Items | Cairo: Private Day Tour to El Fayoum Oasis
Cairo: Private Day Tour to El Fayoum Oasis
Al Fayyum
Important Information
•
Specialized infant seats are available
•
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
•
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
•
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
•
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
•
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
•
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Become our Lokal Curator
Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?
Escape the bustle of Cairo on a private day trip to the El Fayoum Oasis, a hidden gem of desert landscapes, ancient sites, and natural beauty. With your own Egyptologist guide and driver, explore the Valley of the Whales (Wadi El Hitan), a UNESCO World Heritage Site where fossils reveal Egypt’s prehistoric past, and enjoy the tranquil scenery of Lake Qarun. Discover the blend of history and nature at your own pace, with hotel pickup and drop-off included, for an unforgettable journey beyond the usual tourist trail.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes
Travellers will have a lunch meal in a local restaurant during the tour
Private tour guide
Any extra personal expenses not mentioned and tipping
Cairo: Private Day Tour to El Fayoum Oasis
Al Fayyum
About
Escape the bustle of Cairo on a private day trip to the El Fayoum Oasis, a hidden gem of desert landscapes, ancient sites, and natural beauty. With your own Egyptologist guide and driver, explore the Valley of the Whales (Wadi El Hitan), a UNESCO World Heritage Site where fossils reveal Egypt’s prehistoric past, and enjoy the tranquil scenery of Lake Qarun. Discover the blend of history and nature at your own pace, with hotel pickup and drop-off included, for an unforgettable journey beyond the usual tourist trail.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes
Travellers will have a lunch meal in a local restaurant during the tour
Private tour guide
Any extra personal expenses not mentioned and tipping
Itinerary
1
Fayoum Oasis
El Fayoum famous sites which is about 95 km from Cairo. Today all visits are Wadi El Ryan, designated as Protected Area in 1989. Wadi Hitan Protected Area – Valley of the Whales, about 90 km far from El Fayoum. Wadi Hitan or Valley of the Whales is located in the Protected Area of Wadi El Rayan and it was designated by UNESCO as a world Heritage Site in recognition of the 40 million year –old whale skeletons found there. Wadi El Rayan is 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. After that enjoy Medinet Madi (Ancient City Uncovered) which dates back to the third pharaonic dynasty built by Amenemhet III and completed Amenemhet IV.
