Arrival in Cairo and transfer to the booked hotel.
Today we will take you to an exceptional Egyptian breakfast at Khufu's restaurant before visiting the Giza Plateau. The upscale restaurant impresses with particularly tasty oriental dishes and probably the best view of the plateau towards the three great pyramids, with the skyline of Cairo in the background. You then shall visit the Giza Plateau with the three great pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinos. The pyramids were built during the 4th dynasty of the Old Kingdom (approx. 2580-2560 BC) and served as burial sites for the pharaohs. The pyramid of Pharaoh Cheops is the only surviving wonder of the ancient world. In addition to the three large pyramids, the site also includes a number of smaller and less well-preserved tombs. You will then visit the Sphinx. It depicts a reclining lion with a human head (probably of Pharaoh Chephren) and was probably built under Pharaoh Chephren to guard his tomb (however, there are several theories and the exact purpose of the structure is still not known, even today). The Sphinx is considered the oldest known monumental sculpture in Egypt. The Giza pyramid complex has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979.
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Finally, you will visit the imposing, architecturally innovative new archaeological museum (Grand Egyptian Museum), which opened in early 2025. It houses a vast collection of artifacts from ancient Egyptian history, including many important exhibits from the tombs of the pharaohs. Of particular note is the exhibition of Tutankhamun's entire treasure, which is on display for the first time in its full glory. The museum also presents numerous statues, works of art, mummies and everyday objects from ancient Egypt. This will give you an idea of ancient Egyptian culture, which will then help you to better understand the many impressions during the course of the trip. On this day, you will be accompanied by a qualified English-speaking guide.
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After breakfast, you will first visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. Opened in 2017, the museum is located in Old Cairo and displays exhibits from all phases of human civilization in Egypt, from prehistory and early history to the present day. A particular highlight of the museum is the mummies hall with 20 royal mummies, including some of the most important rulers of Ancient Egypt, such as the mummy of Ramses II, probably the most powerful pharaoh of all time, or the famous Queen Hatshepsut.
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We then head up to the citadel and the Mohammed Ali Mosque. The citadel is a medieval Islamic fortress that was built by Saladin in 1176 and further extended by later Egyptian rulers. For almost 700 years, from the 13th to the 19th century, it was the seat of Egypt's government and the residence of its rulers. At the highest point of the citadel, the Albanian-Ottoman governor and de facto ruler of Egypt, Mohammed Ali Pasha, had the impressive mosque named after him built. Built between 1830 and 1848, the building is also known as the "Alabaster Mosque" because the interior is clad in alabaster. On this day, you will be accompanied by an English-speaking, qualified tour guide.
The day ends with a stroll through the Khan-El-Khalili bazaar. The bazaar was founded in the 14th century and is one of the oldest in the Middle East. The stroll through the bazaar takes place without a guide.
Transfer to Bahareya Oasis (approx. 5-6 hours pure driving time). Transfer to the booked hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
After breakfast, you will visit the tombs of Djed-Amun-ef-Anch and his son Bannentiu, members of a rich merchant family. The tombs from the 26th dynasty impress with their beautiful wall paintings. Afterwards, you will visit the small museum where five "golden mummies" are on display. A few years ago, a donkey fell into a pit and the rescue operation unearthed a spectacular mummy with a gilded coffin. Successive excavations uncovered a whole series of such mummies and it is now believed that the site of the "Valley of the Golden Mummies" could contain up to 10,000 intact mummies from the Roman era.
Afterwards, drive to the "English Mountain", a black mountain made of volcanic rock, which owes its name to a British lookout post during the First World War. From there you have a magnificent view of the oasis and the desert. Finally, you will go to a natural spring where you can bathe and relax.
Today's excursion takes place without a guide.
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After breakfast, we head south of the Bahareya oasis by off-road vehicle into the Black Desert with its characteristic volcanic hills.
Afterwards, drive towards the Farafra oasis, where the White Desert National Park is located. The off-road vehicle will take you to the unique, bizarre limestone formations that were created around 80 million years ago, when the Mediterranean Sea still covered the desert.
You will be accompanied by experienced drivers who will show you the most beautiful places and give you fascinating insights into the geology and culture of the region.
After a picnic in the desert, return to your accommodation in the Bahareya Oasis. Today's excursion takes place without a guide.
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Today is all about the longest total solar eclipse until the year 2114. We will take you by off-road vehicle to a spot in the Black Desert, which lies directly on the central line of the zone of totality. The duration of the total phase there will be an exceptional 6 minutes & 22 seconds, just one second less than the maximum of the eclipse in the middle of the desert between Luxor and the Red Sea. The total phase will begin shortly after 10:00 UT (13:00 local time) with the sun nearly vertical (81 degrees). The event will last approximately 2 hours & 45 minutes from the start of the partial eclipse.
Eye protection: Observing a solar eclipse without protective filters (solar eclipse glasses) can lead to serious and permanent damage to the eyes, including blindness. HERE you will find expert tips on how to protect your eyes.
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In the early morning, start the return journey to Cairo. Transfer to the airport*.
*If your return flight cannot be reached in time (you should be at the airport at least three hours before departure), another overnight stay in Cairo is necessary, with a return flight on 04.08.27.
Alternatively, you have the option of extending your trip with sightseeing programs in Luxor and/or Aswan or at the Red Sea.
Services included in the price: All transfers on site with modern air-conditioned vehicles and off-road vehicles as per the program*, accommodation in double rooms (3 nights in Cairo at the Hilton Cairo Grand Nile Hotel & 4 nights in the Bahareya Oasis), meals: half board and additional lunch (finger food and drinks) on the day of the solar eclipse, unlimited water, soft drinks, tea & coffee from day 4 to day 8, sightseeing and excursions as per the program, all entrance fees and charges, German-speaking** as noted in the program, water bottle, eclipse T-shirt or eclipse cap, eclipse glasses, individual support from Beluga staff on site, insolvency insurance.
*Small groups with 4 - 8 guests per microbus or 4 guests per off-road vehicle
**other languages on request
Price per person: € 2.995,-.
Minimum number of participants for this program: 30 participants.
On request: Visa & airport service. One of our associates will be waiting for you inside the airport terminal to take care of the visa formalities. € 30,- per person (subject to visa price increases).
We are also happy to offer you a flight to Egypt & back (flight schedules are expected to be published in September 2026).
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