3-Day Siwa Oasis Adventure from Cairo
Egypt's most remote oasis in three days: mud-brick fortresses, ancient temples, turquoise salt lakes and a 4x4 safari in the dunes of the Great Sand Sea.
Tour at a glance
Operated by Stars Camp, Bahariya Oasis · Updated November 2026
Overview
Siwa Oasis lies close to the Libyan border, surrounded by palm groves, salt lakes and the dunes of the Great Sand Sea. This private 3-day trip from Cairo covers its history and its landscapes, with a local guide and a 4x4 safari.
You visit the old town of Shali, the tombs of the Mountain of the Dead and the Temple of the Oracle where Alexander the Great came to consult Amun, float in the turquoise salt lakes and watch the sunset from the dunes.
Highlights
- Shali Fortress, the mud-brick old town
- Temple of the Oracle of Amun
- Cleopatra Spring
- Floating in the turquoise salt lakes
- Great Sand Sea 4x4 safari and hot spring
- Sunset at Fatnas Island
Day by day itinerary
Cairo to Siwa Oasis
Early pickup and a long drive via Alexandria and Marsa Matrouh to Siwa (about 9 hours, with stops). Evening walk in Siwa town.
Siwa highlights, salt lakes and Great Sand Sea
Morning at Shali Fortress, the Mountain of the Dead, the Temple of the Oracle and Cleopatra Spring.
Afternoon swim in the salt lakes, then a 4x4 safari into the Great Sand Sea with a hot spring and sunset on the dunes.
Siwa to Cairo
Breakfast, then drive back to Cairo via Marsa Matrouh, arriving in the evening.
What's included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo or Giza
- Private air-conditioned car Cairo to Siwa and back
- Local guide in Siwa
- Great Sand Sea 4x4 safari
- 2 nights hotel in Siwa
- Meals listed
- Entry fees on the itinerary
- Bottled water
Not included
- Tips (optional)
- Personal expenses
Prices
Price per person in US dollars. The more travellers in your group, the lower the price per person.
| Group size | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 traveller | $520 |
| 2 travellers | $360 |
| 3 travellers | $315 |
| 4 travellers | $290 |
| 5+ travellers | $260 |
👶 All prices are final and all inclusive. There are no extra charges and no hidden fees. Children under 6 travel free. Children 6 to 11 pay 50% of the adult price. From 12 years, adult price applies.
We also accept payment in Egyptian pounds, euros or any other currency at the equivalent value.
What to bring
Suitable for: Couples, small groups and culture lovers. Long drive on days 1 and 3.
Why book with Stars Camp
Local guide teamLed by Ahmed Lotfy and our Bahariya team.
Our own 4x4s & gearVehicles, tents and camp kitchen we own.
Our own hotelRooms, pools and home cooking in El Bawiti.
Direct, no middlemenTalk to the people who run your trip.
What our guests say
Questions about this tour
Are there any extra or hidden fees?
No. The price you see is the final, all inclusive price. The only things not included are optional tips and your personal expenses.
How far is Siwa Oasis from Cairo?
About 750 km, usually around 9 hours by road via Alexandria and Marsa Matrouh.
Can I really float in the Siwa salt lakes?
Yes. The salt concentration is so high that you float without effort.
Can we stay longer in Siwa?
Yes. We can add nights, desert camping in the Great Sand Sea or combine Siwa with the White Desert.
Request your booking
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