2 Days Package tours to Siwa Oasis from Cairo
Tour Name: 2 Days Package tours to Siwa Oasis from Cairo
Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night
Trip Type: A private guided tour
We offer a 2 Days trip to Siwa Oasis from Cairo, oasis Siwa is isolated from almost everything, and that gives it its uniqueness. Visiting Siwa Oasis gives your eyes, heart, and soul fall into deep relaxation you never thought you could have. Simply divine beauty
Day 1-Cairo Siwa
Pick-up time from your hotel in Cairo or Giza is at 02:00 am. We do recommend ordering a breakfast box from your hotel because of the early departure, the distance is 750 km it takes 8 hours to drive: You will arrive at 10:00 am You will visit today's Siwa attractions, and we will start with Alexander the Great Temple also known as the Temple of the Oracle. It is believed that Alexander the Great wished to consult the Siwan oracle to seek confirmation that he was the son of Zeus. The Greek god of gods, when he and his entourage arrived at Siwa Oasis after a long trip through the desert.
Then drive to the salty lake. The salty water takes you above the water and makes you float., You don't need to be a good swimmer. Take care when you go swimming and don't let the water reach your eyes. as it is really painful. Choose Crystal Lake and there are many of them. But keep looking for the purest one, when you see the bottom. Take a bottle of Mineral water to shower with after swimming in the lake, The salt lakes have similar hyper-salinity properties to those of Jordan’s Dead Sea. This also means that the lakes hold great healing properties, much stronger than regular seawater. In all cases, You will make for a wonderful swim!
at 11:30 am Then proceed to (Cleopatra's bath )The spring of the Sun. It has been mentioned by travelers to Siwa, The legend maintains that Cleopatra swam here,
Then Proceed to the temple of Umm Ubaydah or Amun temple, Just 200 m further from the Temple of the Oracle, the temple was erected by the pharaoh Nectanebo of the 30th Dynasty,
This structure was almost destroyed, owing to its dynamiting in 1896 by an Ottoman governor eager to acquire building materials. An inscribed wall represents all that remains to be seen. Based on earlier drawings by pioneer explorers, however, scholars have deduced that the temple was erected by the pharaoh Nectanebo of the 30th Dynasty.
12:00( Taste the Siwan lunch ) in a Siwan restaurant at Abdo restaurant
(Optional)Then you will adventure the desert by discovering the Great Sand Sea. by Jeep 4x4 and Enjoy sandboarding -The best dunes for sandboarding in Egypt are here in the Great Sand Sea near Siwa OasisVisit the hot and Cold spring Bir Waheed Later, we enjoy some traditional Bedouin Tea by sunset
Dinner will be served in a restaurant in Siwa
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Overnight in Siwa Dream Lodge / Ghaliet Ecolodge
► Have an amazing night in Siwa
Day 2- Siwa, Marsa Matrouh, Cairo
Breakfast at the Camp at 07:00 then drive back to Siwa Oasis
Visit Shali Fortress :
The Shali Fortress was built on a hill inside a Protective wall originally breached by a single gate, the maze of mud-brick buildings that Comprises the Fortress served the people of the oasis for nearly 8 centuries. The inhabitants had to live in the narrow quarters, sharing their animals, which were herded into the fortress each evening. The huge chunks of salt so prevalent in Siwa Oasis were used in the construction of the fortress, as they helped to strengthen the wall, Rain has unfortunately proved to be more destructive to the fortress than any human invaders. the fortress was built in the 13th century and served as the center of Siwan life for over 800 years. The fortress’ mosque is still in use today, with many of the homes restored, and some even turned into local guesthouses.
Then proceed to the Mountain of the Dead a conical mountain a little over a kilometer to the north of Shali. Tombs from the twenty-sixth Dynasty, Ptolemaic, and Roman periods are cut into the side of the mountain, There are four tombs worth seeing at Gebel Al–Mawta. Si Amun Tomb is the most beautiful in Siwa Oasis. Si Amun appears to have been a wealthy Egyptian, Perhaps of Greek origin, but a follower of the ancient Egyptians' belief, The tomb contains an Image from the Egyptian pantheon, including an Exquisite painting of the goddess nut standing beside a sycamore tree.
Then drive to Cairo, passing by Marsa Matrouh for lunch, and Discover Marsa Matrouh, Egypt’s Mediterranean shore. With sandy white beaches and crystal clear waters, many believe that Cleopatra herself bathed in the tranquil waters of Marsa Matrouh.
►Lunch will be served in Marsa Matrouh in Magdy restaurant -A seafood restaurant
Inclusions:
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All Transfers by Private A/C Latest model Vehicle
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An expert Professional Siwan tour guide
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1-night hotel accommodations on a Half board basis
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Lunch at a Local restaurant or Picnic Lunch
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Water and Snacks
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Required Entry fees
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Mineral bottled water during tours
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2 lunch, 1 dinner, 1 Breakfast)
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Taxes and Services
Exclusions:
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Great sand sea for the Jeep 4*4 and sandboard ( optional )
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Personal expenses and extras at the hotels or tours
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Any other item non-mentioned above
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Tips for Guide and Driver
Please remember to bring:
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Passports
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Hat
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sunglasses
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suncream
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swimming suits
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Torch
The Hotel in Siwa Is Ghaliet Ecolodge / Siwa Dream Lodge / Siwa Qasr El Salem Hotel
Prices Quoted Per Person in U.S.D
Price Category
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Private trip in a Private Car for 2 people - USD 400 per person
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Private trip for 3 people in a Private vehicle -USD 350 per person
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Private trip for 4 People in a Private vehicle - USD 300 per person
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Private trip for 5 People in a Private vehicle – USD 250 per person
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Private trip for 6 People and more in a Private vehicle - USD 225 per person
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Private trip for a single traveler Private Car 650USD
Booking Method:
The Payment to be Paid Online .
Rate is fixed all year round (Except Mid-Year school vacations, Xmas, New Year &Easter)
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Should you wish to make any changes to the itinerary
This is a Private trip you can ask for any changes we will be happy to make suitable arrangements where possible.
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Transportation by private jeep 4x4 to Safari Desert Tour (4WD Toyota Land Cruiser)
Please remember to bring:
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Passports
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Hat
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sunglasses
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sun cream
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swimming suits
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Torch
