# Siwa Traditional Village & Handicrafts Tour

- Destination: Siwa Oasis
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Price: from USD 37.22 per adult (prices are shown in USD, EUR and EGP at booking)
- Meeting point: Hotel lobby pickup in Siwa town.
- Best for: First-time visitors and culture seekers
- Booking: online; "Reserve Now, Pay Later" is available (no online payment is needed to hold a booking)
- Page: https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/siwa-traditional-village-handicrafts-tour
- Last updated: 2026-10-15

Meet Siwan artisans and see traditional weaving, basketry and silver jewelry making.

On this tour you visit a local Siwan workshop to watch live weaving and silverwork demonstrations and meet the artisans who make these crafts by hand. Palm-leaf baskets, embroidered textiles and silver jewelry all belong to a crafts tradition that is particular to Siwa and shows Berber influences. The oasis's remote location in the Western Desert has helped preserve many of its traditions, these crafts among them.

## Highlights

- Live weaving and silverwork demonstrations
- Meet local Siwan artisans

## What's included

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Workshop visit

## What's not included

- Photos & videos (not included in the price)

## Itinerary

1. Hotel pickup: Pickup from your hotel lobby.
2. Meet in Siwa town center: Meet your local guide in Siwa town center (confirmed after booking).
3. Workshop visit: Watch local artisans make palm-leaf baskets, embroidered textiles and silver jewelry by hand.

## Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.

## Frequently asked questions

**What will I see?**
Live weaving and silverwork, and Siwan artisans making baskets, embroidery and jewelry by hand.

**What is included?**
A local guide and the workshop visit.

**Where do we meet?**
Hotel lobby pickup in Siwa town.

**How long is it?**
About 2 hours.

**What is the cancellation policy?**
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.