Egypt · Archaeology

2-Day Siwa Oasis Tour from Alexandria with El Alamein and Shaly

2 Days Round trip from Alexandria Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the WWII battle site of El Alamein
02 Visit the Old City of Shaly and dine with Bedouin people in Siwa
03 See the ancient tombs of Dead Mountain, including SI Amon, MSW Isis, and the Crocodile Tombs
04 Discover Gara Cave, shaped in Eocene limestone and linked to prehistoric settlement
05 Visit the Temple of Alexander the Great and Cleopatra bath
06 Enjoy lunch on the Mediterranean Coast at Marsa Matrouh and a safari in Siwa

Embark on a 2-day journey from Alexandria to El Alamein, Marsa Matrouh, and Siwa Oasis, combining WWII history with the desert heritage of one of Egypt's most distinctive destinations. Visit the historic battlefield at El Alamein, enjoy lunch on the Mediterranean Coast at Marsa Matrouh, and spend the night in Siwa after exploring the Old City of Shaly and dining with Bedouin people. On the second day, discover the ancient tombs of Dead Mountain, the prehistoric Gara Cave, and the Temple of Alexander the Great, before a safari and the drive back to Alexandria.

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to visit Dead Mountain (Gabel El Mouta), where you can see many tombs such as SI Amon, MSW Isis, and the Crocodile Tombs.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Alexandria, Matruh, Siwa Oasis, El Alamein

Languages Arabic, English, Italian, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

El Alamein, Marsa Matrouh, and Old Siwa

You will be picked up from your hotel by our representative. From the moment your tour starts, your guide will give you full attention. Once in the car, your guide will talk to you about everything along the way, as well as other aspects of your tour that may interest you.
Start your tour by driving to El Alamein. Stop at El Alamein, where you will visit the site of a great battle during WWII.
Then drive on to the beautiful bay of Marsa Matrouh, have lunch there on the Mediterranean Coast, and continue to Siwa. It is about 5 hours' drive from El Alamein to Siwa.
When you arrive, visit the Old City of Siwa (Shaly) and have dinner with Bedouin people. Overnight in Siwa Paradise Hotel (or similar).

Day 02

Dead Mountain, Gara Cave, and the Temple of Alexander

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to visit Dead Mountain (Gabel El Mouta), where you can see many tombs such as SI Amon, MSW Isis, and the Crocodile Tombs.
Then visit Gara Cave, a natural hollow formed by rain in Eocene limestone 55 million years ago. Prehistoric people probably lived in the cave during the late Neolithic period, as evidenced by artifacts and rock art found there.
Visit the Temple of Alexander the Great and Cleopatra bath, enjoy lunch, then go on safari before driving back to Alexandria.