Cairo: 5-Day Siwa Oasis, WWII, Amun Temple & Hot Springs

Matrouh Governorate, Sharm El Sheikh



Embark on a 5-day private adventure from Cairo and travel into the desert to see a unique part of Egypt. Explore the isolated Siwa Oasis to see Shali, the ancient town, and the Temple of the Oracle.

Highlights

  • Disconnect from the modern world and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday li
  • Admire the wonders of the Western Deserts
  • Explore the beautiful SiwaOasis with your guide
  • Discover Mudawara Mountain: On the way to Wadi El Rayan.

Description

Day 1: Alamein & Siwa Sun Pyramids Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo at 06:00 AM, then drive to Alamein, about a 3-hour drive. At Al Alamein, you will enjoy the site where the great battle took place during WW II, and visit the WW II Museum and the Cemetery. Then drive on to the beautiful bay of Marsa Matrouh on the Mediterranean Coast, after that continue to Siwa. It is about a 6-hour drive from Alamein to Siwa. Dinner and Overnight in Siwa. Meals: Lunch, Dinner Day 2: Siwa Sightseeing After breakfast, enjoy a visit to the Old City of Siwa ( Shali). Then transfer to see the Alexander Temple at Aghurmi Village which is dedicated to the God Amon- 26 Dynasty and then see Amun Ra Temple at Um Ubeyda. After that head to visit Cleopatra Spring (Ein Guba). Finish your trip seeing the Siwa House Museum. In the afternoon transfer to enjoy the unique Sunset view at most of the guide books at Fitnas Island. Back to your hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 3: Shiata Lake – Bir Wahed Breakfast at hotel – Start our journey at Siwa Desert with Maraki Village. Cross the desert to stop near one of the unique archeology sign at Great Siwa Mountain where is the first human footprint above the mountain which date to pre-history era. Continue our Safari tour between the dunes till we arrive at the fossils area and see the rocky coral reefs which date to Cambrian era. Then drive to one of the spring eyes at the middle of the desert (Shiata Lake) and it is a good chance to watch the flamingo birds and swim at cold spring and enjoy the bath and relaxing atmosphere. There is another chance to enjoy the sand surfing at the desert. After that it is time to drive to another hot spring which is called (Bir Wahid) spring for chilling and tranquilizing our Muscles. Back to the hotel and overnight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 4: Siwa Oasis Breakfast at the hotel then visit the tombs inside the Mountain of the Dead ( Gabal El Maouta ) enjoy watching some interesting tombs like SI Amon, MSW Isis, Crocodile Tomb. After that see Dakrour Mountains, Then transfer to Abu Sherouf, one of the Siwan Villages to enjoy the Bedouin style life and enjoy the Roman Spring eye. Back to your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Siwa. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Kindly Note that Shiette Lake is closed. Day 5: Back to Cairo After breakfast, transfer to your accommodation in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation Ghaliet Ecolodge & Spa, Siwa Note: If the mentioned hotel is not available, the company has the right to change to any hotel, as long as it is of same category. Kindly note that the mentioned accommodation is what included in the price and any change (from hotel to camp or vice versa), extra charge will be applied and the tour operator will notify you how much is it

Includes

Pick up services from hotel in Cairo & return Accommodation in Siwa for 04 nights at Ghaliet Ecolodge & Spa Breakfast and dinner are included at the hotel All sightseeing tours mentioned in the itinerary English guide during your trip Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing Lunch during sightseeing tours in Siwa Meals as mentioned in the itinerary Portage when needed Bottled water during the trip All taxes & service charge

Excludes

International airfare Entry visa to Egypt Any optional tours Personal spending Tipping Soft drinks at a hotel in Siwa Beverages and water Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Gala Dinner

Important Information

  • Kindly note that you'll need to share a soft copy of your passports with us at least 24 hours before your travel date to issue the necessary licenses for the Desert tour

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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