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Day Trip to El Fayoum Oasis from Cairo and Giza

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Day Trip to El Fayoum Oasis from Cairo and Giza
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Duration
10 hours - 12 hours
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Languages
Arabic, German, English, Italian, Spanish
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Cancellation
Free 24h before

Overview

This day trip from Cairo and Giza takes you to three distinct landscapes of Egypt: El Fayoum Oasis, Wadi El-Rayan and the Valley of the Whales. Along the way you will pass from busy urban scenes into quiet desert and lakeside views, experiencing both historic and natural highlights in a single outing. You will visit the oasis of El Fayoum, where desert sands meet stretches of water and cultivated land. The journey continues to Wadi El-Rayan, noted for its cascading waterfalls and emerald-green lakes, offering striking contrasts between arid surroundings and vivid water features. The day ends in the Valley of the Whales, a desert area known for prehistoric fossils that reveal ancient marine life. Throughout the trip you will move between natural scenery and traces of deep geological history, seeing landscapes that range from lush oasis to wide desert expanses.

How this compares

Cairo · 2421 Day Trips · typical ~7,598 EGP · 9,624 EGPpremium pick

Highlights

  • Private tour
  • Hotel pickup

What's included

  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch
  • Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Jeep safari
  • Tipping
  • Personal expenses
  • Tour guide

Frequently asked questions

How long is this experience?
10 hours - 12 hours
Can I cancel my booking?
Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.
What's included?
Entrance fees · Lunch · Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicle · Bottled water · Jeep safari

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