Overview

The Siwa oasis is one of the Western Desert’s most magical areas, but it’s more than an 8-hour drive from Cairo. Say no to hellish bus journeys and yes to the comfort of your own private vehicle with rest stops, snack breaks, and a guide. Explore the Great Sand Sea by 4WD, with dune bashing, sandboarding, and a desert sunset; see salt lakes, ancient ruins, Fatnis Island, and more.

Trip Highlights

See Siwa and the Great Sand Sea direct from your central Cairo or Giza hotel
Great choice for active travelers—includes sandboarding and a lake swim
Enjoy a night in a desert camp and another in an oasis lodge
Make memories for a lifetime on a private tour just for your group

Day 1 :

Cairo, Marsa Matrouh, Siwa Desert Safari, overnight at Hot spring camp

1. Mersa Matruh
After a 4 hour drive from Cairo, with one stop at the rest house after 2 hours drive, we will have breakfast in Marsa Matrouh, one of the most beautiful cities on the Mediterranean, Enjoy your breakfast and your drive thru the Corniche area. Will continue another 4 hours driving with one stop at the rest house to reach Fontas Island where you are going to get tea at the sunset time, then to your hotel stay to rest from the long drive.
10 hours • Admission Ticket Free

2. Great Sand Sea
Upon arrival to Siwa, we will start our lovely part of the trip and go to the Great Sand Sea by the 4x4 Desert Safari Land Cruise. you will enjoy the Dune Bashing, Sand Boarding and watching the sunset from the desert side with Siwan Tea and Snacks.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

3. Lake Siwa
One of the beautiful stops at the desert, you will have the chance to swim at the cold lake, it is natural lake at the heart of the desert.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

4. Lake Siwa
We call it hot spring, water comes from 1000 meter deep
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

5. Siwa Oasis Tour
After the sunset time you will have a delicious dinner at hot spring camp at the heart of the desert, following by star gazing and meditation, you will over night at the hot spring desert camp, watching the stars
12 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight stay at one of Siwa Camp at the desert

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 2 :

Magic of Siwa Oasis

1. Mountain of the Dead
After your delicious breakfast, we will start our tour today at 9am hiding to Mountain of the dead,
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

2. Temple of the Oracle of Amun / Aghurmi
Time to see the Temple of the Oracle of Amun, our tour guide will let you enjoy the history about the temple
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

3. Salt Lakes
We provide mineral water to take shower after swimming in the lake.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

4. Cleopatra's Pool
- Spring of Juba Enjoy swimming and have natural juice
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

5. Dakrur Mountain
You will visit the Darker mountain and enjoy the interesting explanation of our guide about it is place.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

6. Siwa Oasis Tour
Now it is time to watch the sunset from Fitnas Island, enjoy the view with fresh juice included and you also can ride the paddle-boat
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

7. The Traditional Siwa House
You will be learned about the Siwan people culture and history at the Siwan house
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

8. Shali Fortress
It is time to visit Old Shali fortress of Siwa
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: You will be staying at Panta Lodge or similar

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 3 :

Goodbye Siwa Oasis, and back to Cairo

Siwa
We will have a walking city tour of the small city Siwa, then we will drive back to Cairo with 2 stops at rest houses, the drive will take around 8 hours to reach Cairo
10 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast