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

3 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

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,...

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

About Siwa Oasis

Egypt

Siwa Oasis

Get a local guide to help you navigate this city of oracles and tombs. Check out Cleopatra’s pool, the Temple of Amun, the Mountain of the Dead and the Great Sand Sea of the Sahara.

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What's Included

Round-trip transfers by private vehicle
Specialized guide departing from Cairo
2 nights' accommodation in a hotel on a half-board basis
Lunch at a local restaurant or picnic
Water and snacks
Entrance fees for visits
Service charges and taxes

Not Included

Personal expenses and extras in hotels and during tours
Entry visa
Alcoholic beverages
Any other item not mentioned above
Tips

Itinerary

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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.
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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.
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Day 03

Return from Siwa to Cairo

After breakfast at the hotel, resume the adventure. Later, return to Cairo (a 5-hour drive) and have lunch.