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The Desert
Route
A desert adventure provides a great
contrast to the well trodden path of the Nile valley. Now connected
by asphalt roads, it is easier than ever to explore over 1,000 kilometres
of desert through the main oases of Siwa, Bahariya, Farafra, Dakhla
and Kharga. Each oasis has its own unique flavour and landscape, including
the salt lakes of Siwa, the hot springs and palm groves of Bahariya,
and the traditional mud-brick village of Dakhla.
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Located some 180 miles inland from the uninspiring
coastal resort of Mersa Matruh, and isolated in every other
direction by the impenetrable Sahara, the oasis of Siwa has
remained untouched by the outside world until recently, and
remains a unique outpost of Berber culture. With their own
language and style of mud brick construction, they remained
independent until coming under Egyptian authority in 1820.
Siwa is perhaps best known for the Oracle of Amun, where
Alexander sought confirmation that he was the son of Zeus.
The Oracle’s response is unrecorded, but Alexander
proceeded to conquer most of the known world, which perhaps
gives an indication of what he was told! Today Siwa is a
great base for exploring the surrounding oasis and for excursions
into the Great Sand Sea. |
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01 Jan - 31 Dec |
$ 2378.00 |
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Adrere Amelal |
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Bahareya |
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DAY 1 : Cairo
Leaving Cairo Behind we head to Alamein City
DAY 2-3 : Siwa
After visiting the temple of Alexander the Great, we enter
the Sahara
DAY 4 : Bahariya
We head on the old camal caravan route towards Bahariya
DAY 5 :White Desert
Today's menu; Oases, Mummies, and Roman ghost town
DAY 6 :Cairo
Tour the white desert, and back to Cairo
Your stay will include
- Two nights accommodation at Hotel include daily Breakfast
– Superior room
- Return airport to Hotel transfers (fm/to Borg Al Arab
Airport)
- F/D tour Alexandria with English speaking guide and include
Lunch to Alex Library, Catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar,
Fortress and Montazah Park
- All entrance fees & government taxes
When to go
Traditionally Egypt has been seen as a winter destination, with most
visitors arriving between October and April. At this time of year,
Cairo and Lower Egypt (the area towards the Mediterranean) are pleasantly
cool, with average maximum temperatures in the low twenties celsius.
Upper Egypt (around Aswan and Luxor) tends to be a few degrees warmer,
but still very pleasant. There may be some rain in Lower Egypt, but
it is light and sporadic.
The summer season from May to September is hot, especially in Upper
Egypt where temperatures can hit 50C. The high temperatures are, however,
alleviated by very dry air, airconditioning, far fewer visitors and
lower prices, making summer a viable season for your trip.
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