Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairo to Siwa Oasis
Your guide meets you at your Cairo hotel, then you'll drive northwest across the Western Desert toward El Alamein. Once there, you'll spend time at the War Museum and walk through the Commonwealth Cemetery. After that, the route continues deeper into the desert to reach Siwa Oasis by evening. You'll check into your eco-lodge and have dinner there.
- Start point
- Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt (Centrally located Cairo and Giza hotels)
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional dinner at eco-lodge)
Included Activities
- Visit El Alamein War Museum
- Explore Commonwealth Cemetery
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local restaurant (own expense)
Landmarks El Alamein War Museum Commonwealth Cemetery - Day 2
Siwa Oasis
After breakfast, you'll head out to see the Oracle Temple of Amun and the ancient Shali Fortress, which sits on high ground with great views across the oasis. Later you'll cool off at Cleopatra Spring and check out the Salt Lakes. In the afternoon, a 4x4 takes you into the desert for sandboarding and to watch the sunset. You'll be back for dinner at the lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast at eco-lodge), Lunch, Dinner (Traditional dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Oracle Temple of Amun
- Explore Shali Fortress
- Visit Cleopatra Spring
- Discover Siwa's Salt Lakes
- 4x4 desert safari across Great Sand Sea
- Sandboarding experience
Landmarks Oracle Temple of Amun Shali Fortress Cleopatra Spring Siwa Salt Lakes Great Sand Sea 
- Day 3
Great Sand Sea
The morning starts at Shiata Lake where you can take photos and watch for birds. Then a 4x4 heads deep into the Great Sand Sea to reach Bir Wahed, a hot spring where you can soak in the warm sulfuric waters. Sandboarding is available if you want to try it. You'll watch the Sahara sunset from there before heading back to the eco-lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Shiata Lake
- Journey to Bir Wahed hot spring
- Relax in warm sulfuric waters
- Sandboarding (for thrill seekers)
Landmarks Shiata Lake Great Sand Sea Bir Wahed hot spring 
- Day 4
Siwa Oasis
Breakfast happens among the palm groves, then you'll visit local date and olive farms to see how things are grown traditionally and try fresh products. From there, you can walk through Siwa's markets looking for handmade crafts. Later you'll go to the Mountain of the Dead to see ancient rock-cut tombs. The rest of the day is free, so you can relax by Cleopatra Spring or the Salt Lakes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit date and olive farms
- Explore Siwa's markets
- Visit Mountain of the Dead (Gebel Al Mawta)
- Revisit Cleopatra Spring or Salt Lakes (optional)
Optional Activities
- Free time for individual exploration
Landmarks Mountain of the Dead (Gebel Al Mawta) Cleopatra Spring Siwa Salt Lakes - Day 5
Siwa to Cairo
After breakfast, you'll start the drive back across the Western Desert toward Cairo. The route has rest stops so you can take photos of the dunes and grab refreshments. Once you reach Cairo, your representative helps with your hotel drop-off or arranges transport to Cairo International Airport for your next flight.
- End point
- Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt (Same pickup point)
- Meals
- Breakfast
