An oasis town in Egypt's Western Desert, between the Qattara Depression and the Great Sand Sea, 560 km from Cairo.
A first look at Siwa
Amon Temple (Temple of the Oracle)
The Temple of the Oracle of Amun at Aghurmi, which Alexander the Great reached in the winter of 331 BC.
Cleopatra's Spring
The stone pool filled by a natural spring, one of the best-known visits in Siwa, with cafes beside it; open 24 hours.
Fatnas Island and Spring
A palm-fringed island with a spring on the salt lake, 6 km west of Siwa; reviews mention the sunset above all.
Shali Fortress
The abandoned salt and mud-brick fortress of old Siwa, built on a rock and left after the heavy rains of 1926.
Dakrour Mountain (Gabal Dakrur)
A ridge of hills 3 km south of Siwa, known for hot sand baths used against rheumatism; open 9 am to 5 pm.
Abdu Restaurant
An Egyptian restaurant in Siwa town, open 8 am to 1 am; reviews mention couscous, lentil soup and chicken curry most.
Abu Ayman Restaurant
An Egyptian restaurant on Anwar El Sadat Street, open 10:30 am to 12:30 am; reviews mention lamb and grilled meats.
Nacho Siwa Restaurant & Cafe
An Egyptian restaurant next to Shali Fortress, open 11 am to 11 pm; reviews mention the rooftop and the views.
Tekeyet Elamir Restaurant & Cafe
An eclectic restaurant and cafe in Siwa town, open 9 am to midnight; reviews mention baba ghanoush and moussaka.
Bedouin Roof Restaurant
A rooftop Egyptian restaurant in the Siwa Pazar souvenir market, open 24 hours; reviews mention the roof and city view.
This page shows 10 of 14 places. The app has all of them, with hours, maps and a plan for your days.