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“The Wonders of Siwa Tour” |
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4 Day Tour of Siwa or “the Wonders of Siwa Tour |
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During the past ten years or so, or even earlier, visiting the Oasis of the Western Desert of Egypt has become favorable among many groups of tourists who visit the country.
Many hidden treasures to explore, a distinctive marvelous atmosphere that a traveler can never find anywhere else in the world, and the Bedouin community of Egypt, the category of the population that is most significant for preserving their customs and traditions, are the matchless characteristics of a tour in Siwa.
Siwa is one of the most fascinating and isolated Oasis in Egypt. Being practically nearer to the Libyan borders than it is to the heart of Egypt gives Siwa some magic that no one can interpret except when he visits the oasis.
This was where Alexander the Great traveled to the Temple of the Oracle to gain legitimacy for his ruling over Egypt in the 4th century BC.
Being far from any other cities in Egypt enabled the Bedouin tribes living in Siwa to guard their traditions that still amaze many of the visitors of the oasis.
This is the besides the fact that Siwa and the Siwans are not yet influenced by the modern life that is spread anywhere else in the world.
Going on a trip to Siwa takes the guests in magical journey as if they have traveled out of the planet Earth. There are many remarkable monuments to be explored like the Temple of Alexander the Great and the Mountain of the Dead.
The best feature of this travel package that would be a perfect choice for families, couples, and adventurers is that it would enable the guests to go on an exciting trip that is full of enjoyment and in the same time take advantage of all the services and facilities in modern Class A hotels. |
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Duration |
3 nights4 days |
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Cairo - Siwa |
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Accommodation |
3 nights accommodation at the [Siwa Shali Resort] or similar based on HB |
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Meals |
All meals starting with Lunch on day one and ending with breakfast on day five |
Beverage |
included only in desert camp |
Transportation |
by our
private
deluxe
coach -
jeep 4x4
- sleeper
train |
Guide |
included |
Click map for |
Entrance fees |
included |
detailed route |
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The summary of the
itinerary |
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Day 1 |
move from Cairo to reach Al Alamein War Museum, lunch, pass by Marsa Matruoh, and reach Siwa and overnight in the Hotel |
Day 2 |
Visit the Temple of Alexander the Great, the Cleopatra Bath, and the Mountain of the Dead in Siwa, overnight in the hotel |
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Day 3 |
Visit the great Sand Sea, overnight in the hotel |
Day 4 |
After breakfast, we travel back to Cairo |
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The full itinerary of the
Tour: |
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Day 1 : |
Cairo –Alamein – Siwa |
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-The guest will meet up with his guide for his trip to Siwa
-You will start your journey to Siwa, located around 600 kilometers to the North West of Cairo, the capital of Egypt, riding in the most comfy and cozy air-conditioned minivan
-We reach Alamein to visit The Alamein War Museum, which was established for the memory of the battle that took place between the British and the German forces in the World War II. The displays of the museum contains many uniforms, weapons, flags, pictures, tanks, and some airplanes that were used during World War II in Northern Africa
-We stop for lunch in a local restaurant
-We pass by the amazing coastal city of Marsa Matruoh, one of the best beaches in Egypt
-Arrive in Siwa, check in the cozy Siwa Shali Resort, overnight in the hotel to get ready for the great wonders expected to view in the next day |
 
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Day 2 : |
Siwa |
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-After breakfast we start our tour of Siwa by visiting the Cleopatra Bath, the most popular natural water spring in Siwa, where we will enjoy swimming in this marvelous natural bath. There is no connection between Queen Cleopatra and this water spring and there are no known reasons behind calling it after the famous Egyptian Queen.
-The next stop of the day will be at the temple of the Oracle of Amun, the most famous and important monument of Siwa. This temple was the home of one of the most famous oracles in ancient world. Alexander the Great has visited this temple in 331 BC to gain confirmation to be the King of Egypt.
-We go on with our tour to visit the mountain of the dead, or Gabal Mawta as the locals call it in Arabic, where many rock cut tombs are located dating from the 26th Pharaonic dynasty to the Greco Roman era. There are many interesting tombs to view there including the tomb of Si-Amun, dating back to the 3rd century BC and the tomb of Mesu-Isis belonging to a 26th dynasty priest.
-Overnight in the hotel in Siwa |
 
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Day 3 : |
Siwa |
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-After the tasty breakfast we start our adventure to the Great Sand Sea of the Western Desert of Egypt, the northern section of the Great Desert of Africa. Enjoy the magic of the Sahara, the marvelous endless sand dunes, and wonders of one of the most distinctive regions in Egypt.
-Overnight in the hotel in Siwa |
 
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Day 4: |
Siwa – Cairo |
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-After we have the tasty breakfast, we check out our hotel, take our private air-conditioned minibus to head towards Cairo |
 
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Cairo: Cairo is the capital of Egypt and the most important city in the land of the Nile. Greater Cairo, being the largest city in Africa, hosts more than 25% of the whole population of Egypt with around 20 million inhabitants. The city was very first established by Al Mui'z Le Din Allah, the famous Fatimid ruler, in 969 AD. Cairo is located on the River Nile around 200 kilometers to the South of the Mediterranean Sea. The city is famous for hosting the richest mixture of monuments consisting of many Pharaonic, Christian, and Islamic monuments dating from ancient times and until today.
Siwa: Siwa, located 550 kilometers to the North West of Cairo, despite being located more than 190 kilometers to the South of the Matruoh Government, the Siwa Oasis actually follows it from the administrational aspect. The oasis is located 300 kilometers to the south of the Mediterranean Sea and to the Northern east of the city of Marsa Matruoh. The climate of Siwa is considered to be continental being cold in the winter and hot in the summer. The moderate weather of Siwa in the spring and autumn makes this time of the year the best for visiting the oasis. When Alexander the great took control of Egypt, he thought that he wanted to visit the worldwide famous temple of the oracle of Amun which is located near Siwa. In 331 Ad Alexandra the great left Alexandria and headed towards the direction of Marsa Matruoh and then to the north and reached Siwa where he was claimed the King of Egypt and the son of the local God Amun of Siwa. Other than hosting the most distinctive community in all the districts of Egypt, the Siwa Oasis has many attractions including the temple of the Oracle, the ancient city of Shali, and tombs located in the mountain of the dead. Siwa is also famous for its many natural water springs and baths with the Cleopatra bath as the most famous and popular among them. |
 
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1st May - 30th
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1st Oct - 30th
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Christmas - New Year
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3 Star |
2 guests |
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4 Star |
2 guests |
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Price includes: |
-3 nights accommodation at the [Siwa Shali Resort] or similar based on HB
-4 Days 4X4 car with driver (Starting Day 1 in Cairo till ending Day 4 in Cairo)
-4 Days Guide
-Entrance fees as per in our program
-4 Lunches (Picnic/Restaurant)
-3 bottles of water per person per day & extra 3 bottles of water per night camping/ 1 soft drink per person per lunch/ available salty & sweet snacks (all available in the car)
-All needed permissions
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Price excludes: |
-Any hotel accommodations or services in Cairo
-Alcoholic drinks or personal expenses during the safari trip or in the hotels
-Tips (usually $ 20 per person)
-Any other item not mentioned above |
Note |
Sightseeing is based
on private basis and not joining other guests.
The Nile Cruise programs can be changed without prior
notice due to navigational
circumstances, Select Egypt is not liable to these changes.
Domestic flight Abu Simbel / Cairo could be via Aswan
we offer you with
the possibility of having any optional tour to visit any
cities or monuments that you wish to explore in any
destination in Egypt that are not included in your
travel package. |
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Monuments included in this
travel package: |
| Karnak and Luxor Temple |
| Valley of the Kings |
Philae Temple |
| The Temple of Esna |
The Temple of Abu Simble (Optional) |
| Temple of Queen Hatshepsut |
The Temple of Dendara (Optional) |
| Colossi of Memnon |
The Rammasuem (Optional) |
| Edfu Temple |
The Luxor Museum (Optional) |
| Kom Ombo Temple |
The Temple of Madinet Habu (Optional) |
| Unfinished Obelisk |
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