4 days Siwa Oasis Tour From Cairo

After witnessing a serene sunrise, you'll indulge in breakfast and prepare to explore El Dakroor Mountain before embarking on a safari adventure. Departing from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, you'll venture into the desert on a Jeep safari excursion. Accompanied by experienced guides, you'll traverse vast sand dunes and delve deep into the expansive desert landscape aboard a 4x4 Jeep.

Along the way, marvel at the desert's unique vegetation and wildlife, while partaking in exhilarating activities such as sandboarding and dune dunking. We'll ensure you have ample opportunities to capture unforgettable moments of your Siwa desert tour with your camera.

At Bir Wahed, you'll be treated to a delightful Bedouin-style desert meal amidst the picturesque surroundings. The salt extracted from the salt lakes in Siwa is renowned for its therapeutic and stress-relieving properties, attracting visitors from around the globe for recreational and medical purposes. Nearby, Bir Wahed's hot and cold springs offer natural healing benefits, where visitors can immerse themselves in the soothing hot springs and cool off in the freshwater pool.

Continue your exploration to Cleopatra Spring, a refreshing oasis surrounded by lush green palm trees. Dive into the cool freshwater to rejuvenate and unwind, while basking in the tranquil ambiance of the desert. As evening approaches, relish in the spectacle of a stunning desert sunset while leisurely strolling barefoot across the dunes.

Finally, conclude your day with a sumptuous barbecue dinner, featuring grilled meats, fresh salads, traditional Siwian cuisine, and aromatic coffee served with dates at a Bedouin-style camp.

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.

On this final day, you'll have the opportunity to further explore Siwa before returning to Cairo. Don't miss out on sampling Siwa's renowned dates, olives, jellies, and syrups. Additionally, you can browse through a variety of herbs, teas, and unique crafts, including lamps and other items crafted entirely from salt extracted from Siwa's salt lakes, known for their medicinal and stress-relieving properties.