2 days Siwa Oasis and Alexandria from Cairo

2 days Siwa Oasis and Alexandria from Cairo

Bedouin Castle Hotel, Shali District, Siwa Oasis, Matrouh Governorate, Egypt

From

$280.00

Duration

2 days

Tour Type

Desert Safari, Private Tour

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Overview

2 days Siwa Oasis and Alexandria from Cairo offers the absolute premier multi-regional private overland mega-expedition meticulously engineered to merge the legendary Greco-Roman coastal grandeur of the Mediterranean with the surreal, therapeutic saltwater pools of Egypt’s most remote desert paradise. Masterfully optimized into a high-efficiency 2-day (1 night) VIP weekend marathon, this high-authority heritage loop is curated exclusively for fast-paced luxury travelers, corporate groups, and cultural purists who want to stand before ancient sea fortresses, float effortlessly in turquoise salt quarries, and experience authentic tribal hospitality in absolute privacy, top-tier safety, and unhurried premium comfort.

Leave the capital behind inside your private, deluxe air-conditioned highway transport coupled with heavy-duty 4×4 Safari Jeeps driven by expert tribal Berber trackers. Your beautifully paced 2-day cross-country itinerary balances touring the monumental Citadel of Qaitbay and the historic Catacombs in Alexandria with exploring the historic mud-brick labyrinth of Shali Fortress and plunging into the natural warm waters of Cleopatra’s Bath in Siwa. Complete with luxury overnight accommodation at the Bedouin Castle Hotel, organic traditional full-board culinary logistics, and seamless door-to-door Cairo transits, this is the definitive express Egyptian orientation.

Included/Exclude

All Transfers by Private A/C Latest model Vehicle
An expert tour guide will start from Cairo
1-night hotel accommodations on a Half board basis
Lunch at a Local restaurant or Picnic Lunch
Water and Snacks
Required Entry fees
Taxes and Services

Personal expenses and extras at the hotels or tours
Entry visa
Alcoholic drinks
Any other item non-mentioned above
Tips

Tour Plan

Day 1: Capital Launch, Alexandria Coastal Heritage, Sea Fortresses & Deep Desert Drive to Siwa

05:00 AM – Private VIP Hotel Pickup & Smooth North Highway Cruise: Meet your private professional driver and expert guide for a prompt pre-dawn pickup directly from your hotel lobby in Cairo. Settle into the plush seats to travel north along the smooth Alexandria Desert Road.

- 08:00 AM – Exploring the Historic Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa: Arrive in the beautiful coastal city of Alexandria. Step underground with your guide to explore the multi-level Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, a spectacular pharaonic and Greco-Roman subterranean burial wonder.
- 09:30 AM – Standing Before the Majestic Citadel of Qaitbay: Drive along the scenic Mediterranean corniche to explore the 15th-century Citadel of Qaitbay, engineered precisely on the ancient foundations of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria.
- 11:00 AM – Mediterranean Seafood Fine-Dining Lunch: Indulge in a fresh, high-quality seafood lunch served at a top-rated panoramic restaurant directly overlooking the blue sea avenues.
- 12:00 PM – Long-Range Chauffeur Drive to the Deep Siwa Depression: Step back inside your luxury transport vehicle and head west along the coastal highway toward Marsa Matrouh, turning deep into the Sahara desert tracks.
- 07:30 PM – Arrival in Siwa, Bedouin Castle Check-In & Tribal Dinner Feast: Arrive at the breathtaking palm-fringed oasis. Check into your premium room at the Bedouin Castle Hotel, beautifully styled with traditional salt-brick architecture. Indulge in an authentic welcome dinner featuring slow-cooked lamb and organic date tajines before a quiet night's rest.

Day 2: Floating Salt Lakes, Cleopatra’s Bath, Shali Fortress Mud Labyrinth & Return to Cairo

07:30 AM – Fresh Organic Oasis Breakfast & Therapeutic Salt Lake Floating: Fuel up with a rich breakfast at the hotel before driving to the crystal salt quarries. Experience the ultimate highlight of floating completely effortlessly on your back inside the hyper-saline turquoise Siwa Salt Lakes, enjoying a natural skin-refreshing mineral treatment.

- 09:15 AM – Refreshing Cleansing at the Natural Cleopatra’s Bath: Move to the famous circular Cleopatra’s Bath to rinse off the salt layers in continuous, rushing natural warm mineral spring water.
- 10:30 AM – Walking the Labyrinth Ruins of the Historic Shali Fortress: Take a guided walking tour through the 13th-century mud-brick labyrinth pathways of Shali Fortress. Climb to the ancient panoramic peaks made of unique Kershef stone for jaw-dropping views of the vast palm groves.
- 12:00 PM – Savoring a Farewell Grilled Lunch & Organic Bazaar Shopping: Enjoy a delicious grilled lunch at a premium lakeside terrace. Take a quick stop at the traditional bazaar to browse world-famous premium olive oils, dates, and handcrafted pink Himalayan salt lamps.
- 01:30 PM – Direct Long-Range Highway Return Transit Back to Cairo: Step inside your private vehicle for your smooth, time-monitored direct drive back east across the regional desert highways.
- 09:30 PM – Safe Capital Destination Return Drop-off: Smoothly arrive back within the city avenues of Cairo, dropping your group off directly at your hotel main lobby, successfully concluding your epic 2 days Siwa Oasis and Alexandria from Cairo tour.