Discover El Fayoum – Egypt’s Hidden Oasis of Nature and History
Join us for a unique full-day adventure from Cairo to El Fayoum, where you’ll uncover some of Egypt’s most fascinating natural wonders and protected sites. Highlights include the UNESCO-designated Wadi El Hitan (Valley of the Whales), the beautiful Wadi El Rayan waterfalls, the Fayoum Oasis, and two national parks: Lake Qarun and Wadi Rayan.
El Fayoum Tour Itinerary
🚐 Hotel Pickup and Journey to Fayoum
Your Nile Empire tour representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo. The drive to El Fayoum takes approximately 95 km southwest of the capital.
🐋 Visit Wadi El Hitan (Valley of the Whales) – UNESCO World Heritage Site
Our day begins at Wadi El Hitan, located inside Wadi El Rayan National Park. This protected area is world-renowned for its 40-million-year-old whale fossils, providing extraordinary insight into the evolution of marine life.
⛰ Stop at Mudawara Mountain
On the way to Wadi El Rayan, we stop at Mudawara Mountain, a scenic and photogenic landmark nestled in the desert.
🌊 Explore Wadi El Rayan & Egypt’s Only Waterfalls
Next, we visit Wadi El Rayan, a natural depression below sea level featuring two stunning lakes connected by Egypt’s only waterfalls, formed in the 1970s from excess agricultural drainage.
🏂 Optional Sandboarding & Scenic Views
You’ll also have the chance to try sandboarding on the sweeping dunes of Fayoum – a fun and thrilling activity for all ages.
🚘 Return to Cairo
After an unforgettable day, we drive you back to your hotel in Cairo.
El Fayoum Tour Inclusions
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Pick-up and drop-off from your Cairo hotel
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All transfers in a private 4×4 vehicle within Fayoum
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Entrance fees to listed attractions
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Expert English-speaking Egyptologist guide
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Bottled water during the tour
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All taxes and service charges
El Fayoum Tour Exclusions
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Egypt entry visa
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Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
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Tipping / personal expenses
