4-Day Siwa Oasis Tour from Cairo with Great Sand Sea Safari
About This Tour
Explore Siwa Oasis on a 4-day journey from Cairo, visiting Cleopatra's Spring, the Roman Tombs at Blad Elroom, the Mountain of the Dead, Shali Fortress, and the...
Duration: 4 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Cairo, Siwa Oasis · Languages: Arabic, Dutch, English, French, Italian, Spanish
Know before you go: Geography and ClimateLocation: Siwa is situated in the Western Desert, surrounded by the Great Sand Sea.Climate: It has a desert climate, with hot summers (up to 40°C/104°F) and mild winters (around 10-20°C/50-68°F). The best time to visit is between October and April.Natural Beauty: The oasis is dotted with lush palm groves, olive trees, and freshwater springs, contrasting beautifully with the surrounding desert.; Location: Siwa is situated in the Western Desert, surrounded by the Great Sand Sea.; Climate: It has a desert climate, with hot summers (up to 40°C/104°F) and mild winters (around 10-20°C/50-68°F). The best time to visit is between October and April.; Natural Beauty: The oasis is dotted with lush palm groves, olive trees, and freshwater springs, contrasting beautifully with the surrounding desert.; History and CultureAncient Roots: Siwa has a history dating back thousands of years. It was known as the; Ancient Roots: Siwa has a history dating back thousands of years. It was known as the
About Siwa Oasis
Siwa Oasis
Get a local guide to help you navigate this city of oracles and tombs. Check out Cleopatra’s pool, the Temple of Amun, the Mountain of the Dead and the Great Sand Sea of the Sahara.
What's Included
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Round-trip transfer from Cairo to Siwa and back to Cairo
- 3 nights at Dehiba Siwa Resort
- All sightseeing tickets and permits
- Safari by 4x4
- Tour leader and Bedouin guide
- All transfers inside Siwa
Not Included
- Tips
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Cairo Departure and Cleopatra's Spring
Meet in Cairo at 00:00 AM. Travel to Siwa and stay at Dehiba Resort Siwa. Visit Cleopatra's Spring. Have lunch at The Bedwin restaurant and try Siway Tajan. Return to the hotel. Enjoy sunset at Breezy Island, followed by dinner.
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2Day 02
Roman Tombs, Lakes, and Shali Fortress
Meet at the hotel. Visit the Roman Tombs at Blad Elroom. Visit Marki Lakes. Explore the Mountain of the Dead in Siwa, Gebel al-Mawta. Have lunch at El Tekia Restaurant and try Beef Mardm. Visit Shali Fortress. Visit the salt lakes with a Bedouin tea setup, fruits, shower, and fitting room. Return to the hotel. Have dinner at Abdo Etman, the oldest restaurant in Siwa.
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3Day 03
Oracle of Siwa and Great Sand Sea Safari
Meet at the hotel. Early in the morning, visit the Oracle of Siwa and Alexander the Great's Amon Temple. Enjoy a full-day safari in the Great Sand Sea with sandboarding, lakes, lunch, and sunset. Return to Ayour Hot Spring for swimming in the natural hot spring. Have dinner and enjoy chicken mardem. Go shopping. Return to the hotel.
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4Day 04
Breakfast and Return to Cairo
Breakfast. Breakfast. Return to Cairo. Return to Cairo.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Cairo, Egypt · Tour start: Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.