Siwa Oasis Safari

8 Days / 7 Nights (Private Desert Magic)

Experience Authentic Egypt

3 Nights Cairo → 1 Night Alexandria → El Alamein → 3 Nights Siwa Oasis

Exclusive Services

  • Discover Cairo: Private tour guide and chauffeur included
  • Explore the fascinating landscapes between Cairo and Alexandria
  • Alexandria adventurous sightseeing tour
  • Unforgettable adventures: Magic between Alexandria and El Alamein
  • Magic of the Siwa Oasis with private tour guide and chauffeur
  • Unique experiences in the oasis

Tour Highlights

A true picture-book setting awaits you in the northwest oasis of Siwa – you will feel like you are in another universe. Amidst the Libyan Desert, this paradise is a special home for about 30,000 people.

Far away from big cities, you can experience authentic Egypt here in absolute tranquility, far from mass tourism and hustle and bustle.

What You Will Explore

Shali Fortress, the Oracle Temple of Amun (which Alexander the Great once visited), the Great Sand Sea with jeep dune rides, fossils, and campfires under the stars, as well as salt lakes and Cleopatra's Bath.

A perfect combination of culture, nature, and adventure with overnight stays in traditional Siwa hotels.

Cleopatra Travel

Itinerary

Day by day through the magical landscapes of Egypt

Cairo: Breathtaking Views

Day 1 Day 1 Cairo Arrival

Scheduled flight to Cairo, meet and assist with entry formalities. Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay.

Day 2 Day 2 Giza & GEM

Private guide accompanies you to the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx. Afterwards, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). Lunch included. Overnight stay in Cairo.

Day 3 Day 3 Citadel & Bazaar

Walking tour to the Citadel with the Mohamed Ali Mosque, visit the Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, and finish at the legendary Elfishawy Café. Later, transfer to Alexandria.

Alexandria: Port City Sightseeing

Day 4 Day 4 Alexandria

Visit Qaitbay Citadel, the Library of Alexandria, the Catacombs, and Pompey's Pillar. Afterwards, return to the accommodation.

Day 5 Day 5 El Alamein

Journey through El Alamein with a visit to the war memorial and museum (Rommel). Then continue driving to the Siwa Oasis.

Day 6 Day 6 Great Sand Sea

Drive to Bir Wahid spring. Followed by an exciting 4×4 ride through the Great Sand Sea. Return and overnight stay in Siwa.

Unique Panorama in the Siwa Oasis

Day 7 Day 7 Shali & Amun Temple

Exploration of the old town of Shali, the Amun Temple, and the famous Cleopatra Spring (Hammam).

Day 8 Day 8 Return Flight

Transfer to Cairo Airport. Assistance with customs and departure formalities, return flight to Switzerland.

Extra Tip Alexandria Horse Carriage

Book with your local tour guide and experience public life in Alexandria with a horse-drawn carriage city tour.

Selected Accommodations

First-class comfort during your desert safari

Cairo Kempinski Nile Hotel

Kempinski Nile Hotel 5*

Ideally located in the Garden City district with Wi-Fi, LCD satellite TV, alcohol-free minibar, marble bathrooms, spa, whirlpools, steam bath, sauna, and rooftop pool.

Alexandria Sheraton Montazah Hotel

Sheraton Montazah Hotel 4*

Modern hotel featuring an outdoor pool, two restaurants, rooms with balconies, and panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea.

Siwa Oasis Dehiba Resort

Dehiba Resort 3*

Centrally located in the Siwa Oasis. Cozy rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and a traditional hotel restaurant.

Price List & Departure Dates

Per person in a double room including all mentioned services

October
  • Scheduled flight from Zurich or Geneva to Cairo
  • Private domestic transfer (e.g., airport – hotel – Siwa – airport)
  • 3 nights in Cairo (5★ hotel, breakfast)
  • 1 night in Alexandria (4★–5★ hotel, breakfast)
  • 3 nights in Siwa (3★ hotel, half board)
  • All transfers & sightseeing tours
  • Excursions & visits as mentioned in the program
  • Entrance fees to all visited sights
  • Private German-speaking tour guide on-site
November
  • Scheduled flight from Zurich or Geneva to Cairo
  • Private domestic transfer (e.g., airport – hotel – Siwa – airport)
  • 3 nights in Cairo (5★ hotel, breakfast)
  • 1 night in Alexandria (4★–5★ hotel, breakfast)
  • 3 nights in Siwa (3★ hotel, half board)
  • All transfers & sightseeing tours
  • Excursions & visits as mentioned in the program
  • Entrance fees to all visited sights
  • Private German-speaking tour guide on-site
December
  • Scheduled flight from Zurich or Geneva to Cairo
  • Private domestic transfer (e.g., airport – hotel – Siwa – airport)
  • 3 nights in Cairo (5★ hotel, breakfast)
  • 1 night in Alexandria (4★–5★ hotel, breakfast)
  • 3 nights in Siwa (3★ hotel, half board)
  • All transfers & sightseeing tours
  • Excursions & visits as mentioned in the program
  • Entrance fees to all visited sights
  • Private German-speaking tour guide on-site
Christmas / New Year
  • Scheduled flight from Zurich or Geneva to Cairo
  • Private domestic transfer (e.g., airport – hotel – Siwa – airport)
  • 3 nights in Cairo (5★ hotel, breakfast)
  • 1 night in Alexandria (4★–5★ hotel, breakfast)
  • 3 nights in Siwa (3★ hotel, half board)
  • All transfers & sightseeing tours
  • Excursions & visits as mentioned in the program
  • Entrance fees to all visited sights
  • Private German-speaking tour guide on-site
January
  • Scheduled flight from Zurich or Geneva to Cairo
  • Private domestic transfer (e.g., airport – hotel – Siwa – airport)
  • 3 nights in Cairo (5★ hotel, breakfast)
  • 1 night in Alexandria (4★–5★ hotel, breakfast)
  • 3 nights in Siwa (3★ hotel, half board)
  • All transfers & sightseeing tours
  • Excursions & visits as mentioned in the program
  • Entrance fees to all visited sights
  • Private German-speaking tour guide on-site
February
  • Scheduled flight from Zurich or Geneva to Cairo
  • Private domestic transfer (e.g., airport – hotel – Siwa – airport)
  • 3 nights in Cairo (5★ hotel, breakfast)
  • 1 night in Alexandria (4★–5★ hotel, breakfast)
  • 3 nights in Siwa (3★ hotel, half board)
  • All transfers & sightseeing tours
  • Excursions & visits as mentioned in the program
  • Entrance fees to all visited sights
  • Private German-speaking tour guide on-site
March
  • Scheduled flight from Zurich or Geneva to Cairo
  • Private domestic transfer (e.g., airport – hotel – Siwa – airport)
  • 3 nights in Cairo (5★ hotel, breakfast)
  • 1 night in Alexandria (4★–5★ hotel, breakfast)
  • 3 nights in Siwa (3★ hotel, half board)
  • All transfers & sightseeing tours
  • Excursions & visits as mentioned in the program
  • Entrance fees to all visited sights
  • Private German-speaking tour guide on-site
April
  • Scheduled flight from Zurich or Geneva to Cairo
  • Private domestic transfer (e.g., airport – hotel – Siwa – airport)
  • 3 nights in Cairo (5★ hotel, breakfast)
  • 1 night in Alexandria (4★–5★ hotel, breakfast)
  • 3 nights in Siwa (3★ hotel, half board)
  • All transfers & sightseeing tours
  • Excursions & visits as mentioned in the program
  • Entrance fees to all visited sights
  • Private German-speaking tour guide on-site