Egypt · Rural Experiences

3-Day Private Siwa Oasis Tour from Cairo with Bir Wahed Camp

3 Days Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Cross the Western Desert to reach the remote Siwa Oasis
02 Stop at the El Alamein World War II Museum en route from Cairo
03 Explore Shali Old Town and the Siwa Museum in a traditional Siwan setting
04 Visit the Amoun Temple and the Oracle Temple linked to Alexander the Great
05 Spend time at Bir Wahed on the edge of the Great Sand Sea
06 Enjoy an attractive Bedouin dinner at camp in Siwa

Discover Siwa Oasis on a 3-day private journey from Cairo across Egypt's Western Desert. Travel by private vehicle with a stop at the El Alamein World War II Museum and a lunch break in Marsa Matruh on the Mediterranean Sea before reaching Siwa. Explore Shali Old Town, the Siwa Museum, the Amoun Temple, the Oracle Temple, Cleopatra Spring, and Bir Wahed, then enjoy an attractive Bedouin dinner at camp. The trip concludes with your return to Cairo through the Western Desert.

Then move to the Amoun Temple (Om Obaida), which dates back to the 30th dynasty, and the Oracle Temple, where Alexander the Great consulted the oracle to validate his status as the son of Zeus and thus the country's legitimate ruler.

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 Yes

Cities Cairo, Matruh, Siwa Oasis, El Alamein

Languages Arabic, English, Italian, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Cairo to Siwa via El Alamein and Marsa Matruh

Early morning departure to Siwa Oasis via our private limousine.
Cross the Western Desert with a stop at the El Alamein World War II Museum.
Then move to Marsa Matruh on the Mediterranean Sea for a lunch break in one of the local restaurants.
After lunch, continue to Siwa Oasis, arriving in the afternoon for an overnight stay at the hotel.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 02

Shali Old Town, Temples, Cleopatra Spring and Bir Wahed

After breakfast, start your tour with Shali Old Town.
After visiting the Siwa Museum, located in a traditional Siwan house, continue to the next sites.
Then move to the Amoun Temple (Om Obaida), which dates back to the 30th dynasty, and the Oracle Temple, where Alexander the Great consulted the oracle to validate his status as the son of Zeus and thus the country's legitimate ruler.
Then move to Cleopatra Spring and enjoy lunch in a local cafeteria beside the water spring.
Spend the afternoon at Bir Wahed, set 12 km southwest of Siwa.
Then move to the Bedouin camp for an attractive Bedouin dinner before returning to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 03

Return to Cairo through the Western Desert

After breakfast, depart for Cairo, crossing the Western Desert, then return to your hotel in Cairo to end the program.

Meals: Breakfast

Where this trip takes you

Siwa Oasis, Shali Old Town, Bir Wahed, El Alamein World War II Museum

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Cairo 4 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private door-to-door transport
Transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
Bottled water during your trip
Desert guide
All taxes and service charges
Accommodation at Dream Lodge Hotel in Siwa

What's Not Included

Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
Tipping
Personal spending

What to bring

Passport

Know before you go

If the mentioned hotel is not available, the company has the right to change it to any hotel, as long as it is of the same category.
The largest (23,000 inhabitants) and most remote Egyptian oasis lies some 17 m below sea level.
Some buildings in Shali Old Town are still in use, but due to their construction of salt, mud, and plaster, they fall into ruin year after year.
The Siwa Museum, located in a traditional Siwan house, boasts traditional Siwan objects such as silver, jewelry, musical instruments, wedding costumes, baskets, and ceramics.
Amoun Temple (Om Obaida) dates back to the 30th dynasty, and the Oracle Temple is where Alexander the Great consulted the oracle to validate his status as the son of Zeus and thus the country's legitimate ruler.
Cleopatra Spring offers a picturesque spot for lunch beside the water spring.
Bir Wahed, located 12 km southwest of Siwa, features a hot spring and cold spring at the edge of the Great Sand Sea, offering a unique experience of water amidst the dunes and stunning sunset views from the top of the dunes.

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