El Fayoum Oasis and Wadi al Rayan Day Tour: Fertile City and Protected Area Adventure

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Embark on a day tour to El Fayoum Oasis and Wadi al Rayan, exploring the fertile city known for its agricultural production and the famous protected area. Discover the beauty of Egypt’s most populated city and its diverse crops.

Duration: 8 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Fayoum Oasis - In the early morning, Our guide will pick you up from your hotel by an air-conditioned vehicle towards Fayoum oasis “about 95km”. Which was considered as a cult center for worshipping The Crocodile God “Sobek” during the ancient Egyptians era.
Wadi El-Rayan - After that going to “Wadi al-Rayan” which is designated a Protected Area in 1989. It’s an amazing destination for a soft adventure day trip. You can swim in the lakes, jump off the water or just enjoy the terrific natural scenery there

Then ending this great trip and moving to visit Mudawara Mountain which is located only a couple of hundred meters to the south of Wadi El Rayyan Road.it is more of a rock formation than a true mountain

Fayoum Oasis - Then you will go to see the largest salt water lake in Egypt “Qaron’s Lake”, It’s also considered the oldest natural lake in the world.

You will watch there magnificent scenery of the winter immigrated birds around the lake and the different kinds of fruits and vegetables. It’s the best place to relax from a hot day tour.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water provided
Inclusive of all taxes, fees, and handling charges
Snacks included
Air-conditioned minivan transport
Guidance by a qualified Egyptologist

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Additional Information

Explore ancient wonders and natural beauty as you visit the picturesque Lake Qarun, known for its stunning views and rich biodiversity. Delve into history at the fascinating Pyramid of Hawara and the ruins of the ancient city of Karanis, where you’ll uncover Egypt’s storied past.

Experience the warm hospitality of local villages and savor traditional cuisine amid breathtaking scenery. Whether you’re captivated by history, fascinated by nature, or simply seeking a peaceful retreat, our Fayoum Oasis Day Trip promises an enriching journey that’s both educational and rejuvenating.

Children must be accompanied by an adult
Dress code is smart casual

Location

Fayoum Oasis

Cancellation Policy

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

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Kathy_n

May 11, 2024

Relaxing tour of oasis. - I always wanted to see an oasis, so this was great, also it was a glimpse of the enormity of the Sahara desert. My tour guide, Yasser, was truly a gentleman. He was very informative and made the trip a very pleasant experience. The driver was excellent and courteous.

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Mattjane

May 20, 2023

Going 4x4 in Sahara Desert - This is a must see. We used the app Viator 4x4 Desert Safari, Sandsurf and Camel Ride. It was a packed day with lots to see and do and experience. The views around Wadi al Rayan were just beautiful and what we were hoping for. 4x4 driving around the desert and riding over sand dunes and then having a BBQ at a desert camp and then riding camels and sand surfing down dunes. Couldn't have asked for more to pack into a day. I would highly recommend adding this to your agenda if in Cairo!

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Davíð

Sep 10, 2018

Great trip to the dessert. - We had a great day in the dessert with our guide Waleed. We started the day by driving to El Fayoum. Waleed told all about the oasis in detail. After that we went to Wadi al Rayan were we spent over an hour walking around and taking in the great view. after that he took us to a small mountain top where we take amazing photos. We then wet back to El Fayoum for lunch at a restaurant by the oasis were we had an amazing fish dinner. The two tables we had were overflowing with fresh fish, shrimp, salads, bread and fresh vegetables. We had a great talk with Waleed about Egyptian culture and tourism in Egypt. The highlight of our tour was not only the nature but the talks we had with Waleed during the day and also meeting the locals at Wadi al Rayan and tacking selfies with them. I have to say that after our day in the dessert I do not understand why people don´t go to Egypt any more. The whole time we in Egypt we have never felt safer. We did not have to worry about pickpockets at all, not like in other places we have been to. Egypt is a safe place to visit, the people are very nice the tours guides are the best and don´t cost that much at all. We want to thank Waleed for a unforgettable day. We will remember that day for the rest of our lives.

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up to 15 guests

1 Adult