- Collection and return services from your hotel in Cairo.
- Accommodation at Ghaliet Eco-lodge & Spa for 4 nights, with breakfast, during the Siwa Oasis Desert Safari.
- Guided tours with an accredited English-speaking guide.
- Entry fees and tickets to all specified sites in the Desert Egypt Safari Tours itinerary.
- Return transfers from Cairo to Siwa Oasis in a private, air-conditioned vehicle.
- All sightseeing tours as outlined in the itinerary.
- 4WD excursion to explore the Great Sand Sea.
- Sandboards provided for the Siwa Oasis adventure.
- All meals as specified in the itinerary.
- Stops for snacks available upon request.
- Bottled water and soft drinks provided during Egypt day trips.
- Private, personalized desert safari experience.
- All service charges and applicable taxes are covered.
Private Trip to Siwa Oasis Desert Safari from Cairo for 5 Days 4 Nights
Overview
Take a 5-day Siwa Oasis Desert Safari from Cairo and experience the different aspect of Egypt's most isolated oasis. This trip as part of our Egypt Desert Safari Tours will transport you from Cairo to Siwa Oasis where you will disclose the mysteries of the Shali Fortress, the ancient Melted Town, and the Oracle Temple. The Great Sand Sea and stunning desert sceneries are among the wonders that make this trip unforgettable.
Siwa Oasis Desert Safari from Cairo for 5 Days 4 Nights packages offer also a wide variety of Egypt Travel Packages suitable for families, providing different lodging options and excellent services. If you want a longer and more extravagant vacation, then our Egypt Luxury Tours are for you where you will see the secret treasures of Egypt's abundant history and culture. The enigmatic desert is incomparable, and I suggest longer itineraries that explore the sands deeper, away from the light, for a truly extraordinary experience.
Take a 5-day Siwa Oasis Desert Safari from Cairo and experience the different aspect of Egypt's most isolated oasis. This trip as part of our Egypt Desert Safari Tours will transport you from Cairo to Siwa Oasis where you will disclose the mysteries of the Shali Fortress, the ancient Melted Town, and the Oracle Temple. The Great Sand Sea and stunning desert sceneries are among the wonders that make this trip unforgettable.
Siwa Oasis Desert Safari from Cairo for 5 Days 4 Nights packages offer also a wide variety of Egypt Travel Packages suitable for families, providing different lodging options and excellent services. If you want a longer and more extravagant vacation, then our Egypt Luxury Tours are for you where you will see the secret treasures of Egypt's abundant history and culture. The enigmatic desert is incomparable, and I suggest longer itineraries that explore the sands deeper, away from the light, for a truly extraordinary experience.
Inclusion
Exclusion
- Visa Requirements - Remember to organise your Egyptian entry visa prior to your Siwa Oasis trip from Cairo.
- Gratuities - Tips for staff and guides are not incorporated into the overall tour cost.
- Drinks - Any beverages consumed during mealtimes are an additional expense not factored into the package price.
- Peak Periods - Rates are subject to change during popular holiday seasons in Egypt, such as Christmas, New Year's, and Easter.
Itinerary
The Cairo Top Tours guide will greet you at 6:00 a.m. at your Cairo hotel to start your most thrilling Egypt Desert Safari to Siwa. The first stop of your tour is El Alamein, where the graves of the dead soldiers from World War II are found. Here, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission pays tribute to the courage and the sacrifice of the thousands of men and women who fought and died during the war. Besides, your visit will cover the battle site and the World War Museum.
Then, you will go to the beautiful beach of Marsa Matrouh on the North Coast where a delicious seafood lunch will be waiting for you. Siwa, which is about 6 hours' drive from El Alamein, will be the next destination. Before going to bed, you will be invited for a hot spring swim that will wake you up nicely. A cozy Eco-lodge will be the place where you will spend your night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Your Siwa Oasis Desert Safari adventure progresses to the next stage after breakfast, with an exploration of the partially melted ruins of the ancient city of Shali. Following this, the Temple of Alexander the Great, also referred to as the Temple of the Oracle and situated in the ancient village of Aghurmi, which belongs to the 26th dynasty of Egypt, will be your next stop.
The excursion allows you to visit the Temple of Amun Ra at Um Ubeyda, which is dedicated to the trinity of Amun, and to see the Siwa House Museum where the Siwan culture is displayed and the local Bedouin tribes' customs can be learned. A lunch composed of traditional and modern food will be served at Abdo Restaurant located in the central square of the Oasis, providing a picturesque view of the Shali Fortress.
After lunch, enjoy a swim in the legendary waters of Cleopatra's Spring, which is known for its purity and refreshing property. Later on, you will be driven to Fitnas Island where you will be treated to a spectacular sunset.
Overnight stay in Siwa. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Your journey into the Great Sand Sea after a healthy and organic breakfast at the eco-lodge takes off. Maraki village is the first stop, where you will be taken to the dissolution area at the Great Siwa Mountain, the site where a human footprint of the oldest known date is located. Then, you will continue your safari through the dune hills until you come to a spot of fossilized coral reefs that have been dated back to the Cambrian period.
The next destination will be a breathtaking lake in the desert, where flocks of flamingos might be seen. You will be able to take a dip in the lake's crystal-clear water, which is quite refreshing, all the while the vastness of the desert is calming you down.
Get ready for some fun and test your skills in riding the sandboards down the high dunes. It is true that sandboarding is not as fast as snowboarding but with the right skills you will be going down the slopes fast and getting the thrill. After that, you will go to Bir Wahid, a hot spring where the water temperature is 40-degree celsius and it is known for its muscle-relaxing effect, to apply the heat treatment for you to relax.
While the day is slowly coming to an end, watch another magnificent sunset over the Great Sand Sea and enjoy a cup of traditional Bedouin tea, accompanied by the calming dunes around you. Night in Siwa. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Your Siwa Oasis adventure starts with breakfast at the eco-lodge, then continues with a visit to the rock-cut tombs at the Mountain of the Dead (Jabal El Maawta). See the tombs of Siwa’s ancient kings and queens of the 26th dynasty, including the tombs of Si Amon and the Crocodile Tomb.
Next, visit the Bedouin village of Abu Ali to learn about the traditional Bedouin way of life. Check out the one-classroom school and other interesting parts of their daily life. You will also visit the Tomb of Alexander the Great in the area.
After that, go to Dakekrour Mountain in Siwa, an important cultural site where the Siwi people celebrate the El Syaha Tourism Festival during the first full moon of October. Then return to your hotel in Siwa for an overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Following breakfast, start your travel back to your Cairo hotel together with your Egyptologist guide. We trust you had a memorable trip on your Siwa Oasis Desert Safari adventure from Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast.
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If you are a safari enthusiast, then this trip is the perfect choice for you, as you will be able to explore the Great Sand Sea and Bir Wahid. You will also be able to visit the El Alamein area, where the World War II Museum is located, which includes a collection of the most important archaeological artifacts and monuments related to this period.
In the Egyptian desert, there are many fun activities such as sandboarding, a sport in which you use a board similar to snowboarding but to descend between dunes and sand hills, paragliding, tubular car rides, quad biking, trail running, and hiking.
The best time to go on a desert safari in Egypt is during the cooler months, from October to April, when temperatures are milder. Avoiding the scorching summer months is advisable, as temperatures can be extremely hot.
Yes, on many safari tours in Egypt, visitors have the opportunity to shop for local products. In tourist areas and oases, you may find a traditional market or local markets where you can buy traditional gifts and goods.
Local products that may be available for shopping include:
Handicrafts: Such as carpets, embroidery, and traditional handicrafts.
Art products: You may find paintings, sculpture, and even traditional art products.
Local food products: Spices, tea, honey, and artisanal food products.
Clothing and jewelry: This can include traditional clothing and local jewelry.
Desert products: Handicrafts based on local resources, such as ceramics and gemstone jewelry.
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