Egypt · Desert Adventure

3-Day Siwa Oasis Tour from Cairo with Desert and Donkey Cart Ride

3 Days Round trip from Siwa Oasis Easy pace

Have Bedouin Tea at the Campsite in Siwa Oasis

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the old village of Shali
02 See the source of Cleopatra
03 Explore the Mountain of the Dead
04 Ride through Siwa on a traditional donkey cart
05 Venture into the Great Sea of Sand and enjoy Bedouin tea

Embark on a 3-day tour of Siwa Oasis from Cairo and discover some of the destination's most memorable landmarks and experiences. Visit the old village of Shali, the Temple of Alexander the Great, the source of Cleopatra, and the Mountain of the Dead, with the option to bathe in Cleopatra's spring. Enjoy a traditional donkey cart ride through the city and venture into the Great Sea of Sand for a taste of the desert atmosphere.

Enjoy a traditional donkey cart ride for a city tour before leaving the road for the Great Sea of Sand.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cairo, Siwa Oasis

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

From Cairo to Siwa Oasis

Early morning pickup from your hotel in Cairo and drive to Siwa Oasis (about 5 hours away) in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Arrive in the afternoon and, after check-in, spend some time at leisure.

Day 02

Siwa Oasis Exploration

Have breakfast at the hotel. Then, at around 9:00 am, visit Cleopatra's Spring, where you can swim.
Explore the Mountain of the Dead and the Temple of Alexander the Great, also known as the Temple of the Oracle, then savour a delicious lunch at a restaurant.
Enjoy a traditional donkey cart ride for a city tour before leaving the road for the Great Sea of Sand.
Later, enjoy traditional Bedouin tea at the campsite.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Siwa.

Day 03