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Bahariyya (Bahereya) Oasis

Western Desert, Bawiti, Egypt
+20 2 526 5299
Ranked #1 of 8 attractions in Bawiti
4.0 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
Type: Geologic Formations, Specialty Museums
Owner description: Serving as the agricultural center in Pharaonic times exporting great quantities of wine to the Nile Valley, this oasis is now famous for it dates and...... more » Owner description: Serving as the agricultural center in Pharaonic times exporting great quantities of wine to the Nile Valley, this oasis is now famous for it dates and olives. « less
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Cairo, Egypt
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2012

The nature of oasis is unique and very beautiful. the hot springs, the mountains, white desert and palms are the main targets to visit More

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Toronto, Canada
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2012

This older Oasis is the first one you see when you enter the desert from Cairo, most people pass through after one day, but it has lots to see . Gold Museum, walking tour, English mountain, hot springs. More

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40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 29, 2011

Bahariyya Oasis beats Siwa by yards and miles. It's located near the Black and White Deserts which have odd natural features. Having been many, many, times in the U.S. Southwestern deserts and the Atacama Desert in South America, well, it was no revelation other than being able to play in the sand dunes. If you have never been to a... More

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Greeley, Colorado
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 30, 2011

It took some doing and you will most likely wish to have the assistance of a local Bedouin guide, but there are may sites in and around the oasis including some spectacular scenery in the white desert reminiscent of Monument Valley in the SW US. The former tomb of Alexander the great was also an interesting visit. The Bedouin guards... More

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Wiesbaden
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012
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torino
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32 reviews 32 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 19, 2011
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32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2011
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Osaka, Japan
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54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2011
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千葉
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 3, 2010
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