City: Egypt
Top Things to do in Egypt
Top Hotels in Egypt
- 1. Kempinski Nile Hotel Garden City Cairo
- 2. Savoy Sharm El Sheikh
- 3. Royal Savoy - Sharm El Sheikh
- 4. Sunrise Arabian Beach Resort - Grand Select
- 5. Titanic Resort & Aqua Park
- 6. Al Masa Hotel
- 7. Baron Palace Sahl Hasheesh
- 8. Stella Di Mare Beach Hotel & Spa
- 9. Steigenberger Alcazar
- 10. Steigenberger ALDAU Beach Hotel
Countries
Things to do in Egypt, Egypt: The Best Deserts
Coordinates: 26°N 30°E / 26°N 30°E / 26; 30
Restaurants in Egypt
1. Western Desert
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
This desert covers more than 600,000 square kilometers stretching from the Nile River to the Libyan border, and from the Mediterranean Sea coast to the Sudanese border.
Reviewed By LynchKenny
This is an amazing landscape, with stunning scenery. Great views from Israel into Jordan and Egypt across the borders. I think you can also see Saudi Arabia from some high points. Curious co-location of Bedouin communities, kibbutzim, the Israeli Defence Force and the holiday resort of Eilat! It is easy to drive around on excellent roads if you have a vehicle. If you do, make a point of visiting the Timna Geopark, where there is evidence of the Nabateans, the Egyptians as well as the Romans.
2. White Desert
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 182 reviews
Covering more than 2.8 million square kilometers, this vast desert starts at the western banks of the Nile and continues into Libya and contains five isolated, but thriving, oases: Kharga, Dakhla, Farafra, Bahariyya and Siwa. There are magnificent rock formations that form from wind erosions. The colors change at times from the sun, a beautiful sight to see.
Reviewed By juSS05
The White Desert is huge. Hire a driver and explore. It is a long drive from Cairo, so takes 6 hours or so depending on how many stops you make. Make sure you make all the stops along the way (your driver will know them all). Crystal mountain is along the way where there is quartz and it is quite a lovely view along the way. I also managed to see the white desert chalk rock formations the same afternoon before sunset too. These are quite cool and there are some popular shapes such as the chicken and mushroom and the rabbit. The chicken and mushroom have a fencing around them now to avoid people damaging them. At sunset you can get some great photos and views. My 4x4 driver also doubled up as a cook and had equipment for camping overnight in a tent. I know some people have said it is nice to see the stars and sleep without a tent... keep an eye on weather. When I was there, it was very very cold and windy at night and I had a sleeping bag and a heavy blanket on top of me and it was still cold and if I didn’t have the tent to separate me from the wind a little I am not sure I would have been able to cope! It is nice to wake up just before sunrise and walk about. You might see footprints of other birds / animals about. It’s the desert. No toilets! Also be sure to get to the black desert and there is a little hike up to get a great view of the black desert landscape. There are other tourists that go and camp here but not so many that it can be off the beaten track as most people probably cannot be bothered to travel from Cairo and / or pay the price for a driver and 4x4 etc. A small group is better to split the cost / make it more worthwhile.
3. Nubian Desert
4. Great Sand Sea
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 132 reviews
The third-largest sand accumulation in the world (a sand dune the size of England) spans more than 600 kilometers forming a natural barrier between Libya and Egypt.
Reviewed By DanoMPLS - Minneapolis, United States
4WD madness in the sand! Big dunes, fossil beds, sand boarding, sunset fire and tea! Also a hot springs stop. Good times! You might get a little car sick so be prepared. Our tour ended at a hot spring for dinner near town. Only thing is it’s always a dudefest so ladies, bring something modest because, Egypt.
5. Sahara Desert
6. Star Gazer Night
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,577 reviews
Escape the city lights and head to the desert for a romantic night of star gazing and Bedouin feasting on this deluxe tour from Sharm el Sheikh. Star gazing in the desert is a must-do experience during your stay in Egypt.Away from the lights of the city, you'll see the heavens as they are meant to be seen. With the aid of your professional guide, you'll enjoy the fantastic atmosphere of the desert as you observe the planets and stars through a telescope
Reviewed By 924leeleea
We did this trip last week and really enjoyed it - we had our Lawrence of Arabia moments - camel riding in the desert and a good buffet barbecue dinner with star gazing and a fire dancing performance afterwards. The atmosphere was what made it and the hospitality of the Bedouin people of course. Suitable for all ages and a good way to spend an evening out. I'd recommend wearing closed shoes and trousers or shorts for comfort especially during the camel ride. Take your own scarf for protection against the dust and sand - much cheaper from the town shops than from the Bedouins. Another piece of advice for anyone thinking of booking this trip - all tour and excursion companies in Sharm offer this trip and so if you email a few different companies, you will be able to find a really competitive price and all offer the same itinerary as this is organized by the people who own the Bedouin tent. We were already in Sharm when we enquired to book, we ended up choosing Sharm Wonders (see separate review) as they were friendly and professional and gave us an excellent price.
