5-Day Siwa Oasis Desert Safari from Cairo with El Alamein and Springs

5 Days Duration

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About This Tour

Enjoy a 5-day Siwa Oasis Desert Safari from Cairo and experience the thrill of adventure amid the charm of nature. Explore the WW II sites at El Alamein, discov...

Duration: 5 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Cairo, Matruh, Siwa Oasis, El Alamein · Languages: English

Know before you go: Accommodation Plan:; Siwa Paradise HotelMay - Sept: Double $835Oct - April: Double $875; May - Sept: Double $835; Oct - April: Double $875

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What's Included

Pick-up services from the hotel in Cairo and return
Accommodation in Siwa for 04 nights at Siwa Paradise Hotel
Breakfast and dinner at the hotel
All sightseeing tours mentioned in the itinerary
All transfers from Cairo to Siwa and back by an air-conditioned vehicle
All transfers inside Siwa by 4x4 car
English-speaking Egyptologist guide during your trip
Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing sites
Lunch during sightseeing tours in Siwa
A bottle of mineral water per day per trip
Portage when needed
Free mobile phone during your stay in Egypt (charged with about 30 minutes local and 03 minutes international)
All taxes and service charges

Not Included

International airfare
Entry visa to Egypt
Any optional tours
Personal expenses
Tipping

Itinerary

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Day 01

El Alamein and Journey to Siwa Oasis

Pick up from your hotel in Cairo. Pick up from your hotel in Cairo. Then drive to El Alamein, about a 3-hour drive. Then drive to El Alamein, about a 3-hour drive. At El Alamein, you will visit the site where the great battle took place during World War II. At El Alamein, you will visit the site where the great battle took place during World War II. Visit the WW II Museum and the Cemetery. Visit the WW II Museum and the Cemetery. Then drive on to the beautiful bay of Marsa Matrouh on the Mediterranean Coast. Then drive on to the beautiful bay of Marsa Matrouh on the Mediterranean Coast. Continue to Siwa. It is about a 6-hour drive from El Alamein to Siwa. Continue to Siwa. It is about a 6-hour drive from El Alamein to Siwa. Dinner and overnight in Siwa. Meals: Lunch, Dinner
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Day 02

Old Siwa, Mountain of the Dead, and Abu Sherouf

Breakfast at the hotel. Breakfast at the hotel. Then enjoy a visit to the Old City of Siwa (Shali). Then enjoy a visit to the Old City of Siwa (Shali). Continue to the tombs inside the Mountain of the Dead (Gabal El Maouta), where you will see some interesting tombs such as SI Amon, MSW Isis, and the Crocodile Tomb. Continue to the tombs inside the Mountain of the Dead (Gabal El Maouta), where you will see some interesting tombs such as SI Amon, MSW Isis, and the Crocodile Tomb. Then transfer to Abu Sherouf, one of the Siwan villages, to experience the Bedouin way of life and enjoy the Roman Spring eye and handicrafts. Then transfer to Abu Sherouf, one of the Siwan villages, to experience the Bedouin way of life and enjoy the Roman Spring eye and handicrafts. Watch an unforgettable sunset at Al Awsat Lake. Watch an unforgettable sunset at Al Awsat Lake. Back to your hotel. Back to your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Siwa. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
3

Day 03

Cleopatra Bath, Alexander Temple, and Fitnas Lake

Breakfast at the hotel, then visit Cleopatra Bath and the Alexander Temple at Aghurmi Village, which is dedicated to the God Amon and dates to the 26th Dynasty. Breakfast at the hotel, then visit Cleopatra Bath and the Alexander Temple at Aghurmi Village, which is dedicated to the God Amon and dates to the 26th Dynasty. Lunch is included. Lunch is included. After that, transfer to see the Siwa House Museum. After that, transfer to see the Siwa House Museum. Then enjoy another recommended sunset view, featured in many guidebooks, at Fitnas Lake. Then enjoy another recommended sunset view, featured in many guidebooks, at Fitnas Lake. Overnight in Siwa. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 04

Siwa Desert Safari to Abu Ali Village and Shiata Lake

Breakfast at the hotel. Breakfast at the hotel. Then start your journey into the Siwa Desert, beginning with Abu Ali Village. Then start your journey into the Siwa Desert, beginning with Abu Ali Village. Cross the desert to stop near one of the unique archaeological signs at Great Siwa Mountain, where the first human footprint above the mountain dates back to the prehistoric era. Cross the desert to stop near one of the unique archaeological signs at Great Siwa Mountain, where the first human footprint above the mountain dates back to the prehistoric era. Continue your safari tour between the dunes until you arrive at the fossils area and see the rocky coral reefs, which date to the Cambrian era. Then drive to one of the spring eyes in the middle of the desert, Shiata Lake, where you may have a good chance to watch the Flamenco birds. Continue your safari tour between the dunes until you arrive at the fossils area and see the rocky coral reefs, which date to the Cambrian era. Then drive to one of the spring eyes in the middle of the desert, Shiata Lake, where you may have a good chance to watch the Flamenco birds. Enjoy sand surfing in the desert before going for a swim in the cold spring. Enjoy the bath and the relaxing atmosphere. Enjoy sand surfing in the desert before going for a swim in the cold spring. Enjoy the bath and the relaxing atmosphere. Then drive to another spring, the hot spring, for chilling and tranquillizing your muscles. Then drive to another spring, the hot spring, for chilling and tranquillizing your muscles. End your day by watching the sunset in the desert with Bedouin tea before driving back to your Siwa hotel. End your day by watching the sunset in the desert with Bedouin tea before driving back to your Siwa hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 05

Return to Cairo

After breakfast, transfer to your accommodation in Cairo. After breakfast, transfer to your accommodation in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast

Meeting Point

Meeting point: Cairo International Airport Road, Sheraton Al Matar, El Nozha, Egypt · Tour start: Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.