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Overview
Siwa Oasis is a secluded oasis located in the Western Desert of Egypt. It is one of the most remote settlements in Egypt. The oasis is known for its natural beauty, including salt lakes, hot springs, and palm groves. It is also known for its rich history and cultural heritage, as it has been inhabited since ancient times. Siwa Oasis is a popular tourist destination, known for its traditional mud-brick architecture, unique cuisine, and traditional crafts. Visitors can explore the ancient ruins of the city, including the Temple of Amun and the ruins of Shali Castle, as well as enjoy the natural beauty of the oasis. •See Siwa and the Great Sand Sea direct from your central Cairo or Giza hotel •Great choice for active travelers—includes sandboarding and a lake swim •Enjoy a night in a desert camp and another in an oasis lodge •Make memories for a lifetime on a private tour just for your group
What's included
Sand board (safari tools)
Lunch
Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.
Dinner
Breakfast
Bottled water during your trip
Private All Languages speaking Egyptology guide.
Tipping
What to expect
Day 1: Fabulous Sunset at Fatnas Lake
Al Korneash
2h · Admission ticket included
After a 4 hour drive from Cairo, with one stop at the rest house after 2 hours drive, we will have breakfast in Marsa Matrouh, one of the most beautiful cities on the Mediterranean, Enjoy your breakfast and your drive thru the Corniche area.
Lake Siwa
4h · Admission ticket included
Arrive Siwa to catch the sunset at Fatnas Lake, Fatnas is a Small island in Birket Siwa, It is a wonderful place to sit and enjoy the sunset, You will get a spectacular view of the lake with Gebel Bayda and Hamra forming the backdrop to the west.
Dinner & overnight at our hotel in Siwa
Day 2: Magic of Siwa Oasis
Temple of Amun
1h · Admission ticket included
Alexander the Great Temple is also known as the Temple of the Oracle. It is believed that Alexander the Great wished to consult the Siwan oracle to seek confirmation that he was the son of Zeus. The Greek god of gods,
Lake Siwa
2h · Admission ticket included
Then visit the salty lake. The salty water makes you float, you don't need to be a good swimmer. Take care when you go swimming and don't let the water reach your eyes, choose the crystal lake, & the purest one, you will know it is the purest when you see the bottom. Keep a bottle of water with you to wash yourself with after swimming, the lakes hold great healing properties, much stronger than regular seawater. In all cases, You will make for a wonderful swim!
Cleopatra's Pool - Spring of Juba
1h · Admission ticket included
Then proceed to Cleopatra's bath, The spring of the sun. The legend says that Cleopatra swam here,
Great Sand Sea Tour
3h · Admission ticket included
Then head to the Great Sand Sea. By Jeep 4x4 and enjoy sand boarding, have an adventure in the desert by discovering The best sand dunes for sand boarding in Egypt is here in the Great Sand Sea near Siwa Oasis.
Then go to visit the hot and Cold spring Bir Waheed, Then enjoy some traditional Bedouin Tea by sunset
prepare our campsite. Dinner & Overnight in Hotel in Swia.
Day 3: Siwa to Cairo
Mountain of the Dead
1h · Admission ticket included
Then proceed to the Mountain of the Dead, A conical mountain a little over a kilometer to the north of Shali. Tombs from the twenty-sixth Dynasty, Ptolemaic, and the Roman periods are cut into the side of the mountain, There are 4 tombs you must see at Gebel Al Mawta. Si Amun Tomb is the most beautiful one.
Shali Fortress
1h · Admission ticket included
then Visit Shali Fort which is built on a hill inside a Protective wall, the maze of mud-brick buildings that Comprises the Fortress served the people of the oasis for nearly 8 centuries. The inhabitants had to live in the narrow quarters, sharing their animals, which were herded into the fortress each evening.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We will directly contact you after booking.
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
