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Siwa Oasis on a Budget: 5 Days of Salt Lakes & Desert

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Siwa Oasis

Duration5 days / 4 nights
Travel styleBudget
DeparturesDaily, on request
From$450 pp

Overview

Five days in remote Siwa, near the Libyan border: the mud-brick fortress of Shali, the Oracle of Amun, Cleopatra's Spring, floating in the salt lakes and a sunset in the Great Sand Sea.

Siwa is Egypt's most beautiful oasis and one of its most peaceful places. Days follow the oasis rhythm: sights in the morning, a swim in a spring, and sunset over the dunes.

Siwa is a long drive from Cairo or Alexandria, which is why this trip has five days. We stay in a simple eco-lodge or guesthouse.

Itinerary

Day 1 Drive to Siwa

Long drive west from Cairo or Alexandria along the coast and into the desert. Check in at your lodge.

Day 2 Old Siwa

The fortress of Shali, the Temple of the Oracle of Amun and the Mountain of the Dead, then a swim at Cleopatra's Spring.

Day 3 Salt lakes and dunes

Float in the turquoise salt lakes, then head into the Great Sand Sea for the hot spring and sunset over the dunes.

Day 4 Oasis day

Fatnas Island, the palm groves and free time in the market.

Day 5 Return

Drive back to Cairo or Alexandria.

Prices

Estimated price per person sharing a double or twin room. Prices are in US dollars.

SeasonBudget
Low (May–Sep)$405
Shoulder (Apr & Oct)$450
High (Nov–Mar)$531
Peak (18 Dec–6 Jan, holidays)$630

Where you stay

Local eco-lodge or guesthouse; confirm facilities, room type and transport.

Prices are estimates and are confirmed with your final quote. International flights are not included; domestic flights only when listed in your quote. Single rooms, children and private groups are priced on request.

No payment to request a booking. We confirm availability and the final price by email.

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