Day One

• Depart from Cairo Westwards towards Siwa oasis along the Northern Coast highway passing through the town of AlAlamein made famous for being the site of one of the fiercest and decisive battles in WW II. Snack lunch en route.
• At Marsa Matrouh, we head South towards Siwa. Expected arrival late afternoon.
• Set overnight on the outskirts of the town. Dinner at one of the local cafeterias.
• Folklore entertainment in the evening.

Day Two

• Sightseeing around the ancient town of Shali, meandering through the narrow maze of footpaths and mud brick houses.
• Visit the Temple of the Oracle in Aghurmi, where it is believed that Alexander the Great consulted with the Oracle of the Temple of Amun - the Pharaonic God.
• Visit Gabal AlMawta – Mountain of the Dead, comprising tombs dating back to the Twenty Sixth Dynasty.
• Enjoy a dip at the hot springs in the great sand dunes & lunch
• Return to campsite for dinner Bedouin style and a relaxing evening around the town.

Day Three

• Depart from Siwa heading East towards AlBahariya oasis.
• Proceed off-road towards AlArag oasis for a brief sightseeing stop and lunch snack.
• Return to the Siwa-Bahariya road then proceed off road towards Baharain – the Two Seas – lakes and oasis for overnight camp.

Day Four

• Depart towards AlBahariya oasis.
• Proceed off-road for a brief visit to Sitra oasis & lakes for sightseeing.
• Return to the Siwa-Bahariya road towards AlBahariya. Arrival around lunch time for lunch at one of the local cafeterias.
• Enjoy a dip at the warm wells.
• Proceed to overnight camp site on the small dunes on the outskirts of AlBahariya.

Day Five

• Morning sightseeing in Bahariya. Visit Captain William’s Fort and the Bahariya Museum to see the Golden Mummies.
• Snack lunch then proceed to Cairo. Expected arrival around sundown.

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