Bodda Tours Private Egypt Tours
Book private Egypt tours in Cairo, Giza, Fayoum and Siwa Oasis with fast WhatsApp support and custom routes.
Bodda Tours Private Egypt Tours
Book private Egypt tours in Cairo, Giza, Fayoum and Siwa Oasis with fast WhatsApp support and custom routes.

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Pyramids visit
StopExplore the iconic Pyramids of Giza with your guide, including photo stops at panoramic viewpoints.
Khan el-Khalili visit
StopWander through Cairo's famous historic bazaar, shop for souvenirs, and enjoy tea at El Fishawy cafe.
Cave church visit
StopVisit the magnificent Cave Church in Mokattam, one of the largest cave churches in the Middle East.
Downtown museum visit
StopDiscover Egyptian antiquities at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, home to Tutankhamun's treasures.
Salah El-Din Citadel visit
StopTour the medieval Islamic fortification with stunning views of Cairo from the mosque of Muhammad Ali.Experience the vibrant heart of Egypt's capital with its diverse neighborhoods, each offering a unique blend of architecture, cuisine, and urban culture - from upscale Zamalek to trendy Mohandessin to historic downtown.

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Pyramids Plateau visit
StopWalk the Giza Plateau with the Great Pyramid, Khafre and Menkaure — the last wonder of the ancient world.
Sphinx visit
StopStand before the legendary Sphinx and capture iconic photos with the Pyramid backdrop.Stand before the last surviving wonder of the ancient world. The Giza Pyramids and Sphinx are humanity's most iconic monuments, representing over 4,500 years of history and engineering mastery.

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Bent Pyramid visit
StopMarvel at the uniquely angled Bent Pyramid, a milestone in pyramid construction.
Red Pyramid tour
StopEnter the Red Pyramid, Egypt's first true smooth-sided pyramid, and explore its burial chamber.Explore the world's oldest stone monument and the birthplace of pyramid architecture. Saqqara is where ancient Egyptian builders first achieved monumental stone construction, transforming architecture forever.

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Oasis visit
StopDiscover the remote Siwa Oasis with its palm groves, freshwater springs, and traditional mud-brick architecture.
Salt lake tour
StopFloat in the hypersaline lakes of Siwa, known for their therapeutic properties and surreal landscapes.
Ancient ruins visit
StopExplore the Temple of the Oracle, where Alexander the Great was confirmed as a son of Zeus.
Safari desert tour
StopRide through the Great Sand Sea in a 4x4, sandboard down dunes, and watch sunset over the desert.Escape to a tranquil desert oasis with its own distinct Berber culture, stunning desert landscapes, ancient history, and therapeutic hot springs.

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Day 1 · 23:30 — Depart Cairo
TransferBoard a modern air-conditioned coach in Cairo at 23:30 and sleep through the Western Desert crossing. Comfort stops for restrooms, snacks and drinks along the way.
Day 2 · 08:00 — Arrive Siwa Oasis
TransferAfter 8–9 hours the palm groves appear. Siwa sits in Egypt's north-west, only 50 km from the Libyan border — an oasis town that suddenly opens up in the middle of the Sahara.
Shali Fortress & Siwa Town
StopThe 13th-century salt-and-mud fortress that melted in three days of rain in 1926. Your guide tells the hidden history, then you browse Shali market for Siwan olive oil, dates and traditional silver.
Three Oasis Viewpoints
StopVisit the three signature oasis points of Siwa — springs, palm groves and lagoons that are hard to believe exist in the middle of the desert. Guided history and nature commentary at each.
Cleopatra Spring & Clean Hot-Spring Pool
ActivityBathe in the natural mineral spring said to be Cleopatra's, rich in sulphur and minerals. Entry to a clean hot-spring pool with full shower facilities is included, so you can freshen up mid-tour. Bring swimwear and a towel.
Sahara 4x4 Jeep Safari
ActivityThe highlight of the day — a 4WD jeep run across the Great Sand Sea, climbing and dropping down towering dunes deep into the Sahara.
Siwa Salt Lakes
ActivityStep into the salt lakes on the safari loop and your body floats on its own — the same buoyancy as the Dead Sea. The shore looks like powdery snow and the water reflects the sky like a mirror, easily the most surreal photo stop of the trip.Desert Camp BBQ Dinner
☕ Meal Break
Milky Way Stargazing
ActivityWith zero light pollution, the Milky Way is visible to the naked eye and shooting stars pass overhead. Lie back on the sand and take it in. Phone tip: pro mode, ISO 3200+, 15–25 s shutter.
Night in a Desert Tent
HotelTents and all camping equipment are included. The desert night is completely silent — only wind and sand against the canvas.
Day 3 · Sunrise Over the Dunes
Photo SpotClimb the dune behind camp before dawn and watch the sun rise over the desert horizon in gold and orange — a view you only get in Siwa.Camp Breakfast
☕ Meal Break
Marsa Matrouh Mediterranean Beach
Photo SpotOn the way back to Cairo we stop at Marsa Matrouh — a natural lagoon ringed by rock with crystal emerald Mediterranean water. Desert in the morning, Mediterranean in the afternoon.Day 3 · 19:00 — Safe Return to Cairo
TransferArrive back in Cairo around 19:00 with the whole 2-night, 3-day circuit behind you.It is the easiest and most affordable way to reach Siwa. Fixed Saturday and Tuesday departures mean you never have to find travel partners, and the price already covers the round transfer, the jeep safari, camping gear, BBQ dinner and camp breakfast.

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Day 1 · Cairo Hotel Pickup
TransferMorning door-to-door pickup from your Cairo hotel in a private air-conditioned van, then north to the Mediterranean.
Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
StopAn underground necropolis where Egyptian, Greek and Roman funerary traditions are mixed inside one space — a form found nowhere else in the world, and still partly a mystery to archaeologists.
Qaitbay Citadel
StopA 15th-century fortress built on the exact spot of the Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders. Standing against the sea it is worth the trip for the photographs alone.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
StopThe modern library raised on the site of the greatest library of the ancient world. The building itself is a work of art — impressive even from the outside.Mediterranean Seafood Lunch
☕ Meal Break
Alexandria Corniche Sunset
Photo SpotA walk along the seafront as the sun goes down over the Mediterranean. Not flashy — but it stays with you.Day 1 evening · Overnight Drive to Siwa
TransferAfter sunset the private van continues west into the desert toward Siwa. Recline and sleep — the van is your ride and your rest stop.
Day 2 · Shali Fortress
StopBuilt in the 13th century from nothing but salt and mud brick. It has been a ruin for a long time, but the ruin itself is beautiful — ochre walls glowing in desert light need no filter.
Siwa Salt Lakes
ActivityStep into the salt lakes and your body floats by itself — the same principle as the Dead Sea. The surrounding desert and sky reflect off the surface like a mirror.
Cleopatra Spring
ActivityA natural hot spring where warm mineral water rises on its own — said to be where Cleopatra herself bathed. Meeting a hot spring in the middle of the desert makes it feel even more unusual.
Mountain of the Dead
StopThe name sounds grim, but this is a serious archaeological site — ancient tombs and mummies hidden throughout the hill. Some sections are hard to enter without an official guide, so you see areas ordinary sightseeing misses.
4x4 Desert Safari & Sandboarding
ActivityClimbing and dropping huge dunes in a 4x4 off-roader is already a thrill; standing at the top of a dune with a sandboard and looking out over the Great Sand Sea leaves you speechless.Desert Camp BBQ Dinner & Milky Way
☕ Meal Break
Night in a Desert Tent
HotelTents and bedding are prepared comfortably — you do not need to worry about roughing it just because it is the desert.
Day 3 · Desert Sunrise & Camp Breakfast
Photo SpotStep out of the tent onto the dune and watch the desert turn gold. A full camp breakfast follows before the drive back.
Marsa Matrouh Beach
Photo SpotA stop on the way back at Marsa Matrouh — crystal-clear water often called "the Maldives of Egypt" and one of the best photo stops of the whole trip.Return to Cairo
TransferA comfortable air-conditioned private van brings you back to your Cairo hotel door.Egypt is not one landscape. This route lets you feel Mediterranean sea wind in the morning and watch the Milky Way from the middle of the Sahara the same trip — in a private air-conditioned van, door to door from your Cairo hotel.

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08:00 — Cairo / Giza Hotel Pickup
TransferDoor-to-door pickup from your Cairo or Giza hotel in a modern air-conditioned vehicle. Fayoum is only 1h40–2h away, which is why this works as a single day.10:00 — Tunis Village & Egyptian Breakfast
☕ Meal Break
11:00 — 4WD Desert Safari
ActivityA dedicated 4WD safari vehicle takes you off-road across the dunes so you feel the real Fayoum desert rather than just looking at it from a window.
12:00 — Wadi El-Hitan, Valley of the Whales
StopA UNESCO World Heritage site where 40-million-year-old whale and marine fossils sit preserved in open desert. Many operators drop it because of the distance — Bodda always includes it.
13:00 — Panorama Mountain Viewpoint
Photo SpotA ridge viewpoint where the whole of Fayoum opens out below you — the best single photo stop of the day.
13:30 — Magic Lake
Photo SpotEmerald in the morning, deep blue in the afternoon, gold at sunset — the lake changes colour through the day, which is exactly how it got its name.
14:00 — Wadi El-Rayan Waterfalls
StopEgypt's only natural waterfall. Hearing running water in the middle of the desert is hard to believe until you are standing next to it.
15:00 — Sandboarding & Bedouin Tea
ActivityRide a board down the golden dunes, then sit on the sand with a glass of sweet Bedouin tea brewed the traditional way.17:00 — Desert Camp BBQ Dinner
☕ Meal Break
19:00 — Desert Stargazing & Milky Way
ActivityAfter dinner we move deeper into the desert where there is no artificial light at all. The Milky Way is visible to the naked eye — "the stars are falling" is the accurate description.21:00 — Return to Cairo
TransferDrop-off back at your chosen point in Cairo, roughly 13 hours after pickup.Fayoum is only 1 hour 40 minutes from Cairo, so you can have desert, lakes, fossils, a waterfall, a BBQ dinner and the Milky Way and still sleep in your own Cairo hotel that night. Wadi El-Hitan is always included, unlike most operators who drop it for distance.

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Morning — Cairo Hotel Pickup
TransferYour guide collects you early from your Cairo hotel. As the city falls away the buildings disappear and the ochre desert horizon opens up.Tunis Village Breakfast & Pottery Workshops
☕ Meal Break
Wadi El-Hitan — Valley of the Whales
StopA UNESCO World Heritage site. Millions of years ago this desert was ocean, and enormous whale fossils still lie on the sand as proof — every angle is a photograph.
Magic Lake
Photo SpotA turquoise, emerald lake that appears out of nowhere in the middle of ochre sand, changing colour with the light all day long.
El-Rayan Waterfalls
StopOne of the only desert waterfalls in Africa. The contrast between ochre sand and falling water is something you will not see anywhere else.
Back Through Tunis Village → Cairo
TransferA short rest at a village cafe, then the drive back to Cairo — where the second half of the day is waiting.Local Dinner — Abu Tarek Koshari or Bagha
☕ Meal Break
Downtown Cairo Night Walk
StopCairo by night is a different city — neon signs, cafe light, alleys full of people and Arabic music drifting out of doorways.Mint Tea at a Local Ahwa
☕ Rest Stop
Khan el-Khalili Night Market
StopThe bazaar is pretty by day but transformed at night under coloured lanterns — golden light, spice smells, traders haggling. Buy souvenirs here; night prices bargain better and your guide helps (40–50% off the first price is normal).Safe Hotel Return
TransferBack to your hotel after the market. Desert waterfalls in the morning, Cairo alleyways at night — all inside one day.Most travellers do the desert or the city, never both in a day. This route puts a desert waterfall in your morning and Cairo alleyway street food in your evening, with a guide handling every transfer, order and negotiation in between.

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Valley of the Kings visit
StopExplore the tombs of New Kingdom pharaohs including Tutankhamun, carved deep into the Theban hillside.
Karnak Temple visit
StopMarvel at the colossal Karnak Temple complex, the largest religious building ever constructed.Walk through history in the world's largest open-air museum, where magnificent temples and royal tombs showcase the grandeur of ancient Egyptian civilization.

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Philae Temple visit
StopVisit the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, relocated to Agilkia Island.
Nuba villages visit
StopExplore the colourful Nubian villages along the Nile, famous for their vibrant painted houses and rich culture.Discover the gateway to Nubia with its serene riverside beauty, temple islands, and the magnificent Abu Simbel—all while enjoying the most relaxed atmosphere in Egypt.

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Library visit
StopTour the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a modern architectural marvel and tribute to the ancient Library of Alexandria.
Qaitbay Citadel visit
StopExplore the 15th-century Qaitbay Citadel built on the site of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria.Experience Egypt's Mediterranean jewel with its unique blend of European architecture, rich Greco-Roman history, and beautiful coastal scenery.

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Tunis village visit
StopVisit the charming Tunis Village known for its pottery workshops and colourful handmade ceramics.
Lake visit
StopEnjoy the turquoise waters of Lake Qarun, one of the oldest natural lakes in the world, with birdwatching opportunities.
Wadi exploration
StopExplore the Wadi El-Rayan waterfalls, a stunning desert oasis with cascading freshwater falls.
Desert safari tour
StopDrive through the golden Fayoum desert in a 4x4 with sandboarding and panoramic sunset views.
Valley of the Whales visit
StopWalk through the Valley of the Whales, a UNESCO site with prehistoric whale fossils embedded in the desert rock.
Sand boarding
StopGlide down golden sand dunes on a sandboard — a thrilling desert activity for all ages.Discover Egypt's hidden treasure, an agricultural oasis featuring prehistoric fossil sites, cascading waterfalls, pristine lakes, and thriving artisan communities.

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Safari Park Drive
StopDrive through the African safari park and see giraffes, zebras, lions, and antelopes roaming freely.
Wildlife watching
StopObserve exotic wildlife up close and learn about conservation efforts at the safari park.Experience the untamed beauty of African wildlife in their natural habitat, with breathtaking landscapes and extraordinary cultural encounters.

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Bazaar Walk
StopWander through the narrow alleys of Khan el Khalili, Cairo's most famous souq dating back to 1382.
Traditional shopping experience
StopShop for Egyptian handicrafts, spices, perfumes, gold, and traditional lanterns.
Traditional night cafes
StopSip traditional Egyptian tea or coffee at El Fishawy, Cairo's oldest cafe open since 1773.
Moez Street
StopWalk along Al-Moez Street, one of Cairo's oldest thoroughfares with stunning Islamic architecture.
Mokatam mountain walk
StopClimb Mokattam Mountain for panoramic Cairo views and visit the Cave Church carved into the rock.Experience one of the world's oldest bazaars dating back to 1382, with a maze of alleys filled with the sights, sounds and scents of authentic Egyptian commerce and craftsmanship.
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