Introducing Bahariyya Oasis
Bahariyya, the nearest oasis to Cairo, has a friendly atmosphere. It’s surrounded by a striking black desert and Pyramid Mountain, where significant dinosaur remains have been found. Buses bring you to Bawiti, the dusty main village.
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The tourist office (847 3039; Main St, Bawiti; 8am-2pm & 7-9pm Sat-Thu) is open at whim. The National Bank of Development (8am-2pm Sun-Thu), near the tourist office, changes money but not travellers cheques.
Attractions include the Temple of Alexander, tombs at Qarat Qasr Salim, and 10 of the 10,000 famous Graeco-Roman mummies, which are on show near the Antiquities Inspectorate Ticket Office (admission to 6 sites E£30; 8.30am-4pm).
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Bahariyya Oasis Desert Safari and Transport to Luxor
by anidiotabroad 19 November 2008
My Advice = D.I.Y. From Cairo, you can get a bus to Bahariya, then tours can be arranged via your hotel guys and you will usually get…
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RE: Cairo to Bahariyya Oasis by train
by Gordoosh 10 November 2008
Unless any travellers come up with anything, the man in seat 61 seems to say "no." http://www.seat61.com/Egypt.htm
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Egypt itinerary and some questions
by mrisaka 09 September 2008
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