbat area Stop there to take good pictures then go to play on the sand (fun time) Then we continued driving to the White Desert We start in the White Desert to see the first information about the crow The mushroom crow in the old White Desert Then drive to the new White Desert We must stop in a panoramic view in the middle of the White Desert Then we go to see all the rock information in the new White Desert

   · 8 min· Admission included

Pickup

Pickup included.

Will Pickup you From your Hotel in Luxor And back to Cairo

How to use your ticket

What to know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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