Siwa & Alexandria Discovery

Cairo - Marsa Matrouh. You will then be picked up from your hotel and start your drive to Marsa Matrouh city. After checking in at the hotel, you will have the rest of the day at leisure to explore Marsa Matrouh or enjoy the coastal atmosphere.

Please note: You will be collected from a hotel of your choice in Cairo - you must let us know where you wish to be collected from. Your guide may adjust the itinerary due to weather, road conditions, or unforeseen issues, always prioritising safety. Our aim is to ensure all key programme highlights are experienced.

Please note: We recommend arriving the day prior to the start of the tour, as you will depart early in the morning for Marsa Matrouh.

Marsa Matrouh - Siwa Oasis. Marsa Matrouh - Siwa Oasis. Today, you will be met at the hotel for your onward transfer to Siwa Oasis. The journey takes you west through the vast desert landscape, offering a glimpse of Egypt’s dramatic scenery as you travel towards this remote and tranquil oasis.

Once you have arrived and checked into your accommodation, you will enjoy breakfast before having some time to explore the atmospheric ruins of Shali, the ancient heart of Siwa. The day continues with time to unwind by the strikingly clear Siwa Salt Lakes, perfect for a refreshing swim. As evening approaches, watch the sky transform at sunset before soaking in a natural hot spring at a desert campsite. Later, enjoy dinner at a traditional Siwan restaurant.

After breakfast, you’ll set off for a day of discovery in Siwa. You’ll explore the Mountain of the Dead, where ancient tombs are carved into the rock, before making your way to the historic Oracle Temple of Amun.

At midday, you can relax by Cleopatra’s Spring and enjoy your lunch in this peaceful setting. In the late afternoon, you’ll head to Western Lake, where you can savour Siwan tea and snacks as you watch the sunset. Your day concludes with a candlelit dinner at Taziry Eco-Village before returning to your accommodation.

This morning, you’ll set out on an exciting full-day 4x4 safari across the sweeping dunes of the Great Sand Sea. Along the way, pause for a private picnic lunch surrounded by endless desert views. As the afternoon unfolds, you will have the opportunity to opt to try sandboarding before watching the sun set over the golden sands. The day finishes with a memorable private dinner beneath the stars in the heart of the desert.

Siwa Oasis - Alexandria. Today, you’ll depart from your hotel in Siwa and travel towards Alexandria. On arrival, your exploration begins at Pompey’s Pillar, an impressive monument built in honour of Emperor Diocletian. Next, visit the fascinating Catacombs, the largest Roman burial site in Egypt, carved deep into the rock. You’ll then continue to the Qaitbay Citadel, a fortress built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, before concluding your tour with a visit to the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina.

Alexandria - Cairo. After breakfast, you will check out of the accommodation in Alexandria before transferring to Cairo, where you dropped off at the airport for your onward flight. Safe travels!