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Full-Day Fayoum Oasis and Waterfalls of Wadi El-Rayan Tour from Cairo

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Full-Day Fayoum Oasis and Waterfalls of Wadi El-Rayan Tour from Cairo
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Overview

Get beyond the Cairo sights on a full-day, private tour to Al-Fayoum that explores nature, history, and wildlife in an ancient oasis. Visit the salty, scenic Lake Qarun, then explore the collection of Roman-era mummy portraits and statues in the Fayoum museum. Discover a series of waterfalls in the heart of the desert at Wadi El-Rayan, set sail on a traditional Egyptian felucca, and dine at a local restaurant before returning to the city.

How this compares

Cairo · 2367 Day Trips · typical ~7,482 EGP · 5,524 EGPgood value

What's included

  • National Park fees
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • The extra charge of Pick up from the hotels and points outside the city

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Fayoum Oasis
  2. 2
    Wadi El-Rayan

Frequently asked questions

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Can I cancel my booking?
Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.
What's included?
National Park fees · Professional guide · Hotel pickup and drop-off · Transport by private vehicle · Lunch

Reviews (160)

4.8
★★★★★
Based on 160 verified reviews
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David_M
★★★★★
Mar 2020

My guide Ehad G. really kew his stuff and I got a good understanding of the dynastic line of the pharaohs in short order. It was an exciting start to my trip to Egypt to see the ruins at Fayoum. I just wish I could have sent a bit more time there. The waterfalls is not a natural formation but rather part of the local irrigation system so in that respect a bit underwhelming as was the boat ride on the lake. But it's a local attraction and great for seeing how average Egyptians enjoy themselves. Lunch was pleasant with a good view from a terrace. You have absolute security the whole time as you

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Janet_D
★★★★★
Feb 2020

Outstanding guide Galal made the day interesting with his great knowledge and ability to make history easily understandable. Fab lunch and wonderful scenery.

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DenGwen
★★★★★
Aug 2019

Our guide Galal from Deluxe travel was very Informative , respectful and helpful it's a big shame the protected environment doesnt extend to the rubbish in the area We had a Fantastic lunch

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dimikoros
★★★★★
Sept 2018

Mr Osama was so friendly and sweet and so well informed about the history of Egypt. He brought us breakfast and took us out for a great lunch. We thank him for a very nice day.

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Allen P
Feb 2018

Did not go to primary site on tour, possibly due to security problems. Tour guide kept trying to convince us to recommend him directly instead of through Viator

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PATRICK S
★★★★★
Feb 2018

Henry was our excellent guide on our trip to the Fayoum area which is about 80 km south west of Cairo. Away from the hustle and bustle of Cairo we could appreciate the comparative peace and quiet of the area as well as the many impressive attempts to conserve the flora and fauna of the region. We visited the lakes of Wadi el-Rayan and its impressive waterfalls before enjoying a short boat trip with a local fisherman enabling us to observe at close quarters several of its many species of bird life. But we also learnt a lot about the history of the region by visiting the ancient site of Karanis

5,524 EGP/ per person
4.8(160)verified reviews
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Very good, flexible guide and driver. We had bad weather, but the guide tried to make the best out of it and compensated with other activities.
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