Siwa Oasis Tour from Cairo, Egypt.

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Mosab

Guided trip
What's special?
special Local Guide
special Participating with the community
special Great Sand Sea Safari And Sandboarding
Did you know that Siwa Oasis has been ranked among the 9 best sites for solitude on the planet? However, few travelers dare to trek to Siwa. Here is the problem they are facing: Siwa is 348 miles from Cairo and 30 miles from the Libyan border. This means the journey to Siwa takes more than 8 hours to drive from Cairo. Moreover, the 300km Marsa Matruh-Siwa Road has limited Access to essential services such as ATMs, fuel, and mobile phone coverage. Due to this isolation, most people find it hard to understand the culture of the Siwian people and never get a chance to engage with the lifestyle of the community. Luckily for you, now you can Enjoy the journey to Swia in the comfort of your own private nice modern, and well-maintained van, which is very comfortable for the long drive involved to get to Siwa with rest stops, snack breaks, a professional driver, and a local guide. Moreover, you will participate in Date harvesting with Siwi farmers to connect with the community and learn about their way of life. It will be a fun and unique way to contribute to the community's economy and support sustainable farming practices. While getting to know the people of Siwa who are considered the soul of the oasis. Explore The small village, the hot spring waters, a starry night, the desert, sand boarding, trying olives, dates, couscous, and new food, feeling the hospitality of the Siwan people, and more; - Explore the marvels, mythology, and mystery of the history of the oasis, with a local guide providing local insight so you will be free to ask whatever comes into your mind which means you will educate yourself and feel connected to the history and the culture of the oasis - Sleep under the star, in one of the most isolated places on the planet. So you can have a break from the outside world, your phone, and social media without worrying about having content, which means you can reconnect with your soul and discover something new about yourself. - an incredibly safe Oasis, so you can travel solo or with your family, which means You can build lifetime memories for yourself and your loved ones. - Spend a day in a private garden, so you can Participate in one of the historical economic activities for the community, and help in sustaining organic farming which means you will get to know the people of Siwa in depth and reveal some of their daily lives secrets.

I spend seven years in the desert with a tribal isolated group in the southern red sea, Egypt, for ethnographic research. I have a published book about tribal culture and their authentic way of life in nature. I decided to build a bridge between the authentic cultures of Egypt and the world. I am confident that I can offer you a unique and insightful experience to explore the culture of the oasis.

We will stay at an ecological hotel in Siwa oasis that reflects the nature of the oasis. and we will stay in a hostel while we are in Cairo. Let me know in the Q&A section if you have any doubts about the itinerary, or we can connect over a video call to make sure this trip covers all your expectations!

What's included?
Accommodation (Share rooms)
Activities including Safari
Air-Conditional Vehicle from Cairo.
4X4 Desert safari Car for the Safari
All Fees and Taxes
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Trip Itinerary
1

Cairo

Day 1-2
Day 1 - We'll get to know each other over dinner and drinks through the afternoon, and watch the sunset over the heart of bustling Old Cairo, right next to the famous Khan el-Khalili Bazaar from a rooftop in the evening. Before taking an early night for the journey to Siwa early on day 2.
2

Siwa Oasis

Day 2-3
Day 2 -We will take a private vehicle to Siwa, After a 4-hour drive, with one stop at the rest house after a 2-hour drive, we will have breakfast in Marsa Matrouh, one of the most beautiful cities on the Mediterranean. We will continue another 4 hours of driving with one stop at the resthouse to arrive in Siwa in the late afternoon and check into the hotel - in time to rest from the long drive and have a nice traditional meal. Then we will head to Fontas Island where you will get tea at sunset time. After sunset time you will have a delicious dinner at the heart of the desert, followed by star gazing and meditation.
3

Siwa Oasis

Day 3-4
Day 3- After your delicious breakfast, we will start our tour today at 9 am heading to a private garden for one of the Siwi farmers where you are getting to live the experience of Date harvesting. The main activity will be observation and feeling the essence of the garden, but also upon approval from the owner, you will be provided with a traditional robe and a basket to collect the dates. You'll then learn how to select ripe dates and properly harvest them from the trees. The process involves climbing the palm trees and gently shaking the branches using a long stick, causing the dates to fall into the basket. After the harvest, you are invited to enjoy a traditional meal. After calling back to the hotel for a short rest, we will go to the Great Sand Sea on the 4x4 Desert Safari Land Cruise. you will enjoy Dune Bashing, Sand Boarding, and watching the sunset from the desert side with Siwan Tea and Snacks. In the heart of the desert, you will have a chance to swim in the cold lake, and then you will experience sunset around the hot spring with its water coming from 1000 meters deep. After the sunset you will have a delicious dinner at the heart of the desert, followed by star gazing and meditation.
4

Siwa Oasis

Day 4-5
Day 4- After your delicious breakfast, we will start our tour today at 9 am hiding at the Mountain of the Dead, then it's time to see the Temple of the Oracle of Amun. After that, We are going to float in the salt lake where we will heal our bodies and take nice pictures, mineral water will be provided to take a shower after swimming in the lake. After calling back to the hotel to wash off, we will go for lunch in the old town and go to explore the Old Shali fortress of Siwa. we can watch the sunset from the fort which is the highest point in the ruins.
5

Siwa Oasis

Day 5-6
Day 5- You will be learned about the Siwan people's culture and history at the Traditional Siwa House. Then We will have a walking city tour of the small city of Siwa. finally, we will drive back to Cairo with 2 stops at rest houses, the drive will take around 8 hours to reach Cairo
6

Prince Mohamed Ali Palace (Al Manial Palace)

Day 6-7
Day 6- optional- We are going to discover a different side of Egypt by visiting the Palace of Prince Mohamed Ali, learning about the history of the palace, followed by having a traditional meal, and finally, we will enjoy a short trip in the Nile watching the sunset from the heart of Cairo, which will mark the end of the trip
Trip Summary
Accommodation
Hotel & Hostel
7 days trip
Cairo, Siwa Oasis & 4 more
Transportation
Car
What's excluded?
International Flights
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