Embark on a full-day private tour from Cairo to Al-Fayoum and discover the wonders of this ancient oasis. Explore nature, history, and wildlife, visit Lake Qarun, the Fayoum museum, and Wadi El-Rayan waterfalls. Enjoy a traditional felucca ride and indulge in a delicious local meal. All entrance fees, lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off included.
Operating Schedule: Meet your guide at your Cairo hotel, and watch the city give way to orchards and green fields on the 65-mile (105-km) trip to Lake Qarun in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Spot some of the stunning birds that thrive at the edge of this salty lake, from black-necked grebes to ibis and flamingos.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tea and coffee
- Gratuities
Escape Cairo for the day with a comprehensive, private tour to Al-Fayoum where you’ll delve into its richness in nature, history, and wildlife in the historic oasis. Take in picturesque views at the saline Lake Qarun and check out the assortment of Roman-era mummy portraits and figures at the Fayoum museum. Uncover waterfalls at the Wadi El-Rayan, right in the heart of the desert, enjoy a sail on a traditional Egyptian felucca, and feast at a local restaurant before heading back to the city. This comprehensive, private tour to Al-Fayoum from Cairo takes eight hours, includes a visit to Egypt’s third-biggest lake, explores local history and culture, affords opportunities to see local wildlife in their natural surroundings, includes all entry fees, provides lunch, and includes complimentary pick-up and drop-off from your hotel.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
