The White Desert tour from Cairo is a really amazing and different experience. It is a bit of a drive because you're driving from Cairo to the entrance for about 3.5 hours and then once you enter the park you have to drive through the Black Desert first, before you get to your first camp site about 90 minutes later. Saying that though, I have great confidence all those hours spent in a car traveling will prove to be worth it once you see the desert! The sunsets will really take your breath away and the desert's own character (mushrooms and other cool features) will really make some good photos and memories. It really is something different but not many people know about it.
There are a few companies in Cairo that organise tours to the White desert. We chose Select Egypt for 85 euro a person and that included all the food etc. It was probably the best thing we've done while being in Egypt and we've done a lot.
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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farafra,_Egypt
an Italian paradise! We've seen some beautiful places but there is nowhere quite like Capri. People are friendly, the views spectacular wherever your hotel. The prices are quite high but I feel it's all well worth it. It's really amazing just to take your backpack and walk all around the island, trails and paths discovering places that will take your breath away. The choice of tiny bars and restaurants is endless here. We ate at the most amazing restaurant called Capri's which is situated just off the main street in Capri overlooking Marina Grande. It's modern and the location gives it a 10 out of 10. I have to admit prices are high but it's such a wonderful place - the perfect place to propose!
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