After breakfast, we'll transfer you back to your hotel for some relaxation time. Following lunch, we'll embark on one of the highlights of your Siwa Oasis tour: witnessing a breathtaking desert sunset while leisurely strolling barefoot across the dunes.
Upon arrival, you'll be treated to a delightful barbecue supper at a camp styled in the Bedouin tradition. Indulge in grilled meats, crisp salads, delectable Siwian cuisine, coffee, and dates amidst the serene desert ambiance.
Later, we'll head to The Mountain of the Dead, also known as Gabal Elmwata. This hill, situated near the northernmost part of Siwa Town, boasts beautiful wall murals and rock graves dating back to the 26th dynasty, as well as the Ptolemaic and Roman eras. Siwans used these tombs as shelters during World War II when the Italians attacked the oasis.
Next on the itinerary is The Fortification of Shali, a 13th-century mud-brick fortress once inhabited by the Siwa people. Despite some of the ancient town's structures still being in use, they are gradually deteriorating due to their construction from salt, mud, rock, and plaster.
We'll then visit the Oracle Temple, also known as Aghurmi or Amun Ra Temple, where Alexander the Great famously visited during his conquest of Egypt.
Finally, we'll make our way to Fatnas Lake, where you can either bike or stroll to Fatnas Island in Birket Siwa. It's an idyllic spot to unwind and admire the sunset over the lake, with Gebel Bayda and Hamra providing a stunning backdrop to the west. Take a leisurely walk through the garden, dotted with banana, date, and olive trees, before we transfer you back to your hotel.