- Fayoum Oasis - Early morning time around 7:30 our EgyptSelectTours tour guide will pick you up from hotel at Cairo or Giza with an air conditioned vehicle to drive towards Fayoum
Upon arrival stop to visit the famous museum for
Kom Oshim with lots of collections from Pharonic time and greek and roman time with lots of portraits
Then having nice walking around the ruins for the old city from greek and roman time which called
karanis
To see the design of old houses and visiting the temples for
Sobek god
Then continue driving towards the oldest lake in the world (
Qaroun lake ) to enjoy with cool breath and watching lots of immigrated birds
Then continue driving around the lake towards
wadi El Rayan
To see water falls
Where you can enjoy having some pictures and relaxing near by the lake and having a break while having a drink there
Then drive to
El Medawara rock which is a rock formation than a real mountain
Finally after Finishing your tour drive back to Cairo
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water and snacks included
- Fuel surcharges covered
- All applicable taxes included
- Guidance from a qualified Egyptologist
- Travel in comfort with private vehicle transport
- Meals
- Tipping
- Anything not mentioned above
Fayoum, recognized as the largest oasis situated in the western desert, is approximately 95 kilometers away from Cairo or Giza. Historically, it served as a significant grain reserve during the times of the Greeks and Romans. It is acknowledged that Prophet Joseph contributed to its development while he was in Egypt.\n\nThis region was also the center for devotion to the notable deity,\n\nSobek, the deity of crocodiles.\n\nEstimated to have been established around 4000 BC, Fayoum houses an extensive collection of archaeological sites dating back to the times of the Pharaohs as well as the Greek and Roman eras.\n\nFurthermore, Fayoum is well-known for its abundant palm trees, lakes, natural scenery, and diverse wildlife.\n\nIt encompasses various conserved territories, including the renowned\n\nQarun Lake,\n\nand Wadi ElRayan, famed for its numerous waterfalls and the enchanting Magic Lake.\n\nApproximately 35 kilometers away lies another celebrated conservation zone referred to as\n\nWadi ElHitan, or the Valley of Whales, which was once part of a large ocean millions of years ago and discovered in the 20th century.\n\nVisitors to this area can observe a plethora of fossilized whales and mangrove trees.
- Dress code is smart casual
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
