Siwa Oasis
The Siwa Oasis is a hidden gem of Egypt. I only visited it because various people I met up and down the Nile recommended it, but I’m so glad I did. With less tourists than the rest of Egypt, it’s the perfect place to chill in a laid back atmosphere and explore a multitude of off-the-beaten-track attractions.
Siwa Oasis
The Siwa Oasis is a hidden gem of Egypt. I only visited it because various people I met up and down the Nile recommended it, but I’m so glad I did. With less tourists than the rest of Egypt, it’s the perfect place to chill in a laid back atmosphere and explore a multitude of off-the-beaten-track attractions.
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Siwa doesn’t have the big draws of the pharaonic civilization – there are no mummies, few hieroglyphics and no huge temple complexes. But this is also partly what gives it its charm. Siwa is a pleasant oasis of lakes and palm trees in the middle of the desert just 50km from the Libyan border (but don’t worry, it’s totally safe). It’s a great place to chill and take time out after the hustle and bustle of Luxor and the dirty sprawl that is Cairo.
Wonder the Streets of the Shali Fortress – At the centre of the modern town, you’ll find a sprawling maze of alleyways winding between the mud walls of ancient buildings. This is the Shali Fortress – the old town of Siwa. Many of them are now uninhabited, but some are still lived in to this day and a few have been extensively renovated. Look out for the mosque with the beautiful mud minaret near the centre of the old town. Entry is free.
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