Siwa Oasis
Siwa Oasis Discovery
Salt lakes, springs, Shali fortress and the Great Sand Sea
From $480 per person
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Mediterranean to Siwa: Alexandria, Marsa Matrouh & Siwa
From the sea to the oasis in five relaxed days
- Duration5 days / 4 nights
- LocationAlexandria, Marsa Matrouh & Siwa Oasis
- GroupUp to 12 travellers
- DifficultyEasy
- From$740 per person
About this journey
Break the long road to Siwa into a beautiful journey. Begin with Alexandria’s Mediterranean corniche and its great library, swim in the turquoise bays of Marsa Matrouh, then turn south into the desert to Siwa — salt lakes, palm gardens and the ancient Shali fortress.
Alexandria’s corniche and Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Turquoise beaches of Marsa Matrouh
Floating in Siwa’s salt lakes
Shali fortress & Cleopatra’s Spring
Sunset at Fatnas Island
5 stops, one journey
- 1Cairo
- 2Alexandria
- 3Marsa Matrouh
- 4Siwa Oasis
- 5Cairo
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Detailed itinerary
1Day 1 — Cairo to Alexandria
Morning drive to Alexandria: Qaitbay Citadel, the Bibliotheca and seafood on the corniche.
2Day 2 — Marsa Matrouh
Coastal road west to Marsa Matrouh. Afternoon at Agiba beach and Cleopatra’s Bath.
3Day 3 — Into Siwa
South through the desert to Siwa. Sunset over the Shali fortress.
4Day 4 — Salt lakes & springs
Salt-lake floating, Cleopatra’s Spring, the Oracle of Amun and sunset at Fatnas Island.
5Day 5 — Back to Cairo
Morning at a Siwan crafts cooperative and the long drive back to Cairo.
What’s included
Included
- All transport and transfers
- 1 night Alexandria, 1 night Marsa Matrouh, 2 nights Siwa eco-lodge
- Breakfast daily and 2 dinners
- Guided visits and entrance fees
Not included
- International flights
- Egypt entry visa
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guide and driver
- Personal expenses and drinks
Frequently asked questions
Is the sea good for swimming?
From May to October the water in Marsa Matrouh is warm and calm; in winter the beaches are beautiful for walks.
Book in three easy steps
- 1Choose date & travellers
Pick your preferred date and group size — no payment needed.
- 2We confirm in 24h
Your planner checks availability and sends the final price.
- 3Secure & travel
A 20% deposit confirms it. The rest is paid as agreed.
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