Day 01: Depart Luxor / Kharga Oasis
Morning departure at 06:00 am, pick you up from your hotel in Luxor and travel for around 5 hours to to Al Kharga. Just outside town are the remains of the Temple of Hibis, built by Darius I during the Roman period. There is time to visit the temple, as well as the Christian burial ground at Al Bagawat, which dates back to the 7th century. We drive on, to Dakhla, where we spend the night at an Oasis style hut with reed huts, communal showers and basic facilities. Then transfer to Dakhla & overnight.
Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Dakhla Oasis
After breakfast, head off to the fabulous medieval mud-brick town of El Qasr, exploring the timeless streets, an ancient olive press and the granary. We also visit the excellent little Ethnological Museum, a locally-sponsored project which we support through our visits. There is also a hot spring nearby which makes a great rest stop either on the way out or when we return. We return for lunch . Then transfer Back to Kharga where you will overnight camping at Baris to spend your night camping under the stars.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 03: Back to Luxor
Breakfast, transfer back to your hotel in Luxor.
Meal plan: Breakfast
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Morning departure at 06:00 am, pick you up from your hotel in Luxor and travel for around 5 hours to to Al Kharga. Just outside town are the remains of the Temple of Hibis, built by Darius I during the Roman period. There is time to visit the temple, as well as the Christian burial ground at Al Bagawat, which dates back to the 7th century. We drive on, to Dakhla, where we spend the night at an Oasis style hut with reed huts, communal showers and basic facilities. Then transfer to Dakhla & overnight.
Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Dakhla Oasis
After breakfast, head off to the fabulous medieval mud-brick town of El Qasr, exploring the timeless streets, an ancient olive press and the granary. We also visit the excellent little Ethnological Museum, a locally-sponsored project which we support through our visits. There is also a hot spring nearby which makes a great rest stop either on the way out or when we return. We return for lunch . Then transfer Back to Kharga where you will overnight camping at Baris to spend your night camping under the stars.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 03: Back to Luxor
Breakfast, transfer back to your hotel in Luxor.
Meal plan: Breakfast
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