Siwa Oasis day trip from El-Alamain with local lunch

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Discover Siwa, a verdant oasis nestled in the Western Desert of Egypt. Once known as 'palm land' in Ancient Egypt, this name reflects the abundance of palm trees for which it is famous. Your adventure begins with a comfortable transfer from your accommodation in the El-Alamain region towards the Siwa Oasis.Here, you'll explore the ruins of the oracle temple of Zeus Amon, famed since the era of Herodotus and consulted by Alexander the Great. You'll also discover the Mountain of the Dead, home to countless tombs hailing from ancient Egyptian eras, as well as Greek and Roman periods.Don't forget to bring along your swimwear and towels for a swim at Siwa's salt lakes. These four vast bodies of water, with their impressive depth of 4m and a 95% salt concentration, offer a unique experience. The high salt content enables you to float effortlessly on the water's surface, regardless of your swimming abilities. Round off your day with a local lunch before returning to your accommodation in El-Alamain.

Highlights

You'll explore the verdant Siwa Oasis, nestled in Egypt's Western Desert
You'll discover the Amon Temple, once consulted by Alexander the Great
There's a guided visit to the Mountain of the Dead with its ancient tombs
Your adventure continues with a refreshing swim in the Salt Lakes of Siwa
You'll enjoy a traditional local lunch before the transfer back to your hotel

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Activity package

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Facilities

Free cancellation

mobile

15 hours

Available in English, Italian, Arabic, Polish, German

What's included

Entrance fees
Lunch
Guided tour
Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Insurance

Not included

Drinks
Personal expenses

Where you'll meet

Pick-up and drop-off are included from your hotel lobby in El-Alamein. Please indicate your pick-up location at checkout.

Operated by

Travco Group for Tourism

Important information

Accessibility: * Not suitable for people with spinal health problems Know in advance: * The tour is available in several languages. If the minimum number of participants isn't reached or the relevant languages aren't available, an English-speaking guide will be the alternative * The pick-up time starts in the early morning at around 2:30am from the El-Alamain hotel area. The journey to Siwa Oasis takes approximately 7 hours, with short stops at cafeterias on the road for rest and refreshments * Tour duration and pick-up time are simply guidelines subject to change due to operational conditions and your hotel location * If possible, you may want to arrange a take-away breakfast box and late dinner with your hotel reception before the tour date * The insurance included with this tour/activity covers accidents that may occur to guests while participating in the tour or activity. Remember to bring: * Your passport * Comfortable clothes and shoes, scarf, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, swimsuit, towels. Please avoid wearing any jewellery * Camera, a bottle of water and money for tipping