For travelers seeking to explore Egypt’s hidden gems beyond the well-known sites, the Western Desert offers an adventure like no other. This vast, untouched wilderness, covering two-thirds of Egypt, is a place of stark beauty and profound history—perfect for alumni looking to connect with Egypt’s natural wonders.

Begin your expedition with a visit to the White Desert, a surreal landscape where limestone formations, sculpted by the wind over millennia, resemble giant mushrooms and alien figures. Nearby, the Black Desert, with its volcanic hills and dunes, offers a dramatic contrast, making for a truly otherworldly experience. Along the way, you’ll encounter the ancient oases of Bahariya and Siwa, places that have sustained life in the desert for thousands of years.

These remote oases are also home to some of Egypt’s most exciting archaeological discoveries, including the famous Golden Mummies. Recently unearthed in the Valley of the Golden Mummies, these well-preserved bodies date back to the Greco-Roman period and offer fascinating insights into Egypt’s burial practices and beliefs about the afterlife.