Pickup from your hotel in Cairo and Drive to Siwa, Egypt

Cairo - You will be picked up at your hotel in Cairo at 9 pm. You will drive from Cairo to Siwa overnight. The drive to Siwa will take approximately 9-10 hours with three stops along the way to stretch, use facilities, and grab snacks/drinks. When you arrive in Siwa the next day you will check into the hotel and have breakfast there.

If traveling with an infant that needs a car seat, please ensure that you bring one with you as this will not be provided.

Temple of Amun, Fatnis Island, Camp Khaled, and Hot Springs

Temple of the Oracle of Amun / Aghurmi - Upon arrival in Siwa, the first stop will be at the Temple of Amun. The Temple of the Oracle of Amun, also known as the Oracle Temple or the Temple of Amun-Ra, was a significant religious site located in the ancient Egyptian city of Siwa Oasis. Dedicated to the god Amun, one of the most important deities in the Egyptian pantheon, this temple held great religious and cultural significance throughout the ancient world.

Lake Siwa - Bring your swimwear! Next, your adventure will take you to hot springs. In recent years, only after the mining of salt did Siwa become much more known for its extra salty bodies of water. Because Siwa is considered to be far and relatively inaccessible as it lies 560km away from the capital, it remains relatively untouched. What makes the Siwan lakes particularly special is their hyper-salinity. Siwa has low annual rainfall but very high evaporation rates making its lakes exceptional with hyper-salinity, almost containing 95 percent salt. Salt lakes generally are known to have incredible therapeutic benefits, and Siwa’s lakes offer just that. Siwa has become an extremely popular destination for medical tourism, both locally and internationally. In 2017, Siwa was recognized as a global medical and environmental tourism destination. Known to be particularly beneficial for those suffering from skin diseases, ailments of the eyes and sinuses, as well as rheumatism.

Fatnis Island (Fantasy Island) - Nicknamed ‘Fantasy Island’ for its idyllic setting, this little oasis pool is located 13 km from Siwa City. It is enveloped by palm groves and lush greenery. You will find date farms on this island and it has a freshwater spring that you can swim in.

Salt Lakes, Cleopatra’s Springs, Tughgheen Island

Siwa - Discover the mesmerizing beauty of Siwa’s Salt Lakes on our guided tour. Lose yourself in the surreal landscapes of shimmering salt flats, where the stark white expanses stretch as far as the eye can see, creating an otherworldly panorama unlike any other. Experience the serene tranquility of these natural wonders and capture stunning photographs against the backdrop of this ethereal setting. Join us for an unforgettable journey through one of Egypt’s most captivating destinations.

Cleopatra’s Pool - Spring of Juba - With a constant temperature of 29 degrees Celsius, the Ain Juba or Cleopatra’s Spring is a popular tourist attraction near Siwa Oasis. While some say Cleopatra swam in the pool during her visit to the oasis, many other historians dispute about this legend and insist that the spring has nothing to do with the famous Queen of Egypt. The spring is nonetheless ancient and well-known in times of antiquity. Referred to as the Fountain of the Sun by Herodotus, legend has it that Alexander the Great followed a group of birds in the desert and reached the famous spring during his conquest of Persia. From history to the present, spring remains a reliable treat of a cool refreshing dip for tired travelers.

Mountain of the Dead, Shali Fortress, Safari trip in the Great Sand Sea, Sunset

Mountain of the Dead - Pick up at the hotel at 9 am and travel to the Mountain of the Dead. Siwa Oasis is home to one of the most important burial sites dating to Dynasty 26, ‘The Mountain of the Dead.’ ‘The Mountain of the Dead’ contains thousands of graves cut in the bedrock, where inscriptions helped to date the oldest graves to researchers and scholars. According to the official site of the Ministry of Antiquities in Egypt, burials continued in this cemetery until the late Roman era.

Shali Fortress - In the center of Siwa, the ruins of the fortress of Shali of the 13th Century are imposed. Constructed from a material known as a kerchief, “(a mixture of salt rocks from the salt lakes of the region and clay). was built to protect the inhabitants from Bedouin attacks. Interestingly, with just one heavy rain in the year 1936, Shali began to crumble.

On the way up there is the entrance of a mosque that was the only original building of the renovated Shali. Along the way there are also handicraft and fabric shops, all very original and different from those found in the rest of Egypt, it is worth visiting for those who want to bring souvenirs of this unique region.

Great Sand Sea - The Great Sand Sea is the second largest continuous sand-covered area on earth (after the Grand Erg Oriental, in Algeria). It is a huge mass of sand that originated in the chain of wind-excavated depressions paralleling the Mediterranean coast from Jalo (Libya) to the Qattara depression (Egypt). It is called the Great Sand Sea in Egypt, but the Calanascio Sand Sea to the west in Libya is a continuous part of it, as is the Rebiana Sand Sea, which is the southern extension of the Calanascio Sand Sea lying to the West of Kufra. The western edge of the Rebiana Sand Sea may be considered the edge of the Libyan Desert.

Shopping and departure to Cairo

Siwa - After the breakfast and the checkout, you will spend time shopping before heading back to Cairo.

Cairo - Return trip to hotel

• Private transportation
• Bottled water
• Entry to all attractions
• Lunch
• Dinner
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Breakfast

• Airport Pickup/Drop Off ($12)
• Gratuities

Get away from the busy city of Cairo on this four night tour to the gorgeous Siwa Oasis. You will travel in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle. Accommodation for three nights is provided, and all meals are included in the price of the tour. Note the first overnight drive to SIWA is considered a “night” making it a 4 night tour. A private tour ensures exclusive attention from your expert guide. You will visit amazing hot springs, watch the sunset from a beautiful location, explore the Mountain of the Dead and so much more!

Great-value for a private four day and four night tour of Egypt’s essential destinations. Explore ancient sites with an experienced guide. Learn about Egypt’s history and culture. Picks up and drops off at your choice of location across both Cairo and Giza. The tour is private, but there may be additional people in the vehicle to Siwa.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.