Egypt · Desert Safari

3-Day Siwa Desert Safari from Cairo with Camping and Hot Springs

3 Days Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Oracle Temple, Siwa House Museum, and Old Fortress of Shali
02 Enjoy swimming in the lake of Bir Wahid and a sunset BBQ dinner
03 Experience a night of camping under the starlit sky in Siwa Oasis
04 Take a dip in Cleopatra's Pool and explore the healing sands of Dakrour Mountain

Embark on a 3-day adventure from Cairo to Siwa Oasis, where ancient temples, desert landscapes, and natural springs come together in one memorable journey. Explore the Mountain of the Dead, the Siwa House Museum, the Old Fortress of Shali, and the Oracle Temple linked to Alexander the Great. Venture into the Great Sand Sea by jeep, swim at Bir Wahid, collect shells from Fossils Mountain, and enjoy a BBQ dinner beneath a sky full of stars. The experience ends with visits to the ruins of Amoun Temple, Cleopatra's Pool, and Dakrour Mountain, known for its hot sand baths.

Enjoy watching the sunset from the highest place in Siwa, followed by a BBQ dinner under an amazing sky full of stars.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cairo, Siwa Oasis

Languages English, Japanese, Mandarin

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

From Cairo to Siwa Oasis

Your guide will pick you up from your hotel to begin your Siwa Desert adventure. After lunch in Siwa, visit the Mountain of the Dead, the Siwa House Museum, and the Old Fortress of Shali.
Continue to the Oracle Temple, where you will see the coronation hall of Alexander the Great.

Overnight at a hotel in Siwa.

Day 02

Bir Wahid, Hot Springs, and the Great Sand Sea

Start by jeep to the lake of Bir Wahid for a swim in both salt and fresh water.
Travel to the hot spring and collect shells from Fossils Mountain.
Enjoy watching the sunset from the highest place in Siwa, followed by a BBQ dinner under an amazing sky full of stars.

Overnight camping in Siwa Oasis.

Day 03

Amoun Temple, Cleopatra's Pool, and Return to Cairo

Drive by jeep to the ruins of Amoun Temple.
Have a swim in Cleopatra's Pool.
Travel to Dakrour Mountain, which is famous for its hot sand. It is considered one of the best places for a sand bath and is used as an effective natural cure for rheumatism and rheumatoid conditions. After lunch, transfer back to your hotel in Cairo.