6-Day Western Desert Oases Tour: Giza to Luxor
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- Duration6 days, 5 nights
- RouteStarts in Cairo or Giza, ends in Luxor
- Tour typePrivate, from 1 traveler
- TransportPrivate vehicle + 4×4 safari
- Overnight5 hotel nights across 4 regions
- MealsMost meals, incl. a family dinner
Cairo to Luxor, the road few travelers take
6-Day Western Desert Oases Tour: Overview
Most visitors fly from Cairo to Luxor in an hour. You will take the road that caravans used for thousands of years. Our private 6-day Western Desert oases tour begins at the Pyramids of Giza and ends in Luxor, crossing the Black and White Deserts and three living oases, Bahariya, Dakhla and Kharga, on a journey that very few travelers ever get to make.
Day one is pure ancient Egypt: the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx and the treasures of Tutankhamun at the Grand Egyptian Museum. Then the city falls away. In Bahariya Oasis, our home, you swim in hot springs, watch the sunset over the Salt Lake from the dunes, and in the evening you sit down to dinner inside a local Bahariya family house: sharing food, tea and stories the way neighbours do here.
Next comes a full 4×4 safari through the volcanic hills of the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, Agabat Valley and the chalk sculptures of the White Desert National Park, ending with dinner in the open desert as the stars come out. From there, the road leads deeper south. In Dakhla Oasis you walk through the medieval mud-brick lanes of Al Qasr and visit the Roman-era temple of Deir El Hagar. In Kharga Oasis you stand inside the Temple of Hibis, decorated under the Persian king Darius I, and explore the Bagawat Necropolis, one of the oldest Christian cemeteries in the world.
Throughout the journey you travel with a local team who treat you as friends, not customers. We share our food, our customs and the stories behind every place, the ancient sea that created the White Desert, the caravans that crossed these oases, the families who still live by their springs. And there is always time for one more cup of tea.
On day six the desert road brings you back to the Nile Valley, and the tour ends in Luxor, ready for the temples of Karnak and the Valley of the Kings. If you prefer to return to Cairo, see our 4-day White Desert tour.
Why travelers love it
Tour Highlights
Here is what makes this Western Desert oases tour so special:
- See the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum.
- Share a home-cooked dinner with a local family in Bahariya Oasis.
- Swim in hot springs and watch the sunset over the Salt Lake.
- Explore the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain and Agabat Valley by 4×4.
- Dinner in the heart of the White Desert among its famous chalk formations.
- Walk the medieval mud-brick lanes of Al Qasr in Dakhla Oasis.
- Visit the Roman-era temple of Deir El Hagar and decorated ancient tombs.
- Discover the Temple of Hibis and the Bagawat Necropolis in Kharga Oasis.
- Cross the Western Desert overland from Cairo all the way to Luxor.
- Travel privately with local guides, at your own pace.
More than a tour
Travel the Oasis Way, as Our Friends
What makes this Western Desert oases tour different is not only where we take you, but how we share it with you:
- Dinner with a Bahariya familySit down in a real oasis home, taste dishes cooked by local hands and experience the hospitality the oases are known for.
- Bedouin tea & desert eveningsTea brewed slowly over the coals, dinner under the White Desert sky and the quiet that only the desert can give.
- Stories along the wayFrom pharaohs and Persian kings to Roman farmers, early Christians and desert caravans, every stop comes with its story.
- Living oases, not museumsMeet the palm groves, springs and mud-brick villages where people still live, farm and welcome travelers.
- One seamless journeyHotels, drivers, 4x4s, guides and permits are arranged for you from Cairo to Luxor.
- At your own paceIt is a private trip, so there is always time for one more photo, one more question or one more cup of tea.
Six days, Cairo to Luxor
6-Day Western Desert Oases Tour Itinerary
The order below is the usual route. Desert routes, protected-area procedures and opening hours can change, so we reconfirm the final plan for your travel dates.
- 1Day 1 · Cairo & Giza
The Pyramids, the Sphinx & the Grand Egyptian Museum
Pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. With a professional guide, explore the Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to the treasures of Tutankhamun. Return to the hotel in the evening.
Overnight: Hotel in Cairo or Giza.
- 2Day 2 · Bahariya Oasis
Hot springs, Salt Lake sunset & a family dinner
Drive west to Bahariya Oasis, check in at the hotel and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, explore the oasis by 4×4:
- Hot sulfur springs: with time to relax in the water.
- English Mountain: views over the palm groves.
- Pyramid Mountain (Al Dest & Al Maghrafa).
- Sand dunes overlooking the Salt Lake, and the Salt Lake itself.
- Sunset over the oasis.
In the evening, enjoy dinner inside a local Bahariya family house and experience the authentic traditions and hospitality of the oasis.
Overnight: Hotel in Bahariya Oasis.
- 3Day 3 · White Desert safari
Black Desert, Crystal Mountain & the White Desert
After breakfast, set off on a full-day 4×4 safari with your local desert guide: the Black Desert, El Heiz village, Crystal Valley and Crystal Mountain, Agabat Valley and the Moon Cave, the Small Valley and the White Desert National Park, with its Mushroom Rock, Chicken Rock and Tent Valley. Lunch is served during the safari.
As the light fades, enjoy dinner in the heart of the White Desert, surrounded by its chalk formations, then return to Bahariya Oasis.
Overnight: Hotel in Bahariya Oasis.
- 4Day 4 · Dakhla Oasis
Deir El Hagar, ancient tombs & Al Qasr
After breakfast, drive south through the Western Desert to Dakhla Oasis. Check in and have lunch, then visit:
- Deir El Hagar: a Roman-era sandstone temple dedicated to the Theban gods.
- The decorated tombs: ancient burial chambers with painted walls.
- Al Qasr: a medieval Islamic village of mud-brick lanes, carved doorways and old minarets.
Dinner and return to the hotel.
Overnight: Hotel in Dakhla Oasis.
- 5Day 5 · Kharga Oasis
The Temple of Hibis & the Bagawat Necropolis
After breakfast, drive to Kharga Oasis, check in and have lunch. Then visit:
- The Temple of Hibis: dedicated to Amun and decorated under the Persian king Darius I.
- The Bagawat Necropolis: hundreds of mud-brick chapels forming one of the oldest Christian cemeteries in the world.
Dinner and return to the hotel.
Overnight: Hotel in Kharga Oasis.
- 6Day 6 · Luxor
Across the desert to the Nile Valley
After breakfast, take the desert road from Kharga to Luxor. The tour ends on arrival in Luxor, the perfect start for Karnak, Luxor Temple and the Valley of the Kings.
Clear pricing, no surprises
What’s Included & Excluded
Here is everything covered by the price of your Western Desert oases tour.
Included
- 5 nights’ hotel accommodation: Cairo or Giza, Bahariya (2 nights), Dakhla and Kharga
- All private transportation from Cairo or Giza to Luxor
- 4×4 vehicles for the Bahariya and White Desert safaris
- Professional guide in Giza and local guides in the oases
- Meals as listed in the itinerary, including dinner with a Bahariya family and dinner in the White Desert
- Water, soft drinks and juice
- White Desert permits and national park fees
- All entrance tickets: Giza Pyramids plateau, Grand Egyptian Museum, and the sites in Dakhla and Kharga
Not included
- Tips for guides and drivers (optional)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
No hidden fees: desert permits, park fees and every entrance ticket on the itinerary, from the Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum to the temples of the oases, are already in the price. You will not pay anything at the gates.
Private tour prices
6-Day Western Desert Oases Tour Prices
This Western Desert oases tour is private, so the price per person drops as your group grows. All prices are in US dollars and include hotels, transport from Cairo to Luxor, the 4×4 safaris, guides, permits and every entrance ticket.
| Group size | Per person | Group total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveler | $1,850 | $1,850 |
| 2 travelers | $1,155 | $2,310 |
| 3 travelers | $990 | $2,970 |
| 4 travelers | $880 | $3,520 |
| 5+ travelers Best value | $850 | $4,250 for 5 |
- All entrance tickets and permits included
- Confirm with a 30% deposit; pay the rest in cash on the day
- Traveling with children or need extra rooms? We quote on request
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Check Availability
Send your preferred dates and group size for the 6-day Western Desert oases tour. We personally confirm availability, hotels, the final price and pickup details in writing before you pay anything.
Before you go
Good to Know
- One-way journeyThe tour starts in Cairo or Giza and ends in Luxor. Plan your onward travel from Luxor, or ask us to help with a hotel there.
- Long road daysDays 4, 5 and 6 include long drives across the desert between the oases, part of the adventure, with stops along the way.
- HotelsYou stay in comfortable local hotels. Oasis hotels are simpler than city hotels, and their charm comes from the setting.
- What to packComfortable shoes, sun protection, a hat, swimwear for the springs, a light jacket for desert evenings and modest clothing for village visits.
- All tickets includedEntrance tickets for the Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum and every oasis site are included. Optional extras such as entering the Great Pyramid can be added on request.
- Flexible routeRoutes, permits and opening hours can change, so the final plan is reconfirmed for your dates.
Plan with our local guides: read our Egypt desert safari guide, Bahariya Oasis and White Desert Egypt guide.
Organized by locals who know this desert. Our trips are planned by Eyad Elzaghandi, a licensed tour guide born in Bahariya Oasis, and our local team. Meet the team.
Want more nights under the stars? Our 4-day White Desert tour adds two nights of desert camping and returns to Cairo.
See the 4-day tourQuestions travelers ask
Western Desert Oases Tour FAQ
Where does the tour start and finish?
It starts with hotel pickup in Cairo or Giza and finishes in Luxor on Day 6, so you do not need to travel back to Cairo.
Is this a private tour?
Yes. The prices on this page are for a private trip, so you travel with your own group only, with private transport and 4x4s.
Do we camp on this tour?
No. All five nights are in hotels. You still enjoy dinner in the White Desert on Day 3 before returning to your hotel in Bahariya. For desert camping, see our 4-day White Desert tour.
What is the family dinner in Bahariya?
On Day 2 you have dinner inside a local family house in Bahariya Oasis, a warm, authentic way to experience the food, traditions and hospitality of the oasis.
Which entrance tickets are included?
All of them. The Giza Pyramids plateau, the Grand Egyptian Museum, White Desert permits and park fees, and the sites in Dakhla and Kharga are all included, so you pay nothing at the gates.
Which meals are included?
Lunch on Day 1; lunch and dinner on Day 2; breakfast, lunch and dinner on Days 3, 4 and 5; and breakfast on Day 6. Water, soft drinks and juice are included too.
Is the tour suitable for families?
Yes, for families who enjoy history and nature and are comfortable with some long road days. We quote family prices and room arrangements on request.
Can we add nights in Luxor?
The tour ends on arrival in Luxor. Tell us in your request if you would like help with a hotel or sightseeing in Luxor, and we will let you know what we can arrange.
How do I book and pay?
Send a request with your dates and group size. Once we confirm availability and the final price, you secure the tour with a 30% deposit through an official PayPal invoice and pay the remaining balance in cash on the day. See our booking & payment policy and cancellation policy.
Cross Egypt the Way the Caravans Did
The Pyramids of Giza, dinner with a Bahariya family, a night sky over the White Desert, Roman temples, medieval villages and the oldest Christian chapels in the desert, then the Nile at Luxor. Six days, one unforgettable road, and a local team who will welcome you as friends.