Formed over thousands of years of isolation, Siwa town is maze of tunnel like alleys and houses of sun dried brick. The surrounding desert is beautiful with vast sand dunes and the region is noted for its abundance of date palms.
WADI NATRUN - MARSA MATROUH Drive to the Coptic monasteries at Wadi Natrun, where monks have lived in seclusion since the 4th century. We follow the Mediterranean coast past El Alamein to Marsa Matrouh. (B)
Day 3
SIWA Travel to the isolated oasis of Siwa. This afternoon we take a bicycle tour of the old city of Shali and the many hot springs. (B)
Day 4
SIWA A free day to explore this fascinating oasis with an optional jeep safari to the surrounding desert. (B)
Day 5
SIWA - ALEXANDRIA Travel to the Mediterranean city of Alexandria. (B)
Day 6
ALEXANDRIA Free day to explore this beautiful town. (B)
Day 7
CAIRO Return to Cairo with the opportunity for some last minute shopping or a horse ride by the pyramids. (B)
Formed over thousands of years of isolation, Siwa town is maze of tunnel like alleys and houses of sun dried brick. The surrounding desert is beautiful with vast sand dunes and the region is noted for its abundance of date palms. 
