Day 1: Cairo – Marsa Matrouh – Siwa
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Pick-up from your Cairo hotel.
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Drive west along the North Coast, stopping in Marsa Matrouh for a short break by the Mediterranean.
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Continue to Siwa Oasis (approx. 9–10 hours in total).
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Check in at your hotel/lodge.
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Dinner and overnight in Siwa.
Day 2: Siwa Sightseeing (East & West)
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Breakfast at the hotel.
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Visit Alexander’s Oracle Temple (Temple of Amun) at Aghurmi, where Alexander the Great was declared a son of Amun.
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Explore the Mountain of the Dead (ancient rock-cut tombs).
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Discover the old Shali Fortress, the mud-brick citadel in the heart of Siwa.
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Overnight stay in Siwa.
Day 3: Desert Safari & Great Sand Sea
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Breakfast at the lodge.
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Head into the Great Sand Sea by 4×4.
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Enjoy dune bashing, sandboarding, and panoramic desert views.
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Visit Bir Wahed Hot Spring for a desert swim.
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Sunset dinner and overnight camping in the desert under the stars.
Day 4: Lakes, Springs & Siwa Culture
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Breakfast in the desert camp, then return to Siwa.
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Visit Cleopatra’s Bath (Spring of Juba) for a refreshing swim.
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See the mesmerizing Siwa Salt Lakes, where you can float effortlessly due to their high salinity.
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Explore local markets and enjoy free time to experience Siwan culture.
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Overnight in Siwa.
Day 5: Siwa – Cairo
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Breakfast at hotel.
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Check out and drive back through Marsa Matrouh.
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Lunch break on the way.
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Arrive in Cairo by evening, drop-off at your hotel.