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June.b Says: How would I describe the small town of Siwa? There's a quiantness in it in an old way, kind of dusty way. The main dusty road looks like a hollywood set of an old western movie - remember the "wild wild west"? This road is lined with ministores, restaurant, fruit store, a...
The old mosque of Shali Fortress
June.b Says: The best preserved part of the Shali Fortress is the old mosque which was built in 1203. Considered to be the oldest mosque built in "kershif", the same materials used to build the whole fortress.I heard the adhan (call to prayer) during the noontime I was standing at the...
June.b Says: Don't content yourself watching the great medieval fortress from your hotel windows, it's lovelier when you're on the very top, the highest point of the Shali.The view up there is short of spectacular, 360 degrees of breath-taking views of its surroundings. I went up there...
June.b Says: The ruins of the Shali fortress - a 13th century medieval city - was inhabited until the heavy rainfalls in 1926 that devastate the fortress.The materials used in building the fortress is called "Kershef" a combination of salt rocks and muds which can easily be ruined by...
June.b Says: Few meters away from the Temple of the Oracle, is the Temple of Umm Ubayda -- which by the way is said to be a part of the whole complex. Nothing much left of the temple except for the reconstructed portion of a wall erected like a monument. You'll pass by this temple on...
June.b Says: The Spring of Juba or popularly known as Cleopatra's Bath - although Cleopatra has nothing to do with this spring. Siwa has several springs but this one is the most popular amongst tourists. Formerly used by local brides as pool bath but nowadays it's more a dip for...
June.b Says: After the Mountain of the Dead, my next stop is the Temple of the Oracle.It is actually the temple of Amun but after the visit of Alexander the Great, it is now popularly known as the Temple of the Oracle. The oracle became famous during the Greek and Roman periods.Written...
June.b Says: I arrived in Siwa very early in the morning so after dropping my backpack at the hotel, I immediately went out. At the intersection road I saw the same tricycle driver I took from the bus station to the hotel. He offered to take me to the highlight sights of Siwa, so I hired...
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Abdu Restaurant: Good food, tourist-oriented.
June.b Says: Abdu Restaurant is almost infront of ElKelany Hotel, so one night I took a dinner of pizza there. Just as rumoured - the food takes a lot of time and quite expensive in local standard, that's why I said it's tourist-oriented. Besides most people dining and hanging out there...
East West Restaurant: Reasonably price restaurant in Siwa centrum.
June.b Says: East West Restaurant is between the intersection and the big mosque, in fact it's almost beside the mosque. It's along the main road near the main square.I know food in Cairo but not very particular in Siwa, I saw some tables in front of the restaurant and some white...
Hotel Rooftop Cafes: Night view of the town and Shali Fort
June.b Says: Most hotels in Siwa central have a rooftop cafe like El Kelany have it with a bedouin tent at the back and probably during peak season - a bonfire.It's relaxing after a tiring day just sitting there sipping your hot coffee or tea and watching the lighted Shali fortress and...
West Delta Bus Co. (Siwa - Alexandria)
June.b Says: If you're already in Siwa and planning to get out and back to Cairo, and you don't have a ticket yet, be sure to check the small bus terminal booth one day before or at least in the morning before noon. This happened to me, not a big issue though.It wasn't a peak season and...
June.b Says: The easiest and fast mode of transport in Siwa is the tricycle - a shaded cart driven by a motorcycle, much like the tuktuks of Bangkok but rougher. Most of them are just like 3 pieces of plywood nailed together to form a shade under your head, seta are makeshift too covered...
June.b Says: If you have the energy, you can rent a bike and cycle your way to Cleopatra's Bath, the Oracle, Mountain of the Dead and probably the desert oasis. The road is flat although dusty and some parts are bumpy. There's good bike rental infront of the Albabenshaal Hotel just at...
June.b Says: Still one of the popular mode of transport for people and goods. You can take a donkey cart from the bus terminal of Siwa to town center, and also you can rent it for the whole day or couple of hours. Although I did not take it as I pity those animals who seems like they all...
June.b Says: This isn't a shopping tip in Siwa but a shopping tip before heading to Siwa. If you're a smoker had a specific brand preference, buy enough supplies in Cairo or Alexandria or anywhere you're coming from where there's availability of foreign brands. Most or maybe all stores...
NinaRira Says: The women of Siwa have a strong tradition of weaving and beading that spans 100's of years and you can view examples of their famous ceremonial dresses in the local museum. Although tourism hasn't yet swamped a beautiful place like Siwa, you will find some sellers here and...
wwroam Says: In Siwa the drapers comes to you..on the back of the donkey cart. Since you hardly ever see a Siwan lady, the shopping has to get done somehow. Stop for lunch at the East West Cafe ( where you have choice of frenchie fries or chippsies..2 tips in 1)and local boys offer a...
wwroam Says: The Berber people of Siwa are deeply conservative . All the regular advice regarding modest dress should be strictly adhered to. Siwan ladies are very rarely seen in public (usually in the back of the donkey cart), and then in full rig.
June.b Says: Siwa is a conservative town compared to most cities in Egypt. You can photograph the sights and most things but not the women and the female children. I know the restriction on women but not the children so when a group of female children probably 9m - 12 years olds going to...
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The Siwa Oasis was a very isolated place deep into the desert near the Libyan border. Only an old date caravan route passed the oasis. Siwa was only inhabited by Berber speaking people with their own...
A mornings drive South of Marsa Matruh lies the western Oasis of Siwa. Fed by freshwater springs, date palms and olive trees flourish amid some stunning lakeside and desert scenery.Because of its...
Most people imagine an oasis like few palm trees, water spring, couple camels and Beduins and all around endless sand-sea. Well, Siwa doesn't fit in this image. Actally, it sets total new definition...
This is on of the most impressive places I've ever been, Following the steps of Alexander the Great i get to an oasis that exist in between of two salty lakes. thousands of palm date and olive trees....
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