Why is this tour to Egypt special?
There are places that remain beyond the usual tourist routes — and the Siwa Oasis is one of them.
Most tourists travelling through Egypt will never see Siwa. The oasis lies nearly 800 km across the Sahara — there is no mass tourism, large resort hotels, or noisy tour groups.
There is only the silence of the desert, ancient temples, salt lakes of an extraordinary color, and the feeling that time itself is slowing down.
The Siwa Oasis is one of the last places in Egypt where Berber traditions, a unique way of life, and the atmosphere of a true lost paradise are preserved.
Alexander the Great once came here to receive a prophecy at the Temple of Amun-Ra. Today it is one of Egypt's most mysterious and least-visited places. We will travel there together.
This author's tour is for those who want to see a different Egypt — not touristy, not postcard-perfect. Alive and deep.
What the Cairo – Siwa tour includes
Siwa Tour Program
Arrival in Cairo. Group meeting. Hotel check-in. Introductions and rest after the journey.
The Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. Visit to the new Grand Egyptian Museum — the world's largest archaeological museum with the treasures of Tutankhamun.
Saqqara — the Step Pyramid of Djoser. Serapeum — underground galleries with mysterious 70-ton granite sarcophagi whose secret remains unsolved.
The road through the Sahara is a journey in itself. First views of the oasis. Evening swim in natural desert hot springs.
Salt lakes with turquoise water. Cleopatra's Bath — a natural spring thousands of years old. Introduction to oasis life and Berber traditions.
The Oracle Temple of Amun-Ra — one of Egypt's most mystical sites. Practice in the space of the ancient sanctuary. Jeep safari across the Great Sand Sea. Sunset among the Sahara dunes. Dinner under the desert starry sky.
Rest. Shopping — Berber jewelry, olive oil, Siwa dates. Walks through the oasis. Evening gathering by the campfire.
Early departure across the desert. Return to Cairo. End of the tour.
Tour Pricing
Booking requires a deposit.
Included
- All transfers along the Cairo – Siwa – Cairo route
- Accommodation in Cairo (3 nights)
- Accommodation in Siwa Oasis (4 nights)
- Breakfast throughout the tour
- Entrance tickets: Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara, Serapeum, Grand Egyptian Museum, Temple of Amun-Ra
- Safari across the Great Sand Sea
- Dinner during the desert safari
- Accompaniment by a Russian-speaking guide throughout the journey
Not included
- International flights to Cairo
- Lunches and dinners (except the safari dinner)
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Pottery masterclass in Siwa (optional)
About the Guide
Yaroslava Belozor
Organizer of author's tours and retreats in Egypt, yoga teacher, mindfulness practitioner.
For over a decade I have been studying the sacred culture, philosophy, and ancient traditions of Egypt. I create author's journeys through Egypt that help not just to see the country, but to feel its depth — through history, space, and inner experience.
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The Mystery of the Serapeum
How the ancient Egyptians moved 70-ton granite sarcophagi underground, and why mainstream science still cannot give definitive answers.
Read article →The Oracle Temple of Amun-Ra
Why Alexander the Great walked hundreds of kilometers across the Sahara to hear a prophecy in the lost Siwa Oasis.
Read article →The Energy of the Salt Lakes
Siwa's lakes exceed the Dead Sea in salinity. We explore how they affect the cleansing of the physical and subtle bodies.
Read article →The Siwa Oasis is unlike anywhere else in Egypt.
Here the night sky of the Sahara feels closer. The silence of the desert speaks louder than words. And among the dunes of the Great Sand Sea it becomes easier to hear yourself.
If you have long dreamed of seeing the real, non-tourist Egypt — this tour is for you.
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