Day Safari Tour from Cairo to Siwa Oasis

Tour Details:

Early in the morning, our representative will meet you at your hotel in Cairo; You will recognize him by the sign with your name in his hands.

It will take you to  the Siwa Oasis. It is an isolated area, about 80 km long and 2 to 20 km wide, inhabited mainly by Berbers who speak their native language. Siwa is a green area with numerous date palms, olive and fruit trees, on the territory of which there are lakes and springs, as well as some places,  of archaeological and historical value.

First of all, you will see the ruins  of Shali, the old part of the Siv, the labyrinths of mud-brick houses that once made it impossible for raiders to escape, since it is not easy to find a way out in someone else’s territory. An indescribable feeling envelops you as you walk through this abandoned area and experience a different culture.

Then go to Cleopatra’s Baths, a pool where water is supplied from the hot spring of the mountains. Be sure to take a dip and relax!

Then you will visit Gebel al-Mawta,  the Mountain of the Dead, the old necropolis of Siwa, where there are a large number of mausoleums from the Ptolemaic and Roman periods. You will be surprised by the beautiful paintings, as well as the well-preserved mummies.

It’s time for lunch at one of the local restaurants.

Next, you will visit the ruins  of the Temple of the Oracle or Amun, the most important ancient Egyptian deity, who was supposed to answer the questions of the questioners through the oracle. This oracle was one of the most famous and significant in the ancient world. It is assumed that Alexander the Great himself visited him to get an answer to his question of whether he was the son of God, and of course received the affirmative desired answer. From the main temple of Amun you will go to the temple of um UbaidUnfortunately, only one wall remains, as it was blown up by order of the Ottoman Governor to obtain building material for his house.

From the hill on which the temple is located, there is an amazing panoramic view of the green oasis, two salt lakes and hills! Don’t forget to capture this beauty on camera!

In the evening you will return to Cairo.