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Activity El Alamein, Egypt
Adventure to the Great Sand Sea & Cleopatra's Pool
About this activity
Immerse yourself in the tranquility of Siwa Oasis on a 3 days, 2 nights tour from Cairo. Trek through the majestic dunes of the Great Sand Sea and feel the magic of the desert as you gaze at the starry night sky. Experience the therapeutic waters of Cleopatra's Pool, known for its healing properties and stunning surroundings. Engage with the locals and savor authentic cuisine as you absorb the serenity and charm of this hidden paradise. Let us guide you through an unforgettable journey to Siwa Oasis, where history, nature, and relaxation converge.
At a glance
- Duration
- 3 days
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- People per booking
- 1–15
- Audio guide
- Arabic, German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Guide
- Arabic, English, Spanish
- Operated by
- Egipto Excursiones
Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: Lunch at Local Restaurant or Picnic Lunch (doesn't include drinks)
- Included: Required Entry fees
- Included: Taxes and Services
- Included: Bottle Of Water
- Included: 2 Nights hotel accommodations on Half Board basis
- Included: All Transfers by Private A/C Latest model Vehicle
- Included: Expert tour guide will start with from Cairo
Not included
- Not included: Personal expenses and extras at the hotels or tours
- Not included: Tipping
Itinerary
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10 hours
Pickup from your Hotel in Cairo by our expert tour guide and transfer you to the western side of Egypt by Private A-C Vehicle Leaving Cairo behind, we arrive to Alamein. There we visit the WWII Museum and the War memorial, It contains uniforms, Weapons, Flags and other war Paraphernalia. Displays include Photographs and the battle sites.
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4 hours
Visit El Alamein war Cemetery, Here 7,367 men from Britain, Newzealand, Australia, South Africa, Greece, France, India and Malaysia are buried in individual graves, while 11,945 men, whose bodies were never found
Also visit The German war Memorial, & The Italian Memorial, Light lunch will be served on the way.
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Fatnis Island (Fantasy Island)
4 hours
Arrive Siwa to catch the sunset at Fatnas Lake, Fatnas is a Small island in Birket Siwa, It is a wonderful place to sit and enjoy the sunset, You will get a spectacular view of the lake with Gebel Bayda and Hamra forming the backdrop to the west.
Dinner & overnight at our hotel in Siwa
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Lake Siwa
4 hours
The salty water makes you float, you don't need to be a good swimmer. Take care when you go swimming and don't let the water reach your eyes, choose the crystal lake, & the purest one, you will know it is the purest when you see the bottom. Keep a bottle of water with you to wash yourself with after swimming, the lakes hold great healing properties, much stronger than regular seawater. In all cases, You will make for a wonderful swim!
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Cleopatra's Pool - Spring of Juba
4 hours
The spring of the sun. The legend says that Cleopatra swam here,
Have a Lunch break to try some Siwan food in a Siwan restaurant.
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Great Egypt travel
4 hours
By Jeep 4x4 and enjoy sand boarding, have an adventure in the desert by discovering The best sand dunes for sand boarding in Egypt is here in the Great Sand Sea near Siwa Oasis.
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Shali Fortress
4 hours
Breakfast at the Hotel or at the Camp, then Visit Shali Fort which is built on a hill inside a Protective wall, the maze of mud-brick buildings that Comprises the Fortress served the people of the oasis for nearly 8 centuries. The inhabitants had to live in the narrow quarters, sharing their animals, which were herded into the fortress each evening.
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Mountain of the Dead
one day
A conical mountain a little over a kilometer to the north of Shali. Tombs from the twenty-sixth Dynasty, Ptolemaic, and the Roman periods are cut into the side of the mountain, There are 4 tombs you must see at Gebel Al Mawta. Si Amun Tomb is the most beautiful one.
Later heading back to Cairo, passing by Marsa Matrouh North Coast of Egypt for lunch.
Meeting point and pickup
You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.
Meeting point
- El Alamein War Museum Km 105, Alex Matrouh Desert Rd., El Alamein, 51718, El Alamein, Egypt See on map
End point
- El Alamein War Museum Km 105, Alex Matrouh Desert Rd., El Alamein, 51718, El Alamein, Egypt See on map
Pickup points
- Downtown Apartment
- Pharoah's Palace hotel
- Vg Hotel
- Centro Citta Hotel
- Grand Talat Harb Plaza
- City Inn Alshwarbi Hotels
- Hotel Suisse
- Roma 1927 Hotel
- Wassim Boutique
- Grand Palace Hotel
- The Location Hotel
- One Season Hostel
and 102 more pickup points
You will find our tour guide is waiting for you in the lobby of your hotel holding a sign that shows our company name.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
|---|---|
| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
Good to know
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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