Private tour Overday Tour to El Fayoum Oasis from Cairo

 

From Cairo to Fayoum is about 95km. Wadi El Ryan, designated as a Protected Area in 1989. We will start our tour to Wadi Hitan Protected Area (Valley of the Whales), about 90km far from Fayoum. Wadi Hitan is located in the Protected Area of Wadi El Rayan and it was designated by UNISCO as a world Heritage Site in recognition of the 40 million year – old whale skeletons found there. On the way to Wadi El Rayan Water Falls, visit Mudawara Mountain. Then Wadi Al Ryan Water Falls. a natural depression located in Western Desert, 42m below sea level. Wadi Al Rayan consists of two lakes connected by Egypt’s only waterfalls, formed in 1970 by an overflow of drainage water from the farmlands in Fayoum. After that enjoy Medinet Madi (Ancient City Uncovered) which dates back to the third pharaonic dynasty built by Amenemhet III and completed Amenemhet IV.

 

Schedule Details

 

Departure Point: 

Tour departs from centrally located Cairo and Giza hotels

 

Departure Time: 

6:00am

 

Duration: 

11 hours (approx.)

 

                                                                                        Additional Information

 

Inclusions:

· Qualified Egyptologist guide

· Entrance fees

· Lunch

· Hotel pickup and drop off

· Transport by air-conditioned minivan

 

 

Exclusions:

 

· Gratuities (recommended)

· Food and drinks, unless specified

· Tipping.