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Full day Mountain of the Dead Siwa City tour
Siwa
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Embark on a memorable journey to the Mountain of the Dead and the fortress of Shali on our full-day Siwa City tour. Delve into the mysterious past of this ancient town as you explore burial sites and archaeological wonders. Witness the stunning panoramic views from the top of the fortress and feel the magic of Siwa's unique atmosphere. Whether you're a history enthusiast or just looking for an adventure, this tour offers something for everyone. Book your spot now and prepare for an unforgettable experience.
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tour guide
Bottled water
Entry Fees
Lunch
All Transfers by Private A/C Latest model Vehicle
Tipping
Full day Mountain of the Dead Siwa City tour
Siwa
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Embark on a memorable journey to the Mountain of the Dead and the fortress of Shali on our full-day Siwa City tour. Delve into the mysterious past of this ancient town as you explore burial sites and archaeological wonders. Witness the stunning panoramic views from the top of the fortress and feel the magic of Siwa's unique atmosphere. Whether you're a history enthusiast or just looking for an adventure, this tour offers something for everyone. Book your spot now and prepare for an unforgettable experience.
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tour guide
Bottled water
Entry Fees
Lunch
All Transfers by Private A/C Latest model Vehicle
Tipping
Itinerary
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Mountain of the Dead
The Mountain of the Dead’ contains thousands of graves cut in the bedrock, where inscriptions helped to date the oldest graves to researchers and scholars. According to the official site of the Ministry of Antiquities in Egypt, burials continued in this cemetery until the late Roman era.
3 hours
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Shali Fortress
Central Siwa is dominated by the spectacular organic shapes of the remains of this 13th-century mud-brick fortress. Built from kershef (chunks of salt from the lake just outside town, mixed with rock and plastered in local clay), the labyrinth of huddled buildings was originally four or five storeys high and housed hundreds of people. A path leads over the slumping remnants, past the Old Mosque with its chimney-shaped minaret, to the top for panoramic views.
2 hours
3
hayaat siwa hot spring
This small island is located 10 minutes from Siwa town. You will find dates farm in this island and it has a fresh water spring that you can swim in. It offers a spectacular view to Siwa Lake for sunset.
2 hours
4
Temple of Alexander The Great
The Temple of Alexander the Great is located in El Bahariya, about three miles east the old capital of El Qasr (Al Kasr). Built by Alexander the Great, the temple was dedicated to both Amun and Horus. It is one of the largest temples in the New Valley (Western Desert), with more than 45 mud-brick chambers built with a layer of sandstone. The temple was built to commemorate Alexander's passing on his way to Siwa. When first discovered by Ahmed Fakhry, the temple's inscriptions and reliefs had vanished. However, restoration efforts have been exerted and the cracks between the stone blocks have been crudely filled with mortar. The remaining scenes in the temple represent Alexander the Great, as a King of Egypt in the traditional position of giving offerings to the Egyptian Pantheon, especially to Amun, Horus, and Isis. Around the temple, storerooms and a red granite altar were discovered.