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Beautiful view of the date grove from Gebel al Mawta in Siwa Oasis Egypt

8-Day Cairo and Siwa Oasis Tour

Starting at USD 1275 per person

Day 1: Arrive in Egypt for Cairo and Siwa Oasis Tour

When you arrive at Cairo International Airport for the beginning of your day Siwa Oasis tour, one of our tour managers will be standing by to meet you and to assist you, and then you will be escorted to the hotel in Cairo where you will be staying for the night.

Once you get to the hotel, your tour manager will discuss your tour itinerary with you and confirm pick up times for the following day’s tour, and then you would have the reminder of the day to yourself to enjoy as you wish.

Included: Free Welcome Drink

Day 2: Giza Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum

Start your day with a delightful, nourishing breakfast at the hotel.

Your personal guide will then escort you to the Giza Plateau, where you’ll begin your journey by taking in the wonder of the Great Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. While there, you’ll also visit the famous Sphinx and the Valley Temple.

Great Sphinx of Giza with pyramid in the background under clear sky
Great Sphinx of Giza

After your exploration of the pyramids, you’ll enjoy lunch at a traditional Egyptian restaurant before proceeding to the New Grand Egyptian Museum, or GEM, an archaeological museum situated approximately 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) from the Giza Pyramids.

Interior of Grand Egyptian Museum featuring ancient Egyptian pharaoh statue under modern glass ceiling
Interior of Grand Egyptian Museum

Afterward, return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

Day 3: Cairo to Alamein and on to the Siwa Oasis

Today gets off to an early start which will see you checking out from your hotel at 06h00 because today your Siwa Oasis tour really gets going. At the time which was confirmed with you yesterday, your tour guide will meet you at the hotel and then you will make your way to Alamein which is about a 3-hour drive away from Cairo.

When you reach Alamein, you will be taken to see the World War II Museum and the cemetery of the many soldiers who died during the great battle which took place here during World War II.

El Alamein War Cemetery memorial site with informational plaque and war photographs in desert landscape
El Alamein War Cemetery memorial site

After spending some time at Alamein, you will then make your way to the Siwa Oasis, passing by the spectacularly beautiful city of Marsa Matrouh. On arrival at the Siwa Oasis. You will be taken to check in at the beautifully appointed 4-Star Ghaliet Eco Lodge and Spa where you will be spending the next few nights of your Siwa Oasis tour.

Meals included: Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Sightseeing at Siwa Oasis

Begin the 4th day of your Siwa Oasis tour experience with a good breakfast at your hotel, and then you will be taken to visit the Old City of Siwa, also known as Shali. After spending some time at the Old City, you will then be driven to see the wonderful Alexander Temple at Aghurmi Village. This particular temple was dedicated to the god Amon and dates back to the 26th Dynasty.

Temple of the Oracle near Aghurmi at Siwa Oasis
Temple of the Oracle near Aghurmi at Siwa Oasis

Next, you will make your way to Amun Ra Temple at Um Ubeydabefore, after which you will be visiting the Cleopatra Spring.

Cleopatra's Pool at Siwa Oasis
Cleopatra’s Pool at Siwa Oasis

Finally, you will be taken to visit to the Siwa House Museum, and then later in the day you will be taken to enjoy a truly magnificent sunset at Fitnas Island before heading back to your hotel for the night.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner

Day 5: Siwa Desert Tour and Bir Wahid Hot Spring

Today once again begins with a good breakfast at your hotel, after which you will make your way to the Siwa Desert. Along the way, you will stop at Meraki Village before continuing across the desert to an area which is home to the world’s oldest footprint. From here, you will then continue making your way through the sand dunes until you reach what is often referred to as the “fossil area” which is a large barren area where you can see many old coral reefs which date back to the Cambrian era.

Wadi Al Hitan (Whale Valley)
Wadi Al Hitan (Whale Valley)

Finally, you will be driven to another hot spring where you will have plenty of time to relax and unwind, and even swim in the salt and freshwater before heading back to your hotel later in the afternoon for another relaxing night.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6: Mountain of the Dead and Siwan Village Experience

Today, your Siwa Oasis tour will see setting out shortly after breakfast again, and your first stop of the day will be at the Mountain of the Dead which is home to countless ancient tombs that date back to the 26th Dynasty. While here, you will be taken to see some of the tombs, including the Tomb of Si-Amun which was discovered in 1940.

Mountain of the Dead, Siwa Oasis
Mountain of the Dead, Siwa Oasis

After Mountain of the Dead, your Siwa Oasis tour will see you visiting the Dakrour Mountains before moving on to Abu Sherouf. This is a small Siwan village and it is a great place to experience authentic Bedouin lifestyle. You can also enjoy the Roman Spring here for a while, and then you will be driven back to your hotel to enjoy the last night of your Siwa Desert tour.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 7: Transfer Back to Cairo and Leisure Time

With your Siwa Oasis tour now over, you will be able to enjoy a nice leisurely breakfast, and then it will be time for check-out and your trip back to Cairo. When you get to Cairo, you will b taken directly to the same hotel where you stayed when you first arrived in Cairo for your 8-day Siwa Oasis tour package. Once you have checked in, you will then have the remainder of the day to enjoy as you wish.

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 8: Siwa Oasis Tour Package Ends

Sadly, your 8-day Siwa Oasis tour package has now come to an end, but before you go anywhere, first enjoy a nice breakfast at your hotel. At the appropriate time, you will need to check-out from the hotel, and then your tour manager and one of our drivers will meet you and transfer you to the airport in time for your flight back home.

Once at the airport, you will again be assisted in any way possible, but after this it will be time for saying goodbye and for wishing you a very safe and pleasant onward journey

Meals included: Breakfast

What’s Included

  • Meet, greet and assist with all arrivals and departures
  • Accommodation in Cairo for 3 nights (includes breakfasts)
  • Accommodation in the Ghaliet Ecolodge and Spa at Siwa for 4 nights (full -board)
  • All sightseeing tours stated in the itinerary
  • All transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
  • All desert transfers in air-conditioned 4×4 vehicles
  • Entrance fees to all mentioned attractions
  • All all meals as shown in the itinerary
  • English speaking Expert (guide) during your tours
  • Mineral water during your tours
  • Portage when needed
  • All taxes & service charge

What’s Not Included

  • Optionalptional tours
  • Meals except where indicated
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
  • International airfares
  • Egypt entry visa

Tour Highlights

Giza Plateau, Cairo
Giza Plateau, Cairo
The Grand Egyptian Museum, Giza, Cairo
The Grand Egyptian Museum, Giza, Cairo
German War Memorial, El Alamein
German War Memorial, El Alamein
Date grove seen from Gebel al-Mawta, Siwa Oasis
Date grove seen from Gebel al-Mawta, Siwa Oasis
Mediterranean coast, Marsa Matrouh
Mediterranean coast, Marsa Matrouh
Ghaliet Eco Lodge and Spa
Ghaliet Eco Lodge and Spa
Shali Fortress, Siwa Oasis
Shali Fortress, Siwa Oasis
Temple of the Oracle near Aghurmi, Siwa Oasis
Temple of the Oracle near Aghurmi, Siwa Oasis
Cleopatra’s Pool, Siwa Oasis
Cleopatra’s Pool, Siwa Oasis
The Mountain of the Dead, Siwa Oasis, Egypt
The Mountain of the Dead, Siwa Oasis, Egypt
The Roman Spring, Siwa Oasis
The Roman Spring, Siwa Oasis

Hotels & Prices

  • Movenpick Media City Hotel (5-Star)
  • Ghaliet Ecolodge and Spa (4-Star)
Price per PersonOctober to AprilMay to September
2 Persons$2040$1945
4 Persons$1375$1275

8-Day Cairo and Siwa Oasis Tour

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