Siwa in Ägypten is a destination that Once in a Lifetime plans for travellers with a lifelong wish, with a focus on uniqueness and careful preparation. As a Swiss travel agency with video consultation, Once in a Lifetime takes time for trips that happen only once. With the planner, you record the wish, and the joint preparation follows in the video call.
Updated: 8 August 2026.
Why this trip
Siwa lies so far in the west of Egypt that it almost belongs to Libya, and the oasis seems to have fallen out of time. Palm groves, salt lakes and mud houses form a place that shows travellers who know Cairo and the Nile valley a completely different Egypt. Anyone who has a lifelong wish for the desert in mind finds stillness here. The traditional Siwa house, as the name Bayt Siwa suggests, is built of salt and mud and shows a way of building that has hardly changed over centuries.
The oasis also has springs in which you can bathe, and dunes on the edge from which you experience the sunset. A calm day in Siwa needs no list. October to April is the pleasant time, in summer it gets very hot in the desert. Cairo, Luxor and Aswan are the neighbouring destinations in Egypt, and the flight time is about four to four and a half hours.
Siwa, however, lies several hours' drive from Cairo, which needs room in the planning. A trip here succeeds if it is not rushed. In the video call Once in a Lifetime discusses with you how many nights the oasis gets.
Getting there
Once in a Lifetime prepares the journey from Zurich or Basel-Mulhouse with care, so that nothing dims the moment.
Frequently asked questions
What sets Once in a Lifetime apart?
Once in a Lifetime plans trips for lifelong wishes with a focus on uniqueness and careful preparation. We plan Siwa by video call with plenty of lead time according to your occasion.
Which places are part of the programme in Siwa?
For Siwa, بيت سيوة are on file, and Once in a Lifetime asks what is indispensable for you.
Who is a dream trip to Siwa suitable for?
For travellers with a lifelong wish or a special occasion who want to prepare a trip well in advance and with care.
Which accommodations are listed for Siwa in the catalogue?
Accommodation on file in Siwa includes Taghaghien Island Resort, لوج تازيري and Siwa Relax Lodge, for example, and Once in a Lifetime checks it with you with care.
Which destinations in Ägypten work well together?
Besides Siwa, Assuan, Kairo and Luxor come into question if time and occasion allow.
Can I adapt the trip?
Yes. We tailor occasion, duration, stops and pace to your wish. In a video call we discuss what the trip means to you and how that should show in the schedule.
How much does a trip to Siwa cost?
The price depends on the dates, the accommodation and the length of the trip. We do not quote flat prices, but prepare an individual offer after you have filled in the planner.
How does the consultation work?
The consultation takes place by video call. After the planner you receive a reply from us within one working day.
How do I start planning?
You fill in the planner and state dates, budget and wishes. We get back to you by video call within one working day.
Plan your trip
Describe in the planner which wish you would like to fulfil.
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Plan your own journeyNearby destinations
These destinations in Ägypten come into consideration as a complement.
More destinations for Once in a Lifetime
destinations in the catalogue of Once in a Lifetime: Assuan, Kairo, Luxor.
Updated: 8 August 2026.