Egypt · Archaeology

1-Day Siwa Oasis Excursion with Salt Lake Swim and Sunset

1 Day Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the old mosque of Shali Fortress atop a hill
02 Explore the Siwa House Museum in a traditional Siwan house
03 Admire the Oracle Temple of Amun linked to Alexander the Great
04 Swim in the salt mines lake of Siwa Oasis
05 Relax at Cleopatra's Bath and watch the sunset at Fatnas Island

Explore the highlights of Siwa Oasis, an urban oasis in Egypt between the Qattara Depression and the Great Sand Sea in the Western Desert. Visit the old mosque of Shali Fortress, the Siwa House Museum, Gebel al Mawta (Mountain of the Dead), and the Oracle Temple of Amun. Enjoy swimming in the salt mines lake, relax in the spring waters of Cleopatra's Bath, and end the day with a mesmerising sunset at Fatnas Island.

Enjoy swimming in the salt mines lake, relax in the spring waters of Cleopatra's Bath, and end the day with a mesmerising sunset at Fatnas Island.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cairo, Siwa Oasis

Languages Arabic, English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Explore Siwa Oasis Landmarks and Sunset Views

Meet your tour guide in Siwa and visit the old mosque of Shali Fortress atop a hill.
Proceed to the Siwa House Museum, located in a traditional Siwan house, then continue to the Mountain of the Dead, which consists of several rock-cut tombs, and the Oracle Temple of Amun.
Visit and swim in the salt mines lake.
Relax at Cleopatra's Bath, an ancient natural spring, and enjoy the sunset at Fatnas Island.

End the tour.