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Alexandria to Siwa: 6-Day Plan You Can Actually Do

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The 6-day version for November: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 6-day plan · best time to go.

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6
days
590 km
distance
17.7 h
in transit
23
curated stops

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Day 1 Alexandria public Mediterranean heritage day

6 curated stops
Transit
0h38
Finish
~15:55
Temperature
15.7°C–24.1°C
Rainy days
~2
Daylight
10.4h
09:00
Alexandria public Mediterranean heritage circuit experienceegypt.eg map ↗
Use a bounded public Alexandria Mediterranean-heritage circuit; no boat, beach, guided or water activity is assumed.
50 min · Alexandria public Mediterranean heritage day · Confirm current admission, road and public-access conditions
10:00
Bibliotheca Alexandrina bibalex.org read more map ↗
Stand awestruck before a gleaming modern library rising from ancient roots.
50 min · Alexandria public Mediterranean heritage day · for foreigners and for Egyptians - buy tickets from the office on Dr. Abd Al Hamid Dayed St. facing the university
open: Sun-Thu 9:30AM-5PM, Sat 10AM-2PM
11:00
Stand atop ancient walls with the Mediterranean stretching out before you.
50 min · Alexandria public Mediterranean heritage day · Citadel for foreigners and for Egyptians and Arabs
open: Daily 9AM-8PM
12:00
El-Mursi Abul-Abbas Mosque read more map ↗
Feel the serenity inside walls draped in artificial stone.
50 min · Alexandria public Mediterranean heritage day
13:05
Pompey's Pillar read more map ↗
Marvel at a towering granite column, a relic of imperial grandeur.
50 min · Alexandria public Mediterranean heritage day · , students
14:05
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa egymonuments.com read more map ↗
Wander through labyrinthine chambers carved from limestone, adorned with intricate reliefs.
50 min · Alexandria public Mediterranean heritage day · for foreigners and for Egyptians
open: Daily 9AM-4PM
14:55
Ibn El-Balad Gleem thm-group.com map ↗
Enjoy grilled meats and seafood across two floors in this well-rated restaurant.
60 min · Alexandria public Mediterranean heritage day
open: 24 hours
Overnight here
e.g. Normandy Hotel · Steigenberger Cecil Hotel

Day 2 El Alamein reserved coast-road and public remembrance day

5 curated stops
Transit
4h13
Finish
~17:40
Temperature
17.8°C–22.2°C
Rainy days
~3
Daylight
10.4h
12:20
El Alamein reserved coast-road and public remembrance circuit experienceegypt.eg map ↗
Use the confirmed coast-road transfer and a bounded public remembrance circuit; no military-zone access or guided product is assumed.
50 min · El Alamein reserved coast-road and public remembrance day · Confirm current admission, road and public-access conditions
13:20
Commonwealth War Cemetery and Alamein Memorial cwgc.org read more map ↗
Observe the large stone cross overseeing the vast war cemetery.
50 min · El Alamein reserved coast-road and public remembrance day
14:20
El Alamein Military museum mod.gov.eg map ↗
Explore exhibits on North African war technology and history.
50 min · El Alamein reserved coast-road and public remembrance day · EGP 100
open: daily 9-16
15:20
Greek Memorial search map ↗
Visit a small classical temple bordered by walls inscribed with soldiers' names.
50 min · El Alamein reserved coast-road and public remembrance day
16:50
German War Cemetery read more map ↗
Discover the octagonal central part made of Egyptian limestone at Height 26.
50 min · El Alamein reserved coast-road and public remembrance day
Overnight here
e.g. Porto Marina Resort & Spa · Al Alamein Hotel

Day 3 Marsa Matruh reserved coast-road and public city day

2 curated stops
Transit
4h30
Finish
~15:15
Temperature
19.5°C–21.7°C
Rainy days
~5
Daylight
10.4h
13:25
Marsa Matruh reserved coast-road and public city circuit experienceegypt.eg map ↗
Use the confirmed coast-road transfer and a bounded public Marsa Matruh city circuit; no boat, swim, beach product or water activity is assumed.
50 min · Marsa Matruh reserved coast-road and public city day · Confirm current admission, road and public-access conditions
14:25
Rommel cave museum search map ↗
Examine wartime relics in the dimly lit Rommel cave museum.
50 min · Marsa Matruh reserved coast-road and public city day · Foreigner LE40 Foreign student LE20
open: 9AM-4PM
Overnight here
e.g. Jaz Almaza Beach Resort

Day 4 Siwa reserved desert-road and public arrival day

1 curated stops
Transit
6h36
Finish
~16:30
Temperature
11.7°C–23.1°C
Rainy days
~1
Daylight
10.5h
15:40
Siwa reserved desert-road and public arrival circuit experienceegypt.eg map ↗
Use only the confirmed Marsa Matruh–Siwa public-road transfer and a bounded town arrival orientation; no wider Western Desert or off-road excursion is assumed.
50 min · Siwa reserved desert-road and public arrival day · Confirm current admission, road and public-access conditions

Day 5 Siwa public oasis heritage day

6 curated stops
Transit
1h43
Finish
~17:00
Temperature
11.7°C–23.1°C
Rainy days
~1
Daylight
10.5h
09:05
Siwa public oasis heritage circuit experienceegypt.eg map ↗
Use a bounded public Siwa oasis-town heritage circuit; no salt-lake floating, spring, swim, dune or off-road activity is assumed.
50 min · Siwa public oasis heritage day · Confirm current admission, road and public-access conditions
10:05
Wander narrow alleys and historic walls in the ancient town of Shali.
50 min · Siwa public oasis heritage day · free
11:05
Gebel el-Mawta search map ↗
Discover colorful tomb reliefs on the serene Gebel el-Mawta hillside.
50 min · Siwa public oasis heritage day · Adult LE50
open: Sat-Thu 9AM-3PM, Fri 9AM-noon
12:05
Temple of the Oracle search map ↗
Visit the Temple of the Oracle, where ancient prophecies were once spoken.
50 min · Siwa public oasis heritage day · LE50 foreigner, LE25 adult, LE15 student
13:05
Gebel Darkur search map ↗
Climb Gebel Darkur for panoramic views and a soothing sand burial.
50 min · Siwa public oasis heritage day
15:10
Stroll through fertile fields and explore scattered ruins in Maraqi.
50 min · Siwa public oasis heritage day
16:00
Abdu's Restaurant search
Savor freshly made pasta, vegetable stews, and salads in a cozy, bustling setting.
60 min · Siwa public oasis heritage day · LE6-25 per entrée
open: 8:30AM to midnight
Overnight here
e.g. Cleopatra Hotel · Siwa Shali Lodge

Day 6 Siwa public archaeology and culture day

1 curated stops
Transit
0h01
Finish
~09:55
Temperature
11.7°C–23.1°C
Rainy days
~1
Daylight
10.5h
09:05
Siwa public archaeology and culture circuit experienceegypt.eg map ↗
Use a second distinct public Siwa archaeology-and-culture circuit within the reviewed town scope; no remote desert excursion is assumed.
50 min · Siwa public archaeology and culture day · Confirm current admission, road and public-access conditions

Time to spare on this day

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