Desert Tours in Cairo & Giza: 15 of Them, Priced and Timed

1.Desert Safari, Camel Ride, Magic Lake, & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,273 reviews · 10 hours · from $119Our pick

Leave Cairo or Giza for Qarun Lake and the Faiyum desert. Your guide, possibly Ryan, Sabra, Ahmed, or Taha, leads a full day of dune driving, sandboarding, camel or horse riding, waterfalls, Magic Lake, and a BBQ lunch at a Bedouin camp. Expect a long but varied day, with hotel pickup and a $10 park fee paid separately.

“we did so many things and nothing felt rushed! amazing experience, 10/10 recommend!”

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2.Pyramids of Giza: 1-Hour Quad Bike Desert Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 930 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $40

You’ll ride a quad bike for about an hour in the permitted desert area near Giza, with views of the pyramids, Cairo, and the Sphinx. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, a guide, and water are included. Guides such as Fahd, Aladdin, Ibrahim, and Hamada are often praised for safety and photos. Camel rides are available as an extra option.

“The tour guide and driver were wonderful people who took great care of us. They were all polite and kind. We thoroughly enjoyed this experience.”

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3.White & Black Desert tour 2 Days 1 night camping from Cairo.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 649 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $110Top rated

Leave Cairo for Bahariya Oasis and explore the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, and White Desert by Toyota Land Cruiser. Guides such as Hazem, Badr, Mahmoud, and Wahid lead the desert drives, prepare camp meals, and set up dome tents with mattresses and sleeping bags. Expect long road transfers, simple facilities, sunset, stargazing, and a chilly night outdoors.

“Absolutely fantastic experience. The whole trip was well organised and the desert was beautiful. Highly recommended.”

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4.2-Day Bahariya Oasis Camp and Desert Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 616 reviews · 2 days · from $205

Travel from Cairo or Giza to Bahariya Oasis for two days of 4x4 desert touring, sandboarding, a sulfur-water swim, Crystal Mountain, and White Desert camping. You will eat two lunches, breakfast, and a camp dinner, then sleep in a tent under the stars. Guides such as Bakr, Eslam, Yaya, and Aimen have led recent departures.

“It was absolutely incredible. I don’t really have anything I can put into words. The best thing we did in Egypt, the best place I’ve ever seen in the world and I’ve travelled pretty extensively. Just awe-inspiring, peaceful, fun. Our guide Islam was just lovely to be around and clearly had a lot of love for the places he was showing us. Great to chat to, knowledgeable and clearly cared about us too. Like nothing I’ve ever seen or done before. Cannot recommend it enough.”

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5.Private tour El Fayoum Oasis and Wadi Rayan waterfall from Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 449 reviews · from $80

Leave Cairo with a private guide and driver for Lake Qarun, Wadi El Rayan waterfall, desert sandboarding, Mudawara Mountain, Medinet Madi, and Tunis Village. Guides such as Amr, Ali, Megoo, and Mina have led this route. Lunch, water, park entry, a short boat ride, and transfers are included.

“Tour guide was happy to accommodate my extras for an extra fee. He was polite and knowledgeable throughout. The Felucca ride is just a fishing boat so that wasn't as advertised. I did enjoy that part tho as they fed the birds.”

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6.Siwa Oasis All inclusive 3 days Tour from Cairo or Giza

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 310 reviews · from $315

Travel privately from Cairo or Giza to Siwa Oasis in three days, with rest stops and a guide. Ride a 4WD across the Great Sand Sea, try dune bashing and sandboarding, swim in salt lakes and springs, visit Shali Fortress and the Oracle Temple, and spend a night under desert stars.

“I gave 3 🌟 only because of the people that I met there,because they tried to do a memorable experience.And they did it.But the way the trip was organized had any sense.I booked a 3 days trip,and I have the possibility to go from Cairo in the morning or in the evening.I chosRead more”

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7.Siwa Oasis Tour All inclusive 3 Days Experience from Cairo&Giza

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 227 reviews · from $319

Travel from Cairo to Siwa with a private guide and driver, then swim in salt lakes, visit Cleopatra’s Pool and the Oracle Temple, hike the Mountain of the Dead, and ride a 4x4 across the Great Sand Sea. Guides such as Amn, Mo Tolba, Aya, and Mahmoud are praised for careful driving, local knowledge, and photography.

“Our trip to Siwa was the highlight of our Egyptian vacation. Everything was perfectly coordinated with a variety of memorable activities: salt lakes, sandboarding, safari, delicious food, and the bustling bazaar with unbeatable prices. A unique highlight was the rare opportunitRead more”

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8.Quad Bike ATV Tours in Desert of Giza Pyramids with Egyptian Tea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 160 reviews · from $20

You ride a guided quad bike through the desert near the Giza Pyramids, stop for photos, enjoy tea or coffee at a desert café, then ride again before returning. Pickup, transport, helmet, water, and fees are included. The ride lasts about two hours, with total time around two to three hours.

“This activity was great fun.  The hotel pick-up was a little late, but better late than never.  Egyptian traffic can be wild at the best of times, so I guess a slight delay can be expected.   Our driver was great, very chilled with great music.  We arrived at the ATV location and were gRead more”

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9.Full-Day Fayoum Oasis and Waterfalls of Wadi El-Rayan Tour from Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · from $99

Leave Cairo by private air-conditioned vehicle for Lake Qarun, Fayoum’s museum, a local Egyptian lunch, and the manmade waterfalls of Wadi El-Rayan. You’ll also take a short felucca ride, weather and conditions permitting. Guides such as Galal, Henry, Ahmed, and Mahmoud Badr have been praised for making the area’s history easy to follow.

“Galal and his driver were absolutely great on this day tour. The weather was not exactly cooperating, so due to high winds we were not able to enjoy the boat ride of the lake, but nonetheless the tour through the Faiyum Oasis and waterfalRead more”

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10.2-Day Bahariya & White Desert Private Camp Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 147 reviews · 2 days · from $162

Leave Cairo early for Bahariya Oasis, then ride a private 4x4 through the Black and White Deserts, Crystal Mountain, and Agabat. You will camp overnight with dinner, breakfast, and stargazing. Guides such as Marwan, Mahmoud, Kareim, and Hani have led recent trips, though your guide will vary.

“I had an amazing time, would recommend to anyone travelling to Cairo!”

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11.Bahariya Oasis & White Desert A Private Day Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 143 reviews · 16 hours · from $160

Leave Cairo before dawn for Bahariya Oasis, then switch to a 4x4 for the Black Desert, Cold Spring, Crystal Mountain, Agabat, and the White Desert. A private guide such as Osama, Youssef Milad, or Marwan can tailor the day and take photos. Lunch, water, transport, and entry fees are included.

“The only negative thing is that we think it's too expensive for a one day trip to see deserts. Sandsurfing was a nice surprise that we really enjoyed, the guide was great, and we liked talking to him and all the things he told and shared with us.”

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12.ATV Ride at the Desert of Giza Pyramids

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 139 reviews · from $15Best value

You’ll be picked up from your Cairo or Giza address, fitted with an ATV, and guided across the sandy desert near the Giza Pyramids. Choose a shorter or longer ride, with guides such as Sherif, Ahmed, Aladin, and Shambra noted for patient instruction and creative photos. Bring a scarf or face mask, and confirm how close the route gets to the monuments.

“Incredible views driving in the desert Our guide was exceptional and the adreladine rush is a must. A must do”

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13.White Desert & Bahariya oasis 3 days 2 nights Tour from Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $209

Travel from Cairo to Bahariya Oasis and the Black and White Deserts for three days of springs, salt lakes, 4WD tracks, sandboarding, sunset, and camping under the stars. The tour includes two nights, one in the desert and one at an oasis hotel. Guides such as Hazam and Mahmoud have earned praise, but confirm the schedule and return transport before booking.

“From start to finish, this was the perfect trip. The hotel was fantastic, the oasis and Black Desert spectacular. But nothing can prepare you for the sheer beauty of the White Desert. Or the silence when sleeping under the stars. In terms of value for money, this is 10/10!!!!”

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14.Desert Safari, Waterfalls, Sand boarding and Camel ride with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · from $130

Travel from Cairo or Giza to Wadi El Rayan National Park for waterfalls, a camel ride, Mudawara Mountain views, 4x4 dune driving, and sandboarding. A Bedouin camp serves barbecue lunch or dinner with tea. Guides such as Hussein, Hassan, Amr, and Abdullah have earned warm praise, but pickup times and activity length can vary.

“We had a great time, it was a fun and adventurous experience. The food was good as well, the national park is about 2-2:30 hrs away from Cairo, but the drive was worth it. Abdullah was a great guide!”

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15.Over day Tour to Al Fayoum oasis from Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · from $86

Leave Cairo for a private, nine-hour Fayoum tour with hotel pickup, an Egyptologist guide, and an air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Lake Qarun, Medinet Quta, Wadi El-Rayan’s waterfalls and rock formations, then enjoy a barbecue lunch in Tunis village. Confirm the exact pickup area and sightseeing plan before booking.

“I did a trip to Egypt and I get the tour guide Mohamed for 2 days-tour. He was excellent, attentive, has the knowledge about the history of all places I visited, and explained everything in Portuguese! I was lucky, because I am Brazilian! This tour was amazing, has a lot of walking and lots to see, but worth it. Thank you Mohamed for this wonderful and memorable experience ! Highly recommend.”

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