Fayoum Oasis Adventure A Day Trip Beyond Cairo

Cairo, Egypt
Duration9h - 10h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Escape Cairo and discover the natural wonders of Fayoum on a private day trip combining history, nature, and adventure. Explore Wadi Al-Hitan (Valley of the Whales), a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its ancient whale fossils. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lake Qarun and a relaxing boat ride. Experience the excitement of a 4x4 jeep safari through the Western Desert, with the opportunity to try sandboarding and admire spectacular desert landscapes. Enjoy a delicious local lunch before returning to Cairo. This unforgettable excursion offers a unique combination of geological wonders, desert adventures, and authentic Egyptian scenery, perfect for travelers seeking an extraordinary experience beyond the city.

Options

Fayoum City Tour

Without Jeep : Not Included Wadi Al-Hitan (Valley of the Whales)
Pickup included

All Inclusive

Valley of the Whales: W Jeep Safari
Pickup included

What's included

  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Professional guide
  • Desert jeep safari
  • Entrance fees to the attractions included in the itinerary
  • Private hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo
  • Wadi Al-Hitan National Park entrance fee
  • Sandboarding experience
  • Private transportation for the duration of the tour
  • Personal expenses

What to expect

  1. Cairo
    2h
    Day Tour to El Fayoum Visiting starting with pickup from your Hotel at 07:00 AM, Drive from Cairo to El Fayoum around
  2. Tunis
    1h
    Then once you arrive change to 4x4 vehicle and start the tour by visitng the Tunis Village in Fayoum, The small village of Tunis (‘izbat Tunis) is located in the oasis of Fayoum, on the way to Wadi Rayan. Located on a hill facing a large salt water lake, the village overlooks a stunning view of the edge of the desert on the other side of the lake. It is one of the most beautiful places in Egypt.
  3. 1h
    Then Visit the Qarun Lake, Qarun Lake is considered the oldest natural lakes in the world, the third-largest lake in Egypt and the rest of Lake Old Maurice.
  4. Wadi El-Rayan
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Then head to Wadi El Rayan & Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls, The waterfalls in Wadi el-Rayan are a natural phenomenon, and are considered to be the largest waterfalls in Egypt.
  5. Valley of the Whales (Wadi Al-Hitan)
    2h · Admission ticket included
    After waterfalls drive to Whales Valley, Wadi Al-Hitan, in the Western Desert of Egypt, contains invaluable fossil remains of the earliest, and now extinct, suborder of whales, Archaeoceti.enjoy Sand boarding, Enjoy the Sand Dunes and Magic Lake in one of the best destinations in Egypt
  6. Cairo
    2h
    If you are lucky, catch glimpses of desert wildlife in the area such as the slender-horned gazelle. Then we will take you to Wadi El Rayan Lake, where you can admire a magnificent waterfall. Then drive back to your hotel in Cairo.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will contact you and our guide will meet you in the hotel

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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