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The mud-brick ruins of Shali Fortress in Siwa at sunset
  • Off the beaten path

Siwa Oasis in 3 days

3 days · 2 nights · Siwa

Overview

Egypt's most remote oasis, near the Libyan border: the mud-brick Shali fortress, the Oracle of Amun, salt lakes and the Great Sand Sea.

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

Day by day

  1. Day 1Drive to Siwa

    A long day on the road via Marsa Matruh, with stops on the Mediterranean coast. Arrive at your eco-lodge in time for sunset.

  2. Day 2The oasis

    The Shali fortress, the Temple of the Oracle where Alexander the Great came for answers, the Mountain of the Dead and a swim in Cleopatra's Spring. In the afternoon, a 4x4 into the dunes of the Great Sand Sea.

  3. Day 3Salt lakes and return

    A float in a salt lake at dawn, then the drive back to Cairo or Alexandria.

Included

  • Every transfer in a private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
  • A dedicated coordinator on WhatsApp, 24/7, for the whole trip
  • Local Siwan guide
  • Two nights in an eco-lodge with breakfast
  • 4x4 excursion into the Great Sand Sea

Not included

  • Lunch, unless stated
  • Tips for guides, drivers and crew

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