Private Overnight Trip: to Fayoum Natural Lakes - Wadi Hitan &Wadi El Rayyan

Discover the beauty of Fayoum on this fabulous 2-day tour! Explore its stunning natural lakes and delve into the historical ruins from Pharaonic times. Visit the fascinating skeletons of whales in Wadi Hitan and much more, all while immersing yourself in the rich history and breathtaking landscapes of this unique region.

Important Info

• Tour duration: 2 Day
• Location: Cairo in Egypt
• Scheduling: All week

Highlights

• Family friendly
• Private Egyptologist Guide
• All Entrance Fees included
• All our Egyptologist Guides are Qualified and Fully Licensed.
• All our Clients are Insured
• Step back in time on a history tour

Tour Description

Itinerary

Day 1: Fayoum Sightseeing Tours

Our representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo to accompany you for a visit to the famous sites of El Fayoum. Start your visit with Lake Qaroun, where you can see an amazing array of migratory birds. Lake Qaroun is the 3rd largest lake in Egypt and is reportedly one of the oldest natural lakes in the world. Enjoy a lunch break before continuing your journey to Wadi El Rayyan, a protected area featuring stunning waterfalls connected by two lakes. Next, visit Medinet Madi, where the main temple was built by Pharaohs Amenemhet III and completed by Amenemhet IV, dedicated to the Crocodile God Sobek and Serpent Goddess Renenutet. Finally, explore Wadi Al Hitan, also known as Whale Valley, a protected landscape that contains many fossil remains of extinct whales. Overnight camping in Wadi Al Hitan.

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Wadi Hitan / Back to Cairo

After enjoying breakfast, continue exploring Wadi Al Hitan. On the way, take the opportunity to see Mudawara Mountain. Journey to Qasr Qaroun, the remains of the Greco-Roman City of Dinysios, where the temple dedicated to the God Sobek features a unique structure with rooms and staircases leading to the roof—an exceptional feature among Egypt’s temples. Then, visit Karanis, a town where two temples were built to worship the God Sobek, Petesouchos and Pnepheros, which contain the remarkable house of the Crocodile. After this fascinating tour, transfer back to Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast

Additional Helpful Information

• Our cars include limousine, HIACE & minivan, all A/C
• We recommend you wear sunglasses
• Always carry a bottle of water
• Wear suitable shoes for comfort
• Use sunscreen in summer
• Wear light clothing due to high temperatures in summer
• Your group will have private participation
• Wear long trousers in winter
• Bring a jacket for winter evenings
• Accepted currencies: USD, Euro, English Pound, and Egyptian Pound
• Rest assured, we are a Professional Registered Company
• All our Egyptologist Guides are Qualified and Fully Licensed
• Our private cars are comfortable with professional drivers
• All our Clients are Insured
• No special dress code is required
• This is an easy-to-get-around tour
• Baby seats and seat belts are available in all vehicles
• The distance from Cairo to Fayoum is approximately 2:30 hours.
• The distance from Wadi Hitan to Wadi El Rayyan is approximately 45 minutes.
• You can change your tour to another day if needed
• Tipping is at your discretion based on satisfaction with the service

Pricing

Price Policy

Our prices are quoted in USD, but we also accept Euros and Sterling. The prices are per person and per trip, except during peak seasons such as Christmas, New Year, and Easter holidays. You can easily change the currency by clicking the icon at the bottom of the page.

Children Policy

• Ages 0 - 1.99: Free of charge
• Ages 2 - 11.99: Pay 50% of the tour price
• Ages 12 and above: Pay the full tour price as an adult

Note: For domestic flights included in your tour, children aged 0-2 incur a fee of $15. Children aged 2 and above are classified as adults.

Payment Policy

A deposit of 25% of the total tour price is required. During peak times (Christmas, New Year, and Easter), the deposit increases to 50%. Payment can be made via bank transfer (details will be provided), Western Union, or online.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation fees are as follows:

• More than 1 week in advance: No cancellation fee
• 3 to 6 days in advance: 50% cancellation fee
• Within 2 days of departure: 100% cancellation fee

Important: All flights require a 100% cancellation fee.

Tipping

If you are satisfied with the services provided, it is customary to give a gratuity, although you are not obligated to do so.