Day 1, Thursday Sept. 19, Cairo | Siwa

Depart Cairo, driving north and then along the Mediterranean to Mrasa Matrouh, stopping where the Allied Forces of WW II gained a decisive victory in 1942 over Germany’s General Rommel at the Battle of El-Alamein.

See the war museum and the Italian and German military cemeteries. Continue to Mrasa Matrouh where General Rommel set up his field headquarters. Mrasa Matrouh has a beautiful 4.5-mile white sand beach and turquoise waters. Alexander the Great is said to have stopped here on his way to the Siwa Oasis and reputedly Cleopatra came here to bathe.

We continued driving after lunch to Siwa. Drive south through miles and miles of sand until suddenly a huge lake appears, surrounded by date palms. Here we find our unique and beautiful eco-lodge, built of mud and salt... Overnight three nights Eco Lodge. (B, L, D)

Day 2, Friday Sept. 20, Siwa

This morning, we float in the lake, as salty as the Dead Sea, and reputed to be great for the skin. And swim in hot springs. Dinner is served under the stars. Overnight for (B, L, D)

Day 3, Saturday Sept. 21, Siwa Desert | Oracle 

The town of Siwa is on the northwest edge of the Great Sand Sea amid a vista of endless dunes. Situated near the Libyan border, it is Egypt's most remote oasis town. The extremely conservative Siwans have developed their own distinct Berber culture and language and are known for their exquisite jewelry and crafts. This magical area was visited by Alexander the Great, who came here for the Oracle of Amun, where he was confirmed as God and King of Egypt. We visit the Oracle Temple, the Mountain of the Dead, and the old village. Return to our eco-lodge for dinner. (B, L, D)

Day 4, Sunday Sept 22, Siwa | Cairo

This morning, we check out our hotel and start our drive back to Cairo to Join our retreat Experience. Upon arrival to Mena house we check in and get rest for tomorrows activities with our retreat.