Cleopatra’s Pool – Spring of Juba

The Morning Ritual at the Sacred Spring: Awaken to a fresh organic breakfast before driving down quiet, palm-shaded trails to enter the majestic clearing of Cleopatra’s Pool, historically known as the Spring of Juba. Plunge into the warm, crystalline emerald waters fed by natural volcanic bubbling hot springs. Walk alongside your guide to learn the fascinating pharaonic history of this massive stone-ringed pool, enjoying plenty of unhurried free time to swim, relax under the date palms, and capture incredible, world-class photographs before enjoying lunch at an organic eco-cafe.

• • The Afternoon Extreme Sand Waves Safari: Transfer into a heavy-duty, rugged 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser driven by an elite tribal tracker. Blast off-road into the massive sand waves of the Great Sand Sea. Feel the adrenaline surge during an exciting dune bashing session across the giant ridges, dropping anchor at the surreal open-air salt lakes to float effortlessly on top of the dense turquoise water before experiencing high-performance sandboarding down the slopes at sunset.

  • The Starry Night in the Desert: Settle inside a private, luxury Bedouin tent camp hidden amidst the sand dunes. Indulge in an exceptional traditional barbecue dinner cooked live under the sand, sipping warm herbal mint tea around a crackling campfire under an unpolluted canopy of infinity starlight.

The Morning Archaeological Discovery: Enjoy a rich outdoor breakfast inside the quiet desert camp before exploring the ancient ruins of the sacred Temple of the Oracle of Amun, where Alexander the Great famously consulted the gods in 331 BC. Climb the stone trails with your guide to unlock deep desert mysteries, followed by an unhurried walking tour through the hillside tombs of the Mountain of the Dead to view beautifully preserved Greco-Roman wall paintings.

• • The Afternoon Artisan Souq Wandering: Spend your final hours wandering through the colorful local market streets. Immerse your senses in the rich textures of hand-woven Amazigh textiles, organic olive oils, local herbal teas, and shimmering silver desert jewelry. Settle back inside the climate-controlled comfort of your private transport vehicle for a smooth, relaxing drive back north along the highway, dropping your private group off safely directly at your Cairo hotel gates by evening, successfully concluding your magnificent Cleopatra's Pool - Spring of Juba expedition.