Embark on an unforgettable day tour to El-Fayoum Oasis, just 110 KM from Cairo. Experience a private safari, visit Whales Valley, explore Qarun Lake, Wadi El Rayan, and the Village of Tunis. Adventure, nature, and history await!
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Hotel Pickup
At 7:00 AM, an Egypt Tours U Us professional Egyptologist photographer guide will pick you up in a modern air-conditioned car. -
El-Fayoum Oasis
Located about 110 KM from Cairo, approximately a 1:30-hour drive, your tour will begin with a visit to Qarun Lake, the oldest natural lake in the world, the third-largest lake in Egypt, and the remnant of Lake Old Maurice. -
Wadi El Rayan Protected Area
Next, you will arrive at Wadi El Rayan Nature Reserve, which features two man-made lakes. The reserve consists of an upper lake and a lower lake connected by waterfalls. Enjoy sandboarding over the sand hills. -
Wadi El Hitan Valley of the Whales
Then, embark on a 4x4 adventure, driving through the desert for over 45 minutes each way to reach the Valley of the Whales. Wadi Hitan is a UNESCO World Heritage site, home to fossils of prehistoric whales that illustrate their evolution from land mammals to aquatic creatures. The area also contains fossils of sharks, turtles, and sawfish, offering a glimpse into the ancient ecosystem. -
Magic Lake
On your return from the Valley of the Whales, you will visit the Magic Lake, the most natural lake in Egypt. Named for its ability to change colors multiple times a day depending on the season and sunlight. -
Village of Tunis
At the end of your tour, visit the small village of Tunis (‘Izbat Tunis) in the Fayoum oasis. The village offers a stunning view of the desert edge across the lake and has become a renowned center for modern pottery and an open-air museum of both contemporary and traditional rural buildings. -
Drive Back to Cairo
Afterward, you may stop at one of the seafood restaurants (not included) overlooking Qarun Lake to enjoy fresh fish. Then, drive back to your hotel, enriched by this wonderful experience.
- Included entrance fees to Wadi El Rayan and Valley of the Whales
- 4X4 vehicle tour in Fayoum city
- Complimentary bottled water
- Air-conditioned transport
- Hotel pickup and drop-off service from Cairo
- All taxes and fees covered
- Expert Egyptologist as your tour guide
- Lunch
- tipping
- Embark on a memorable day expedition to the El-Fayoum Oasis, located approximately 110 KM from Cairo, a journey that lasts 1:30 hours.
- This enticing day trip is ideal for those with a fascination for safaris, adventure, nature, and history.
- At 7:00 A.M, your adventure begins at the Fayoum Oasis. Your visit includes a trip to Qarun Lake, continued by a visit to the Wadi El Rayan conservation area. Marvel at the upper and lower lakes with their cascading waterfalls and partake in the thrill of sandboarding over the dune hills.
- The excursion also entails a 4X4 off-road vehicle drive to Wadi ElHitan, the ‘Valley of the Whales’. This area houses the fossils of prehistoric, now-extinct whales. Enhance your adventure by navigating the ups and downs of the extensive sand dunes found here.
- Upon returning from the Valley of the Whales, you will be guided to The Magic Lake, renowned as Egypt’s most spectacular natural lake.
- As the tour concludes, you will visit The Tunis Village, where you can explore the pottery factories and even learn how to craft your own pottery jar.
- At the culmination of this immersive experience, you will be transported back to your hotel.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
