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Siwa Oasis

Salt lakes, the Great Sand Sea and hot springs, in four unhurried days.

Duration
4 days / 3 nights
From
$199
Departs
Cairo or Alexandria
See the programme
Siwa, Egypt
Siwa, Egypt29.2032° N, 25.5195° E

Tour Tesla boarding passCAI/SEW

Destination
Siwa, Egypt
Duration
4 days / 3 nights
Dates
Every Thursday. Prices valid until 20 December
Departs
Cairo or Alexandria

Custom stays available, any day of the week.

From

$199

6,300 EGP. per person, double or triple room

  • TransportFrom Cairo or Alexandria
  • Stay4 days, 3 nights, breakfast
  • SafariGreat Sand Sea, sandboarding
  • DepartsEvery Thursday

Programme

Day by day

  1. Day 1 / Arrival

    Welcome to the oasis

    Arrive in Siwa in the morning. Breakfast at Abdou Restaurant, one of Siwa’s old local restaurants, then check in and rest. In the afternoon, Cleopatra’s Spring, then sunset at a private island spot. Candlelit dinner at Tekeyet El Amir Restaurant.

    Welcome to the oasis
  2. Day 2 / Desert adventure

    Into the Great Sand Sea

    The old city of Shali, then Land Cruisers into the Great Sand Sea for dune driving and sandboarding. Bir Wahed’s desert lake and hot spring, Bedouin tea on a dune at sunset, and a Bedouin party with candlelit dinner at Hayia Camp.

    Into the Great Sand Sea
  3. Day 3 / History & relaxation

    Salt lakes & hot springs

    Panoramic views from Dakrour Mountain, the Mountain of the Dead and Amun Temple. Relax at the salt lakes with a setup, snacks and a light dinner. Candlelit dinner at the camp, then swim in the hot spring.

    Salt lakes & hot springs
  4. Day 4 / Until next time

    A little Siwa to take home

    Downtown for shopping and free time: olive oil, Siwan dates and salt lamps. Then travel back to Alexandria or Cairo.

    A little Siwa to take home

Your package

Hotels & prices

Prices per person in EGP, valid until 20 December. All hotels include breakfast. Children: please ask us before booking.
HotelRoomFrom CairoFrom Alexandria
Meddeur Hotel, mountain viewDouble / triple8,5008,300
Meddeur Hotel, mountain viewSingleAsk usAsk us
Breezy Island Hotel, lake viewStandard single13,10012,900
Breezy Island Hotel, lake viewStandard double / triple9,5009,300
Breezy Island Hotel, lake viewDeluxe single14,20014,000
Breezy Island Hotel, lake viewDeluxe double / triple10,1009,900
Wazidi Resort, lake viewDouble / triple8,4508,250
Wazidi Resort, lake viewSingleAsk usAsk us
Heaven Gate, palm viewSingle9,5009,300
Heaven Gate, palm viewDouble / triple7,4007,200
Gazrashek Hotel, mountain viewSingle8,4508,250
Gazrashek Hotel, mountain viewDouble / triple6,5006,300

What you get

Included, and not

Included

  • Transport for the whole trip from Cairo or Alexandria
  • 4 days / 3 nights of accommodation
  • All internal transfers according to the itinerary
  • Breakfast and a tour guide
  • Visits to the Mountain of the Dead, the Amun & Iskander sites and Cleopatra’s Spring
  • Luxury safari in the Great Sand Sea and sandboarding
  • Salt lake and hot spring visits

Not included

  • Beverages and drinks
  • Lunch and dinner
  • Tips and personal spending money

Optional extras

  • Original dinner, per person, per day500 EGP
  • Premium dinner, per person, per day950 EGP

Booking details

Cancellation

12 days or more before90% refund of the total trip amount
8 to 11 days before50% refund of the total trip amount
7 days or less beforeNo refund of the total trip amount
  • Wear casual outdoor clothing and avoid carrying excessive cash or high-value belongings during the safari. Follow your tour supervisor’s instructions and respect protected natural areas.

Before you go

What to bring

Recommended clothing

  • Comfortable sports or walking shoes
  • Light, breathable outdoor clothing
  • A cap or hat for sun protection
  • Sunglasses
  • A light jacket for early mornings

Personal essentials

  • Sunscreen and a personal water bottle
  • A charged phone and power bank
  • Your personal medications
  • A small backpack
  • A camera or smartphone

From our feed

Siwa Oasis, as we shot it.

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