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Fayoum Oasis Adventure A Day Trip Beyond Cairo
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Escape Cairo and discover the natural wonders of Fayoum on a private day trip combining history, nature, and adventure. Explore Wadi Al-Hitan (Valley of the Whales), a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its ancient whale fossils. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lake Qarun and a relaxing boat ride. Experience the excitement of a 4x4 jeep safari through the Western Desert, with the opportunity to try sandboarding and admire spectacular desert landscapes. Enjoy a delicious local lunch before returning to Cairo. This unforgettable excursion offers a unique combination of geological wonders, desert adventures, and authentic Egyptian scenery, perfect for travelers seeking an extraordinary experience beyond the city.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $160.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 12.
Day Tour to El Fayoum Visiting starting with pickup from your Hotel at 07:00 AM, Drive from Cairo to El Fayoum around
Then once you arrive change to 4x4 vehicle and start the tour by visitng the Tunis Village in Fayoum, The small village of Tunis (‘izbat Tunis) is located in the oasis of Fayoum, on the way to Wadi Rayan. Located on a hill facing a large salt water lake, the village overlooks a stunning view of the edge of the desert on the other side of the lake. It is one of the most beautiful places in Egypt.
Then Visit the Qarun Lake, Qarun Lake is considered the oldest natural lakes in the world, the third-largest lake in Egypt and the rest of Lake Old Maurice.
Then head to Wadi El Rayan & Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls, The waterfalls in Wadi el-Rayan are a natural phenomenon, and are considered to be the largest waterfalls in Egypt.
After waterfalls drive to Whales Valley, Wadi Al-Hitan, in the Western Desert of Egypt, contains invaluable fossil remains of the earliest, and now extinct, suborder of whales, Archaeoceti.enjoy Sand boarding, Enjoy the Sand Dunes and Magic Lake in one of the best destinations in Egypt
If you are lucky, catch glimpses of desert wildlife in the area such as the slender-horned gazelle. Then we will take you to Wadi El Rayan Lake, where you can admire a magnificent waterfall. Then drive back to your hotel in Cairo.
We will contact you and our guide will meet you in the hotel
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Fayoum Oasis Adventure A Day Trip Beyond Cairo lasts about 9–10 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
Prices start at $120 per person for this Cairo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $160. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:00 AM, 7:30 AM, and 8:00 AM.
Children aged 6–10 pay from $60, adults from $120.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We will contact you and our guide will meet you in the hotel Pickup points include Arabian Nights Pyramids Guesthouse, Metropolitano.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Your own group can be up to 15 people on one booking; no other travellers join.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayoum Oasis Adventure A Day Trip Beyond Cairo | 9–10 hours | — | $120 | |
 Private tour El Fayoum Oasis and Wadi Rayan waterfall from Cairo | 8 hours | 4.9 (838) | $85 | View |
 Fayoum Oasis Adventure 4WD Desert Safari with Traditional Lunch | 8 hours | 5.0 (40) | $120 | View |
 Desert Adventure from Cairo to Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Rayan | 10–12 hours | 4.6 (9) | $140 | View |
 2 Days Camping Trip PRIVATE in Fayoum Oasis from Cairo | 2 days | 4.9 (13) | $300 | View |
 Fayoum Oasis and Desert Safari Day Tour from Cairo | 10 hours | 5.0 (9) | $129 | View |
 Fayoum Oasis Desert Safari: Waterfalls & Sandboarding from Cairo | 7–8 hours | 5.0 (26) | $125 | View |