2 Days 1 Night Siwa Oasis Tour from Marsa Matrouh

The exact driving time depends on your pickup location, road conditions and stops on the day. Starting from Marsa Matrouh makes a short Siwa trip considerably more practical than travelling from Cairo because less of the itinerary is spent reaching and leaving the oasis.

Yes. A 2-day, 1-night trip from Marsa Matrouh can combine major Siwa experiences including the Salt Lakes, Cleopatra’s Spring, Temple of the Oracle, Shali Fortress, Fatnas Island, Mount of the Dead and a 4×4 adventure in the Great Sand Sea.

The sightseeing program includes Siwa’s Salt Lakes, Cleopatra’s Spring, Temple of the Oracle, Shali Fortress, Fatnas Island, Mount of the Dead, the Great Sand Sea 4×4 safari, sandboarding, desert springs and Siwan cultural experiences. Please check your booking confirmation for the exact transport, accommodation, meals, entrance fees and other inclusions attached to your selected package.

Please check the confirmed tour type on your booking before payment. If you request a private Siwa tour, the final confirmation should clearly state whether the vehicle, sightseeing program and desert safari are private for your booking group.

Your exact pickup point is confirmed before the trip. Send the name and location of your hotel or accommodation in the Marsa Matrouh area so the pickup arrangements and any applicable transfer conditions can be confirmed.

The program includes an overnight stay in Siwa, with a traditional Siwan eco-lodge experience featured in the itinerary. The exact accommodation should be confirmed for your travel date when booking.

Local Siwan meals are part of the tour experience described in this itinerary. The exact number of included breakfasts, lunches and dinners should be checked in your booking confirmation for the selected package.

The Salt Lakes are included as one of the main Siwa experiences, and the itinerary is designed to give travelers the opportunity to float in Siwa’s highly saline water. Follow the local guide’s instructions and current conditions at the lakes.

Yes. Cleopatra’s Spring is included in this 2-day Siwa itinerary.

Yes. The Temple of the Oracle, one of Siwa’s best-known ancient sites, is included in the itinerary.

Yes. Mount of the Dead, also known as Gebel al-Mawta, is included in the sightseeing program.

Yes. The itinerary includes a 4×4 safari experience in the Great Sand Sea, together with desert activities and stops.

The itinerary includes a 4×4 Great Sand Sea safari, but whether the safari vehicle is exclusively private for your booking group should be confirmed for your selected tour package before booking.

Yes. Sandboarding is included as part of the Great Sand Sea desert experience in this itinerary.

Bring your passport or required identification, comfortable walking shoes, swimwear, a towel, sun protection, sunglasses, a hat, personal toiletries, any essential medication and a light layer for the evening. A small overnight bag is usually the most practical option.

Choose light, comfortable clothing suitable for desert sightseeing and walking, together with comfortable shoes and sun protection. Siwa is a traditional oasis community, so modest clothing is a respectful choice when visiting local areas and cultural sites.

Families can enjoy many Siwa experiences, but suitability depends on each child’s age and comfort with road travel, desert driving, walking and an overnight itinerary. Send the children’s ages before booking so the program can be assessed for your family.

A 2-day tour is designed to cover Siwa’s major highlights efficiently, while a 3-day itinerary gives more time for the oasis and desert at a slower pace. The longer option can reduce the need to fit as many experiences into a short stay.

The return time depends on the day’s itinerary, your pickup location, road conditions and the final stops in Siwa. Your planned departure and approximate return timing should be confirmed for your travel date before the tour.