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Private Fayyum Oasis Over day from Cairo, Egypt

5.0(1)Cairo1 hour
VIATOR5.0(1)

Description

This is one of our absolute favorite trips. Off the beaten track, yet it has it all. A Pyramid in the desert, a real oasis, a museum, local food, ancient catacombs and even sandboarding. Immerse yourself in the desert valley landscape on this full day trip.

Tour Options

Private Fayyum Oasis Over day from Cairo, Egypt
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included60 min

After picking you up from your hotel in Cairo we will head towards Fayoum Oasis located about 90 km south of Cairo, it's about a one hour drive.

Admission included120 min

Museum of Kom Oshim Our first stop is at the village of Kom Oshim where we visit its museum which exhibits different collections from Pharaonic and roman artifacts times including the famous beautiful Fayyum burial portraits as well as various mummies.

Admission included120 min

Karanis Catacombs In walking distance from the museum are the catacombs of Karanis, where you will explore one of the largest Greco roman burial grounds, founded during the reign of Ptomoly ll in the 3rd century BC.

Admission included60 min

Hawara Pyramid The next stop is at the Pyramid of Hawara, built by Pharaoh Amnemhat lll whose reign is considered to be the golden age of the pharaonic Middle Kingdom.

Admission included60 min

Qarun Lake Your trip continues with a visit Egypt’s largest salt water lake, it is also the worlds oldest natural lake. Relax while watching the waterwheels turn and observe the migrating birds that call the Qarun Lake their home.

60 min

Lunch Stop for lunch at a local restaurant before continuing your adventure, vegetarian option is available, please advise at checkout. (Lunch is included, yet drinks are not). Next get your thrill-seeking fix with dune bashing in a 4x4 vehicle, moving up and down the sandy dunes for around 1 hour. Try your hand at sandboarding. Fasten the board to your feet and slide down swiftly from the dune edge. Wadi Hitan For your last visit of the trip, you will visit the valley of the whales, Wadi El Hitan is a UNESCO World Heritage site and its name translates to 'Valley of Whales,' Here you can witness fossils of whales more than 200 million years old. Learn about the important stages of evolution from your guide. Try to sight the common wild animals unique to this area, such as African wildcat and Egyptian mongoose before driving back to your hotel in Cairo.

60 min

Next get your thrill-seeking fix with dune bashing in a 4x4 vehicle, moving up and down the sandy dunes for around 1 hour. Try your hand at sandboarding. Fasten the board to your feet and slide down swiftly from the dune edge.

Admission included60 min

Wadi Hitan For your last visit of the trip, you will visit the valley of the whales, Wadi El Hitan, a UNESCO World Heritage site, its name translates to 'Valley of Whales,' Here you can witness fossils of whales more than 200 million years old. Learn about the important stages of evolution from your guide. Try to sight the common wild animals unique to this area, such as African wildcat and Egyptian mongoose before driving back to your hotel in Cairo.

Highlights

Lunch
Sandboard

What's included

Included
Lunch
Sandboard
Not included
Gratuities

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Important Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(1)

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Mauricio_R
December 2, 2022
Great experience.

Sites are amazing, specially the meal by the lake. Mo and the bedouin guide where great, they took care of everything.

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