Day Tour to El Fayoum from Cairo: Private Sightseeing with Sun Pyramids Tours Egypt

Embark on El Fayoum excursions and discover the landmarks from Cairo through exclusive private tours. Experience an exceptional journey to the main attractions of El Fayoum with Sun Pyramids Tours Egypt, your portal to the enigmatic land of Egypt.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Wadi El-Rayan - Our company representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo to enjoy El Fayoum’s famous sites. The distance from Cairo to Fayoum is approximately 95 km. Today, all our visits will be in Wadi El Rayan, which was designated as a Protected Area in 1989.

For pick-up/drop-off from Cairo airport, Sphinx airport, New Administrative Capital, New Cairo, Heliopolis, Badr City, Shorouk, Rehab, Obour, Sheraton Almatar, Sheikh Zayed City, or Madinaty City, an additional cost will apply.

  • Valley of the Whales (Wadi Al-Hitan) - We will begin our tour at the Wadi Hitan Protected Area (Valley of the Whales), located within the Protected Area of Wadi El Rayan. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in recognition of the 40-million-year-old whale skeletons found there. On the way to Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls, we will visit Mudawara Mountain, followed by Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls. Wadi El Rayan is a natural depression in the western desert, 42 meters below sea level. It consists of two lakes connected by Egypt’s only waterfalls, formed in 1970 by the overflow of drainage water from Fayoum’s farmlands. Afterward, enjoy Medinet Madi (Ancient City Uncovered), which dates back to the third pharaonic dynasty, built by Amenemhet III and completed by Amenemhet IV. A late lunch will be served at a good quality restaurant. After that, we will transfer back to Cairo.
What's Included
  • Comfortable 4x4 transfers
  • All taxes and service charges included
  • Late lunch at a local EL Fayoum restaurant
  • Complimentary bottled water during the tour
  • Expert Egyptologist guide in various languages
  • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo
  • Admission to select historical sites
What's Not Included
    • Any extras not mentioned in the program.
    • Tipping.
Location
Wadi El-Rayan
65 km southwest of Faiyum city, 80 km west of the Nile River
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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