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Are you ready to embark on a four-day Siwa trip and experience the tranquility and adventure of the Siwa Oasis? From the moment you arrive, you’ll be swept away by stunning landscapes and endless opportunities for exploration. Visit the most extraordinary location in Egypt and engage in a number of exciting activities, such as a Great Sand Sea desert safari, sandboarding, camping, midday cold water springs dipping, cycling, simple hiking, sight-seeing, star gazing, and midnight hot water springs dipping (optional), watching landscapes of endless palm trees, and finishing with oriental shopping.

Siwa Trip Itinerary:

Day 1 – Arrival in Siwa
We will exchange pleasantries at the designated meeting spot. Proceed to Siwa, which may be reached in a modern private vehicle with air conditioning after over ten hours of travel. Evening arrival in Siwa, followed by check-in at Camp Lotfy, Camp Osama, or a location that is functionally equivalent. After eating at the “Mardam” restaurant, have a refreshing swim in the warm waters of a nearby spring, and then sleep as much as possible to recover from the exhausting travel.

Day 2 – Siwa Safari
You should get up when the sun does. A quick practice on proper breathing. After breakfast, we will board some Toyota Land Cruisers and head out to investigate the Great Sand Sea. We will spend the day exploring the desert, and in the middle of the desert, we will stop for an Art Class taught by Associate Professor Dr. Maher Dawoud, who is a professor of art at the Helwan University Faculty of Fine Arts. Enjoy Sandboarding activities and get the most out of this unique sport and fun experience.

A simple lunch for a picnic. The next step is to travel farther and deeper into the Sand Sea until you are completely cut off from the outside world. After that, you will spend the night in the heart of the true desert. Dine & sleep.

Day 3 – Siwa Sightseeing
The Siwa trip is full of activities. therefore, you should get up when the sun does. After breakfast, make your way to the Siwa Oasis. After checking into the Shali Lodge, take a shower and get ready to explore the Oasis. While there, you will go to the Mountain of the Dead, the Oracle’s Temple, and Cleopatra Spring. Enjoy swimming in the natural lake before we cycle around the city. Free time in town to have lunch at dry Molokheya and Tajin Koskossi with lam meat, both of which come highly recommended by Abdou. After that, make your way to Fitness Lake to watch the sunset there.
Arrive back at the hotel, final meal, and then off to bed.

Day 4 – Trekking
The hikers that get up early will go to Dakrour Mountain to watch the sunrise. Anyone is free to call in sick or stay in bed for a change. After breakfast, you have two hours of free time to shop in Siwa. Get accommodated and buy from local communities some organic olive oil, date, and handcrafts before you finish your Siwa trip.
At 10:00 am, we will depart for Cairo. Hotels drop off.

PRICE INFORMATION

USD$349 per person in double/triple rooms. (Adults).
Online reservation deposit: USD$32, rest of payment on the day of the trip.

PRICE INCLUDES

Transfer from and to Cairo.
1 Night accommodation at Shali Lodge and 1 Night accommodation at Camp.
1 Night accommodation in the Great Sand Sea under the clear skies.
3 Breakfast – 3 Dinners.
Sandboarding & dune crossing, Cycling tour covering Siwa highlights, Cold & hot water springs.
Max. group size 16 people. 2 Leaders per group.

More Info:

Minimum age to join alone: 18.
Younger than 18 should be accompanied by a legal guardian.
What to bring: Swimwear, sports clothing, a windbreaker, and sun accessories. The rest is your favorite packing for a 3-night Siwa trip.