Cut off from the rest of Egypt for centuries by the Sahara, the Berber oasis of Siwa retains a detached, almost mystical atmosphere that many regard as the most beautiful oasis in Egypt. Date-palm groves, salt lakes for swimming, the ruins of the Oracle Temple of Amun (which Alexander the Great consulted) and the crumbling Fortress of Shali all reward exploration.
Plan your walk around Siwa Oasis
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