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Trip Itinerary
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Cairo
Day 1-2
Day 1 - We'll get to know each other over dinner and drinks through the afternoon, and watch the sunset over the Pyramids of Giza from the rooftop in the evening. Before taking an early night for the journey to Siwa early on day 2.
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Siwa Oasis
Day 2-3
Day 2 - We will take a private vehicle to Siwa, calling in for lunch in Marsa Matruh about halfway through the 8-hour journey. We will arrive in Siwa in the late afternoon, and check into the resort - in time for a nice traditional meal.
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Siwa Oasis
Day 3-4
Day 3 - We waste no time! After breakfast, Tuk Tuks will take us to the crystal clear salt lakes. We will float in the salt dense waters and take pretty Instagram pictures in this uniquely special place. After calling back to the resort to wash off the layer of salt stuck to us, we will go for lunch in the town and go to explore the vast abandoned old town of Siwa. In the 1920's this town was hit by a freak flood which led to them rebuilding with more modern architecture next-door, rather than repairing the damage. With luck, we won't have to share this experience with many people, I've been the only person there before now! If we time this well we can watch the sun set from the fort which is the highest point in the ruins.
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Cleopatra's Pool
Day 4-5
Today we will go on a walking tour, 30 minutes to Cleopatras Pool, the last ruler of Ancient Egypt visited here and it was so named after her. We can swim, take photos and enjoy Egyptian tea whilst lazing in the shade of the hip cafés around the pool. Then we will head to the temple of Aman to see what remains of what was once the principle building of ancient Siwa during its greek ruled period. Alexander the Great was said to see his visions here. In the evening, tub tubs will take us to Fatnas island to watch the sunset beyond the lake!
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Siwa Oasis
Day 5-6
Day 5 - A free day in Siwa! Some options are: - sand boarding on the dunes - visiting the Gabal Darker ruins/rock, - heading to the far side of lake Siwa - Taghaghien Island resort Tonight we will stay in a hostel due to its ideal location near the bus station for the next morning.
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Giza
Day 6-7
Day 6 - We will make the journey back to Cairo via bus, again calling via Maria Matruh for lunch midway and to change buses. In the evening, we dine overlooking the Nile before heading to Cairo Jazz Club for some live music and well-deserved drinks.
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Cairo
Day 7-8
Day 7 - We will visit the Ancient pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx! You can check it off your bucket list now. Followed by a seafood lunch which will mark the end of the trip. See you on the next adventure!
Trip Summary
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