Itinerary
- Fayoum Oasis: At morning the representative 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 our visits are in Wadi El Ryan, designated as Protected Area in 1989. We will start our tour to Wadi Hitan Protected Area (Valley of the Whales), about 90 km far from Fayoum.
Wadi Hitan or Valley of the Whales is located in the Protected Area of Wadi El Rayan and it was designated by UNISCO as a world Heritage Site in recognition of the 40 million year –old whale skeletons found there.
On the way to Wadi El Rayan Water Falls, visit Mudawara Mountain. Then onto Wadi Al Ryan Water Falls. - Wadi El-Rayan: Wadi El Rayan is a natural depression located in the western desert, 42 m below sea level. 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. Enjoy sandboarding in Fayom Late Lunch will be served at a good quality restaurant. After that transfer back to Cairo.
For pick up / drop off form Cairo airport, Sphinx airport, New Administrative Capital, New Cairo, Helioplis, Badr City, Shorouk, Rehab, Obour, Sheraton Almatar, Sheikh Zayed city or Madinty City will be for additional cost.
Includes
- Lunch at local restaurant in EL Fayoum
- Private Tour
- All taxes and service charges
- Pick up services from your hotel and return
- All transfers by a modern A/C vehicle
- Tipping
- Guide (Optional)
- Entry Fees
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
Details
Take a private day tour from Cairo to El Fayoum and discover the sights of the Wadi Hitan Protected Area. Admire the UNESCO-listed Valley of the Whales and enjoy sandboarding and an included lunch.
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
