7-Day Siwa Oasis & Alexandria Tour from Cairo

From your hotel in Cairo, we arrive at the agreed time in the early morning to start our day tour, after picking up your boxed breakfast from the hotel. Take your AC seat in the vehicle, and enjoy relaxing while traveling to El Alamein with one stop for coffee/having your breakfast/using the toilet. 

Arrive at El Alamein Museum:

El Alamein is rich in World War II history since it was the site for two critical battles during World War II in 1942 between Allied and Axis forces. In this museum, you will explore real items from the war, including maps Uniforms, personal items, medals, and even a soldier’s Bible. 

Proceed to El Alamein War Cemetery:

It was established by The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC), including tombs of over 7,240 Commonwealth servicemen; Cross through rows of Portland stone headstones, and see a large central Cross of Sacrifice.

Visit The German war Memorial:

Designed in an octagonal fortress style, it contains the remains of 4,283 German WWII soldiers and 30 from WWI; discover there the central 11.5 m basalt obelisk that stands atop four falcons—evoking the protective Horus of ancient Egypt and German heritage. 

Explore The Italian Memorial:

It includes a white marble octagonal tower, and inside it are five large windows and thousands of white marble plaques commemorating the fallen, plus A small museum and projection room. 

Light lunch will be served on the way.

Arrive at Siwa & Enjoy the sunset at Fatnas Lake:

It is a Small island in Birket Siwa, where you can witness one of the most amazing sunset views while the  Gebel Bayda and Hamra form the backdrop of  the lake to the west. You can walk in the Garden show a variety of trees, including Banana, dates and olive.

Arrive at the Ghaliet ecolodge amid wonderful nature, relishing the alluring view from your cozy room. Savor a tasty, well-freshed dinner. 

Meals Included:

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

After relishing the local Siwan breakfast with unforgettable taste, take your seat in the modern vehicle, going ahead to The Oracle Temple (Amun Temple). 

Marvel at The Oracle Temple:

It was built during the 26th Dynasty (6th century BCE), and dedicated to the ancient Egyptian god, Amun, and in 332 BCE when Alexander the Great  conquering Egypt, he trekked 800 km to Siwa. Here, the oracle declared him the son of Amun, reinforcing his divine status as a pharaoh. 

Float in the Salty Lake:

Due to the 95% salinity of this lake, it allows anyone to float freely like in the Dead Sea, without any efforts to swim ___ just let the water to carry you. This water is also rich with minerals such as sodium chloride, magnesium, and potassium. 

Soak in Cleopatra's Bath:

It is a natural spring-fed stone pool, where Cleopatra VII bathed, filled with mineral-rich water at a constant ~29 °C—ideal for relaxing while palms and dunes surround the crystal-clear water.  

Discover Umm Ubaydah or Amun Temple:

It is situated about 400 m southeast of the Oracle Temple atop a small hillock, built during the 26th Dynasty under King Nectanebo II (mid-4th century BCE), and includes vivid, unique inscriptions. 

Savor a delicious Siwan restaurant at Abdo restaurant.

Arrive at the Great Sand Sea by Jeep 4x4:

Launch through the golden sandy dunes, thrill through an unforgettable endless landscape, and experience the best-ever sandboarding in Egypt.

Spend a cozy night at Ghaliet ecolodge with dinner.

Meals Included:

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Enjoy your breakfast, and take your seat in the modern vehicle, going ahead to Shali Fortress.

Arrive at Shali Fortress:

Constructed from kershif (a mixture of salt, clay, sand, and palm logs)—its walls once rose 4–5 stories high, forming narrow streets, homes, wells, shops, and mosques, built in the 12th–13th centuries CE by Siwan Berbers to defend against desert raids. 

Go ahead to the Mountain of the Dead:

It is the historical Siwa’s main cemetery from the 26th Dynasty (Late Dynasty era) through the Greco‑Roman period and includes tombs with vivid inscriptions, including the Tomb of Si‑Amun, the Tomb of Mesu‑Isis, the Tomb of Niperbathot, and the Crocodile Tomb. 

Travel to Marsa Matrouh:

Spend unbelievable time on white sandy beaches with clear crystal water, and relish an amazing fresh-cooked lunch meal. 

Relish your relaxing night in one of the most respectful hotels in Marsa Matrouh. 

Meals Included:

Breakfast and Lunch.

Relish your breakfast, and take your seat in the AC vehicle, arriving at Alexandria. 

Visit the Catacombs of Kom el Shokafa:

This burial site is one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages, constructed in the 2nd century. With inscriptions featuring the Egyptian deities like Anubis and Isis, but shown in Greek or Roman dress, and Greek-style decorative friezes and facial profiles appearing alongside traditional Pharaonic symbols, it is a rare blend of beliefs and art. 

Explore Pompey’s pillar:

It was established between AD 297 and 303 by the monolithic red Aswan granite, 26.85 m in height and 285 tons in weight, which stands within the former Serapeum temple complex dedicated to Serapis. 

Marvel at The Roman Amphitheater of Kom el Dikka:

The Roman Amphitheatre of Kom el Dikka, seated with 13 rows of well-preserved white and grey marble terraces, was built in the 1st–2nd century CE and continued to host musical and theatrical performances, poetry readings, and public speeches through at least the Byzantine period (up to the 7th century). 

Relish your lunch in a local restaurant. 

Embark on El Montazah Palace:

Discover the Salamlek Palace (1892), which was commissioned by Khedive Abbas II as a hunting lodge and residence, and the Haramlek Palace (1932), which was added by King Fuad I in elegant Italian Renaissance style with Ottoman touches, with twin towers and long arcades overlooking the Mediterranean. Explore the historical royal life here. 

Have a restful night at the Alexanderia hotel. 

Meals Included:

Breakfast and Lunch.

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel, and then with your tour guide, start your day tour. 

Arrive at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina:

It includes unique antiquities, Manuscripts, and the history of Science, reviving the spirit of the ancient Library of Alexandria, once the greatest center of learning in the ancient world.

Visit The Fort Qaitbey:

Built around 1477–1479 AD by Mamluk Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitbay on the exact site of the ancient Pharos Lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, it became the strongest citadel on the Mediterranean Sea. 

Marvel at the Abu Abbas al-Mursi Mosque:

It is a vibrant symbol of spiritual history, architectural elegance, and cultural heritage. The mosque was constructed in the 13th century and features amazing Fatimid decorations. 

Lunch & Travel Back to Cairo:

Savor a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, and then travel back to Cairo via the AC vehicle. Spend a comfy night in your hotel in Cairo. 

Meals Included:

Breakfast and Lunch.

Relish our smooth drop-off service from your hotel in Cairo to Cairo Airport by modern AC vehicle.