THE BEAUTY OF SIWA

You won’t believe your eyes when you reach Siwa for the first time. Siwa is an Edenic island full of mineral springs, salt lakes, and endless Olive and Palm groves. For a cultural tour in Shali, the oasis’ main town, check out the strange ruins of the Shali Fortress which dominate the town center, and walk along sandy paths to find the Temple of the Oracle, once visited by Alexander the Great himself to consult the Oracle of Siwa. Finish your day by taking a dip at Cleopatra’s Pool, where the legendary queen herself is believed to have once swum. Don’t forget to spare an hour or two for a visit to the charming Siwa House Museum.