| SIWA
OASIS JEEP SAFARI and the GRAND SAND SEA |
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| DAY
01 - Cairo to Al Almein and Marsa Matrouh: |
| Meet
with your Safari Guide and depart on the early morning on the
drive to Al Almein, the place where the Allied forces of WWII
gained a decisive victory over the Axis forces. There is also
a war museum with collectibles from Battle of Al Almein and
other North African battles. Then to Marsa Matrouh to visit
the Rommel Museum, hewn in the rock, where Rommel drew up the
plans of his military operations. It has now been turned into
a Military Museum and is also famous for British, Italian and
German Cemeteries. Arrival to the hotel in Marsa Matrouh. |
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02 - Oasis of Siwa: |
| Early
morning we continue driving by 4WD to the fantastic Oasis of
Siwa. Here visit the mud-brick town of Shali towering above
the oasis, the remains of the ancient Temple of the Oracle of
Amun with a panoramic view for the whole area, the Gabal El
Mouta, the mountain of the dead, and the interesting tombs from
the Greek-Roman period. Overnight stay. |
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03 - Traditional Siwan House Museum: |
| In
Siwa we also visit the famous Cleopatra VII bath, a deep pool
of bubbling water where you can bathe, along with the saltwater
lake of Siwa located in the west. We will tour the oasis to
know more about the Siwan and Bedouin by visiting the Traditional
Siwan House Museum in the town center. In fact, the area is
also well known for its crafts, particularly woven cloth, which
is unique in Egypt. Return to the hotel for overnight stay. |
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04 - Great Sand Sea: |
| Drive
to the charming spring of Beir Wahed to relax in a hot water
spring and cool off in the cold water spring surrounded with
palm trees amongst the sand dunes. Then there is the chance
to witness a spectacular sunset over the sand dunes in the Great
Sand Sea. Overnight camping. |
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05 - Beir Wahid to Cairo: |
| Awake
early for an amazing sunrise in Beir Wahid the drive back to
Cairo. Overnight in Cairo. |
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| DAY
06 - Departure or onwards travel in Egypt: |
| Breakfast
at hotel with check out. Options to extend your stay in Egypt
either before or after the safari can include sightseeing in
Cairo, Nile Cruise or the Red Sea area, as per your preferences. |
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