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Private Tour: Whales Valley & Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls from Cairo
4.9
32 Ratings
Cairo
Embark on a private tour from Cairo to the Whales Valley and Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls. Discover ancient whale fossils and explore a serene desert oasis with a seasoned guide.
Embark on a private tour from Cairo to the Whales Valley and Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls. Discover ancient whale fossils and explore a serene desert oasis with a seasoned guide.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Cairo - Pickup from your hotel at 07:00 AM. Drive from Cairo to El Fayoum, which takes about an hour, and begin the tour.
Then return to your hotel in Cairo. - Safari Arabs - Tunis Village - Visit the Tunis Village in Fayoum. This small village, known as ‘Izbat Tunis, is situated in the Fayoum oasis on the route to Wadi Rayan. Perched on a hill…
- Cairo - Pickup from your hotel at 07:00 AM. Drive from Cairo to El Fayoum, which takes about an hour, and begin the tour.
Then return to your hotel in Cairo.
- Safari Arabs - Tunis Village - Visit the Tunis Village in Fayoum. This small village, known as ‘Izbat Tunis, is situated in the Fayoum oasis on the route to Wadi Rayan. Perched on a hill overlooking a large saltwater lake, the village offers a breathtaking view of the desert’s edge across the lake. It is one of Egypt’s most picturesque locations.
- Qasr Qarun and Medinet Quta - Next, visit Qarun Lake, one of the world’s oldest natural lakes, the third-largest in Egypt, and a remnant of the ancient Lake Maurice.
- Wadi El-Rayan - Proceed to Wadi El Rayan and its waterfalls. The waterfalls here are a natural wonder and the largest in Egypt.
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Valley of the Whales (Wadi Al-Hitan) - After visiting the waterfalls, drive to the Valley of the Whales, Wadi Al-Hitan, in Egypt’s Western Desert. This site holds priceless fossil remains of the earliest, now extinct, suborder of whales, Archaeoceti.
Lunch will be served at a high-quality restaurant.
After lunch, enjoy sandboarding on the sand dunes and visit Magic Lake, one of Egypt’s top destinations.
Then return to your hotel in Cairo. - Faiyum Oasis - After lunch, enjoy sandboarding on the sand dunes and visit Magic Lake, one of Egypt’s top destinations.
What's Included
- All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Entry Fees
- Lunch
- Jeep Safari included
- All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Entry Fees
- Lunch
- Jeep Safari included
What's Not Included
- Personal Items
- Tipping
- Tour guide
- Personal Items
- Tipping
- Tour guide
Additional Information
Embark on a private tour from Cairo to the heartland of nature’s marvels, the Whales Valley, & Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls in El Fayoum. Aptly named for its astoundingly well-preserved, ancient whale fossils, Whales Valley provides a window into the Earth’s distant past. The journey then continues towards the serene Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls, a breathtaking…
Embark on a private tour from Cairo to the heartland of nature’s marvels, the Whales Valley, & Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls in El Fayoum. Aptly named for its astoundingly well-preserved, ancient whale fossils, Whales Valley provides a window into the Earth’s distant past. The journey then continues towards the serene Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls, a breathtaking desert oasis. Accompanied by a seasoned guide, enjoy this private excursion into some of Egypt’s least explored yet vibrant natural attractions.
- Jeep Safari included if selected entry fees option
Location
Cairo
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(32 Ratings)
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Chris
Feb 24, 2025
An once in a lifetime experience - The desert safari in El-Fayoum was a unforgettable experience for us. The tour has an excellent itenary that combines stunning scenery viewings, paleontological history, local cuisine tasting and lots of advebture. Our tour guide Hakiem and his colleagues did their best so we feel safe, welcome, educated and entertained. They are the best! Totally worth every buck and a must do!
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F7927yocharlenec
Feb 14, 2025
A day in the desert - We had an awesome trip. We were picked up on time. The vehicles were comfortable. Tour guide Togi and the driver were friendly. It was a long drive from Giza but it was worth it. I really enjoyed sand boarding in the Sahara desert . The museum was amazing, rich in history. The magic lake was spectacular. The best view were the falls , an unexpected scenery in the desert. The lunch was delicious. We really enjoyed our day. Cheers
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Tiftig29
Feb 11, 2025
A fabulous excursion! - Here is an excursion that we are not about to forget, Sherif in perfect and attentive guide made us discover extraordinary and unique places.
And what about the 4x4 ride with a great driver, except that it was great? Well, that was great!
If you go through Cairo, take this excursion with Sherif, you will be won over!
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468enzoe
Feb 11, 2025
Excursion Fayoum - We spent a wonderful day with our guide Tarek, he took the time to explain each place we visited while being very attentive to our questions. An experience that we will not forget and that we recommend to everyone passing through Egypt. Especially if you stay in Cairo, because this experience is only 2 hours away. An incredible day away from the noise and bustle of the city. Many thanks to our driver Ibrahim who picked us up and brought us back to our hotel safely.
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818angelicaa
Jan 2, 2025
Great Experience - We cannot express enough gratitude for the unforgettable journey our guide Sherif Alsalahi guided us through in Cairo, Giza, and the stunning oasis of Fayoum. His kindness, patience, and warmth made every moment even more special.
You didn’t just show us the breathtaking wonders of Egypt; he made us feel connected to its rich history and culture. From the awe-inspiring pyramids to the serene beauty of Fayoum, his passion and knowledge brought each place to life in a way we will always treasure.
Thank you for going above and beyond to ensure we had the best experience possible. This trip wouldn’t have been the same without him. We will forever carry these memories in our hearts!
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Bongrunner
Dec 27, 2024
Fun tour & great tour guide - We had an amazing tour. Our tour guide Sherf was funny, energetic & very knowledgeable. He took us on an amazing dune bashing and gave us a great tour of the Wadi Al Hetan area. I highly recommend Sherif
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James_m
Nov 12, 2024
Unforgettable Experience - We have been in Egypt now for 8 days and have really enjoyed our stay along with all of the tours we have taken. This tour in particular stood out to us in an amazing and unforgettable way being very unique compared to the previous tours. The tour guide company Emo Tours Egypt did an exceptional job arranging everything from pick up from our hotel to drop off at the end of the day, to include a delicious lunch. Our tour guide Aladdin was very hospitable, friendly, and knowledgeable when giving us the tours to the several places we visited. Starting with the Valley of the Whales where we learned and saw the fossils of the ancient whale bones dating back over 44 million years ago (which was mind blowing to fathom). Then we visited El Fayoum Oasis (Breathtaking views from atop one of the mountain ridges) and Wadi Rayan waterfall. The 4x4 drive through the desert (over the small sand dunes) also added to our amazing tour. If you are staying in Cairo, I would highly recommend this tour through Emo Tours Egypt as it will definitely make your experience unforgettable in a lovely way. Pricing was also very reasonable in our opinion given how much is covered for the entire day.
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Ermionib2018
Nov 8, 2024
Best experience!!! - Best tour ever!!!! Going to Fayoum, seeing the mini museum of whales, 4wdriving was amazing! The driver was the best, it felt like I was in a fast and furious movie!! And our tour guide Hakiem was amazing! He showed us everything in the best way and was so eager to take our photos!! 😊 Then we went back to the white desert camp for lunch and ate some amazing Egyptian food! I will always cherish this adventure!! Everyone everywhere were so friendly and kind!!!
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Linda
Nov 1, 2024
This was an excellent tour experience! - This was an excellent adventure with Hakeem guide and Mustafa driver! Highly recommend. Very adaptable to suggestions.
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S2232ggrodrigor
Dec 12, 2024
Good tour w the best Emo tour driver - Tour was fun, our both drivers were Mohammed. The 4x4 driver was very good and adventurous, our regular driver, who we drove with for 3 days is the best. We kept asking the same driver because he was a great person. Mohammed made us always choose Emp tours to stay w him.
The guide was OK, he made sure we were ok all the time.
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