THE COOLEST TOWN in EGYPT 🇪🇬 Siwa Oasis Travel Guide
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Siwa Oasis, Egypt - The urban oasis of Siwa is one of Egypt’s most isolated settlements with a population of about 33,000 people, mostly made of Berbers; an ethnic group indigenous to North Africa, and being so remote, they’ve developed their own unique desert culture.
Almost Every Egyptian friend we spoke with since the beginning of our trip in Cairo told us we should go east towards Sharm El Sheik and Dahab first, instead of Siwa Oasis. They said the mountains are beautiful and the Red Sea beach resorts are pristine and relaxing… but instead, we chose to go West. a grueling 9-hour journey towards the Libyan border all because I saw a photo of place that looked so unique to anything I’d ever experienced.
The ancient Citadel of Shali, rising up through the heart of modern downtown Siwa, tucked away in Egypt’s Western Desert. It looked so different and foreign in photographs and now walking up through here in person proved that unwavering urge to be true.
This fortified city was built by Berber populations in the 13th century to protect inhabitants from wandering tribes.
The Siwa Shali is a Labyrinth of huddled buildings that once rose four or five stories high and housed hundreds of people, and the entire compound is made of mud from clay, salt and rock that acts as a natural insulator from the scorching summer months.
In 1926 however, a three-day torrential rain storm caused more damage than any invader had managed in hundreds of years, and people have since moved out to more modern homes with running water and electricity.
But what remains, is one of the coolest ruins I’ve ever seen.
Along with the incredible Egyptian Food, one of the most popular attractions in Siwa Oasis are the salt pools outside of downtown Siwa.
You see, years ago people realized that there’s a lot of money to be made in the salt trade here in Siwa, and inevitably mines were created to extract the natural resource from the massive dried up salt lakes just outside town.
As diggers dug, the holes would naturally fill with freshwater from underground springs, and the crazy aqua green and turquoise colored pools that would form as a result, are what we came to see first-hand.
As if an isolated community, wildly interesting ruins, and multi-colored therapeutic salt pools weren’t enough, oh yeah, Siwa is also the perfect gateway into the Western Sahara Desert.
We finish this picture perfect trip to Siwa, as per usual, with a meal and a new perspective.
It was easy getting here, but the juice was most definitely worth the squeeze.
I hope you enjoyed this Egypt Travel Vlog from Siwa Oasis, Egypt as much as we did making it! ❤️ If so, please hit that "👍" button, and leave a comment!
See ya next week!
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Welcome to Egypt 🇪🇬
Team REVO
Go to Sharm El Sheikh or Dahab
Is this a place where western woman can participate without wearing a burka (??sp).
You have to come see Algeria one day . Im sure u will love it
My homeland, Siwa, is the most beautiful oasis in the world. I wish everyone would visit it
هي سيوي دي فين ؟
@@HAIDYJUNIOR فى الصحراء الغربية فى مصر اسمها واحة سيوة وبيعيش فيها امازيغ مصر
@@HAIDYJUNIOR هي سيوه 350 km من مرسي مطروح هي من اجمل الواحات في العالم حضرتك تشرفيني
hi bro salam . i am planning to visit siwa this week . is the road from Alexandria open ? I will be renting a car from Cairo . do you have an any suggestions ? thank you
"Don't tell the people the reality!" 😂😂 What a gorgeous city. I'd never heard of Siwa before you posted about it on Instagram. It's now high on my list of places to visit whenever I finally make it to Egypt!
Oasis in the western desert of Egypt 305 km from Marsa Matrouh (maldive of egypt) popular for it's nature and beautiful views
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Siwa is one of the most relaxation cities in Egypt :)
I’ve wanted to go to Egypt since 2017 because of AC Origins and Siwa is the main town in that game!! It’s so beautiful and I want to visit so bad! One of my best friends lives in Cairo and I want to meet her.
Egypt can surprise you even when you've been there 100 times. Thank you!
you r welcome, I ‘m an egyptian Doctor
I didn't expect this to be such a treat. It goes without saying that I added Siwa to my travel list. This is the ultimate adventure, guys! Loved every moment of it!
No! Now Because of people like you it's not genuine and simple at all! Go home
What a historical beautiful view Egypt🥰👍🏼🇵🇭
Really glad you're having a good time in Egypt ♥️ Dahab is awesome as well, I hope you're planning to visit it soon 🌊🌞
انت يوين
I love Egypt 😍!!!!!
You are welcome any time 😊
u r welcome, I am Egyptian Doctor
@@aishamohamed315 دكتوره ايش
OBS&Gynecology
@@aishamohamed315 اكتبي بالعربي
Thanks for showing *all* of Siwa, Gareth! A lot of folks reach out to me about Siwa with unrealistic expectations (both in what to expect there and in no realizing how far away it is from Cairo) because all they see are airbrushed Instagram posts, but your video really does Siwa justice. Glad you got to experience such an amazing part of Egypt!
What do you mean by expectations, every part in Egypt is beautiful and charming And the pictures on Instagram, most of them are from Sharm El-Sheikh, Dahab and Hurghada
Jamal Siwa is those people who make you feel that you are not a tourist, but you are one of them. Greetings to you from Cairo ..' 🌺😇
I like this historical town 🤩🇪🇬 good job with the video Egypt has a lot to offer 🤩👏🗺️
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I agree with you 🤍🤍
Great video Gareth! Watching this one with my two kids and they’re loving it too! Now they want to go to Egypt! We’re looking forward to seeing the rest of your Egypt trip!
Welcome to egypt 🇾🇪 you will enjoy a lot
May God protect your children and visit Egypt soon and I hope you enjoy
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Welcome to Egypt
Wow those sunrise and sunset skies are worth it all what a beautiful place🐨🦘❤️❤️🦘🐨
Hope you enjoyed your time at my beloved country Egypt.
Egypt has many wonderful places you can go with Cairo and Siwa.
If you like historical places and want to see third of world's monuments you should go to Luxor and Aswan, you will see templates and ancient monuments that you will never see in any other place, and if you want to enjoy beach and sea of course you should go to Sharm Elshiekh and Hurghada and take a diving tour where you will see spectacular coral reefs and colorful fish. And finally you should visit Alexandria, a living city like Cairo but with its amazing coastal vibes and enjoy our special food here at my city.
Welcome to Egypt ♥️🇪🇬
11:30 , a wonderful view 🌅. Egypt 🇪🇬 ♥️
Beautiful city man. I am Egyptian and I've never been to that part of the country. It is really nice to see it through your channel.
And I am also from Egypt and I will not go to these places
+1
Finally a youtuber showing the try beauty of egypt
Easy to get there by bus from Alexander. A wonderful memory of my two month trip traveling around Egypt a decade ago. The most treasured memory is the sound of the donkey carts going past the window of my room and sitting out on the central plaza having dinner at sunset time.
We look forward to seeing you again. Here are a lot of new things
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U r so adventurous with these amazing places,I am Egyptian but never knew this place ...
We appreciate films that illustrate how lovely Egypt is and how kind the Egyptians are.
Welcome to Egypt 🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬❤️
*SIWA WAS A HOLY CITY FOR PHAROAS , AND EVEN THE ALEXANDER THE GREAT WAS CROWNED A GOD OF EGYPT THERE IN THE CITY THE SALT LAKES CONSIDERED VERY GOOD FOR HEALING PURPOSES , AND THE VIEW OF THE SUNSET THERE IS ONE OF A KIND*
Do you really believe these tales? This Alexander reached entire world and came back in just 10 years. What a holywood like story😂 The guy never existed and the official history invented in last 2-3 centuries
What's with the capital letters we all noticed!
@@soulsiriussorry are you saying Alexander the Great didn't exist? 😅
Dude, I would probably be saying this to myself, this is a dream. Unreal and underrated desert beauty. Also, the LA housewives comments was hilarious!
I am egyptian .. welcome to Egypt anytime 🥰🥰🥰
Assassin’s creed brought me here.
This is actually hilarious
Def needs more likes
Absolutely LOVED this video. The sunrise made me cry. I can only imagine what it felt like in real life.
I'm an Egyptian and i visit siwa ones i went there in winter because in summer weather is very very hot , the trip was amazing and we stayed in hotel in the middle of the water just like in the vedio , the driving ( Safari) in the dessert climbing the mountains was awesome , i hope many people to have the chance to see it , they will love it .
And don't forget to try charcoal tea it have a special taste .
enjoy your time.☺️♥️
Would you please give me any details regarding a trip to Siwa in a place like the one you have stayed in? Was it through an organizer or by yourself?
Egypt my lovely country❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I just came from siwa it's the besttttt
OMG - what a spectacular place. Well done all!
Excellent video and loved the outtakes 🤩
The quality of your videos is on another level 👌🏻 glad you had a nice time here, can't wait to see what else you got in store for us ❤
I am happy you enjoyed your journey to Siwa, thanks for the video.
This whole video was just perfect 🤩
احلي شى صوت الاذان بكل مكان ..الحمد لله والشكر لله
spent 3 weeks in Siwa this winter - it's really amazing! don't go there for 2 days - it's stupid, you need spend there at least one week 👽
Wow! Amazing adventure continues 😎
Speaking as an Egyptian, and a Siwa Lover, this is one of the best vlogs i have ever seen for siwa in terms of picture quality
so Amazing vlog 🇪🇬❤️👌well done
Nice journey. Beautiful secluded places. 🌷💐❣️
You're just adding so much amazement and beauty to my Wanderlust list. Enjoyed as always. I also love the bonus features/highlights your adding to your videos! ;)
Simply beautiful town of Siwa... And another great adventure as well. The sunset and sunrise shots were amazing!
I'm looking forward to enjoying the rest of the tour, welcome to Egypt ♥🇪🇬👍👍
Thank you very much! 🙏
11:00
أجمل شئ في الفيديو القرآن إللي كان شغال في الخلفية
Wow, so awesome Gareth! What a unique experience. 🐫
The sky is so beautiful ❤️
The view is gorgeous!!!
Gareth, you really travel deep. Good work man, thanks for showing the unique Siwa to your fans.
Wonderful shots, I've seen different vlogs of Siwa but this is one of the best.
literally best Egypt videos
Wow. Mindblowingly amazing place and just a great video. Thanks for this.👍👍👍
Thank you Gareth, Egypt, my country, has a surprise in every corner. Great work.
You chose the non touristy place and it payed off! Another great one!👍
Amazing scenery can’t wait to visit
Thank you sharing that experience! Enjoyed every minute. @6:16, amazing how quiet. I need accommodations like that right now.
Thank you for being fair. I just started following your videos. Well, you are one of the few travel vloggers that provide such a beautiful content. Your sheer appreciation, enjoyment, recognition of beauty around you, and postivity makes the videos 1000× more enjoyable.
Welcome to Egypt. We hope to see you again 🤍
So glad you’ve been enjoying Egypt! Love your videos and your enthusiasm ! Thank you for showing the true beauty of my country! 💙
Now I realize how much I have missed this channel 👍🏻❤️
Siwa is so natural and beautiful Loved the video .. thank you
Wow 🤩 so beautiful I could cry 😢 those sunsets and sunrise 😍❤️
Wow! What an amazing video! The location, the cinematography, scenery, people, everything...came together so perfectly...just wow! Had to watch it twice!
Just amazing your adventure and you had so much fun ! Shall live vicariously through you for now !
Amazing content as usual, hope you have a great time Gareth !!!
Beautiful skies. What an amazing experience! Great filming. Really enjoyed your video! 😊💕
Where are you from
Another great video! I’m glad U enjoyed that gorgeous gem in the Siwa desert. I’m planning a trip to Egypt soon & will try my best to visit it. And again you show such humility & gentle spirit even when u see sub standard places that are not so great. Not one bad comment. Remarkable! God bless!
This is one of my favorite videos detailing the surreal accommodation, salt pools, and the crazy drive in the desert! 👏👏👏
I like the historical town ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for sharing 🙏
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Nice! Thank You for this video! Just watching it but glad to see a new one!
There are really amazing places with amazing people everywhere!
Nice one!!!This is very informative!!!👍👍👍
Another amazing video
Wow, what an unbelievable journey you had there, Gareth, amazing!!! Thanks for sharing! Keep safe always!!.👌👍🙏🥰😊
Superstitious graffiti is so easy these days
Outstanding adventure 😍😍😍😍
wow that sunrise. your videos seem to be hitting this new emotional level lately.
I’m so glad I found your channel. Love the video. I’m heading to Egypt this week and so excited.
very nice love your videos and journey to egypt hope you enjoy it
whata beautiful sunset this was, spectacular view
Wow this is just an amazing place, thank you! One day we will get there.
welcome u 😘 anytime
Perfect good job Dude
God bless you & Egypt 🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬
people have been living in this tiny oasis in the middle of nowhere since the Ancient Egyptians. what a beautiful place.
OMG the sunrise scene was beautiful. 😍 Your joy shows in your face. The desert scenes were outstanding 😍
This is the real adventure!!!
Great to see you back on the grind! Loving your videos :D
Wow 👏 glad you guys went to Siwa instead what a treat 😎👍🙏
One of the best channels on UA-cam. Thanks for continuing to share your travels.
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Boy i love this Egypt town.
I loved the sunrise. it is amazing! 🥳🥳
Awesome as usual. Gotta say though, the outtakes are becoming my favorite parts. Can’t wait for what’s next 👍🏼
Thank you for sharing! I am adding this trip to my bucket list!!!
You opend our eyes to the unseen uniqueness of our beloved home
An Egyptian pass from here
A very funny video from Gareth! Thank you!
I love the content you're making. And love your cameraman!
The desert does not grow grass, but it grows values and morals
Welcome to the desert of Egypt 💙
I like that! 🙌 Thank you.
Shokran for inspiring us to visit Siwa!! Love the sunsets, sunrises, the astonishing water, desert and most definitely the food ❤ Feeling super excited for breakfast as im watching this while fasting 🤤
جعتيههههه
Thank you for sharing this amazing experience. I was in Egypt from March 21st - April 3rd and I wish I could have gone to Siwa. A reason to go back :-D
One of the best videos ever of Egypt.
Iam so proud of my country 🥺♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ thank you for seeing this through your eyes♥️
looks like you know how to enjoy your time wherever you go 💜
The best video quality ihave ever seen . U showed siwa as its heaven
Been to Cairo 2012 and had an amazing sights of a lifetime. Great video !
You literally visited egypt at its worst days, it's now much better than in 2011 and 2012
I did the usual Egypt tour in '99 but boy o boy I wish this had been on that tour! breathtaking! thank you for using some Arabic too! It is always nice when travelers try to use a few words in the local language.
Thanks for making me so happy with your videos here . Really enjoy it got bit emotional myself when I saw you near the temples in gizah because you were so happy that you could travel again. Take care warm greetings from The Netherlands