Nature
Salt Lakes · Cleopatra’s Spring · Fatnas sunset
Item Code: 09-30466
260€
2 Days 1 Night Siwa Oasis Tour from El Alamein
2 days 1 night Siwa Oasis tour from El Alamein gives you more time to experience Siwa than a long one-day trip from the North Coast. Discover the famous Salt Lakes, ancient Siwa and local oasis culture, spend the night in Siwa, and experience an exciting 4×4 adventure through the Great Sand Sea before returning to your hotel in El Alamein.
- from El Alamein
- from New El Alamein
2 Days 1 Night Siwa Oasis Tour Highlights:
- Float in Siwa’s Salt Lakes
- Cleopatra’s Spring
- Temple of the Oracle
- Shali Fortress
- Sunset at Fatnas Island
- Mount of the Dead
- Great Sand Sea 4×4 Safari
- Sandboarding
- Desert Springs
- Traditional Siwan Eco-Lodge
- Local Siwan Meals
History
Oracle Temple · Shali Fortress · Mount of the Dead
Adventure
Great Sand Sea · 4×4 · Sandboarding · Desert springs
Siwan Culture
Eco-lodge · Local food · Market · Siwan tea
2 Days 1 Night Siwa Oasis Tour Itinerary:
2-day journey from El Aamein into Egypt’s Western Desert with our Siwa Oasis tour. This adventure blends the natural beauty of the oasis, its rich ancient history, and the unique local culture with thrilling desert experiences.
Day 1: El Alamein to Siwa Oasis – Salt Lakes & Ancient Siwa
We’ll start your adventure with a private pickup from your hotel or resort in El Aamein. Once we reach Siwa, you’ll get to experience one of the oasis’s most unique natural wonders: floating effortlessly in the bright turquoise, highly salty Siwa Salt Lakes. Afterwards, we’ll visit Cleopatra’s Spring.
Delve into Siwa’s rich past by exploring the Temple of the Oracle, a site famously linked to Alexander the Great. You’ll also wander through the evocative ruins of Shali Fortress. As the first day winds down, we’ll make our way to Fatnas Island. Here, you can watch the sunset over the oasis, savor some traditional Siwan tea, and then enjoy dinner before settling in for the night at a charming eco-lodge.
Day 2: Great Sand Sea 4×4 Safari & Return to El Alamein
Day two in Siwa offers a different perspective. You’ll start by exploring the ancient tombs at the Mount of the Dead. Afterward, switch to a 4×4 Land Cruiser for an off-road journey into the Great Sand Sea. Experience the stunning desert dunes, give sandboarding a try, and discover desert springs set against the expansive Western Desert landscape.
Following lunch, there will be a brief stop at the local market to browse Siwan dates, olive oil, and handmade crafts before you begin your return trip to El Aamein.
This two-day, one-night Siwa Oasis tour from El Aamein combines private transfers, accommodation, meals, visits to historical sites, and a 4×4 desert safari. It’s ideal for those looking for a more comprehensive experience beyond a standard day trip.
2 Days 1 Night Siwa Oasis Tour Prices:
Prices for Children:
What’s Included in Your Siwa Tour from Marsa Matrouh:
- Private round-trip transfer between Marsa Matrouh and Siwa Oasis
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English Speaking Guide
- Local desert escort during the safari
- Entrance Fees
- 1-night accommodation in a traditional Siwan eco-lodge
- 4×4 Land Cruiser Great Sand Sea safari
- 1 × Breakfast
- 2 × Lunch
- 1 × Dinner
- Sandboarding equipment
- Traditional Siwan tea
- Insurance
- Taxes and Fees
What’s Not Included:
- Personal Expenses
- Drinks during Lunch
Additional Paid Features
Hotel Transfer Included
The tour price includes pickup and drop-off from hotels in Marsa Matrouh. If your hotel is located outside the city, simply send us a request and we’ll confirm the exact additional transfer cost before booking.
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1 DAY VS 2 DAYS · SIWA OASIS
Is a 2-Day Siwa Tour Better Than a Day Trip from El Alamein?
Yes — for most travelers, a 2-day Siwa Oasis tour from El Alamein is the better option. It gives you considerably more time inside the oasis and avoids trying to combine the long journey, sightseeing and return drive into a single day.
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DAY TRIP
Faster, More Intensive
Best when you have very limited time and want to see Siwa without staying overnight.
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2-DAY TOUR
More Time in Siwa
Staying overnight makes it possible to combine Siwa’s main attractions with a more complete desert experience before returning to El Alamein.
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💬 Ask About a 2-Day Siwa Tour
Best choice: Choose 2 days if you want to experience Siwa rather than simply fit it into one long travel day.
EL ALAMEIN → SIWA OASIS
El Alamein to Siwa Oasis – Distance, Travel Time & Best Route
Siwa Oasis is approximately 484 km by road from El Alamein, and the direct drive takes around 6–6.5 hours. The exact journey time depends on your pickup location in the El Alamein area, traffic, road conditions and stops along the way.
📍 ≈ 484 kmRoad distance
🚙 ≈ 5–6 hoursDriving time
🛣️ Private road transferPractical tour option