From Cairo: Black & White Deserts with Crystal Mountains Tour at Baharia Oasis

Posted By : Paul_P
Experience to remember forever. Scenic nature is at the level of world wonders. Service and organisation is perfect. Highly recommend to join once in Cairo. Secure enough time in advance.
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Posted On : 2024-04-15 06:26:02

Posted By : Sunshine232423
It's an incredible experience. It has to be done!
We slept under the stars, and our guide cooked the best meal we had in Egypt!
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Posted On : 2023-11-17 10:40:34

Posted By : Passport36632889088
Incredible, absolutely amazing
The place we visited the people and especially the driver Badr who is exceptionally and incredible human being. He took amazing care of usand made the trip and absolutely unforgettable experience. Totally recommend and I travel as a solo woman in the group i felted absolutely safe and comfortable
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Posted On : 2023-11-16 07:04:26

Posted By : B117KGgregoryl
The excursion started well with good communication on WhatsApp, a timely pickup in front of our hotel, and a friendly and smiling welcome from our guide Ahmed.
After 4 hours of driving in a comfortable air-conditioned car we were dropped off at a restaurant where we could eat and leave our suitcases.
The rest of the excursion was done in a real 4x4 with our very friendly and helpful driver Hassan to take us to the white desert and our camp. We were able to discover the crystal mountain, the white desert, and witness a magnificent sunset. The guide and driver take care of everything (camp and meals), and know how to step back to allow us to have free time.
The next day visit to the black desert with a return to the restaurant where a room was made available FREE of charge so that we could shower, rest before eating and returning to the hotel.
We HIGHLY recommend this excursion because we had an excellent time in the company of Ahmed and his anecdotes as well as Hassan and his excellent piloting in the dunes.

شكرًا
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Posted On : 2023-09-05 11:26:03

Posted By : Philippe_T
The trip was nice, but it was not what we were expecting. We were hoping to have plenty if time to walk in the deserts and explore the area. In the end, the tour was mostly a driving tour with quick stops here and there. It took us about six hours (including driving, stops, lunch) before reaching the first stop, and we had about 15-20 minutes at every stop before being told by our driver that it was time to go. The sand boarding was also very quick. The driver picked up a board that was left on the side if the road by another vehicle. Each of us went down the sand dune twice. The next day was almost only driving, except for a 15 minute stop in the black desert. Also, despite booking the English tour, our guide did not speak English. As mentioned on another comment, the driver being on his phone while driving was also a problem. While driving on the desert, we felt like the driver nearly hit rocks on the ground several times because he was looking at his phone. The sites that we visited were amazing. The white and black deserts made us feel like we were on a different planet. The camping night in the white desert allowed us to explore this area a little more and to sleep under a sky full of stars. The dinner that our driver prepared for us was also very good (chicken, rice, vegetables, salad, fruits). The people who served us lunch were also kind and welcoming. All in all, the trip is good for people who want to drive around the area and see nice landscapes, but for someone who would want to explore the area more, I would recommend booking a different tour, or maybe booking a longer tour to have more time at each location, because we sometimes felt like we were in a hurry.
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Posted On : 2023-05-21 04:55:07

Posted By : Angelika K
First of all, the experience itself is amazing. Sleeping in the white desert was wonderful, the food was very tasty and the tent was quite comfortable. We also saw desert foxes, which I loved.

Nevertheless, I must say that I find it quite stressful to be in a fast car driven by someone who frequently checks their cellphone.

I do understand that desert roads are often quite monotonous and if you drive the exact same route more frequently, I can perfectly understand that it gets a bit boring. Looking at your phone will never be a suitable solution for me though.

As someone who just recently had a car accident while traveling, I would really rather be sure my driver is 100% focused on the road. It's literally my life in their hands.

I am really sad to not be able to give 5*, because the activities themselves (black desert, white desert, dinner under the stars, crystal mountain, etc) would have completely deserved it.

Hope this review helps make sure safety gains more importance!
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Posted On : 2023-03-19 07:44:04

Posted By : Pierre_D
At first we had an issue with our hotel so last minute we needed to change hotel pickup locations. We were afraid we would miss the booking.

Touritos did a great job accommodating for us and was at our new hotel early the next morning!

Our tour guide was Ahmed, he and the owner greeted us in the lobby and went over our trip.

Ahmed was the third tour guide we have had with Viator, and maybe even the best one yet! He has so much passion for his work and it shows that he loves what he does! My wife and I had a lot of fun and we were amazed at all the sights and knowledge Ahmed and our driver Waleed were able to show us.

The Bedouin food was incredible!

I highly highly recommend requesting Ahmed for your tour, you will not be disappointed. Very real and unique experience and we can not wait to book again with both Touritos and Viator !

Thank you for a lovely time.

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Posted On : 2023-01-19 01:33:44

Posted By : Travelforself
This place has left me amazed and mesmerized. Its breathtaking views captured in photos are not enough to be captured in any lenses but the beauty of the White dessert you experience will last with you forever. I would rate it 10 stars if possible. ❤️

I with group of 6 girls camped in the White desert for a night with Touritos travel group. They did a fantastic job in taking care of everything we needed. They cooked food in the camp which was one of the tastiest dinner I had while in Egypt. The tourist guide Abdul a.k.a. CHIPS went above and beyond to make our trip a pleasant and fun experience. I would highly recommend them and take their service again if I visit again. I thank them for taking such great care of us from all my heart! Thankyou CHIPS!
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Posted On : 2022-12-24 10:50:43

Posted By : JordanTang
It’s was a magical experience going to this tour. Gamal our tour guide, was very accommodating with the our tight schedule. We like to take photos along the way therefore most site we visit are very picturesque. Food and accommodations is more than adequate and we felt every bit of hospitality coming from Gamal and the camp master. Highly recommended to go for this tour to experience so much more Egypt has to offer other than the pyramids. The place is totally 简直无法形容, 实在人间仙境!
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Posted On : 2022-11-19 00:26:09