Private Best of Siwa Oasis in 5 Days & 4 Nights

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  Emanuele

  January 17th, 2026
  My wife and I both think that the trip was organised well enough and the itinerary was good. However, the reason for...
  My wife and I both think that the trip was organised well enough and the itinerary was good. However, the reason for a 2 star review is because I feel we have been tricked into believing we were booking a 5 star private tour, which for sure it was not. Let me explain. At the time of booking I was looking at 3 or 4 options of similar private tours, with the same itinerary, number of days and type of transportation. They were all about USD800-900 per person cheaper than this one. The reason why I chose this one is because the accommodation advertised with the tour was far superior than the other ones. The itinerary mentioned 4 nights at Taziri Eco Lodge or similar. Taziri is a 5 star beautiful eco lodge, on the shore of Lake Siwa, which is about EGP 21,000 per night. We ended up staying at Azad, which is a 4 star hotel (according to their web site, however it is more like a 3 star), on the edge of town. Azad is about EGP 2,300 per night, making Taziri nearly 10 times more expensive than where we stayed. When I raised this issue with Your Egypt Tour they said that they are a similar type of accommodation. Believe me, they are not. We had days where people where burning garbage on the street outside the hotel, and the smell was horrendous. I understand the accommodation can change based on availability etc, however I would expect it to be on the same level. Again it wasn't. My suggestion, book a cheaper tour, it is not worth it.Show more
  Traveled in January 2026
  

  Reply from: Your Egypt Tours

  Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We genuinely appreciate your comments regarding the organization of the trip and the itinerary, and we are glad to hear that you found both to be well arranged. Regarding your main concern about the accommodation in Siwa, we would like to respectfully clarify a few important points to ensure accuracy for future readers. Siwa Oasis is a very unique and remote destination with extremely limited accommodation options. The number of eco-lodges that meet international standards is small, and the highest category available in Siwa is eco-lodges rated at 3-star to 4-star level, based on local infrastructure and sustainability regulations. Azad Eco Lodge is one of the top eco-lodges in Siwa and is widely used by reputable operators due to its reliability, cleanliness, and service standards. While Taziri Eco Lodge is indeed a well-known property, availability is very limited and cannot always be guaranteed. In such cases, accommodations are provided within the same eco-lodge category, in line with what is realistically available in Siwa. During your stay, we did not receive any complaints or requests for a change of accommodation, which usually allows us to intervene immediately when possible. With regard to the smell caused by burning garbage, this is unfortunately a local environmental practice in the oasis and surrounding areas, and while we understand how unpleasant it can be, it is completely outside the control of any tour operator or hotel. We would also like to emphasize that the tour itself was fully private, with private transportation, guiding, and services provided exclusively for you, as confirmed by your own remarks regarding the itinerary and organization. We truly regret that your expectations regarding accommodation were not aligned with the reality of travel conditions in remote desert destinations such as Siwa. Your feedback is valuable, and it helps us clarify descriptions more precisely for future travelers. Thank you again for traveling with us and for sharing your experience.

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  Adam

  June 28th, 2022
  Well the trip was FANTASTIC! Everything from the time I arrived until the time I checked out to fly home was so well...
  Well the trip was FANTASTIC! Everything from the time I arrived until the time I checked out to fly home was so well organized. Our tour guide was Waleed was great and not only did he create a family environment for our group his attention to every detail was greatly appreciated.Show more
  Traveled in February 2021