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Siwa Oasis

Siwa Oasis Tours & Private Day Trips

Siwa Oasis is Egypt’s most enchanting desert haven, situated in the Western Desert just 50 kilometres from the Libyan border. Surrounded by hundred-th...

Welcome to Siwa Oasis

Siwa Oasis is Egypt’s most enchanting desert haven, situated in the Western Desert just 50 kilometres from the Libyan border. Surrounded by hundred-thousand-palm groves, olive orchards, freshwater springs, and hyper-saline turquoise lakes where swimmers float effortlessly, Siwa preserves a distinct Amazigh (Berber) culture, organic mud-brick architecture, and the ancient Temple of the Oracle of Amun visited by Alexander the Great.

Quick Facts

Best Time to VisitOctober to April, when desert days are comfortably warm (22°C–26°C) and nights are crisp.
Recommended Days3 to 4 days

Siwa Oasis Tours & Day Trips

Explore our curated Siwa Oasis experiences.

Top Attractions in Siwa Oasis

Must-see sights and landmarks.

Siwa Salt Lakes & Hot Springs

Siwa Salt Lakes & Hot Springs

Deep turquoise saline pools with up to 95% mineral salt concentration where you float weightlessly, followed by soothing baths in Cleopatra’s Spring.

Shali Fortress & Temple of the Oracle

Shali Fortress & Temple of the Oracle

The 13th-century mud-and-salt (kersheef) fortress overlooking the oasis and the ancient Oracle Temple where Alexander was declared the son of Amun.

Great Sand Sea 4x4 Dune Safari

Great Sand Sea 4x4 Dune Safari

Thrilling 4x4 desert dune bashing, sandboarding, fossil hunting at Bir Wahed, and Bedouin desert campfires under the Milky Way.

Frequently Asked Questions

Planning your trip to Siwa Oasis

How long does it take to travel from Cairo to Siwa?
By private air-conditioned vehicle, the drive takes approximately 8 hours (around 750 km via the Mediterranean highway and Marsa Matruh). Many travellers break the journey with a coastal stop in Alexandria or Marsa Matruh.
Can you swim in the Siwa Salt Lakes without floating gear?
Yes. The water has an extreme mineral density similar to the Dead Sea, allowing anyone to float naturally and effortlessly on the surface.