Full Day Fayoum Oasis And Waterfalls Of Wadi El Rayan Tour From Cairo 8 hours
- Covid-19 Safe
- Private tour
- Solo friendly
- Family friendly
We will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo to enjoy El Fayoum's famous sites from Cairo to Fayoum is about 95 km. Today all visits are in Wadi El Ryan, designated as a Protected Area in 1989. We will start our tour to Wadi Hitan Protected Area (Valley of the Whales), about 90 km far from Fayoum with a 4*4 car (entering the sandy desert to Valley of the Whales).
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. On the way to Wadi El Rayan Water Falls, visit Mudawara Mountain. Then into Wadi Al Ryan Water Falls.
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.
Pass By: Wadi El-Rayan, 65 km southwest of Faiyum city 80 km west of the Nile River, Al Fayyum Egypt
Meet your guide at your Cairo hotel, and watch the city give way to orchards and green fields on the trip to Lake Qarun in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Spot some of the stunning birds that thrive at the edge of this salty lake, from black-necked grebes to ibis and flamingos.
Continue to the local museum to see stunning examples of Fayoum's mummy portraits, and cloth panel paintings with distinctive Greco-Roman influence. Learn about local history and culture while exploring the museum with your guide, and don't miss the remarkable collection of statues from regional archeological sites.
Visit a local restaurant for an Egyptian-style lunch before heading to Wadi El-Rayan, to see the manmade waterfalls in the middle of the desert.
Then take a scenic trip on a felucca, a wooden sailing boat with an elegant, gaff-rigged sail.
What's included
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Inclusions
- Expert Tour guide
- 4*4 car (entering the sandy desert to Valley of the Whales)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Snacks (Bottle of Water, Can of Pepsi, Chips & Cake)
- Private tour
Exclusions
- Tipping
- Entry Fees
- Lunch
Details
Available in
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
(English & Spanish & French & German & Italian)
Available for
Infants, Children, Students, Adults, Seniors
Departure & Return
Start city: Cairo , Egypt
Pick-up times available: 07:00, 07:30
Pick up location: Cairo Or Giza
Ends at: Cairo Or Giza
Nearest airport: Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Eco Features:
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Education & exploration
Education & exploration
The product is educational rather than entertainment focused - it respects and gives insight into local traditions and/or environment - Licensed tour guide
- Local or indigenous tour guide(s)
Cancellation policy
0% cancellation fee - 7 days or more before the travel date
50% cancellation fee - between 3-6 days before the travel date
100% cancellation fee - between 0-2 days before the travel date
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