Siwa is an Oasis located approximately 800 Km south west Cairo. The ideal time to visit this great spot is during December however, you must be fully prepared to endure chilly weather at night. Yet on the other hand, it is always nice and sunny during the daytime. The residents of this oasis are known as berbers and have their own unique language and culture. Places to visit:

beauti ful locations below, and when you do, make sure you go there riding a bicycle or a donkey cart. Alexander's oracle: You can visit the ruins of the oracle that was once visited by Alexander the Great. You can rent a bicycle (renting a single bicycle costs lo. L.E) from the market and go check out the temple. Gebel al-Mawta: (a.k.a. The Mountain of the Dead) This is where you can find the ancient tombs of the Egyptian priests with some hieroglyphics inscribed on them. You can go there cycling.

'' Bir Wahed'': Bir Wahed is not only one of the new tourist traps of Siwa, but it is also a quiet, secluded place, which makes it an ideal place to spend the late afternoons and evenings. This is a well that is set out 12 km southwest of Siwa. You need to rent a 4X4 car to get there. Bir Wahed is the home of two very popular springs; Ain Sukhna (a natural hot bath), and the Cold Spring. Fitnas Island: The Fitnas Island lies about io meters out into Birket Siwa, and is completely covered by palm trees, except for the circular, tiled pool. Definitely a sight worth seeing!