7 day Itinerary Siwa and Marsa Matrouh

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We offer a 7-day Itinerary in Cairo and Marsa Matrouh, which Includes 2  nights in Cairo,, Visit Pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum then visit Siwa oasis and relax in Marsa Matrouh 

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 Day 1 Arrival in Cairo:

Egypt Tour Packages representative will meet & assist you at  Cairo International Airport, Transfer to hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle Free eveving Overnight in the Hotel Depends on your arrival. If you have an early flight to Cairo you can contact us to make a tour suggestion.

 Day 2 Pyramids of Giza and Cairo Museum:
 

Marsa Alam Tours representative will meet & assist you at  Cairo International Airport, then visit The Pyramids of Giza ( Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus). Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, which dates back to the time of  and visit the Valley Temple  
Then visit the Egyptian Museum

The Egyptian Museum:

It exhibits a rare collection of over 250,000 genuine artefacts that date as far back as 5000 years, including an exclusive exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamen - A collection of treasures, gold, and jewellery that were buried in his tomb for over 3,500 years before they were discovered in 1920 when his tomb was excavated.

Marsa Alam Tours representative will meet & assist you at   Cairo   International Airport, Transfer to the hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle
Depends on your arrival. 
overnight cairo 


Day 3 -Cairo - Siwa oasis

Pick-up time from your hotel in Cairo or Giza at 05:00 am. we do recommend ordering a breakfast box from your hotel because of the early departure, and drive to El Alamein, driving distance: 259 km. It takes 3 hours driving, on the way we stop for a coffee break. 
 Enjoy the sunset at Fatnas Lake
Fatnas is a Small island in Birket Siwa, you can reach it by walk or by bike, It is a wonderful place to sit and enjoy the sunset, You will get a spectacular view of the lake with Gebel Bayda and Hamra forming the backdrop to the west, A walk in the Garden show a variety of trees including Banana, dates, and olive.
sunset-Siwa
Dinner will be served in a restaurant in Siwa,
Overnight in Ghaliet Ecolodge
Ghaliet is a unique SPA Ecolodge just located nearby Amoun Temple and Alexander the greatest oracle in Siwa Oasis. It has been built by nature and designed among palm trees. you can feel the history and the great ancient stories of Alexander the great while you are in Ghaliet. Enjoy nature, organic design, organic food, and different health programs. The ecolodge includes 12 cozy rooms; each room has its special personality and feeling. You can enjoy staying in the upper rooms with the transparent glass ceiling opening and you feel like you are sleeping in heaven. Also, you can experience the unique outdoor privacy in the lower rooms with their private backyard.
Have an amazing night in Siwa 
 

Day 4- Siwa and Camping in the desert:
 

B The temple of Alexander the Great
Temple is also known as the Temple of the Oracle. It is believed that Alexander the Great wished to consult the Siwan oracle to seek confirmation that he was the son of Zeus. The Greek god of gods, when he and his entourage arrived at Siwa oasis after a long trip through the desert. Then drive to the salty lake.
The salty lake Siwa
The salty water takes you above the water and makes you float., You don't need to be a good swimmer. Take care when you go swimming and don't let the water reach your eyes. as it is really painful. Choose the crystal lake and they are many of them. But keep looking for the purest one, when you see the bottom. Take a bottle of Mineral water to shower with after swimming in the lake, The salt lakes have similar hyper-salinity properties to those of Jordan’s Dead Sea. This also means that the lakes hold great healing properties, much stronger than regular seawater. In all cases, You will make for a wonderful swim!
 Cleopatra's bath
at 11:00 Then proceed to (Cleopatra's bath )The spring of the sun. It has been mentioned by travellers to Siwa, The legend maintains that Cleopatra swam here,
Then Proceed to the temple of Umm Ubaydah or Amun temple, Just 200 m further from the Temple of the Oracle, the temple was erected by the pharaoh Nectanebo of the 30th Dynasty,
This structure is almost completely destroyed, owing to its dynamiting in 1896 by an Ottoman governor eager to acquire building material. An inscribed wall represents all that remains to be seen. Based on earlier drawings by pioneer explorers, however, scholars have deduced that the temple was erected by the pharaoh Nectanebo of the 30th Dynasty.
The temple of Amun
12:00( Taste the Siwan lunch )  in a Siwan restaurant at Abdo restaurant.
Abdo restaurant Siwa
Then you will adventure the desert by discovering the Great Sand Sea. by Jeep 4x4 and Enjoy sandboarding -The best sand dunes for sand boarding in Egypt is here in the Great Sand Sea near Siwa Oasis 
Sandboard in Siwa
Visit the hot and Cold spring Bir Waheed  Later, we enjoy some traditional Bedouin Tea by sunset& Overnight in desert Camp and Enjoy Bbq Dinner.
Beer Wahid-Siwa If you need to Sleep in a Hotel instead of the camp, This is also available. we have nice Ecolodges in Siwa
Meals: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
 

 Day 5  Siwa -Marsa Matrouh:
 

Siwa, Marsa Matrouh, Cairo
Breakfast at the Camp at 07:00 then drive back to  Siwa oasis, - Visit  Shali Fortress :
The Shali Fortress was built on a hill inside a Protective wall originally breached by a single gate, the maze of mud-brick buildings that Comprises the Fortress served the people of the oasis for nearly 8 centuries. The inhabitants had to live in the narrow quarters,  sharing their animals, which were herded into the fortress each evening. The huge chunks of salt so prevalent in  Siwa oasis were used in the construction of the fortress, as they helped to strengthen the wall, Rain has unfortunately proved to be more destructive to the fortress than any human invaders. the fortress was built in the 13th century and served as the center of Siwan life for over 800 years. The fortress’ mosque is still in use today, with many of the homes restored, and some even turned into local guesthouses.
Siwa shall fortress
Then proceed to the Mountain of the Dead 
It is  a conical mountain a little over a kilometer to the north of Shali. Tombs from the twenty-sixth Dynasty, Ptolemaic, and the Roman periods are cut into the side of the mountain, There are four tombs worth seeing at Gebel Al – Mawta. Si Amun Tomb is the most beautiful in Siwa oasis. Si Amun appears to have been a wealthy Egyptian, Perhaps of Greek origin, but a follower of the ancient Egyptians belief, The tomb contains an Image from the Egyptian pantheon, including an Exquisite painting of the goddess nut standing beside a sycamore tree.
Si Amun
Then drive to cairo , passing by Marsa Matrouh for lunch passing  Discover Marsa Matrouh, Egypt’s Mediterranean shore. With sandy white beaches and crystal clear waters, many believe that Cleopatra herself bathed in the tranquil waters of Marsa Matrouh. 
Lunch will be served in Marsa Matrouh in Magdy restaurant -Seafood restaurant
Arrive in Marsa Matrouh  and Overnight in a hotel in Marsa Matrouh 
Meals: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner

Day 6-  Marsa Matrouh Free Day :
 

Enjoy the beach in Marsa Matrouh 
overnight in Marsa Matrouh  Meals : Breakfast and Dinner 

Day 7 Marsa Matrouh - Cairo 
Enjoy the beach in Marsa Matrouh 
then transfer to Cairo overnight in Cairo 
 Day 8 Departure :
transfsr to cairo Airpotrt for departure

Highlights

  • ►    The Pyramids of Giza
  • ►    The Sphinx
  • ►    The Egyptian Museum
  • ►  Marsa Matrouh 
  • ► Siwa Oasis
  • ► The Fortress at Shali
  • ► The temple of the Oracle
  • ► Gebel Al Mawta
  • ► Cleopatra`s Bath
  • ► Make an adventure trip 
  • ► The great sand sea 

Inclusions:

  • 3 Nights in Cairo  based on Bed and Breakfast
  • 2 Night in Marsa Matrouh Hotel based on half board 
  • 2 Night in Siwa full board 
  • private transfer
  • Entrance fees
Exclusions:
  • Tipping
  • Any extra
  • Drinks at restaurants 

► Please remember to bring:

  • Passports

  • Hat
  • Sunglasses

►  Tour Type :

  • ► Private 

►  Pick up Time :

  • 7:00 am 

 ►  Know Before You go 

  • Ask for your breakfast box before the early departure. The hotel arranges it for you for free.

► Booking Method:

 Full Payment during the trip or by Visa Card Online Via our website
Reservations should be made as early as possible to book the desired Nile cruise, spaces will be secured upon receiving a deposit of 25 %, and during the Christmas and New Year holidays, the required deposit is 50%. This deposit forms part of your final payment. Deposits can only be made by credit cards, wire transfer and or the Western Union

 

 ► Children Policy

  •  ► 0 - 01.99 Free of Charge
  •  ► 2 - 5.99 pay 25% of the tour price
  •  ► 6 - 11.99 pay 50% of the tour price
  •  ► 12+ pay full tour price as per adult person.

 ► Payment Policy
Reservations should be made as early as possible to book the desired Nile cruise, spaces will be secured upon receiving a deposit of 25 %, and during the Christmas and New Year holidays, the required deposit is 50%. This deposit forms part of your final payment. Deposits can only be made by credit cards, wire transfer and or the Western Union

 

Prices are quoted in USA Dollars per person per trip and valid until 30th April 2021, except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.

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 ► Tipping
It is a customary attitude for expressing ones satisfaction with good services rendered to him by staff on duty with him. We advise if you are willing to offer it, this would be great and if not, you are not obliged to do it.

For booking only 100$ down payment is required and get your booking Voucher with Confirmation

 

Route

  1. Cairo
  2. Bahariya Oasis