Egypt has the Pyramids of Giza, the Red Sea, and Luxor, but have you heard of the White Desert?

(Patria) - The Pyramids of Giza, the Red Sea, Luxor, and the Abu Simbel ruins are regularly on the wish lists of tourists wanting to discover Egypt.

However, those seeking untouched beauty more often choose the Black and White Deserts, pieces of the exciting Sahara that can be reached by tours from Cairo, writes Punkufer.



After wandering through busy streets, going into nature is exactly what many people need to recharge their batteries.

Some tours offer day trips to the White Desert, but keep in mind that this means covering more than 700 kilometers in one day and spending most of the time on four wheels.

If you want more time in nature and to sleep under the stars, it is advisable to opt for a multi-day trip.



Private tours with one overnight stay are a good idea because they allow for flexibility, and those who have opted for such an option claim they often offer good value for money.

Multi-day organized tours cost around 500-600 euros, but one night is quite enough to feel all the magic.

The White Desert is just a fragment of the vast Western Desert that stretches from the Nile to the Libyan border. It is part of the Farafra Depression and also includes the oases of Farafra, Ain El Maqfi, and Ain El Wadi.

This region is known for its wonderful landscapes and geological formations - green oases with palm trees and hot springs, as well as dormant volcanoes surrounded by sand and mountains.

The white sand appears in the form of deposits, magnificent rocks, and scattered white mounds, and the most famous white rock is called Crystal Mountain.

In many places, the white sand looks like snow covering the desert.

The inhabitants of the desert are foxes, gazelles, and jackals, and besides them, you can also encounter researchers searching for fossilized remains from the distant past.