Walk in the footsteps of Alexander the Great at the 26th-dynasty Oracle Temple of Amun, one of Egypt’s most remote and mystical sites. Climb the crumbling mud-brick Shali Fortress for panoramic views over the oasis, explore the ancient necropolis of Jebel Mawta, the Mountain of the Dead, with its painted tombs, then taste fresh Siwan dates and olive oil at a local farm.

Duration
Full day
Start
Your Siwa hotel
Guide
Professional guide
Lunch
Included
Mud-brick walls of Shali Fortress against the desert sky
Looking down over the ruined houses of old Shali
Inside the mud-brick ruins of Shali Fortress
The tomb-cut cliff of the Mountain of the Dead
The Mountain of the Dead rising above the houses of Siwa
Siwa town, the palm groves and the lake from the Mountain of the Dead

Filmed on Our Trips

The view from the top of Shali Fortress
Walking the Mountain of the Dead

Tour Highlights

  • The Oracle Temple of Amun
  • Panoramic views from Shali Fortress
  • Painted tombs of the Mountain of the Dead
  • Siwan dates and olive oil at a local farm

The Tour Step by Step

1

Hotel pickup

Pickup from your hotel in Siwa.

2

The Oracle Temple

The temple where Alexander the Great came to consult the oracle.

3

Shali Fortress

Climb the old mud-brick town for views across the oasis.

4

Mountain of the Dead

The rock-cut tombs of Jebel Mawta and their paintings.

5

Local farm & return

Dates and olive oil at a Siwan farm, lunch, then back to your hotel.

What is Included

Included in the price

  • Hotel pickup
  • Professional guide
  • All entrance fees
  • Lunch

Not included

  • Tips for the guide and driver
  • Personal expenses and drinks
  • Anything not listed as included
Price
On request
Priced to your date and group size, message us on WhatsApp for a quote.
Prices vary by season and are subject to availability.

Ahmose Travel is an Egyptian tour operator based in Alexandria, Egypt that arranges these trips directly. Message us on WhatsApp at +20 127 530 7375 or visit ahmosetravel.com.

Planning more of your trip? Every tour is private or small-group and can be combined into one itinerary.

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