3 Day Trip to Kharga Oasis and Surroundings
trip requestHistorical Sights and Desert Adventures
Only a three-hour drive from Luxor, you reach Kharga, the first of Egypt’s Western Oases. Inhabited since the Paleolithic period, Kharga was connected to Luxor by one of the oldest caravan routes, which facilitated the exchange of goods before continuing westward into what is now Libya. The Temple of Hibis (25th/26th Dynasty), Roman fortifications in the heart of the desert, the early Christian necropolis of Bagawat, Coptic monastery ruins, ancient giant trees, and Neolithic rock carvings are among the remarkable sites that can be explored in and around the oasis.
Please note that the situation regarding visits to Kharga can vary from day to day. Access to the oasis and certain sites is subject to permits and approvals issued by the local authorities, which may change at short notice. We therefore recommend confirming the current travel conditions before planning your excursion.
The excursion is planned as a 3 day tour
Day 1 – Drive from Luxor to Kharga, check in at the hotel close to Bagawat, visit one of the earliest christian cemeteries, then visit the “Hibis” temple and (if time) Kharga museum.
Day 2 – 4 x 4 Drive to the petroglyphs and then visit Um ad-Dabadib, millennia-old trees, Roman fort, Coptic settlement , surrounded by desert & wonderful landscape.
Day 3 – Visit to Labakha Oasis, Roman Temple & Tombs, a still working Qanat, Return to Luxor.
Roman fortress in the north of Kharga
If you are interested in such a tour, please ask. The price depends on the number of people (max 4). Due to the difficult financial situation in Egypt, we are currently unable to provide any precise information on costs. Please ask for up-to-date information.
