Tour Overview
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.
Day 1, CAIROArrive in Cairo.
Day 2, WADI NATRUN - MARSA MATROUHDrive 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, SIWATravel 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, SIWAA free day to explore this fascinating oasis with an optional jeep safari into the surrounding desert. (B)
Day 5, SIWA - ALEXANDRIATravel to the Mediterranean city of Alexandria. (B)
Day 6, ALEXANDRIAFree day to explore this beautiful town. (B)
Day 7, CAIROReturn to Cairo where the tour ends on arrival. (B)
NotesPLEASE NOTE:: For the first 2 departures in 2008 (5th & 12th January), these will follow the 2007 itinerary. Please refer to the 2007 itinerary/dossier for details.
Prices
Date: Base Price15/03/2008: £285
12/04/2008: £285
10/05/2008: £285
07/06/2008: £285
05/07/2008: £285
02/08/2008: £285
30/08/2008: £285
27/09/2008: £285
25/10/2008: £285
22/11/2008: £285
20/12/2008: £285
Local Payment: 100 USD
InclusionsActivities: Tour of Siwa by bicycle
Accommodation: 6 nights simple hotels
Transport: Private air-conditioned transport, bicycles and optional jeep safari
Airport Transfer: To hotel day 1
Fully Escorted: By Imaginative Traveller tour leader
Meals: As per itinerary. B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner
Entrance Fees: None
Prices displayed are based on the lowest season base price and assume double occupancy.
Prices may or may not include administrative fees, taxes, meals, airfare (where applicable)
and Single Supplements. Cancellation penalties, blackout dates and other restrictions may apply.
