Top 10 Attractions in Siwa oasis

The Fortress at Shali
Gebel el Dakrour
Cleopatra's BATH
The Temple of the Oracle
Fatnas at Sunset
Gebel- al Mawta
Bir Wahid Hot- cold Spring
Temple of Amun
Sand Dunes at Great Sea of Sand
Abdu’s Restaurant

Things to Do in Siwa Oasis

Siwa Oasis is an Egyptian oasis that has a beautiful desert character to discover in Egypt tours. The oasis is located in the western desert of Egypt. It is about 300 kilometers away from the Mediterranean Sea. It is bordered on the west by Morsi Matrouh that is considered an important part in Red Sea tour Packages.This oasis follows the governorate of Marsa Matrouh.

The Siwa oasis is famous for fresh water wells. These wells can be used for agriculture and drinking. This oasis has four main lakes to enjoy in Egypt day tours. There are archaeological sites in the Siwa Oasis, for example the Temple of Amun and the Cemeteries of” Moot Mount”. In the Siwa Oasis there is a large nature reserve to enjoy in Egypt Classic tours. This nature reserve contains wild and plant life.

The population of Siwa Oasis is thirty-five thousand people. Most of the Residents of the Siwa Oasis work in the field of agriculture and tourism. The weather in the Siwa Oasis is very hot in the summer and warm in the winter. So from September to April is the ideal period to visit Siwa Oasis in your Egypt tour packages.

The most famous Activities in Siwa Oasis

Siwa Oasis is famous for its medical tourism, as its sand contains natural elements that are good for the body. Therefore, Siwa Oasis attracts a large number of tourists for the purpose of treatment in 7 Days Egypt tours. Siwa Oasis is famous for its interesting safari trips. You can use four-wheel drive cars to go to the Bedouin areas. Safari in Siwa Oasis makes you know a lot about Bedouin life. You can sit in one of the tents and drink bedouin tea. This amazing activity is considered one of a lifetime in Egypt Christmas tours.

The place around you has beautiful heritage shapes and colors. You can wear Bedouin clothes and you can eat delicious popular food and drink. The houses in Siwa oasis have a special character in the construction and stone All Rhev used in construction. Siwa Oasis is one of the most abandoned areas in the world and in 10 Days Egypt tour Packages. Embroidery and pottery are one of the most important crafts that are mastered by manufacturers in the oasis. In this oasis, beautiful cooking utensils are made. There is a special feast for Siwa, which is- The Full Moon Festival-taking place in October.

Where does the name Siwa Oasis come from?

The origin of the word Siwa is the word Sakht Umm, and its meaning is the land of palm trees. The oasis was called after many names in the past, including the name Benta, and this name is found in one of the texts in the Temple of Edfu. The oasis was called Amun Oasis.

Ibd Khaldun called it Tenniseu, which is the name of tribes in North Africa. Al-Idrisi talked about this oasis and said about it that this oasis is inhabited by a mixture of Amazigh and Bedouins.

Its distinguished location and the weather make it a place where you wish to be for a long vacation in 13 Days Egypt tour. The enjoyable activities in the oasis enable you to express your admiration for the desert regions.Originality meets beauty in Siwa All healthy and clear water makes you think about going back to it again.

The History of Siwa Oasis

In the year 2900 BC there was a group of Libyans called Tamho attacked the part of Lower Egypt, these people inhabited the oasis of Siwa. They were leaving the oasis to attack the regions of Egypt. They returned to the oasis again. The king Sinfru ordered the attack on the oasis so his army beat the Libyans In 1547 B.C. The Libyans attacked Lower Egypt because the Egyptian forces were busy with war in Nubia, but the Libyans were defeated for the third time after the Persian occupation of Egypt.

The leader Cambyses managed to equip an army of about fifty thousand to attack the oasis. It is strange that the priest of Amun in the oasis of Siwa predicted the destruction of this army and the death of Cambyses, and this is what actually happened. The defeat of Cambyses made the temple of Amun very famous.

Alexander the Great visited the Temple of Amun in the oasis of Siwa, after entering Alexandria, the High Priest accompanied Alexander the Great to the Holy of Holies, which is an important room in the temple. He entered it with the high priest, and after Alexander the Great left the room, he was happy and said I heard what my heart loves, The Sightseeing in Siwa. All these historical info and attractions will be cleared during Egypt easter tours.
Siwa oasis is a desert land. It is strange that the Siwa oasis is filled with sources of freshwater. It has a large number of wells and sources. About one hundred and ninety thousand cubic meters of water come out of these wells. This fresh water is used for drinking and agriculture.

The amount of water that comes out of the wells is different from one well to another. The water of these wells sometimes gathers in one place. There is also hot and cold water, as well as fresh and salty water in the Siwa oasis. There is Sulfur water in the oasis. For example, the source of Dakrur and the source of Ain al-Hammam and the source of kilometers.

Salt water lakes in Siwa Oasis

There are four main lakes in Siwa to enjoy relaxing in your Egypt luxury tours, there is a lake called Lake Olives, which is located east of Siwa, Lake Aghurmi which is located in the northeast of the oasis, and Lake Siwa, which is west of the city of Shalt and Lake Marquis. There are other lakes such as Lake Fatnas, which is one of the lakes that attract tourists and is five kilometers west of Siwa.

The island of Fattanas is surrounded by water on three sides and in front of it ,there is Mount Jafar, this island has picturesque areas. You can explore this place by using beautiful boats, you can see the most beautiful scenery during Egypt shore excursions.

This reserve is divided into three parts, which are the eastern part, the western part, and the central southern part. This place has been classified as a nature reserve because it contains a number of rare and exotic plants and there is a group of animals, birds and reptiles that may become extinct such as deer with horns, pigeons and many migratory birds.

There are domestic plants to enjoy during Egypt Short break tours only In the oasis of Siwa. This reserve is available on specific dates for visitors to explore the wonderful place.

Amun Temple Facts

This temple is called the Temple of Revelation or the Temple of Predictions. It is one of the most important archaeological temples in Egypt. This temple used to spread the religion of Amun in the Pharaonic era among the tribes because Siwa is considered a place for merchants and travelers in the desert to gather. If you are a fan of historical attractions, I suggest heading to our Aswan day tours. There are many inspiring places to visit, such as Phaile Temple, Abu Simbel Temple, and more. You can add Nile Cruises Luxor Aswan to your trip list.

This temple is four kilometers from Siwa and this temple was famous for the visit of Alexander the Great, after Entering Alexandria. the sun’s rays perpendicular to the temple twice a year. This temple was famous for a group of priests inside it in ancient times who predict some events that were already happening, such as the defeat of Cambyses’s army. ETB Tours is available now for all adventure trips. Check out Hurghada day tours and Dahab day tours.