Gateway to the Pharaohs
PHONE: 1 877 260 3950
PHONE: 1 877 260 3950
Dakhla is located around 350km from the Nile Valley between the oases of Farafra and Kharga.
The human history of Dakhla is thought to go back as far as the Pleistocene, when nomadic tribes began to settle here. Experts believe that nomadic hunter-gatherers began to settle permanently in Dakhla during the Holocene period, around 12,000 years ago. Research has shown that during this period there was a huge lake here. Evidence of these early settlers can be seen in rock paintings showing images of elephants, buffalo and ostriches. As the water supply began to dry up, these settlers are thought to have moved to the Nile Valley.
Today there are 16 villages in Dakhla with more than 75,000 inhabitants. There are many agricultural and industrial sites in the area, and these are continuing to grow. The area’s main industry comes from the growing, drying and packing of fruit. The area is also well known for its woodworking, pottery, rug making and jewellery.
Many visitors who come to Dakhla may want to visit one of the many hot and cold springs. The springs are famous for their therapeutic and healing properties.
If you are looking for a tour and not finding what you are looking for, have a look at our best other related tours to check out for your travel plans. At Encounters Travel, we offer a variety of tours to suit your needs. So sit back, relax, and let us help you plan the perfect getaway.
This tour focuses on many Egyptian biblical sites such as the Church of St Sergius (where the Holy Family resided), Mount Sinai (where Moses received the 10 commandments) and St Catherine’s Monastery (site of the burning bush).
Type
Days
Price
Special Interest
11
From
$2015
This tour combines the Pharaonic sites in Cairo & Luxor with with a safari through the Western Deserts, visiting the Bahariya, Farafra, Dakhla & Kharga Oases, and a night camping in the strange rock formation of the White Desert.
Type
Days
Price
Private
9
From
On Request
A perfect introduction to Egypt, this budget 6-day tour visits all the main sites in Cairo before travelling south to Luxor to explore the ancient city of Thebes & the Valley of the Kings, before ending in Hurghada by the Red Sea.
Type
Days
Price
Cruise
6
From
On Request
Need some travel inspiration or looking for some handy travel tips? Our blog provides excellent insight into our travel destinations - from tour updates to country guides, packing lists to little known things to do, you'll find it all in our travel blog.
There is no city in the world like Cairo. It has been the largest city in Africa and the Middle East for 750 years and has been attractive to tourists throughout the ages.
The town of Baalbek is located in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, approximately 85km northeast of Beirut and 75km north of Damascus (Syria). Nowadays the town is famous for its exquisitely detailed Roman ruins which attract thousands of tourists to the country each year and also plays host to the annual Baalbek festival.