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Bahariya Oasis Excursion Package

For an authentic Egyptian desert experience the Bahariya Oasis offers a combination of extraordinary scenery, agriculture dating back thousands of years, fascinating temples and the allure of the recent Golden Mummies discoveries. Bahariya is the lowest point in Egypt and the nickname "Black Desert" comes from the black colored hills and outcroppings all throughout the area.

Depart from and return to Cairo, includes:

• 2 nights Hot Springs Hotel at Bahariya, all meals included

• private touring with English-speaking guide

• private transfers

• all sightseeing, entry fees, and hotel taxes

• Bedouin BBQ dinner in the desert

Day 1	Depart Cairo by private vehicle arriving at the hotel for lunch (Bahariya is about a 4 hour drive from Cairo).  In the afternoon tour by 4X4 El Qasr, the old Mudbrick Village, drive through palm groves over sand dunes to see the rice fields panorama, Salt Lake, Pyramid Mountain Arab, Black Mountain and climb to English House to view the sunset.  Return to hotel for dinner (open Bedouin BBQ with musicians if sufficient guests at the hotel).  Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2	After breakfast drive by 4X4 for full day Black and White Desert Safari.  Stop at the Black Pyramids and continue to the small oasis El Heiz.  Then on to the White Desert to view some of the most beautiful desert scenery including “The Acacia Tree” and the bizarre mushroom formations.  See the sunset over the desert.  Outdoor Bedouin BBQ dinner this evening if you wish, alternatively dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 3	After breakfast visit the Greco/Roman mummies “The Golden Mummies” at the Antiquities Office, then see the two colored tombs of the 26th Dynasty, the temple of “Ain El Maftela”, the temple of Alexander the Great, before returning to the hotel for lunch.  Drive return back to Cairo.
	US$595 per person, double occupancy.  Minimum 2 guests.  Single supplement US$100.

All prices above are good through 30 April 2009.

Not Included:  Meals not mentioned; International airfare; Egypt departure taxes; Extras and items of a personal nature; Tips for your escort, driver and guides.