Overnight Tour to Cairo & Fayoum From Cairo

Cairo, Egypt
Duration2 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English, Italian, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Where history meets nature, explore pyramids, ancient temples, and whale fossils deep in Egypt’s golden desert. A tour that tells the story of Earth and civilization in one trip.”

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Qualified tour guide
  • Giza Pyramids and GEM Entry Fees
  • Accommodation
  • Tipping

What to expect

Day 1: Pyramids of Giza, Great Sphinx & the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
  1. The Pyramids Of Giza
    3h · Admission ticket not included
    Your expert Egyptologist guide will pick you up from your hotel after breakfast for an unforgettable journey through ancient Egypt. Begin your day at the Giza Plateau, home to the iconic Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos — the last remaining wonder of the ancient world.
    Admire the majestic Great Sphinx, a symbol of royal power and mystery, and visit the Valley Temple of Khafre, where the mummification process of ancient kings took place.
  2. Gran Museu Egipci
    3h · Admission ticket not included
    Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum, the largest archaeological museum in the world and Egypt’s newest crown jewel.
    Explore its breathtaking galleries, including the Grand Hall, the Statue of Ramses II, and the Tutankhamun Galleries, displaying over 5,000 artifacts from the boy king’s tomb—all shown together for the first time.
    Your guide will walk you through the highlights and share fascinating insights into Egypt’s ancient civilization. After your immersive day exploring the wonders of ancient Egypt, relax as your driver returns you to your hotel.
Day 2: Wadi El Hitan, Al Mudawara Mountain & Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls
  1. Fayoum Oasis
    3h
    In the early morning, your professional tour representative will pick you up from your hotel and escort you in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to El Fayoum City, located about 95 km southwest of Cairo.
  2. Valley of the Whales (Wadi Al-Hitan)
    4h · Admission ticket included
    Upon arrival, switch to a 4x4 safari vehicle and begin an exciting off-road adventure through the golden desert dunes toward Wadi El Hitan (Valley of the Whales) — a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, explore one of Egypt’s most remarkable natural reserves, home to fossil remains of the earliest forms of whales (Archaeoceti), offering a fascinating window into evolution.
  3. Al Fayyum
    2h
    Continue to Al Mudawara Mountain (Jebel Al-Mudawara), a breathtaking natural landmark known for its dramatic desert scenery and panoramic views.
  4. Fayoum Oasis
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Next, visit the enchanting Magic Lake, a natural wonder renowned for its ever-changing colors, which depend on the sunlight and time of day. The lake lies amid serene sand dunes and is an ideal spot to relax, take photos, or even enjoy a quick swim or desert meditation moment.
  5. Wadi El-Rayan
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Then proceed to Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls, Egypt’s only permanent waterfalls, created in 1970 by an overflow of agricultural drainage water from Fayoum’s farmlands. The site is rich with natural beauty, wildlife, and spectacular desert scenery.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code is smart casual

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