Siwa Salt Lakes (Al-Malahat)
about 90 minA salt-lake shore east of Siwa where reviews mention floating and swimming; free entry is mentioned.
What to do there- Float in the very salty water
- Swim in the lake
- Rinse off in the fresh-water bath
East Salt Lakes6J7C+F3G, Siwa, Marsa Matrouh Governorate 5011702Best: morning, late morning, afternoonOn the map ›Something wrong?
Cleopatra's Spring
about 75 minThe stone pool filled by a natural spring, one of the best-known visits in Siwa, with cafes beside it; open 24 hours.
What to do there- Bathe in the stone pool filled by the spring
- Have a drink at the cafes by the spring
Dakrour5HW2+Q3C, Siwa, Marsa Matrouh Governorate 5011430Best: morning, late morning, afternoon, golden hourOn the map ›Something wrong?
Hours unverified: they come from its listing and may have changed.
Amon Temple (Temple of the Oracle)
about 60 minThe Temple of the Oracle of Amun at Aghurmi, which Alexander the Great reached in the winter of 331 BC.
What to do there- Visit the temple Alexander the Great came to in 331 BC
- Take in the view over the oasis
Aghurmi6G4V+4C6, Siwa, Marsa Matrouh Governorate 5011632Best: morning, late morning, afternoonOn the map ›Something wrong?
Mountain of the Dead (Gebel al-Mawta)
about 60 minA hill of rock-cut tombs about 2 km from Siwa; the listing gives 8 am to 6 pm, closed on Fridays.
What to do there- See the rock-cut tombs of the Roman-era necropolis
- Look over the oasis and its palm trees from the hill
Siwa Town6G6G+G2X, Siwa, Marsa Matrouh Governorate 5011605Best: morning, late morning, afternoonOn the map ›Something wrong?
Hours unverified: they come from its listing and may have changed.
Shali Fortress
about 60 minThe abandoned salt and mud-brick fortress of old Siwa, built on a rock and left after the heavy rains of 1926.
What to do there- See the oldest mud mosque in Africa on top of the fortress
- Explore the abandoned salt and mud-brick old town
Siwa TownNumber 2, Siwa, Marsa Matrouh Governorate 5011323Best: early morning, golden hour, late morningOn the map ›Something wrong?
Temple of Umm Ubayd
about 30 minThe second Temple of Amun of the oasis, near the Oracle temple; open 8 am to 6 pm, closed on Fridays.
What to do there- Look for the relief of the king kneeling to Amun
- Walk among the temple ruins
Aghurmi6G2V+RW7, Siwa, Marsa Matrouh Governorate 5011431Best: morning, late morning, afternoonOn the map ›Something wrong?
Hours unverified: they come from its listing and may have changed.