Duration
4 Days / 3 Nights
Max People
100
Pickup
Hotel
An Overview
Siwa Oasis: A Jewel in Egypt’s Western Desert
Siwa Oasis is a breathtaking and historically rich area located in the Western Desert of Egypt, approximately 50 kilometers (31 miles) east of the Libyan border and about 560 kilometers (348 miles) from Cairo. Nestled in a depression about 19 meters (62 feet) below sea level, Siwa is famed for its natural beauty, unique culture, and historical significance. Here’s an overview of what makes
Siwa Oasis
Siwa offers numerous historical and natural sites, making it a popular destination for tourism: Temple of the Oracle: This ancient temple was a major pilgrimage site in antiquity. Shali Fortress: A sprawling mud-brick citadel that once housed the entire Siwan population. Cleopatra’s Spring: A famous natural spring, also called Ain Juba, believed to have been visited by Queen Cleopatra. Great Sand Sea: One of the world’s largest dune fields, offering opportunities for desert safaris and adventure tourism. Salt Lakes: The serene salt lakes of Siwa are known for their therapeutic properties and surreal beauty. Modern-Day Siwa Siwa remains a relatively isolated and peaceful community. In recent years, it has gained attention as an eco-tourism destination, offering experiences like sandboarding, stargazing, and wellness retreats. Efforts to preserve its cultural heritage and environment have made Siwa a model for sustainable tourism.
What Will You Visit in Siwa Oasis
Siwa Oasis is the most isolated oasis in Egypt, providing a one-of-a-kind desert safari experience. There you will visit the Temple of Amun, the Gebel al-Mauta Necropolis, Shari’s Old Town, and Qasr al-Zaytuna Castle. Also it is Includes the Great Sand Sea Tour, Bir Wahid desert magical landscape, a cold water lake, a petrified area, and Siwa sandboarding experience.
Siwa Berbers live in Siwa and have a unique culture. They were isolated in the Oasis and only had camel paths to connect with the outside world. They used them to sell dates and olives and to go to Cairo and Mecca for pilgrimage. A road to the coast was built in the 1980s.
Included/Excluded
- • Round-trip transfer from your Cairo hotel by bus sharing .
- • Accommodation in Siwa for 3 nights /4 days (Ghaliet Ecolodge, , Albabenshal Lodge, Siwa Sunrise Hotel or similar)
- • Half board meal plan
- • Full-day Great Sand Sea Safari in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with a private picnic lunch and dinner in the desert
- • English-speaking tour leader and guide for historical sites
- • Your sightseeing tours are strictly private tours.
- • All internal transfers, tickets, permits, and service charges
- • Personal expenses such as laundry or drinks during meals
- • Visa to enter the country is excluded from all our Egypt Day Tours and Cairo Tours.
- • Visa to enter the country is excluded from all our Egypt Day Tours and Cairo Tours.
- • Tipping is not included in the Siwa Oasis daily tour from any location in Cairo prices.
- • Any extras not specified in our Cairo Trips.
- • Beverage during meals.
- • Prices are valid during Christmas and New Year tours in Egypt or Egypt Easter tours.
Tour Plan
– Upon arrival in Siwa, our representative will meet you and escort you to the hotel .
– Have a light breakfast upon arrival .
– Check in, rest and get ready to start .
– We start our journey to know the history of Mount of Death, after That, we will visit the Temple of Oracle and then our journey will take us to the ruins of the Temple of Amun and Mount Dakrur Our wonderful journey heading to experience the salt lakes with (swimming and treating your skin)
– Then we head to take a rest and relax in Cleopatra’s Bath (enjoy Siwan drinks)
– Enjoy Siwa’s special dinner of olives with chicken
– return to the hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
– Enjoy the breakfast ,Gathering at 10:00 am
-Heading to historical Shali castle and enjoy the view from the top of the castle
– free tour to shop
– ready to start the unforgettable safari adventure in the desert
– Then we will relax at bir wahed hot sulphur water
– In addition, we will head to cold lake in the middle of the desert
– And here we go to special set up while enjoying your snack and Drink the Siwian tea with listening to the music and live the experience Of sand boarding
– Enjoying the stunning sunset from the great sand sea
– Finally , we will enjoy our tasty dinner at camp in the middle of The desert under the candles lights
-At the end ,we will return back to hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
– Enjoy the breakfast, Gathering at 10:00 am
-Heading to historical Shali castle and enjoy the view from the top of the castle
– Free tour to shop
– Ready to start the unforgettable safari adventure in the desert
– Then we will relax at bir wahed hot Sulphur water
– In addition, we will head to cold lake in the middle of the desert
– And here we go to special set up while enjoying your snack and Drink the Siwian tea with listening to the music and live the experience Of sand boarding
– Enjoying the stunning sunset from the great sand sea
– Finally , we will enjoy our tasty dinner at camp in the middle of The desert under the candles lights
-At the end ,we will return back to hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Last day of our Siwa Oasis tour package, you will have another organic breakfast in the Eco-lodge, then we will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo by bus , which takes around 8-9 hours’ drive including a break. We hope you enjoyed your Siwa Oasis tour from Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast
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