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Siwa Oasis Discovery
Salt lakes, springs, Shali fortress and the Great Sand Sea
- Duration4 days / 3 nights
- LocationSiwa Oasis
- GroupUp to 12 travellers
- DifficultyEasy
- From$480 per person
About this journey
Discover the most remote and enchanting oasis in Egypt. Float in turquoise salt lakes, explore the mud-brick fortress of Shali and the Oracle of Amun, swim in Cleopatra's Spring and head into the Great Sand Sea by 4x4 for sandboarding and a sunset dinner in the dunes.
Float in the salt lakes
Shali fortress & the Oracle of Amun
Swim in Cleopatra's Spring
Great Sand Sea safari & sandboarding
Sunset at Fatnas Island
Detailed itinerary
1Day 1 — Arrival in Siwa
Transfer from Cairo or Marsa Matrouh. Check in at an eco-lodge, evening walk through the Shali fortress at sunset.
2Day 2 — Lakes & springs
Morning at the salt lakes, lunch in a palm garden, Cleopatra's Spring, the Oracle of Amun and sunset at Fatnas Island.
3Day 3 — Great Sand Sea
Full day by 4x4 in the dunes: Bir Wahed hot and cold springs, sandboarding and dinner under the stars.
4Day 4 — Crafts & departure
Visit a Siwan crafts cooperative and the Mountain of the Dead, then transfer back.
What’s included
Included
- Transfers from/to Cairo
- 3 nights in a Siwa eco-lodge with breakfast
- Guided visits and 4x4 safari
- Lunches and one dinner in the desert
- Entrance fees
Not included
- International flights
- Egypt entry visa
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guide and driver
- Personal expenses and drinks
Frequently asked questions
How long is the journey to Siwa?
Around 9–10 hours by road from Cairo. We break the trip with stops on the Mediterranean coast; private transfers are available.
Is alcohol available in Siwa?
Siwa is a conservative community and alcohol is not sold. Please dress modestly in the town.
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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