4 Days Exploring Alexandria & Siwa Oasis from Cairo

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$ 610
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Tour Overview

From $ 610 / per person
Duration 4 days
Destinations Alexandria, Cairo, Siwa Oasis,
Tour Availability Everyday
Tour Type Private ,
Pickup Location Cairo

Description

We offer Alexandria & Siwa Oasis from Cairo; this unforgettable guided journey from Cairo with AC door-to-door transportation provides a perfect blend of coastal charm, desert adventure, and ancient history—at a competitive price and with flexible cancellation policies.

This trip starts by exploring Alexandria’s Mediterranean beauty with its Roman landmarks, discovering the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa and Pompey’s Pillar, and marveling at this 15th-century fortress, the Citadel of Sultan Qeitbay, and also the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. 

On your way to the Siwa Oasis in Egypt, enjoy a stop in El Alamein to explore unique facts and rare items of the Second World War in the El Alamein Museum, the El Alamein War Cemetery, the German War Memorial, and the Italian Memorial. 

Travel from the dazzling coast of El Alamein with soft, white crystal-like sand and clear blue water to the natural paradise of Siwa, Egypt, with sand dunes, palm groves, and salt lakes, since you will visit Fatnas Lake, the salty lake, and Cleopatra’s bath. 

Embark also amid alluring desert landscapes and majestic historical sites in Siwa, including the Alexander the Great Temple, Umm Ubaydah or Amun Temple, the Great Sand Sea, Shali Fort, and the Mountain of the Dead for rare historical tombs. At the end of the Alexandria & Siwa Oasis from Cairo tour, you will cross through the magic of Marsa Matrouh on your way back to Cairo.

Includes

  • Pickup and drop-off service from your hotel and Back
  • Round private transfers with an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Expert Tour guide Egyptologist
  • Entry fees for Alexandria attractions: Qaitbay Citadel, Alexandria Library, Catacomb of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey Pillar
  • Meals, as mentioned
  • Taxes and Services

Excludes

  • Personal Expenses
  • Any Extra optional Tours not Mentioned

Itinerary

Day 1: Travel to Alexandria & Visit Catacomb of Kom el Shoqafa, Pompey Pillar, Qaitbay Citadel, and Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Smooth Pickup from your hotel in Cairo: 

Take your seat in the AC vehicle, and enjoy a 2- to 3-hour driving tour to Alexandria with your tour guide. Have a cozy trip, arriving at this historical Roman and Greek City over the Mediterranean Sea to start your day tour. 

Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa:

It is the only burial site in ancient Egypt that blends pharaonic, Greek, and Roman architectural styles and inscriptions. Discover tombs, statues, and carvings that tell stories from over 1,900 years ago.

Proceed to Pompey’s Pillar: 

It is a towering pillar, carved from a single block of red granite and standing 26.85 meters high. This, Egypt’s tallest ancient column, is located beside the Serapeum, a once-grand temple dedicated to the Greco-Egyptian god Serapis.

Marvel at the Citadel of Sultan Qeitbay: 

The majestic 15th-century fortress, which has stood proudly on the edge of the Mediterranean since 1477 AD during the Mamluk era and was built by Sultan Qaitbay, combines Islamic military architecture with breathtaking sea views.

Lunchtime: 

Savor a tasty lunch meal with the amazing view of the Alexandria Sea. 

Discover the Bibliotheca Alexandrina: 

This gigantic library revives the spirit of the ancient Library of Alexandria, once the greatest center of learning in the ancient world. It includes manual scripts by the original scientists and Great philosophers as well as maps of the ancient world. 

Embark on Al Montazh Palace: 

The palace complex was once a summer retreat for the Egyptian royal family, built by Khedive Abbas II in the early 20th century, Located on a high cliff overlooking the Mediterranean. 

Have a restful night at a respectable hotel in Alexandria. 

Meals Included: 

Lunch.

Day 2: Travel to El Alamein and visit the El Alamein Museum, El Alamein War Cemetery, and the German and Italian War Memorial. Arrive at Siwa

After breakfast, your tour guide accompanies you from the hotel lobby in Alexandria to start your day tour, traveling to El Alamein by the modern AC vehicle. 

Arrive at El Alamein Museum: 

Wander through five halls with an impressive collection of real war machinery used in the desert battles, including tanks, weapons, uniforms, and maps. 

Explore El Alamein War Cemetery: 

Walk among the rows of white headstones, many of which have touching inscriptions; it is where over 7,000 Allied soldiers are buried here, including British, Australian, New Zealand, South African, Indian, and other troops.

Visit the German War Memorial: 

 It is a solemn and beautifully designed site, honoring more than 4,800 German soldiers who died during the Battle of El Alamein in World War II.

Discover the Italian Memorial: 

It is the largest and most beautiful World War II memorial, including over 5,000 Italian soldiers tombs, designed in classic Italian style, shaped like a tower with a circular design, central chapel, and quiet courtyards. 

Travel to Siwa & Enjoy the Sunset at Fatnas Lake: 

Relish a cozy traveling trip to Siwa Oasis, arriving at the Fatnas Lake—it's a hidden gem in Siwa, offering one of the most peaceful and magical sunset spots, surrounded by palm trees, salt flats, and desert sands.

There you can walk in the garden and see a variety of trees, including banana, date, and olive.

Spend a relaxing night at the hotel with the dinner. 

Meals Included: 

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 3: Visit Oracle Temple, Salty Lake, Cleopatra's Bath, Amun Temple, Great Sand Sea, and Bir Waheed Springs

After breakfast, go ahead with your tour guide to the best of Siwa's attractions.

Visit the Oracle Temple (Alexander the Great Temple): 

 It is one of the most mysterious sites in Egypt. In 331 BC, Alexander the Great traveled across the desert amid a strong wind to arrive there, consult the oracle, and confirm hisa rule over Egypt by announcing his divine birth.  

Float in the Salty Lake: 

The high salt concentration in this lake sets it apart. This salt concentration makes your body float on the surface without any effort, giving you a relaxing and fun experience unlike any regular swim.

Enjoy Visiting Cleopatra's Bath: 

It is a circular pool fed by a natural spring that flows continuously, keeping the water cool, clean, and fresh—it is where Cleopatra took her bath while visiting Siwa. Take a royal bath here and experience a unique relaxation. 

Explore Amun Temple: 

This temple was established during the 26th Dynasty of Ancient Egypt, also known as the Saite Period (circa 664–525 BC), and dedicated to the god Amun. This temple once stood as a vital religious and political center in the Western Desert, where priests communicated with the gods. 

Lunch at Great Sand Sea to savor a tasty traditional Siwan food. 

Embark on the Great Sand Sea by Jeep 4x4: 

Live the thrill of launching through the vast sand dunes over the Great Sand Sea that provide a unique sandboarding experience, arriving at hot and cold spring Bir Waheed to enjoy an unbelievable sunset while savoring traditional Bedouin tea. 

Spend a restful night at your camp with dinner.

Meals Included: 

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 4: Visit Shali Fort, the Mountain of the Dead, and Travel to Marsa Matrouh. Arrive back at Cairo

Enjoy your breakfast at the camp, and go ahead to Shali Fort. 

Explore Shali Fortress: 

It is a living museum that once housed the entire Siwan population inside its walls and was built in the 13th century from a unique salt-and-mud material called karshef. 

Discover the Mountain of the Dead: 

This mountain is filled with ancient tombs carved into the rock—where pharaonic, Greek, and Roman history come together in one mystical place teeming with vibrant, amazing inscriptions. 

Travel to Marsa Matrouh by the AC modern vehicle, arriving at white sandy beaches and pure crystal water. 

Savor a tasty lunch meal in Marsa Matrouh, tasting a local Egyptian dish. 

By the AC vehicle, you return back to your hotel in Cairo. 

Meals Included: 

Breakfast and lunch.

Attractions highlight

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes and clothes
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat or scarf
  • Umbrella, especially in summer
  • Warm clothes in winter
  • Swimsuit
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