Experience a private day tour from Cairo to El Fayoum Oasis and Waterfalls. Visit Wadi Hitan, Valley of the Whales, and explore the natural wonders of Wadi El Rayan. Enjoy a BBQ lunch in a Bedouin setting.
- Wadi El-Rayan - Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo to enjoy El Fayoum famous sites. From Cairo to Fayoum is about 95 km. Today all visits are in Wadi El Ryan, designated as Protected Area in 1989. (Valley of The quiet oasis of Fayoum, located a short distance from Cairo, was once known as Crocodilopolis, since the city was originally home to priests who worshiped these giant reptiles and gilded them with gold and sweet honey cakes.
Note :
English tour is free but for other Languages ( Spanish..Italian.. French.. German.. Russian.. Cinese .or other languages will be an Extra charge.
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Fayoum Oasis - First we will see the Lake of Birket Qarun (Arabic for Lake of Qarun), is located in the Faiyum Oasis and has an abundant population of fish, notably bulti, of which considerable quantities are sent to Cairo. In ancient times this lake was much larger, and the ancient Greeks and Romans called it Lake Moeris.
Afterwards will see Mudawara Mountain and the Magic Lake it’s very nice . - Western Desert - Wadi El Rayan is a natural depression located in the western desert, Wadi Rayan consists of two lakes connected by Egypt’s only waterfalls, formed in 1970 by an overflow of drainage water from the farmlands in Fayoum. Late Lunch will be served at a good quality restaurant. After that transfer back to Cairo.
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- Private VIP tour experience
- Expert English-speaking guide/driver (other languages available for an extra charge)
- Pick-up and drop-off service from your hotel in Cairo
- 4x4 Jeep Safari in the Valley of Whales
- Entrance fees to the waterfalls included
- Sandboarding adventure
- BBQ lunch at a Bedouin camp with traditional Bedouin tea
- Local Egyptian lunch featuring delicious fish or grilled chicken served by the lake
- All taxes and service charges included
- Snacks provided during the tour
- Any extras not mentioned in the program.
- Drinks at restaurant
- Entrance fees for Valley of wales not included
- Tips
We’ll collect you from your Cairo hotel to take you on a journey through El Fayoum’s renowned locations. The distance from Cairo to Fayoum is approximately 95 km. Today’s expedition leads us to the attractions in Wadi El Ryan, recognized as a Protected Region in 1989. Our trip begins with a tour of the Wadi Hitan Protected Area (Valley of the Whales), which is included in the cost and lies about 90 km from Fayoum. The Valley of the Whales or Wadi Hitan can be found within the Protected Division of Wadi El Rayan. It’s acknowledged as a World Heritage Site by UNISCO thanks to the discovery of 40-million-year-old whale fossils. As we proceed towards Wadi El Rayan Water Falls, we mak a stopover at Mudawara Mountain, then continue to Wadi Al Ryan Water Falls. Wadi El Rayan is a natural sinkhole in the western desert, uniquely housing Egypt’s only waterfalls. These were created in 1970 due to the overflow of agricultural drainage water from Fayoum. A late lunch will be served at quality restaurant, followed by a transfer back to Cairo. During this journey, you will experience a BBQ Lunch with the Bedouins.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.