7-Day Cairo Tour to Siwa Oasis & Alexandria

Relish a smooth and comfortable pickup service from Cairo Airport, departing from the airport by the AC vehicle. Enjoy a restful night in a cozy hotel in Cairo.

Your journey starts with a smooth and cozy pickup service from your hotel in Cairo; Take your seat in the AC vehicle, and  embark to El Alamein with a refreshing stop in the middle of the road for coffee and a restroom break.

Arrive at the El Alamein Museum, where you delve into the profound history of World War II's North African campaigns at the El Alamein Museum, exploring real war items, including maps, uniforms, personal belongings, medals, and even a soldier’s Bible.

Proceed to El Alamein War Cemetery, established by The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC), including over 7,240 tombstones that stand in regimented rows amidst beautifully tended desert plants, serving as the final resting place for those who perished during the Western Desert campaigns.

Visit The German War Memorial, erected in 1959 and containing the remains of approximately 4,280 German WWII soldiers and 30 from WWI. Discover the central 11.5-meter basalt obelisk, standing atop four falcons, evoking the protective Horus of ancient Egypt and German heritage.

Explore The Italian Memorial, the largest structure at El Alamein's Battlefield, including thousands of white marble plaques commemorating the fallen, alongside a small museum and projection room.

Light lunch will be served on the way. Arrive at Siwa & enjoy the sunset at Fatnas Lake; while the sun descends towards the horizon, the sky ignites in a spectacular display of gold, orange, pink, and purple hues. The Gebel Bayda and Hamra mountains form a stunning backdrop to the west.

Arrive at the Ghaliet ecolodge for check-in and spend a cozy night, nestled amid wonderful nature, and relish the alluring view from your cozy room. Savor a tasty, well-prepared dinner, immersing yourself in the tranquility of the oasis.

Meals Included:

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

After savoring a delicious local Siwan breakfast, take your seat in a comfortable vehicle to explore Siwa's ancient spiritual heart and its unique natural formations.

Begin your exploration at the Temple of the Oracle, built during the 26th Dynasty (6th century BCE) and dedicated to the ancient Egyptian god Amun, this temple is famously believed to be the very site where Alexander the Great was declared the son of Amun in 332 BCE.

Discover the otherworldly beauty of Siwa's Salt Lakes. Due to their incredibly high salinity levels (up to 95%), these lakes allow anyone to float effortlessly, much like in the Dead Sea. The water is also rich in minerals.

Indulge in a refreshing dip at Cleopatra's Bath, an iconic and historically rich destination with a natural spring-fed stone pool, believed to have been a favorite bathing spot for Queen Cleopatra VII, filled with mineral-rich water at a constant ~29°C, offering a tranquil and picturesque setting for relaxation.

Discover Umm Ubaydah or Amun Temple, built during the 26th Dynasty under King Nectanebo II (mid-4th century BCE); this temple features vivid and unique inscriptions, offering further insights into Siwa's ancient past.

Savor a delicious Siwan lunch at a local restaurant like Abdo restaurant. Conclude your day with an exhilarating adventure into the Great Sand Sea, thrilling through an unforgettable endless landscape, and experience the best-ever sandboarding in Egypt by Jeep 4x4.

Spend a cozy night back at Ghaliet ecolodge with dinner.

Meals Included:

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Enjoy your breakfast before taking your seat in a modern vehicle, heading to Shali Fort, the 13th-century mud-brick fortress that dominates central Siwa, constructed from kersheef (a unique mixture of salt, clay, sand, and palm logs); its walls once rose 4-5 stories high, forming a labyrinth of narrow streets, homes, wells, shops, and mosques, built by Berbers to defend against desert raids.

Go ahead to the Mountain of the Dead (Gebel Al-Mawta); it is the main cemetery from the 26th Dynasty through the Greco-Roman period. This necropolis is honeycombed with thousands of tombs—all featuring vivid inscriptions.

Bid farewell to the desert tranquility of Siwa as your journey continues towards the Mediterranean coast, arriving at  Marsa Matrouh, where you spend an unbelievable time on white sandy beaches with clear crystal water and relish a wonderful fresh-cooked lunch meal.

Relish your relaxing night in one of the most respected hotels in Marsa Matrouh after check-in.

Meals Included:

Breakfast and Lunch.

Day 5: Alexandria's Roman Legacy—Catacombs, Pillars & Amphitheaters 

Today, you'll travel to Alexandria, where Greek and Roman civilizations are still alive on the Mediterranean coast.

Descend into the fascinating subterranean world of the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, where you embark amid the fusion of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman art and architecture in one burial site with a fascinating maze of tunnels, chambers, and sarcophagi carved deep into the rock.

Marvel at Pompey's Pillar, a 25-meter-tall granite column, said to be Alexandria’s tallest ancient monument.

Explore The Roman Amphitheater. Kom el Dikka offers a glimpse into an ancient Roman cityscape, featuring thirteen rows of white marble seats arranged in a U-shaped configuration.

Relish your lunch in a local restaurant, and continue your tour to El Montazah Palace, a sprawling royal complex overlooking the sea, hosting two significant palaces: the Salamlek Palace, built in 1892, and the El-Haramlek Palace, showcasing a captivating blend of Ottoman and Florentine architectural styles.

Spend a restful night at a respectable hotel in Alexandria.

Meals Included:

Breakfast and Lunch.

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel, and then with your tour guide, start your final day of discovering in Alexandria.

The day begins with a visit to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, which stands on the shores of the Mediterranean as a contemporary testament to the spirit of the ancient Library of Alexandria.

Visit the picturesque Fort Qaitbey, a 14th-century fortress strategically located on a thin arm of land extending into Alexandria's harbor, which holds immense historical significance as it was built directly on the existing foundation of the legendary Pharos Lighthouse.

Conclude your day with a visit to the stunning Abu Abbas al-Mursi Mosque, showcasing a rich blend of Ottoman, Mamluk, Moroccan, and Andalusian styles, with a soaring central tower reaching 73 meters and a mesmerizing interior.

Savor a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, and then travel back to Cairo via a comfortable air-conditioned 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 air-conditioned vehicle, marking the end of your incredible 7-Day Siwa Oasis & Alexandria Tour from Cairo.

Meals Included:

Breakfast.