Al Faiyum City Day Tour: Exploring Wadi Hitan, Wadi Al Rayyan, and Magic Lake

Overview

This day tour from Cairo to Al Faiyum City is an exciting opportunity to explore some of Egypt’s most unique natural wonders. The tour starts with a visit to Wadi Hitan, also known as the Valley of the Whales, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that boasts an impressive collection of fossils and ancient whale skeletons. Next, you will visit Wadi Al Rayyan, a beautiful desert oasis that is home to two stunning lakes and a variety of bird species. The tour also includes a visit to the Magic Lake, where you can enjoy a fun sandboarding experience. Overall, this day tour offers a perfect combination of adventure and natural beauty.

Itinerary

1st. Stop

Wadi Hitan

Our guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo/Giza at the scheduled time to begin your tour to Al Faiyum City (approximately 2 hours drive).

Upon your arrival at Al Faiyum City and Begin the tour with a 4×4 car safari to Wadi Hitan, also known as the Valley of the Whales, and explore the impressive collection of fossils and ancient whale skeletons.

2nd. Stop

Wadi Al Rayyan

You will head to Wadi Al Rayyan, a beautiful desert oasis that is home to two stunning lakes and a variety of bird species. Where you will enjoy a picnic lunch at the bedouin Village.

3rd. Stop

Magic Lake

Afterwards you will continue the 4×4 car safari and explore the sand dunes and desert landscape.

Visit the Magic Lake and enjoy a fun sandboarding experience.

At the end of the tour your driver will take you back to your hotel in Cairo/Giza.

Important

NOTE: The order of the visits may be modified, but all included services will be provided.

More Information

Duration

10 Hours

Includes

Excludes

Spoken Languages​

English - Spanish - Portuguese - Italian - French - Germany - Russian - Chinese.​

Accessibility

wheelchair not available. ​

Pets

Not allowed.

Cancellation

Cancellations made 10 or more days prior to the activity will receive a full refund. Cancellations made 4-9 days in advance will receive a 50% refund of the total cost. Cancellations made 48-72 hours in advance will receive a 20% refund of the total cost. Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the scheduled activity or no-shows will not be eligible for a refund. Please note that any refund issued will have associated bank fees deducted.



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