Discover El Fayoum’s ancient wonders and natural beauty on a guided day trip from Cairo. Enjoy boat cruises, temple ruins, and scenic waterfalls.
Discover El Fayoum’s ancient wonders and natural beauty on a guided day trip from Cairo. Enjoy boat cruises, temple ruins, and scenic waterfalls.
- Al Fayyum - Venture beyond Cairo’s attractions with a full-day, private tour to Al-Fayoum, where nature, history, and wildlife converge in an ancient oasis. Experience the picturesque, saline Lake Qarun, then delve into the Fayoum museum’s collection of Roman-era mummy portraits and statues. Discover a series of waterfalls nestled in the desert at…
- Al Fayyum - Venture beyond Cairo’s attractions with a full-day, private tour to Al-Fayoum, where nature, history, and wildlife converge in an ancient oasis. Experience the picturesque, saline Lake Qarun, then delve into the Fayoum museum’s collection of Roman-era mummy portraits and statues. Discover a series of waterfalls nestled in the desert at Wadi El-Rayan, enjoy a traditional Egyptian felucca ride, and savor a meal at a local restaurant before heading back to the city. This private Al-Fayoum tour from Cairo includes a visit to Egypt’s third-largest lake, insights into Egypt’s history and culture, all entrance fees, lunch, and complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Fayoum Oasis - Begin your day trip with a private, air-conditioned vehicle pickup from your Cairo or Giza hotel, and travel to Al-Fayoum Oasis, located 65 miles (105 km) southwest of Cairo. Explore Birket Qarun, Egypt’s third-largest lake, situated about 49 miles (80 km) southwest of Cairo, and observe the diverse bird species inhabiting this saltwater lake. Lunch at a local restaurant is included.
- Wadi El-Rayan - Next, visit Wadi El Rayan, featuring man-made waterfalls created by agricultural excess waters in the desert. (If Wadi Rayan waterfalls are inaccessible for any reason, a visit to Fayoum water wheels will be arranged instead). Enjoy a ride on a traditional wooden sailing boat, known as a felucca, and take a stroll to capture photographs.
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tea and coffee
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tea and coffee
- Dinner
- Bicycle use
- Dinner
- Bicycle use
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and explore a variety of scenic attractions on this peaceful, Egyptologist-guided day trip from Cairo. Travel to the ancient desert town of El Fayoum in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan. Highlights include the mudbrick ruins of the temple-filled Karanis, established in the 3rd century BC, and the…
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and explore a variety of scenic attractions on this peaceful, Egyptologist-guided day trip from Cairo. Travel to the ancient desert town of El Fayoum in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan. Highlights include the mudbrick ruins of the temple-filled Karanis, established in the 3rd century BC, and the breathtaking Qarun Lake, which you will visit by boat. The tour includes a delicious lunch and hotel transfers. Enjoy a full-day tour of El Fayoum, Karanis, and Qarun Lake from Cairo. Experience the Wadi El Rian waterfalls and other natural wonders on a boat cruise. Observe local birdlife and have the opportunity to visit two ancient Greco-Roman temples. Discover the ancient city, believed to be the oldest in Egypt, and the home of Sobek, the crocodile god.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.