Turquoise salt lake water meeting salt-encrusted shores in Siwa

Desert & Oasis · Slow travel

Siwa, the Oasis Retreat

Float in turquoise salt lakes, explore the fortress of Shali and the Oracle of Amun, and fall asleep in an eco-lodge at the edge of the Great Sand Sea.

4 days · 3 nightsPrivate · Couples
Duration
4 days · 3 nights
Route
Siwa · Shali · Salt Lakes · Great Sand Sea
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Why this journey

Egypt's most remote oasis — and its most restful. A perfect counterpoint to Cairo's energy.

Highlights

  • Salt lakes and Cleopatra's Spring
  • Shali fortress at sunset
  • The Oracle of Amun
  • Dune drive and hot springs

Itinerary

Day by day.

A suggested rhythm. We adjust every itinerary to your arrival times, pace and interests.

  1. Palms around a spring in SiwaDay 1
    Day 1

    Into the oasis

    Siwa

    Arrive in Siwa and settle into your eco-lodge; sunset from Fatnas Island.

  2. The Shali fortress in SiwaDay 2
    Day 2

    Shali & the Oracle

    Siwa

    The mud-brick fortress, the Temple of the Oracle and Cleopatra's Spring.

  3. Palms reflected in a resort pool in Sharm El SheikhDay 3
    Day 3

    Salt lakes & sand sea

    Great Sand Sea

    Float in the salt lakes, then a 4x4 into the dunes and a hot spring at dusk.

  4. Siwa through the fortress wallsDay 4
    Day 4

    Farewell

    Siwa

    A slow breakfast before your onward journey.

What's included

  • Private airport welcome and VIP-assisted arrival
  • Private air-conditioned transfers throughout
  • Licensed Egyptologist guide on every touring day
  • Entrance fees to all sites in the itinerary
  • Accommodation in your chosen collection, with daily breakfast
  • Bottled water on touring days
  • 24/7 support from the TTH team while you travel

Not included

  • International flights
  • Egypt entry visa
  • Gratuities for guides, drivers and crew
  • Optional activities and personal expenses
  • Travel insurance

Destinations on this journey

The Pyramids of Giza silhouetted against an amber sunset

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