Day 1 - Pick up from hotel at Cairo and drive to White desert
Day 2 - From Bahariya we drive by jeep south towards Fayoum
Day 3 - Drive back to Cairo. You will be tranferred to your hotel.
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Each oasis sits in its own hollow or depression, which can be thousands of kilometers in area. You will enjoy Bedouin life for few days which will be a lifetime experience.
Day 1 Cairo - White Desert
In the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel by private van. Upon reaching Bahariya, have Lunch, and then take 4X4 jeep to the White Desert. Visit the Black Desert and the dune area, and then climb of 50-meter dune. Lunch in El Heiz Oasis. On the route to Farafra, we visit the Crystal Mountain, the area of the wonders with the desert roses. Then visit El Akabat before heading to the White Desert. We start exploring the formations and wind carved sculptors. In the evening, we have a barbeque dinner and sleep in tents under the stars.
Meals : No Meals
Day 2 White Desert - Fayoum
From Bahariya we drive by jeep south towards Fayoum, We reach Wadi Al Hitan (Otherwise known as the Valley of Whale), a surreal region where huge boulders seem to be capped with an imaginary icing of thick caramelized syrup, which appears to ooze down their sides. Within this extraordinary landscape the fossil remains of Zeuglodon have been found – whales that existed in the Fayoum over 40 million years ago. We spend the night camping out under a canopy of stars.
Meals : Breakfast & Lunch
Day 3 Fayoum - Cairo
On the Way back, we stop at Lake Qaroun for a tour by felucca (half an hour) and then head to Wadi Rayan where we visit the spring and waterfall. Have lunch, and then drive back to Cairo. You will be tranferred to your hotel.
Meals : Breakfast
2 nights Desert Camping on a full board Treatment.Sightseeing as mentioned in the program, by private car, including entrance fees.Private English speaking (or any other language) tour guide with a degree in tourism throughout the tour.Desert Bahariya/White Desert/Fayoum/Cairo safari by 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser.American tents, sleeping bags, safari equipment.All transfers with a private air conditioned bus.
Any meals unless mentioned in the itinerary.Entrance fee to any monuments or camera fee.Any airfare or airport tax.Tips to the staff.Laundry, telephone calls, table drinks or any other expenses of personal nature.
Can I book my trip online, or must I do it over the phone?
We do not have an online booking system because most of our services are personalized and different conditions may apply for specific requests. You can call us, send an email, or complete a tour request form so that our Egypt travel specialists can help you to select the best tour for your travel needs. When you submit our tour contact form, one of our specialists will contact you within 24 hours to confirm availability.
What do you need from me to begin a proposal for a customized Egypt tour?
Fill out a customized tour request form that provides us with useful insight on how to design a trip that will suit your travel needs. If you are interested in customizing one of our tour packages, you can email us the name of the tour package and estimated date you have chosen to start the tour.
Can TSC design a customized trip for our group’s interests?
We will gladly work with you to offer a Egypt tour package tailored to your group’s interests. For this, you need to provide us your group details, interests, and travel needs.
Is airfare included in programs? Can I book my international flight through you?
Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point. You can purchase your airfare tickets through the internet or a wholesaler. By booking your own flight, you have more flexibility and control of your choices - in real time.
What type of accommodation do we use?
TSC Travel use hotels situated at excellent locations and close to all amenities. Room types range from double rooms to junior suites, depending on the package of choice. Amenities and facilities may differ from those in South America, North America, Australia or Malaysia.
What type of transportation is used on tours?
TSC Travel utilize a variety of transportation methods including public and private minivans, cars, coaches, trains, flights, ferries, boats, etc. We use whichever method provides travellers with the safest and most efficient transportation option.
Do you cooperate with travel agents?
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Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We require a deposit payment at time of booking to secure your reservation. The deposit payment is payable by credit card or bank transfer.
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Bank transfer: Payment can be sent to our company bank accounts. Our representative will send you detailed information for the booking process including bank transfer details. Please note our rates do not include the transfer costs of your bank or their agents. Please be sure that all costs paid additionally!
What is your cancellation policy?
All cancellations must be made in writing directly to TSC Travel. No responsibility is taken for cancellations of airfare, hotel bookings, or any other extra services which have been made directly by the client.The following scale of charges will apply when cancellation is notified for all land packages, tours and programs;
Prior to arrival:
Charge 60 days or more: 10% of selling price (Administrative Fee)
59-46 days: non-refundable deposit 35% of selling price
45-21 days: 50% of selling price
20-0 days: 100% of selling price
* Special conditions apply for canceling of tailor-made tour programs.
The following scale of charges will apply when cancellation is notified for tours that include a Cruise program:
Prior to arrival:
Charge 60 days or more: 10% of selling price (Administrative Fee)
59-46 days: 35% of selling price
45-21 days: 50% of selling price
20-8 days: 75% of selling price.
7-0 days: 100% of selling price.
* Special conditions apply for cancellation.
If you have to withdraw from a tour after it has begun for reasons such as illness, be sure to obtain a medical certificate in support of any insurance claim. We are unable to make refunds for absences from a tour, including but not limited to missed meals or entrance tickets.
Flight/ferry/train/bus tickets are not included in the above cancellation policy. Once your program is confirmed and the tickets are purchased, any changes to the dates of the program will incur a change fee or in case of cancellation, (this is additional to the service fee), 100% cancellation fee for the tickets will be incurred regardless of the above cancellation policy. For further information, please read our Terms and Conditions page.
When and How I will receive my tour documents?
Travel documents and electronic flight tickets are usually sent 21 days prior to departure. However, you will receive tour vouchers, maps, ferry, bus or train tickets and other required information upon arrival in Turkey. This will be included in a welcome package waiting for you upon arrival at your hotel.
