After breakfast at your hotel, you will start your exploration of Siwa Oasis. You will visit the Temple of the Oracle, where Alexander the Great consulted the god Amun in 331 BC. You will see the remains of the temple, the sacred well, and the rock inscriptions of the Pharaohs. Your guide will explain the history and the significance of this remarkable site, and you will have some free time to take photos and explore the area.
Next, you will visit the Mountain of the Dead, a hill with hundreds of rock-cut tombs dating back to the 26th Dynasty and the Ptolemaic era. You will see some of the tombs with colorful paintings and inscriptions, such as the Tomb of Si Amun and the Tomb of the Crocodile. Your guide will tell you the stories and the secrets of the people who were buried here, and you will have some free time to take photos and explore the area.
Then, you will head to the Cleopatra Spring, a natural pool fed by a hot spring, where you can take a refreshing dip. You will also enjoy the contrast between the hot and cold springs of Bir Wahed and relax in the shade of the palm trees. Your guide will tell you about the history and the culture of the Siwan people, who have lived in harmony with nature for centuries.
You will have lunch at a local restaurant, and then continue to the Salt Lakes, where you can float on the water and see the reflection of the sky. You will also enjoy the beauty and diversity of the desert, and take some amazing photos. Your guide will tell you about the geology and the ecology of this unique place, and you will have some free time to enjoy the scenery.
In the afternoon, you will embark on a desert safari, driving through the sand dunes and enjoying the scenery. You will also have the opportunity to try sandboarding, a fun activity that involves sliding down the slopes on a board. You will have a blast and feel the adrenaline rush as you glide on the sand. Your guide will teach you how to use the board and help you with the safety measures.
You will reach your desert camp in the evening, where you will have a barbecue dinner and watch the stars. You will savor the food and drinks, and relax in the serene atmosphere of the desert. You will also have the opportunity to watch the sunset and the sunrise from the dunes and admire the night sky full of stars. You will spend the night in a tent, surrounded by the silence and beauty of the desert.