Amazing Siwa Oasis

Amazing Siwa Oasis trip!

Day 0 – Thursday, November 16

• Gathering at 10:00 PM at the Council of State, Dokki.
• Departure at 10:30 PM.
  

Day 1 – Friday, November 17

• Arrival to Siwa at 10:00 AM.
• Check-in and rest at Cafour House Siwa Hotel.
• Visit the Mountain of the Dead.
• Dinner and sunset viewing at Lake Fatanas.
• Free time to explore the city and its famous products like dates, olives, olive oil, handicrafts, and salt products.
• Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2 – Saturday November 18

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Visit Cleopatra’s Spring.
• Salt Lakes.
• Taghaghien Island.
• Dinner.
• Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3 – Sunday, November 19

• Sahara desert safari with off-road vehicles.
• Visit the Cold Lake and the Warm Spring.
• Enjoy sandboarding.
• Watch the sunset on top of the sand dunes.
• Camping and stargazing and learn about:
  • The movement of the night sky.
  • How to determine directions and find the Qibla using stars.
  • Use star maps and smartphone applications.
  • Differentiate between stars and planets.
  • The most important star constellations.

Day 4 – Monday, November 20

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Visit Shali Old Town and the Temple of Amun.
• Departure at 12:00 PM.
• Return to Cairo at 12:00 AM.

Cost

• 4500 Egyptian Pounds for Egyptians (Double/Triple).
• 5200 Egyptian Pounds for Egyptians (Single).
• 180 USD for foreigners.

Includes

• Transfers from Cairo to Siwa and back.
• Accommodation with breakfast and dinner.
• A local Siwan tour guide.
• The full program, including visits to salt lakes, Cleopatra’s Spring, Cold Lake, Sahara desert safari, and more.

Please note that travelers must carry their ID card or passport for inspection. Lack of original identification may result in ineligibility to join the trip without a refund. Make sure to stop at rest areas along the way. Keep in mind that mobile network coverage is limited in the desert.