Day 01
Pickup from Cairo and Sunset at Fatnas Island
- Meet your tour guide, who will pick you up from Cairo.
- Arrive in Siwa Oasis and go to the Ecolodge Hotel.
- Relax at Fatnas Island while watching the sunset.
Egypt · Desert Adventure
3-Day Siwa Oasis Heritage Tour from Cairo with Desert Camping
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Visit the Shali Fortress, built to defend the Siwi people from outside attacks
- 02 Go to the Oracle Temple of Amun, where Alexander the Great consulted the god
- 03 Enjoy swimming at the salt lake of Siwa
- 04 See the famous Cleopatra's Spring
- 05 Relax at Fatnas Island
Sign up for a relaxing heritage tour and explore the ancient beauties of the Siwa Oasis in Egypt. Visit the UNESCO-declared World Heritage Site of the Shali Fortress and the Oracle Temple of Amun. See the famous Cleopatra's Spring, witness the beautiful sunset at Fatnas Island, and enjoy staying afloat in the salt lakes of Siwa.
Have dinner at the camp and sleep under the star-filled sky.
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
Arabic, English, French
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 02
Shali Fortress, Oracle Temple, Salt Lake and Desert Camp
- Spend your day exploring the Shali Fortress, a World Heritage site, and the Mountain of the Dead tombs.
- Visit the Oracle Temple of Amun, associated with Alexander the Great.
- Enjoy a swimming and floating experience in the salt lake.
- Visit Cleopatra's Spring and enjoy swimming there.
- Relax in the desert, reach the hot spring and cold lake in the Great Grand Sea, go sandboarding, drink Siwan tea, and watch the sunset from the dunes.
Have dinner at the camp and sleep under the star-filled sky.
Day 03
Return from Siwa to Cairo
- Return to Cairo and get dropped off at your hotel or the airport.
Where this trip takes you
Shali Fortress, Oracle Temple of Amun, Fatnas Island sunset, Cleopatra's Spring
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Transportation
- Tickets
- Permissions
- Half-board meals
What's Not Included
- Extra expenses
- Tips
What to bring
- Swimming suit
- Towels
- Sunglasses
- Camera
- Mosquito repellent
Know before you go
- Please respect local culture and customs during the visits.
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
Cairo, Egypt
Tour start
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey
Your 3 days finish where they began, in Cairo.
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