It is a special multi-day tour from Cairo, if you wish to see the beautiful part of the West Desert of Egypt, Salt lakes, and mountains, it is all in one place called Siwa Oasis.
Posted By : Brand11562015
I went to Siwa Oasis with Touritos at the very end of June 2024. Let's start from the beginning. Pickup was scheduled for 5:30am that morning. I usually have no trouble waking up early but on that day I missed my alarm and overslept until I received a call from my hotel that Touritos staff were downstairs waiting. I was very embarrassed to wake up late but the Touritos staff (Amir and Mr. Gamal Sr.) told me to just take my time to check out so I don't forget anything. I had a smooth checkout and was driven to Siwa by Touritos. They purchased me breakfast, snacks, lots of water, and allowed many stops on the long drive to Siwa which is about 8-10 hours away from Cairo. It was a long drive but Touritos made sure I was very comfortable. We also stopped at a beautiful beach town called Mersa Matruh where we got snacks and I got to take to pictures.
When we got to Siwa, I was introduced to my guide Magdy. Magdy took me on the desert safari. We drove through the Eastern desert in a 4x4 and we went sandboarding, which was so much fun! Magdy also took me to the hot springs, explained what they are, how they work, and showed me the different fossils that had formed in the area. At the end of this day, we watched the sunset with fruit and dates. On this night, I was taken to the desert camp. It was very beautiful and the food was tasty.
The next day I received the tour of Siwa with a native to the area. I do not remember his name but he was so knowledgeable about the area, culture, and history. Next, I was retrieved by Magdy who helped me to transfer to the hotel. After the transfer, we went to the salt pools! Magdy showed me the different salt pools and allowed me to choose which one I would like to go into. I chose the smaller one. Magdy took amazing pictures and video of me at the salt pools. After spending time at the salt pools, I was taken to lunch and back to the hotel.
I was told by Magdy that we would be watching the sunset that evening so that was what I already expected. However, when we reached the destination for the sunset, we sat down for the sunset and I was surprised by Magdy and Amir with a delicious birthday cake! I was VERY pleasantly surprised as I had not mentioned my birthday when I made my booking or anytime on the excursion. That's the level of detail that I appreciate. I have traveled for my birthday for many years and most companies don't notice my birthday occurring while I am with them. Anyways, I went back to my hotel for the night after sunset and was taken back to Cairo the next day.
I was very pleased with my experience with Touritos. Touritos gave me a high-quality, luxury experience at a good price. I would recommend this company to anyone wanting to visit Siwa Oasis. Choose Touritos for your tour company and Magdy as your guide. They will treat you so well. Thank you, Touritos!
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Posted On : 2024-07-06 13:20:51 
Posted By : Brandon_L
An absolute must to get away from the tourist areas in Cairo and Giza. Our guide was Anton and he was outstanding for the whole trip, making sure we did everything we wanted to. After being slightly disappointed by lazy guides around Giza spending half of the day trying to sell us Papyrus and oils, we were concerned about this trip but it was completely the opposite. Incredibly unique and the absolute highlight of our trip.
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Posted On : 2024-06-17 13:48:53 
Posted By : Ferhina_A
Outstanding experience with Magdy and his team!!!! I was a bit jet lagged for the trip and I lost a pair of sunglasses and a variety of other unfortunate circumstances, but Magdy and his team saved the day every time, seamlessly without any fuss! Truly hospitable and professional.
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Posted On : 2024-06-16 19:19:21
Posted By : Inspire592933
I have really great time since we start tour with very delicious breakfast ;falafel; then we start tour to white desert with unforgettable camping there. And after we took long drive to Siwa, even it took so long time but everything there is incredible. We love Siwa so much, salt lake, desert safari and Siwa culture, everything is so nice. Before we go back to Cairo, we stop by Alexandria, the weather is cool and comfortable. Catacomb is amazing. And of course Cairo is gorgeous with pyramid. All of the program is excellent especially tour guide , Ayman and Said, they made us have enjoy moment here in Egypt.
Everything is Egypt is super gorgeous. I already miss Egypt and hopefully to go back there again.
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Posted On : 2024-06-12 11:25:04
Posted By : Carla_B
Siwa is definitely worth visiting. Our leader Magdy made the entire trip! He was energetic and thoughtful- 5 stars for him. Our driver was excellent, as was the local tour guide in Siwa. The salt lakes, town tour, dune bashing and sand boarding were experiences of a lifetime. I could never recommend this tour however because of a few things. The hotel the first night was good, but probably very rustic for most folks- we are experienced travelers and found it okay for us though. Nice pool and beautiful courtyard area. The accommodations in the "desert camp" were far from okay. Tents with sleeping bags on the ground. We used 3 tents for our group and 2 of them had broken zippers. The third had rips in it and allowed many mosquitoes in through the night. The overall location was not at all in the desert, but on the outskirts of town. There was a lot of traffic and yelling in the streets and a problem with stray dogs. There was a nasty dog fight right in front of our tents and we were prevented from accessing our tents several times because of aggressive dogs. The staff at the camp seemed more concerned with hanging out together than with anything we needed. The dinner they cooked us was delicious, but then they were up playing instruments and talking loudly until after 3 AM. We began our journey home after a very small breakfast. The car ride back to Cairo was 10 hours with no food or opportunities to buy lunch or dinner (other than chips and pop). Overall we are so glad that we experienced Siwa, but I have major hesitations recommending this tour to anyone. Our leader, guide, and driver were the only things I would recommend because they we great.
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Posted On : 2024-05-31 19:51:31
Posted By : Jie_Z
We had such fantastic time! I am a female traveling solo, and my tour guide, Aimen and driver, Said made sure I am well taken care of and safe. It’s a lot packed into 3 days but I only had 5 days in Egypt so the program was perrrrrrrffff for me. Love the Shali fortress, love the desert safari, love the salt lakes, love everything!
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Posted On : 2024-05-27 18:27:15
Posted By : joshuajberk
My journey in Siwa was a memorable experience thanks to the tour team led by guide Amn. His passion for the region and deep knowledge of local history made every moment of the trip enriching. From exploring the ancient ruins to relaxing by the crystal clear waters of the oases, the team led by Amn provided exceptional service. Their hospitality and attention to detail ensured that every aspect of the trip was carefully planned and executed. I recommend Amn and his team to anyone looking for an authentic and unforgettable experience in Siwa.
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Posted On : 2024-05-26 14:37:56
Posted By : notthas
My experience with the tourism team in Siwa was exceptional. From the moment I arrived, I was greeted with hospitality and professionalism. Amn and his team were knowledgeable about the local sights, offering valuable insights into the history and culture of the region. The guides were experienced and passionate about what they did, making each tour an educational and exciting journey. Additionally, their dedication to visitor safety was evident in all activities. I highly recommend this team to anyone who wants to explore the wonders of Siwa in comfort and confidence.
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Posted On : 2024-05-26 14:28:59
Posted By : 266jiez
I am so glad I took this tour. It was so enjoyable and well-planned. I only had 5 days in Egypt and a 3-day program was perfect. Our group was small so our tour guide, Aimen and driver Said treated us like family, took care of us and make sure safety and our interests are the top priorities. I will recommend this tour without hesitation~
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Posted On : 2024-05-26 12:30:28
Posted By : Jessica_S
Pro's
- Amazing experience at all of the historical sites + the Salt lakes even if it was just for 30mins
- The tour guide who guided me through the historical sites is very knowledgeable an amazing historian if you ask me
- Great driver
Con's
- Didn't make it to Mursa when headed to Siwa as per the itinerary (was meant to stop off on the way back to Cairo, but the driver had to tend to his son in hospital, which I was understanding of).
- The campsite that I stayed at on the first night is apparently "new", but it looked like a work in progress with no proper amenities.
- The amenities that it did have (only two toilets + basin outside to wash hands) looked like it was constructed using old sanitary fixtures that looked like it was literally picked up from a dump and installed, dirty and old.
- Nothing to the campsite, just 3 tents and a fire pit. I was told that the campsite is not the regular campsite that the tour company uses.
Given the issues with people who were meant to be on this tour cancelling, I suspect the tour company placed me in what I'm calling a dirty & unpleasant (sh** hole) place because the cost of catering for one person on a tour is expensive and they have no proper solution in place to cover costs besides cancelling your original booking and paying cash (this solution was not feasible for me).
- Originally booked for Friday the 10th of May, got shifted to Saturday due to the rest of my group cancelling, only for it to be a waste of time because the people that were meant to be on the Saturday tour also cancelled.
- The Siwa salt Lakes tour was only 30mins not 1hr 30mins. Tbh I am really disappointed in this given this was the highlight for me and the real reason why I took this tour.
- The tour guide I had was unprofessional, especially because I am a female travelling solo.
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Posted On : 2024-05-22 22:50:35
