Siwa Oasis Tour
Join the Siwa Oasis Tour to experience Egypt’s most mysterious oasis. Siwa Oasis is one of the most enigmatic of the desert oases, the site of the great world war, many of Siwa’s old mud brick structures are now destroyed but those that are still around is a sight to behold. Visit the tombs inside the Dead Mountain, Temple of Alexander, Cleopatra bath, the Temple of Aghormi, Siwa House Museum; End your tour by watching the amazing Siwa Desert sunset with the Bedouins Tea.
Day 1: Alamein & Siwa Oasis
Cairo, home of one of the world’s most ancient civilization and the greatest engineering feet in those days. A representative from 123EgyptTours.com will be meeting you at your hotel in Cairo. From there you will then driven to Alamein which is about 3 hours driving. Upon arrival Al Alamein, visit the site where a great battle took place during World War II, at the same area visit the World War II Museum and Cemetery to see the relics of the last Great War. Drive on to the beautiful Mediterranean Coast where you will be able to see the Bay of Marsa Matrouh. The drive from Alamein to Siwa is about 5 hours, dinner and accommodation is arranged in Siwa.
Day 2: Siwa Oasis – Egypt’s Most Mysterious Oasis
After your breakfast at the hotel get to see and enjoy the Old City of Siwa (Shaly) – be amazed at the old fortified town of Siwa which is now gone through a great deal of deterioration through time. Visit the ancient tombs in the Mountain of the Dead. From there continue your tour of the Siwa Oasis by transferring to Abu Sherouf, one of the Siwa Villages to get a feel of the Bedouin lifestyle and enjoy the Roman Spring eye and handcraft. See the amazing sunset at Alawsut Lake towards the end of the day. Return to your hotel in Siwa for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: An Excursion to the Temple Of Alexander and Cleopatra Bath
Breakfast will be served at the hotel; move to visit the Amun’s Temple a temple dedicated to God Amon in the 26th Dynasty also known as the Oracle temple where the Conqueror Alexander the Great is known to consult the Oracle. Lunch will be served during this day tour, right after lunch move back to see the Siwa House Museum. Finally before the day ends do not miss the Sunset view at Fitnas Lake.
Day 4: Visit Abu Ali Village and Tomb of Alexander the Great
After your hotel breakfast, start our journey at the Siwa Desert. Begin with Abu Ali Village where you will find the Tomb of Alexander the Great, a place known to be where he was said to be the son of the God Amoun Ra. After which you will not be crossing the desert to stop near one of unique archeology sights, Great Siwa Mountain, a place where the first human footprint was seen above the mountain, dating back to pre-historic era.
Continue our Siwa Oasis Tour by traveling between the dunes till we arrive to the fossils area and see the rocky coral reefs which date to Cambrian era. From there drive to one of the spring eyes at the middle of the desert also known as Shitta Lake and it is a good chance to watch the Flamenco birds. Lunch will be served during the day tour. After the tour get a chance to experience the sand surfing at the desert, before we go to swim at the cold spring eye. After it is the time to drive to another spring eyes this time towards the hot spring eye to relax muscles. End the day by watching the sunset at the desert with the Bedouins Tea. At the end of the day, finally drive back to your hotel for dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Back Cairo
After breakfast at your Siwa Hotel your Siwa Oasis Tour will come to an end, drive back to Cairo.
Tour Inclusions
Inclusions
Pick up services from hotel & return.
4 nights accommodation in Siwa at Siwa Paradise Hotel (3*) on half board meals.
Entrance fees to all sites and all sightseeing tours a mention in the itinerary.
All transfers from Cairo to Siwa and vice versa via an air-conditioned vehicle.
All transfers inside Siwa Oasis and Desert by 4x4 car.
Lunch during all sightseeing tours in Siwa Oasis and Desert (3 times).
Professional Egyptologist tour guide during your trip.
Free Portage when needed.
Use of mobile phone for free during your stay in Egypt (Charged with 30 minutes local & 3 minutes International) to keep in touch with your family and friends back home and the tour provider.
All taxes and service fees.
Exclusions
International Airfare to and from Egypt.
Egypt entry visa, for non restricted nationalities however you can buy it upon arrival before passport control. Visa Cost $ 15 or 11 Euro per person adult or child.
Any additional or optional tours not mentioned in the itinerary.
Extra expenses in the hotels mentioned (like additional meals, drinks, laundry, among others).
Tipping for the staff (not obligatory).
General Information
Notes
Rates are quoted in US Dollars and are based on double occupancy. Rates are valid until 30/04/2012 not including holidays like Christmas, New Year’s Eve and Easter.
Single supplement is applied for those coming with others and prefer single occupancy.
Accommodations at these hotels will be subject to availability.
Group discount rates if applicable.
To be able to join Siwa Oasis Tour, you must have a valid passport (Should be at least 6 months valid beyond the scheduled return date).
