What to do and see in Siwa, Matrouh Governorate: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

February 23, 2022 Darleen Reid

Discover the best top things to do in Siwa, Egypt including Great Sand Sea, Fatnis Island (Fantasy Island), Lake Siwa, Shali Fortress, Temple of the Oracle of Amun / Aghurmi, Cleopatra's Pool - Spring of Juba, Mountain of the Dead, Temple of Umm Ubayd.
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1. Great Sand Sea

Siwa Egypt +20 122 066 9764 http://www.facebook.com/sanosy.a.mohamed
Excellent
94%
Good
4%
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2%
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1%
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5.0 based on 132 reviews

Great Sand Sea

The third-largest sand accumulation in the world (a sand dune the size of England) spans more than 600 kilometers forming a natural barrier between Libya and Egypt.

Reviewed By DanoMPLS - Minneapolis, United States

4WD madness in the sand! Big dunes, fossil beds, sand boarding, sunset fire and tea! Also a hot springs stop. Good times! You might get a little car sick so be prepared. Our tour ended at a hot spring for dinner near town. Only thing is it’s always a dudefest so ladies, bring something modest because, Egypt.

2. Fatnis Island (Fantasy Island)

Birket Siwa, Siwa 51714 Egypt
Excellent
60%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 88 reviews

Fatnis Island (Fantasy Island)

Covered in lush palm trees with a secluded freshwater pool in its center, this island is a popular spot for swimming and sunbathing.

Reviewed By SoniaLovesHairyFish - Guangzhou, China

It is a truly magical place to watch the sunset. Just some practical tips: 1. Cycling there is more fun, but if you opt for a tuk-tuk (which can be shares between 4-5 people), expect to pay LE50 for return. 2. Try the date milkshake (LE30), but remember to ask them not to put any sugar as the date is very sweet already! 3. Don't leave too soon after the sunset. Wait a little longer until you see the most amazing colours of the sky. (On the day we were there, sunset time was 5:37pm, but at around 5:50, you saw these!)

3. Lake Siwa

Siwa Egypt
Excellent
66%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
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2%
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4.5 based on 50 reviews

Lake Siwa

Reviewed By Ahmedlkhouly - Giza, Egypt

First time to swim in a salt lake it was a new and amazing experience, the view of the lakes are breathtaking, and you just get in the water the water will lift you up.

4. Shali Fortress

Siwa 51714 Egypt
Excellent
60%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
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0%
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4.5 based on 110 reviews

Shali Fortress

Reviewed By Q9345AKomars - Cairo, Egypt

I wasn’t sure of waking up so early to catch the sunrise view at top of the shali fortress , but as soon as i reached there I knew how much i’ll regret if i’ve been there , I’ve seen the most beautiful view that i cannot forget until now , its so hard nowadays to catch up the sunrise view with a lake and old buildings and desert all around it was perfect

5. Temple of the Oracle of Amun / Aghurmi

Aghurmi, Siwa 51714 Egypt
Excellent
39%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
5%
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0%
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4.0 based on 79 reviews

Temple of the Oracle of Amun / Aghurmi

Reviewed By Q9345AKomars - Cairo, Egypt

Temple of Amun has a really unique story u have to do ur searches about before u get there to touch the beauty of it , The greatest Alexander was there to the pharoas religions men and they declared that Alexander is a pharoah god and greek god ( not accurte storyteller but at least the story is around this thing ) anyway i’ve viewed the old rocks which more than 4000 years ago and i’ve been allowed to get a nice view from the upper top

6. Cleopatra's Pool - Spring of Juba

Siwa Egypt
Excellent
34%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
24%
Poor
9%
Terrible
3%
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4.0 based on 128 reviews

Cleopatra's Pool - Spring of Juba

Although there's no proof that Cleopatra actually bathed here, this spring-fed pool is very popular.

Reviewed By T9191OJclaired

Interesting site, very charming and relaxing. We had lunch at the coffee shop closeby, food and service were excellent.

7. Mountain of the Dead

Siwa Egypt
Excellent
42%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
4%
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4.0 based on 57 reviews

Mountain of the Dead

Reviewed By Q9345AKomars - Cairo, Egypt

At this spot u can feel the beauty of the history with the greatness of the view which makes siwa so special that possess many unique features one of them is the history and simplicity

8. Temple of Umm Ubayd

Matruh-Siwa Rd, Siwa 51714 Egypt
Excellent
8%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
50%
Poor
25%
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Overall Ratings

3.0 based on 24 reviews

Temple of Umm Ubayd

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