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The mud-brick ruins of Shali Fortress in Siwa at sunset
  • Arrival to departure

Siwa and the Great Sand Sea in 4 days

4 days · 3 nights · Cairo, Siwa

Overview

The oasis of Siwa, its oracle temple and salt lakes, and a day in the dunes.

Please note: Routes follow current security guidance; we confirm feasibility at booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1Pickup in Cairo · Drive to Siwa

    Collected from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. A long day west across the desert.

  2. Day 2Siwa

    The Oracle Temple of Amun, Shali Fortress, Cleopatra's Spring and the salt lakes.

  3. Day 3Great Sand Sea

    4x4 over the dunes, sandboarding and a hot spring.

  4. Day 4Back to Cairo

    Drive back to your hotel in Cairo.

Included

  • Airport meet & assist on arrival and departure
  • A dedicated coordinator on WhatsApp, 24/7, for the whole trip
  • Every transfer in a private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
  • An experienced desert guide
  • Entrance fees to the sites named in the itinerary
  • Bottled water in the vehicle
  • Excursions named in the itinerary

Not included

  • International flights
  • Egypt entry visa (we explain how to get it before you travel)
  • Tips for guides, drivers and crew
  • Travel insurance
  • Drinks with meals unless stated

Prices for this trip

Per person, in US dollars. Shared rooms are doubles or triples, and children share their parents' room.

With hotels

  • 2★ hotels, shared room$331.99per person
  • 3★ hotels, shared room$426.99per person
  • 4★ hotels, shared room$569.99per person

Without hotels

  • 2 or more travellers$265.99per person
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