Hvalandalen og Wadi El Rayan vandfaldstur fra Cairo
Beskrivelse
Træd ud fra travlheden i Kairo, og træd ind i et eventyr med fantastisk naturlig skønhed med vores Valley of Whales og Wadi El Rayan Water Falls-tur. Oplev en del af egyptisk historie og natur, som ofte bliver overset. Vores dagstur starter fra Kairo og bringer dig ansigt til ansigt med de gådefulde ørkenhvaler i Hvalerdalen (Wadi Al-Hitan). Det er et UNESCOs verdensarvssted, der huser fossile rester af den sidst kendte slags Archaeoceti, en gammel underorden af hvaler. Efter dette går vi til Wadi El Rayan-vandfaldet - det eneste vandfald i Egypten. Se det brusende vand og nyd den rå skønhed ved dette skuespil. Det er et syn af bølgende vand midt i et ørkenlandskab, som du ikke vil gå glip af. Tag med os til denne unikke udflugt, der blander historie, natur og kultur i et gobelin af uforglemmelige seværdigheder og oplevelser.
Turmuligheder
Rejseplan
Dagstur til El Fayoum Besøg startende med afhentning fra dit hotel kl. 07:00, Kør fra Kairo til El Fayoum omkring 1 time, og start turen med at besøge Tunis Village i Fayoum, den lille landsby Tunis ('izbat Tunis) ligger i oasen Fayoum, på vej til Wadi Rayan. Beliggende på en bakke ud mod en stor saltvandssø, har landsbyen udsigt over en fantastisk udsigt over kanten af ørkenen på den anden side af søen. Det er et af de smukkeste steder i Egypten.
Wadi El-Rayan-dalen er et område på 1759 km2, hvoraf 113 km2 er det dominerende vandområde i Wadi El Rayan-søerne. Det ligger omkring 65 km sydvest for Faiyum by og 80 km vest for Nilen. Wadi er blevet brugt til menneskeskabte søer fra landbrugsdræning, som har lavet en reserve af de to separate Wadi El Rayan-søer. Reservatet er sammensat af en 50,90 km2 øvre sø og en 62,00 km2 nedre sø, med vandfald mellem de to. Blandt kilderne er der tre svovlkilder på den sydlige side af den nederste sø med omfattende mobile sandklitter. Wadi El Rayan-vandfaldene anses for at være de største vandfald i Egypten. Ved den sydlige og sydøstlige del af kilderne ligger Gabal Manqueer Al Rayan, hvor der findes marine fossiler og arkæologiske rester. Gabal Madwera, nær den nedre sø, er kendt for sine omfattende klitformationer.
Lake Qarun eller Qarun Pool er en sø i byen Fayoum i Øvre Egypten. Den ligger nordvest for byen Beni Suef, vest for Nilen, omkring 50 kilometer væk fra den. Lake Qarun ligger i Fayoum Governorate og er en af de største naturlige søer i Egypten.
Wādī al-Ḥītān (lit. 'Wadi of the Whales' egyptisk arabisk udtale: [ˈwa.diː elˈħit.æːn] er et palæontologisk sted i Faiyum Governorate i Egypten, omkring 150 kilometer (93 mi) sydvest for Cairo. blev udpeget til UNESCOs verdensarvsliste i juli 2005 for sine hundredvis af fossiler af nogle af de tidligste former for hval, archaeoceti (en nu uddød underorden af hvaler). Stedet afslører beviser for forklaringen af et af de største mysterier af hvalernes udvikling: hvalens fremkomst som et havgående pattedyr fra et tidligere liv som landbaseret dyr. Intet andet sted i verden giver antallet, koncentrationen og kvaliteten af sådanne fossiler, og heller ikke deres tilgængelighed og omgivelser i et attraktivt og beskyttet landskab. Dalen blev derfor i 2005 optaget på UNESCOs verdensarvsliste. Archaeoceti. nyd Sandboarding, Nyd Sand Dunes og Magic Lake på en af de bedste destinationer i Egypten Kør derefter tilbage til dit hotel i Kairo.
Højdepunkter
Hvad er inkluderet
Afhentningssteder og tider
Klokken 8 venter vores rejseleder inde i lobbyen på dit hotel, og han vil holde et skilt med vores firmanavn Emo Tours
Rejsendes vurderinger
Vigtig information
- Der er adgang til offentlig transport i nærheden
- Specialiserede sæder til spædbørn er tilgængelige
- Anbefales ikke til rejsende med rygskader
- Anbefales ikke til gravide rejsende
- Anbefales ikke til rejsende med fare for hjerte-kar-sygdomme
- Velegnet til alle fitnessniveauer
- Indgangsgebyrer
- Jeep Safari inkluderet
Anmeldelser(94)
Super cool and interesting trip! We do not think the lack of seat belts in the car is ok.
The drivers and tour guide were excellent. We were picked up from our hotel at the time specified in a comfortable car. The guide was informative and friendly. We got a welcome drink of tea at the desert camp (which also has good clean facilities) and then went on the 4x4 trip through the desert, up and down the sand dunes at speed which 3 of us absolutely loved and one of us was slightly terrified by! The valley of the whales was an interesting place and the lunch in the Bedouin tent was excellent, followed by a visit to the waterfall.
We visited this very interesting valley. Beautiful landscapes and we take a leap of 40 million years to admire these incredible whale skeletons. Perfect driver and guide
Or guide Hamad Abo Rakika picked us up on time and we’re set off on the first part of the journey, a two hour drive over to al fayoum for a change over to a jeep for the cross desert stage of 45 minutes. This is quite exciting and younger clients will have a great time. Us older ones just hang on and go with it. Once there the valley of the whales is fascinating, who’s ever heard of fossilised crabs? I hadn’t. The whales are actually ancient relatives from about 35 million years ago. Very interesting as you walk about the park you come across them embedded in the bedrock. The museum is small but very interesting. After that is another drive to the magic lake through an enchanting desert scape then on to the water falls before lunch. The food was good and the staff friendly and entertaining. Having a good guide with you makes this trip a lot more informative and enjoyable. Luckily we had just that. Thank you Hamad for the extra help with things. Highly recommended.
A long but worthwhile day. Or guide Hamad Abo Rakika picked us up on time and we set off on a two hour drive to the desert. On arrival we had a short break then into a jeep for the cross desert stage of about 45 minutes. That part is quite exciting and the younger clients will really enjoy it. The valley of the whales is very interesting with exposed fossilised skeletons visible from 35 million years ago. After the whales you head up to the magic lake then along to the waterfalls and back to the camp for lunch. The entire area is quite beautiful with plenty of time for photos and walking about. Lunch was excellent even if we did feel a bit guilty as it was Ramadan. An excellent and full day out, well worth the effort. Thank you Hamad for the extra help.
We had an absolutely amazing experience with our guide Youssef in Egypt! The tour was truly fantastic, extremely well planned, and perfectly organized from start to finish. Everything ran smoothly, and we always felt taken care of. Youssef is incredibly knowledgeable and made every stop very interesting and engaging. He is also very polite, friendly, and warm-hearted, which made the experience even better. Our whole family had an amazing time and enjoyed every single moment. This tour was definitely a highlight of our trip! We would highly recommend Youssef to anyone visiting Egypt and would happily choose him again without hesitation.
Our trip to the Fayoum, which included a visit to the Valley of the Whales, was truly memorable. The tour guide - Haitham - stood out for his knowledge of the history behind the sites we visited. He explained the artefacts with such enthusiasm and friendliness that it made the experience both educational and engaging. The desert drive was another highlight. Ibrahim’s skill and energy turned the journey into an adventure, taking us off-road and through the sand in a way that was thrilling yet safe. It added a real sense of fun to the day. Overall, the combination of historical insight, warm hospitality, and adventurous driving made this a fantastic trip. Highly recommended for anyone looking to explore the Fayoum in an exciting yet informative way.
My wife and I signed up for this trip on a free day at the end of a very structured Nile cruise. We were a little uneasy when a guy in a hoodie picked us up in our hotel in an unmarked Nissan Sunny, but Hamada turned out to be a very friendly, charming guy. He mentioned that most tourists taking this trip don't actually know what they're going to see - the whale fossils in Wadi el Hitan, so heads up that that's what you're going to see (to temper expectations, I had incorrectly assumed that these were in situ fossils. They are actually part of an open-air museum and have been staged). The real unexpected highlights for me were the Landcruiser ride through the desert, as well as the two hour drive from Cairo to the desert jump-off point, which takes you through some of the more agricultural communities such as Faiyum, which many tourists might not see.
This was our favorite day of the entire trip! Absolutely awe-inspiring from start to finish. The Bedouin camp was incredibly cool, and the traditional food was delicious. The 4x4 ride through the sand was an absolute blast, and Magic Lake was unbelievably beautiful. Visiting Valley of the Whales felt like stepping into the world of an archaeologist discovering ancient dinosaurs — truly surreal. Our guides were on time, knowledgeable, friendly, and so much fun to spend the day with. Ask for Fares — he is the BEST! Highly recommend this tour — it was unforgettable.
A good day trip. Would highly recommend!! See a lot outside of Cairo. Breakfast was excellent. Our guide, driver, and driver in wadi El rayan were all very nice and knowledgeable.
