Egypt · Desert Safari

5-Day Alamein and Siwa Tour from Cairo with Desert Safari

5 Days Round trip from El-Alamein Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Roman museums and ruins from the era of the Pharaohs
  • 02 Visit the Temple of the Oracle, where Alexander the Great was named ruler of Egypt
  • 03 Spend time relaxing in the serene Siwa Oasis
  • 04 Discover El Alamein's World War II graveyard and archive repository
  • 05 Witness the historic town of Shali, the oldest castle in Siwa

Go on a 5-day tour to Alamein and Siwa, and step into ancient Roman times. Explore Roman museums and ruins from the era of the Pharaohs, visit the Temple of the Oracle where Alexander the Great was named ruler of Egypt, and relax in the serene Siwa Oasis. This journey also takes you to El Alamein's World War II sites, the Mediterranean coast at Marsa Matrouh, and the historic town of Shali.

Drive to Bir Wahid, the hot spring, to enjoy a sense of calm and serenity and dive into the waters.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Cairo, Matruh, Siwa Oasis, El Alamein
Languages English, German, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Cairo to El Alamein, Marsa Matrouh and Siwa

  • Meet your tour guide early in the morning at your lodge in Cairo, then transfer to El Alamein, which is approximately a three-hour drive.
  • Arrive in El Alamein and witness the location where the long combat of World War II took place. Visit the World War II graveyard and archive repository.
  • Continue to the majestic cove of Marsa Matrouh, located on the Mediterranean coast.
  • Then take the six-hour drive from El Alamein to Siwa.

Spend the night in Siwa.

2
Day 02

Historic Sites and Evening Market in Siwa

  • After breakfast, visit Siwa's historic sites, including Dakrour Mountain and the Oracle Temple of Alexander the Great.
  • Head to the Castle of Shali, the oldest castle in Siwa.
  • In the evening, stroll through the streets and browse the local market.
3
Day 03

Siwa Desert Safari and Bir Wahid Hot Spring

  • After brunch, begin the tour in Maraki Town and the Siwa Desert.
  • Pass through the desert to reach one of the majestic mountains of Siwa.
  • Continue your Siwa safari trip among the hills and reach the reefs decorated with rocky corals preserved from the Cambrian age.
  • Drive to Bir Wahid, the hot spring, to enjoy a sense of calm and serenity and dive into the waters.
4
Day 04

Gabal El Marta Tombs, Dakrour Hills and Abu Sherouf

  • Have an early meal at the lodge, then leave for the mausoleums surrounded by the hills of Gabal El Marta.
  • Learn about the fascinating tombs, including the Crocodile Tomb, SI Amon, and MSW Isis.
  • Continue to the Dakrour Hills, then travel to Abu Sherouf, one of the villages in Siwa, to enjoy the Roman Spring eye and Bedouin fashion.
5
Day 05

Return from Siwa to Cairo

  • Have breakfast and travel back to Cairo.

Tour ends.

Siwa Oasis, Temple of the Oracle, Bir Wahid hot spring

Where this trip takes you

Siwa Oasis, Temple of the Oracle, Bir Wahid hot spring

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from El-Alamein 4 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 4 nights' accommodation in a hotel with breakfast
  • Escorted by an Egyptian tour guide qualified in Egyptology
  • Entrance fees for the 5 days
  • All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles, including a 4x4 jeep

What's Not Included

  • Any extra tours
  • Lunch, dinner, and drinks

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • A headscarf
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunblock

Know before you go

  • The trip is private.
  • Children less than 3 years are free of charge.
  • Children from 4 to 10 cost 50% of the adult rate.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cairo, Egypt
Tour start
El-Alamein, Al Alameen City, El Alamein, Matrouh Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in El-Alamein.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $1,050.00 — $1,250.00
Double Sharing $1,050.00

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