Trip to Siwa Oasis Desert Safari from Cairo in 5 Days

After breakfast, continue your Siwa Oasis Desert Safari adventure with a visit to the ancient ruins of Shali, the old town of Siwa, which has partially eroded over time. Next, head to the historic Temple of the Oracle in the Aghurmi village, an important site dating back to the 26th Dynasty and believed to have been visited by Alexander the Great.

Proceed to explore the remains of the Temple of Amun at Um Ubeyda, once dedicated to the worship of the Amun deity. Then, immerse yourself in Siwa’s unique heritage at the Siwa House Museum, where you can learn about the traditional lifestyle and customs of the local Bedouin tribes. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant in the heart of the oasis, with views of the ancient Shali Fortress.

In the afternoon, unwind with a refreshing swim in Cleopatra’s Spring, a natural pool with crystal-clear water. Later, visit Fitnas Island to witness an unforgettable sunset over the tranquil oasis landscape.

Overnight in Siwa.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Start your day with an organic breakfast at the eco-lodge before embarking on an exciting desert adventure. Your first stop is a historic site in Maraki village, where you will see an ancient footprint believed to be one of the oldest ever discovered. Continue your journey through the rolling dunes of the desert, reaching an area filled with fossilised coral formations that date back millions of years.

Next, visit a stunning desert lake, a peaceful haven where you can spot flamingos and take a refreshing swim in its cool waters. Afterward, experience the thrill of sandboarding down the golden dunes, an exhilarating ride that offers a unique challenge.

Later, unwind at a natural hot spring, where the soothing 40-degree waters help you relax after an adventurous day. Finally, enjoy a mesmerising sunset over the vast dunes while sipping traditional Bedouin tea.

Overnight stay in Siwa.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.   

Start your own Siwa Oasis Adventure: you spend the night at the eco-lodge, have breakfast, and then continue your Siwa Oasis Adventure. Start your day trip to visit the Mountain of the Dead (Gabal El Mawta), which has more than a century-old tombs cut in the rocks. There, you can find the burial chambers decorated with still impressive, although faded, wall paintings that are believed to be from the Late Period in ancient Egypt.

Then, going to the Bedouin Camp of Abu Ali, you would have a look at the traditional way of people living in the desert, visit their family house and small local school, and see their general lifestyle, which is very simple yet strong and resilient.

After that, you continue your way towards where some of them think Alexander the Great was laid to his eternal rest, a legend that has continued to baffle historians even nowadays. Next stop is Dakrour Mountain, which is a panoramic mountain with healing powers; locals thought that the sand had healing powers. The cultural festival is also held in the mountain, and the locals who attend it are a crowd puller in October.

Go back to your hotel and spend a night in Siwa.

Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, you'll be driven back to your hotel in Cairo with your Egyptologist guide. We hope you had a wonderful time on your Siwa Oasis Desert Safari from Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast