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3 Day Private Siwa Oasis Tour with Local Guide

By Siwa Local Adventures
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$591 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 3d
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  • Instant confirmation

Activity location

  • Siwa Bus Station &Tickets & Safari Tour
    • 5010311, Siwa, Marsa Matrouh Governorate, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Siwa Oasis Bus Stop
    • 5011325, Siwa, Marsa Matrouh Governorate, Egypt

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3 Day Private Siwa Oasis Tour with Local Guide

  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30 AM
Price details
NZ$591.18 x 1 AdultNZ$591.18
Total
Price is NZ$591.18

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What you can expect

Experience the magic of the Egyptian desert through the eyes of a born-and-raised Siwa local guide. Skipping the long Cairo transit worries, this private 3-day experience begins the second you step off the bus in Siwa.

Discover the ancient history of the Temple of the Oracle, float effortlessly in the mesmerising Siwa Salt Lakes, and plunge into the massive dunes of the Great Sand Sea in a private 4x4 Jeep. Enjoy traditional Bedouin camp hospitality, stargazing under unpolluted skies, and authentic homemade Siwan cuisine. Your local expert handles all internal logistics, letting you deeply connect with the peaceful nature, history, and Berber culture of the oasis.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Day 1 – Arrival, Ancient History & Great Sand Sea 4x4 Safari

  • 5 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Siwa Palace loodge or 3 Star Hotel

Siwa Bus Station &Tickets & Safari Tour

  • 30m
Meet your local guide directly at the Siwa Bus Station upon your morning arrival. We will handle your luggage and transfer you via private vehicle straight to your hotel for a smooth check-in, rest, and a delicious traditional breakfast.

Amon Temple

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Step back into the 6th century BC. Walk the ruins where Alexander the Great famously journeyed to consult the Oracle of Amun to confirm his divine lineage.

Cleopatra's Pool - Spring of Juba

  • 1m
Visit the oasis’s most iconic natural sun spring. Admire the crystal-clear waters surrounded by lush palm groves and learn about the legends of the ancient queen.

Siwa

  • 4h
Siwa Nature Reserve & Great Sand Sea Safari (4 hours) Hop into a rugged 4x4 vehicle for an adrenaline-fueled safari into the Great Sand Sea. Explore stunning desert mountains, hidden lakes, and an ancient fossil area. Grab a board to go sandboarding down massive dunes before sitting down for an authentic local desert lunch featuring homemade Siwan specialities like fresh shakshouka.

Siwa Oasis Tour

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Bedouin Desert Camp Dinner & Stargazing (3 hours) Watch a breathtaking Sahara sunset over the rolling dunes. Gather at a traditional local camp lit by fire and candlelight. Savour a slow-cooked Bedouin dinner, sip Siwan tea, and experience incredible stargazing under a clear desert sky before transferring back to your hotel.

Day 2: Day 2 – Culture, Salt Lakes & Sunset Views

  • 6 stops
  • Meals: lunch, breakfast, snacks
  • Accommodation: Siwa Palace loodge or 3 Star Hotel

Siwa Oasis Tour

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Siwa House Museum (45 minutes) After breakfast, dive into local heritage. Explore traditional mud-brick architecture, authentic wedding dresses, silver jewellery, and instruments that highlight the oasis's unique Berber culture.

Shali Fortress

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Hike up the 13th-century mud-and-salt-brick citadel right in the town centre. Wind through its labyrinth of ancient paths and take in 360-degree panoramic views of the entire oasis.

Salt Lakes

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Pack your swimwear! Experience the magical sensation of floating effortlessly in the hyper-saline, turquoise Siwa Salt Lakes. Afterwards, rinse off and unwind in a natural volcanic hot spring and relax inside a therapeutic local salt cave. Return to the hotel for a short rest.

Mountain of the Dead

  • 1m
  • Admission ticket included
Mountain of the Dead (Gabal al-Mawta) (45 minutes) Explore this conical hillside filled with rock-cut tombs dating from the 26th Dynasty through the Greco-Roman periods, featuring brilliantly preserved ancient Egyptian wall paintings.

Siwa

  • 1h
Fatnas Island Sunset (1.5 hours) Head to Fitnas Island, surrounded by tranquil saltwater and thousands of date palms, to witness the absolute best and most peaceful desert sunset in Egypt.

Siwa Oasis Tour

  • 2h
Shopping & Traditional Market Dinner (2 hours) Enjoy free time to explore the local markets for Siwa's world-famous organic olive oil, premium dates, and handmade crafts before enjoying a relaxing dinner.

Day 3: Day 3 – Departure Experience

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Siwa Oasis

  • 1h
Hotel Checkout & Bus Station Drop-Off Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel and finish any last-minute souvenir shopping. Your private vehicle will pick you and your luggage up from the hotel and drop you off directly at the Siwa Bus Station for your departure journey, concluding your peaceful desert escape.

Location

Activity location

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    Siwa Bus Station &Tickets & Safari Tour
    • 5010311, Siwa, Marsa Matrouh Governorate, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Siwa Oasis Bus Stop
    • 5011325, Siwa, Marsa Matrouh Governorate, Egypt