A female tour guide from Our Egypt Tailor Made will collect you from your hotel to explore more wonderful sites in Siwa. One option is The Temple of the Oracle, also known as the Temple of Alexander the Great. ” a stone pool supplied by a natural hot spring where legend has it that the Egyptian queen herself took a dip during her trip to Siwa. Now Swim in the refreshing waters to cool off after a day of sightseeing, channeling your inner queen like Cleopatra. Next, we will explore Dakrour Mountain, known for being a supplier of limestone and red clay used in pottery. Legend has it that this mountain was the location of the mythical Lapis, Emerald, and Iron mines once owned by Siwa in antiquity. Another reason to visit the mountain is to be buried in its sands for healing purposes. Afternoon, Embark on a 4×4 Jeep Safari excursion through the Great Sand Sea to “Depending on National Security allowance” -Bir Wahed, situated approximately 20 km from Siwa.

During the journey marvel at the diverse shapes of the Sand Dunes. Take a break to swim in a pristine freshwater lake and relax in the cool shade of a palm tree shelter along the route. Then you will arrive to Bir Wahed if it is open or another alternative one , which is a bubbling hot spring, situated in a beautiful farm in the middle of the sand dunes. Take a rest there. Upon returning to Siwa, you can relax and enjoy the sunset from the tallest dunes in the Great Sand Sea.
Upon reaching Siwa, a sunset tea session with a local Siwan storyteller in the dunes before returning to the hotel.
Then you will be taken to a hotel for an overnight stay.

Overnight at Siwa hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Following breakfast at the hotel, we plan to visit the city market to purchase unique items like dates, olive oil, and handmade crafts.

We will then head back to Cairo with two pit stops at rest areas , completing the journey in approximately 9 hours to arrive at your hotel in Cairo.

Overnight at Cairo hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

• Related Tip to be safe:
• Dress modestly to respect local customs. Wear loose-fitting clothes that cover your shoulders, chest, and knees.

Pickup from your hotel in Cairo and then met by your personal female guide who will accompany you to:

The Giza Pyramids consist of the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure.

The Giza Pyramids, the sole survivor of the ancient wonders, have prompted a simple yet profound question for around 4000 years: How were they constructed and for what purpose? Centuries of research have provided us with pieces of the solution. Constructed by teams of tens-of-thousands of workers, the massive tombs were built at the command of the pharaohs. Then proceeding to witness: Sphinx- Valley Temple

Known in Arabic as Abu Al Hol (Father of Terror), The ancient Greeks called this statue the Sphinx because it looked like their legendary creature with the body of a lion and the head of a man , known for posing riddles and punishing those who couldn’t solve them.

Based on a geological survey, the statue appears to have been carved from the causeway’s bedrock during Khafre’s rule, suggesting that it depicts his likeness.

A quick stop at a perfume or essence shop run by local women, many offer pharaoh-inspired scents like Queen Nefertiti’s perfume.

Overnight at Cairo hotel.
Meals: Breakfast.

• Related Tips to be safe:
• Politeness: Be polite but firm if you find yourself in an uncomfortable situation. A simple “No, thank you” can go a long way.
• Avoid Eye Contact: Minimizing eye contact with men can reduce unwanted attention.

At 7.00 am a courteous team member will drive you in a comfortable vehicle on a roughly 4-hour journey to Bahariya Oasis.

We’ll take a brief break at a rest stop along the route for a quick refreshment before continuing our drive to the oasis.

Upon arrival “around 12.30 p.m” We’ll switch to a 4×4 safari car and rendezvous with our local Bedouin guide, who will take us to the key sights of the desert. Our journey begins at the Sand Dunes region , where we’ll pause to capture some photos atop one of the dunes, which can tower up to 50 meters. Moving on , we’ll reach the black desert area, where a sandy mountain adorned with black stones, coal, and iron minerals awaits our gaze—it’s famously known as “El Marsos Mountain. We will capture images of the area shaped by ancient volcanic activity before moving on to “El Haiz village” for a relaxing lunch break. You can also purchase handmade Bedouin-style souvenirs.
Then “around 2.30 pm” we will get back to the vehicle to witness el “Agabat” area which consists of limestone hills and magnificent sculptures. Its name means “obstacles” as in ancient times it took 3 days to cross this area by camel Before the sunset we will head to the White Desert. Upon entering the area you will feel that you are walking on the moon surface as you will see the white sand looks like snow and the different limestone rocks all over the area resembling a variety of Human heads, chicken and Mushroom shapes, and plants forms. We will take some photos around the sunset time. Then we will get back to the Black Desert for camping. On our way back to the black desert we will stop at the place of the Crystal Mountain where you will see the mountain consisting of stones looking like glass and you will find mysterious inscriptions that worth to take some photos for it. Also you will find the tracks of the desert foxes on the sand which are living around this area.

Then we will go back to the Black Desert area where we will camp overnight

While the Bedouins prepare the Barbeque dinner, you will sit on an open air pavilion around a fire circle watching a magnificent scenery of the sky full of stars, observing the shooting stars and smoking hookah if you want. It’s scenery you will not forget forever.

Bedouin Cooking Class – Instead of a regular breakfast, offer a mini cooking session where travelers learn how to make traditional Bedouin bread (Aish Shamsi) over an open fire.

After the dinner you will taste the great Bedouin tea, sitting for a while observing this magical area, then going to sleep in a tent overnight

Overnight at Bahariya Oasis.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Getting up before the sunrise, wandering around the area and taking photos from the summit of one of the dunes or mountains to the sunrise when the sun rises between the mountains which looks like volcanoes.

Then we will have breakfast and after that packing all our camping stuff in order to get ready to leave the area.

“Around 9.00 am” You will be picked up in the 4×4 Safari car towards one of the high mountains in the black desert which you can ascend to take some photos to the whole terrific area of the Black desert.

Then leaving this area and heading to one of the warm springs in Bahariya oasis .It’s called “Ein Mady” which is used in irrigation and you will see around it wide spaces planted with palm trees. And knowing how they planting the palm trees as the Bahariya oasis is considered one of the important centers in the world for producing the dates.

Handicraft Market Visit in Bahariya – Before leaving the oasis, stop at a small market where local women sell handwoven baskets, handmade jewelry, and desert-inspired perfumes.

After that going back to the city where we change the 4×4 by our previous vehicle and then travelling back to Cairo, dropping off at the hotel before the sunset, and stay overnight in Cairo.

Overnight at Cairo hotel.
Meals: Breakfast.

• Related Tips to be safe:
• Secure Your Belongings: Use a money belt or hidden pouch for your passport, money, and important documents.

Check out fromyour  hotel in Cairo – and then transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure.

Meals: Breakfast.