Siwa Oasis - 5 Days / 4 Nights from Cairo or Alexandria

Day 3

In the afternoon we will leave in a private 4 X 4 vehicle to the other side of Siwa, we will cross the desert to see the great Siwa Mountain, where the first human footprint takes us to the prehistoric era. An archaeological mission of the Supreme Council of Antiquities of Egypt discovered in August 2007 fossilized human footprints that are dated to more than a million years old. Zahi Hawass reported that fossilized plant samples from the same stratum were analyzed to determine the date. We continue the safari between the dunes until we reach the fossil area where you can see the rocky corals of the Cambrian era, then we will arrive at Shiata Lake, it is a good opportunity to observe flamenco birds and enjoy the relaxing environment, and Sand Boarding in the sand dunes of the desert. Then transfer to the Bir Wahid thermal pool, to cool down and calm the body, later, we will relax at the highest point of the desert while we contemplate the sunset on a sandy horizon

After the tour, we will go to the desert camp to enjoy the unforgettable landscape of the stars and in the morning the dawn. Typical dinner and sleep.

Day 4

In the morning we go back to the hotel and after getting breakfast we visit ;

The mountain of the deads (Gabal al Mawta) It is a mountain that includes a group of ancient tombs dating back to the period between the fourth and third centuries BC, and which were reused during the Greek and Roman eras. The mountain is about 2 km from Siwa, and graves were discovered there as a result of the Siwa people fleeing to the mountain during the raids of the Second World War. We visit the tomb of '

Si- Amon It is one of the most important ancient Western Sahara cemeteries, in which many mummies were found. The importance of the tomb is represented in its illustration of the intermarriage between ancient Egyptian and Greek art. Among the most important artistic images in the tomb is the view of the Osiris courtroom, and a view of the goddess Nut, the goddess of heaven.

The crocodile tomb; It is one of the most important archaeological tombs excavated in Mount Muti. It was discovered in 1940 and became known by this name due to the disappearance of the name of the cemetery owner and the admiration of the Siwa people for the sight of the crocodile in the cemetery. The cemetery is rich with scenes of the Book of the Dead, and other scenes of the cemetery owner worshipping some gods, and on the side of the entrance there are pictures of three gods holding knives for the purpose of protecting the mummy

the afternoon departure to take a ride around the city by donkey or taxi, dinner, accommodation at the hotel

Day 11

Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo in the early morning by an air-conditioned vehicle and travel to Alamein about 250 from Cairo to visit;

The El Alamein Military Museum is a museum that commemorates the decisive battles of El Alamein that erupted during the Second World War on the Egyptian land of El Alamein and includes a group of weapons, armored vehicles and figures that express El Alamein battles and the forces that participated in them, as well as maps of the course of the battles. The El Alamein Military Museum was opened on December 16, 1965, and it reopened after its development on October 21, 1992 (on the fiftieth anniversary of the Battle of El Alamein), with the contribution of England, Germany and Italy with information and exhibits The museum consists of a common hall with a memorial center and other halls for Egypt, Italy, UK, and Germany

Commonwealth War Cemetery is a war memorial commemorates 11,866 Commonwealth forces members who died during World War II. designed by sir john Hubert Worthington the British architect 1954 following similar principles to First World War memorials, but modified on account of the climate and environment in Africa. This included building tall walls to keep out drifting sand, providing shelters from the sun.

After the tour, we continue travelling towards Siwa Oasis, nearly 500 km arrival, dinner and accommodation in the hotel

Day 2

After breakfast, we will visit the Ancient ruins of Siwa

The Fortress of Shali from the 13th century built in the traditional kershef technique (mud and salt mix) was finally abandoned: Not because of military conquest but because of three days of rain in 1926 which caused more damage than any invader had managed. It is honored as a lonely planet top choice

Temple of the Oracle

Located in the town of Aghurmi, some 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) south of Siwa, stand the remains of the temple of the famous Oracle of Siwa. The Oracle was once the main reason for coming to Siwa. Its most famous pilgrim was probably Alexander the Great who came here to consult the God Amon in 331 BC after liberating Egypt from Persian rule.

Cleopatra’s Pool

The springs of Siwa are famous throughout the Western Desert. Cleopatra’s Pool, also known as Cleopatra’s Bath or Spring of the Sun, is a large, circular stone pool filled with crystal-clear, bubbly water. Ironically, Cleopatra probably never bathed here.

Gebel al-Dakrur

Visible from all points in the oasis the triple-peaked Gebel al-Dakrur (or Gebel al-Takrur) serves as a landmark and offers a spectacular view from its summit

Afternoon we go to Fatnas Island that is a palm-shaded island in the midst of Lake Siwa. It makes a great spot for spectacularly colorful sunsets. After that we go back to the hotel, get dinner and sleep

Day 3

In the afternoon we will leave in a private 4 X 4 vehicle to the other side of Siwa, we will cross the desert to see the great Siwa Mountain, where the first human footprint takes us to the prehistoric era. An archaeological mission of the Supreme Council of Antiquities of Egypt discovered in August 2007 fossilized human footprints that are dated to more than a million years old. Zahi Hawass reported that fossilized plant samples from the same stratum were analyzed to determine the date. We continue the safari between the dunes until we reach the fossil area where you can see the rocky corals of the Cambrian era, then we will arrive at Shiata Lake, it is a good opportunity to observe flamenco birds and enjoy the relaxing environment, and Sand Boarding in the sand dunes of the desert. Then transfer to the Bir Wahid thermal pool, to cool down and calm the body, later, we will relax at the highest point of the desert while we contemplate the sunset on a sandy horizon

After the tour, we will go to the desert camp to enjoy the unforgettable landscape of the stars and in the morning the dawn. Typical dinner and sleep.

Day 4

In the morning we go back to the hotel and after getting breakfast we visit ;

The mountain of the deads (Gabal al Mawta) It is a mountain that includes a group of ancient tombs dating back to the period between the fourth and third centuries BC, and which were reused during the Greek and Roman eras. The mountain is about 2 km from Siwa, and graves were discovered there as a result of the Siwa people fleeing to the mountain during the raids of the Second World War. We visit the tomb of '

Si- Amon It is one of the most important ancient Western Sahara cemeteries, in which many mummies were found. The importance of the tomb is represented in its illustration of the intermarriage between ancient Egyptian and Greek art. Among the most important artistic images in the tomb is the view of the Osiris courtroom, and a view of the goddess Nut, the goddess of heaven.

The crocodile tomb; It is one of the most important archaeological tombs excavated in Mount Muti. It was discovered in 1940 and became known by this name due to the disappearance of the name of the cemetery owner and the admiration of the Siwa people for the sight of the crocodile in the cemetery. The cemetery is rich with scenes of the Book of the Dead, and other scenes of the cemetery owner worshipping some gods, and on the side of the entrance there are pictures of three gods holding knives for the purpose of protecting the mummy

the afternoon departure to take a ride around the city by donkey or taxi, dinner, accommodation at the hotel

Day 5

Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Cairo

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