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2 days
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This 2-day Siwa Oasis tour from Cairo takes you from Cairo to the remote Siwa Oasis for two days of desert landscapes, ancient temples, salt lakes, natural springs, historic sites and Bedouin-style desert experiences. The journey is ideal for travelers who want to explore a very different side of Egypt beyond Cairo and the Nile Valley.
The tour starts with an early pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. The drive to Siwa is approximately 750 km and takes around 8 hours, so an early breakfast box from your hotel is recommended.
During your stay, you will visit the Temple of the Oracle, Siwa salt lakes, Cleopatra’s Bath, the Temple of Amun, the Great Sand Sea, Bir Waheed, Shali Fortress and the Mountain of the Dead. You will also have time for sandboarding, swimming in a salt lake and enjoying traditional tea at sunset.
Accommodation is provided at Ghaliet Hotel in Siwa on a half-board basis.
Practical tip: Because the first day’s drive is long, arrange breakfast with your Cairo or Giza hotel before departure.
A 2-day trip gives you enough time to reach Siwa, explore its main archaeological and natural attractions, enjoy the desert and stay overnight instead of trying to visit the oasis in a single day.
The tour is organized with a private air-conditioned vehicle and an expert guide from Cairo. This makes the long journey more comfortable and allows the itinerary to combine archaeological sites, natural springs, salt lakes and desert activities.
The program also combines different sides of Siwa. You are not limited to sightseeing around the oasis town: the itinerary continues into the Great Sand Sea for a 4×4 desert adventure and sandboarding.
Another advantage is the overnight stay at Ghaliet Hotel, located near the Temple of Amun and the Temple of the Oracle.
Your tour begins with pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza at 01:00 am. The journey to Siwa is approximately 750 km, with around 8 hours of driving.
Because of the early departure, ordering a breakfast box from your hotel is recommended.
After arriving in Siwa, begin your sightseeing with the Temple of the Oracle, also known as the Temple of Alexander the Great.
The temple is traditionally associated with Alexander the Great's visit to Siwa and his consultation of the famous Siwan oracle.
Continue to one of Siwa's salt lakes for a swim and a chance to experience the highly saline water.
The salt concentration allows visitors to float easily on the surface. Take care to keep the water away from your eyes, as the salt can cause significant irritation.
Practical tip: Bring mineral water so you can rinse off the salt after swimming.
Continue to Cleopatra's Bath, also called the Spring of the Sun. The natural spring is one of Siwa's best-known attractions and is connected with the local legend that Cleopatra once swam here.
Next, visit the remains of the Temple of Umm Ubaydah, also known as the Temple of Amun.
The temple dates to the reign of Pharaoh Nectanebo of the 30th Dynasty. Today, only part of the original structure remains, including an inscribed wall.
Enjoy lunch at a local Siwan restaurant, with the source itinerary specifying Abdo Restaurant.
This break provides time to rest before continuing into the desert.
The afternoon takes you into the Great Sand Sea by 4x4 Jeep.
The desert section includes an opportunity for sandboarding, making this part of the tour particularly suitable for travelers who want an active experience alongside the cultural sightseeing.
Continue to Bir Waheed, where you can experience the hot and cold spring before relaxing in the desert surroundings.
Later, enjoy traditional Bedouin tea around sunset.
Dinner is served at a restaurant in Siwa before your overnight stay at Ghaliet Hotel.
Ghaliet is an eco-lodge near the Temple of Amun and the Temple of the Oracle, offering accommodation surrounded by palm trees and an organic-style setting.
Start the second day with breakfast at the camp at 07:00 am before continuing your Siwa sightseeing.
Visit Shali Fortress, the historic heart of Siwa.
The fortress was built using local mud-brick construction reinforced with salt and served as the center of Siwan life for centuries. Its remains provide an insight into the traditional architecture and history of the oasis.
Continue to the Mountain of the Dead, located a little over one kilometer north of Shali.
The mountain contains tombs dating from the 26th Dynasty, Ptolemaic and Roman periods. One of the notable tombs is the Tomb of Si Amun, which contains ancient Egyptian religious imagery.
After sightseeing in Siwa, begin the return journey toward Cairo, passing through Marsa Matrouh on Egypt's Mediterranean coast.
The itinerary includes a lunch stop at Magdy Restaurant, a seafood restaurant in Marsa Matrouh.
After lunch, continue the journey to Cairo.
Pickup from Cairo or Giza is scheduled for 01:00 am on Day 1. The distance to Siwa is approximately 750 km, requiring around 8 hours of driving.
The tour uses a private, air-conditioned vehicle for the journey between Cairo, Siwa and the return route.
The overnight stay is at Ghaliet Hotel in Siwa on a half-board basis.
An expert tour guide accompanies the trip from Cairo. The supplied program lists English, French, Spanish, Dutch, German and Italian-speaking guide options.
You do not need to be an experienced swimmer to float in the salt lake because of its high salinity. Avoid getting the salty water into your eyes.
The Great Sand Sea section is done by 4x4 Jeep and includes sandboarding. Bring suitable clothing and sun protection for the desert.
The itinerary includes lunch, dinner and breakfast according to the tour program, with lunch at a local restaurant or as a picnic depending on the arrangement.
This is a private trip, and itinerary changes can be requested. Suitable arrangements can be made where possible.
The supplied tour information states that prices are quoted per person in U.S. dollars and that the rate is generally fixed throughout the year, except during mid-year school vacations, Christmas, New Year and Easter.
The source mentions two payment methods:
No specific adult or child prices were supplied in the source, so no price has been added here.
The tour lasts 2 days and 1 night, including the journey from Cairo to Siwa and the return to Cairo.
The supplied itinerary gives the distance as approximately 750 km, with around 8 hours of driving.
Pickup from your Cairo or Giza hotel is scheduled for 01:00 am on the first day.
Yes. The tour is organized as a private trip with private transportation.
Yes. Transfers are provided by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
The tour includes one night at Ghaliet Hotel in Siwa on a half-board basis.
Yes. Swimming in a Siwa salt lake is part of the itinerary. The highly saline water makes floating easy.
No. The high salinity helps you float. However, take care and keep the salty water away from your eyes.
The program includes a 4x4 Jeep adventure in the Great Sand Sea, with an opportunity for sandboarding and a visit to Bir Waheed.
Yes. Cleopatra's Bath, also known as the Spring of the Sun, is included on Day 1.
Yes. The tour visits the Temple of the Oracle, one of the main historical sites in Siwa associated with Alexander the Great.
Yes. Shali Fortress is visited on the second day.
The Mountain of the Dead contains tombs from the 26th Dynasty, Ptolemaic and Roman periods. The itinerary includes the Tomb of Si Amun.
Yes. On the return journey to Cairo, the itinerary passes through Marsa Matrouh and includes lunch there.
Yes. Required entrance fees are included according to the supplied tour information.
Yes. The tour includes meals as specified in the itinerary and one-night half-board accommodation.
Bring your passport, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, swimwear and a torch. Comfortable clothing is also recommended for the desert activities.
Yes. As this is a private trip, you can request changes to the itinerary. Suitable arrangements can be made where possible.
Water and snacks are included. Alcoholic drinks are excluded.
No. Tips are not included in the tour price.
The source states that prices are quoted per person in U.S. dollars. The exact 2-day tour price and child rates were not supplied.
The booking information provided by the source lists:
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