Siwa silent nights
Two nights in Siwa’s palm gardens and one in the Sand Sea, where the only light comes from the stars.
- Siwa’s springs and the old town of Shali
- A night in the Sand Sea under a sky full of stars
- Lunch by the Mediterranean on the way
Two nights in the palm gardens of Siwa, with its springs and the mud-brick ruins of Shali, then a night in a camp out in the Sand Sea where the only light comes from the stars.
The drive to Siwa is long, so days 1 and 4 are mostly on the road, with a break by the Mediterranean at Marsa Matruh.
Who it’s for
Travellers who want Siwa and a desert night in one tripCouples and families with children 6+Maybe not for you if…
You dislike long drives — days 1 and 4 are 8–9 hours on the roadThe long road to Siwa
Cairo → Marsa Matruh → SiwaA full travel day along the coast, then south to the oasis.
Springs and the old town
Siwa → Cleopatra spring → ShaliA swim in Cleopatra’s spring and sunset over the mud-brick fortress.
A night in the Sand Sea
Siwa → Sand Sea campInto the dunes for a night with no light at all.
Back to Cairo
Siwa → CairoThe long drive home.
Included
Private car with driver-guide2 nights eco-lodge, 1 night campAll meals from dinner day 1PermitsNot included
Drinks other than water and teaTipsTravel insuranceEvery season
Passport, or a photo of itSunglasses and sunscreen (SPF 50)A hat or scarf for sun and sandClosed shoes, plus sandals for campHead torch — red light keeps your night visionPower bank: there are no sockets at campToothbrush, wet wipes and a small towelSome cash in Egyptian pounds for tipsPlus, in Autumn
A warm layer for evenings from late OctoberLight long sleeves for the dayQuestions about this trip
Siwa silent nights starts from €580 per person in the main season, €660 over the festive season and €470 in summer. The final price comes in a written quote within 24 hours.
Siwa silent nights takes 4 days. It starts in Cairo and ends in Cairo.
Siwa silent nights includes: Private car with driver-guide; 2 nights eco-lodge, 1 night camp; All meals from dinner day 1; Permits. Not included: Drinks other than water and tea; Tips; Travel insurance.
Yes, children aged 6 and older can join Siwa silent nights. Tell us their ages when you send your request.
Send a request for Siwa silent nights with rough dates and the size of your group. A local guide replies with a written quote within 24 hours, and payment arrangements are confirmed with you directly.
Cancellation for Siwa silent nights: Free up to 14 days before. Full terms in the quote.
What to bring on Siwa silent nights: Passport, or a photo of it; Sunglasses and sunscreen (SPF 50); A hat or scarf for sun and sand; Closed shoes, plus sandals for camp; Head torch — red light keeps your night vision; Power bank: there are no sockets at camp; Toothbrush, wet wipes and a small towel; Some cash in Egyptian pounds for tips.
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