El Fayoum Desert Safari with Wadi El Rayan and Magic Lake
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Overview
Escape the City and Discover the Hidden Oasis of El Fayoum! Just a short drive from Cairo, this unforgettable day tour to El Fayoum will take you on a magical journey through Egypt’s most captivating natural and historical wonders. What You’ll Experience: Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls – Marvel at Egypt’s only natural waterfalls in a scenic desert landscape. Magic Lake – Relax or take a dip in this surreal lake surrounded by golden dunes. A perfect spot for photos! Tunis Village – Explore this charming village known for its beautiful pottery, local art, and warm hospitality. Lake Qarun – Enjoy panoramic views of one of the oldest natural lakes in the world. Wadi El Hitan (Valley of the Whales) – Step back in time with a visit to this UNESCO World Heritage site, home to ancient whale fossils preserved in the desert.
Cairo · 1478 Desert & Adventure · typical ~3,766 EGP · 6,026 EGP — premium pick
Highlights
- ✦Wheelchair accessible
What's included
- ✓Bottled water
- ✕Tipping
Itinerary
- 1Wadi El-Rayan
- 2Fayoum Oasis
- 3Tunis
Frequently asked questions
- How long is this experience?
- 6-8h
- Can I cancel my booking?
- Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.
- What's included?
- Bottled water
Reviews (10)
We had a wonderful fantastic day with this trip. Our tour guide driver is Yassin. He is very kind, polite, helpful, accommodating, friendly and took good care of us. This trip is so memorable and enjoyable. I would like to thank also Bola George our driver in Fayoum Desert very nice and kind. I will recommend this trip to anyone going to Egypt. Our drivers guide Yassin and Bola are both professional and highly recommended. They deserve 20/10 more than perfect.
We had the possibility to see amazing scenario in a magic place … the guide was super efficiente and the desert is unforgettable especially from the top
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“We had the possibility to see amazing scenario in a magic place … the guide was super efficiente and the desert is unforgettable especially from the top”
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