5-Day Tour of Siwa Oasis

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Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Travel to Siwa Oasis from Cairo

Prepare yourself for an amazing journey! Around 6:00 AM, our representative will come to your Cairo hotel to pick you up. Our first stop will be the historically important Al Alamein, about a 3.5-hour drive away. You can have a chance to explore the location of a pivotal World War II battle at Al-Alamein. Visiting the World War II Museum and the Cemetery allows you to become deeply immersed in history. We'll then continue driving to the magnificent Mediterranean Coast city of Marsa Matrouh. After travelling for almost four hours, we will pause for a delectable lunch in Matrouh . Finally, after a beautiful 4-hour trip, we will arrive at Siwa Oasis. After a delicious meal at your hotel, enjoy the evening in Siwa. 

Spending the night in Siwa. 
Meals: Lunch and Dinner. 
Visits: the World War II Site, the WWII Museum, the WW II Cemetery, and the city of Marsa Matrouh. 

Day 2: Dakrour Mountains, Salt Lake, and Cleopatra Spring/Shali

After a revitalising breakfast at the hotel, get set for an amazing day of sightseeing. Our journey begins with a visit to the stunning Dakrour Mountains, where you can take in the breathtaking scenery. Next, get ready for a unique swimming experience at the Salt Lake. Next, visit Cleopatra Spring (Ein Guba), the reputed swimming spot of Queen Cleopatra. After that, head back to your hotel for a much-needed nap before we depart for the Old City of Siwa (Shali) to see the magnificent sunset. After dinner, sleep at your hotel for the night. 

Spending the night in Siwa. 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. 
Visits: the Dakrour Mountains, the Salt Lake, the Cleopatra Spring, and the Old City of Siwa (Shali). 

Day 3: By Jeep, visit Siwa Maraki Village and Bir Wahed

Enjoy a delectable breakfast at the hotel to start your day. Our exciting safari journey through the Siwa Desert starts today with a stop at Maraki Village. We'll stop close to the Great Siwa Mountain, where you can view the earliest known human footprint from prehistoric times, as we go into the desert. We will have a delightful lunch in Siwa before resuming our desert adventure. You can marvel at the historic stony coral reefs from the Cambrian era as we arrive at the fossil area. The rejuvenating Bir Wahed hot spring, where you may unwind and swim in both freshwater and saltwater, is our next stop. After an action-packed day, you will return to the hotel for the evening and relax.

Spending the night in Siwa. 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. 
Visits: the Maraki Village, the Great Siwa Mountain, the Siwa fossils area, and the Bir Wahed hot spring. 

Day 4: Oracle Temple (Amun Temple) - Dead Mountain- Sunset over Fitnas Island

Prepare yourself for a day full of natural beauty and history after a delectable breakfast. You will have a great historical experience at the Alexander Temple, also called the Temple of the Oracle. Next, visit the Siwa Museum, which houses a rare collection of traditional Siwan artifacts. Proceed to the Dead Mountain (Gebel al-Mawta), an ancient Egyptian necropolis of the 26th dynasty. You will head to Fitnas Island in the afternoon to see the breathtaking sunset over the surroundings. After dinner, return to your hotel to spend the night in Siwa. 

Spending the night in Siwa. 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. 
Visits: the Temple of the Oracle, the Fitnas Island, the Siwa Museum, and the Mountain of the Dead. 

Day 5: Leave Siwa and Head Back to Cairo

After a filling breakfast, say goodbye to the magnificent Siwa Oasis. We'll start our roughly 10- to 11-hour journey back to Cairo, which includes two stops en route. Take a seat, unwind, and remember the amazing experiences you had while visiting Siwa. We'll take you to your accommodation when we get to Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, and Lunch.

Tour Information

Tour Includes

Help with visitor relations while visiting.

Four nights at the Ghaliet Ecolodge & Spa in Siwa, including breakfast and dinner.

Private Siwa sightseeing excursions (specified in the itinerary).

Every transportation by air-conditioned vehicle from Cairo to Siwa and back. 

Every transfer in Bir Wahed through by 4x4 vehicle. 

English-speaking local tour guide.

Entrance costs to every location listed on the itinerary.

Every meal included on the itinerary.

During the tours, mineral water (3 bottles per day). 

All taxes and service fees.

Tour Excludes

Soft Drinks at hotels and restaurants.

Personal expenses.

Tipping.

Tour Notes

Your guide has the authority to alter the route during the desert trip to protect you from danger due to factors such as weather, impassable wadis, the constitutions of other passengers, or vehicle problems. As a result, we kindly ask for your patience because we can not ensure strict adherence to the itinerary outlined in the package.

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