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Fayoum Day Trip from Cairo

From $120 per person
Duration
Full day
Runs
Every day
Type
Private, just your group
Booking
Confirmed within 24 hours
Places
Cairo, Fayoum

Overview

A private full-day tour of Fayoum with hotel pickup, your own Egyptologist guide and entrance fees included.

### 7:00 AM – Pickup from Your Hotel in Cairo


Meet your tour representative and depart from your hotel in Cairo or Giza in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Travel to El Fayoum, approximately 95 km from Cairo. Upon arrival, transfer to a 4×4 vehicle for the desert safari.


### Stop 1 – Tunis Village


Visit the charming Tunis Village, situated on a hill overlooking Lake Qarun. Explore this picturesque village, known for its peaceful atmosphere, traditional architecture, pottery workshops, and beautiful views of the surrounding landscape.


### Stop 2 – Lake Qarun


Continue to Lake Qarun, one of Egypt’s oldest natural lakes. Enjoy the scenic views of the lake and its surrounding countryside before heading deeper into the desert.


### Stop 3 – Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls


Explore the Wadi El Rayan protected area and admire its famous waterfalls, where water flows between two lakes surrounded by desert scenery. Enjoy time for photographs and appreciate this distinctive natural landscape.


### Stop 4 – Wadi Al-Hitan (Valley of the Whales)


Continue to the remarkable Valley of the Whales, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its fossilized remains of ancient whales dating back approximately 40 million years. Discover the area's exceptional geological history and learn about the evolution of whales from land-dwelling mammals to marine animals.


### Stop 5 – Magic Lake and Sandboarding


Enjoy the desert scenery around Magic Lake and the surrounding sand dunes. Try sandboarding down the dunes and take photographs of the striking desert landscape. You may also spot local desert wildlife, depending on conditions.


### Lunch – Local Restaurant


Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in El Fayoum.


### 6:00 PM – Return to Cairo


After completing the day's activities, drive back to Cairo or Giza and transfer to your hotel, concluding your El Fayoum adventure.

  • Tunis Village
  • Lake Qarun
  • Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls
  • Wadi Al-Hitan
  • Magic Lake

What's included

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • private A/C vehicle
  • private Egyptologist guide
  • entrance fees for listed sites
  • bottled water
  • lunch

Not included

  • Lunch unless stated
  • drinks
  • tips
  • optional extras
  • personal expenses

Photos

Your route

  1. Cairo & GizaDay 1Day 1: day trip to Fayoum by private car, back the same dayPyramids
  • Start point
  • Day trip, no overnight
  • By road
  • Famous sight

Good to know

When is the best time to visit Egypt?

October to April is the most comfortable time, with warm days and cool evenings, so it is also the busiest and highest-priced season. May to September is hot, especially in Luxor and Aswan, but sights are quieter and prices are lower. We plan summer days around early starts and a long midday break. Christmas and New Year sell out early.

What is included in the price?

Each trip lists exactly what is included and what is not. In general our prices include private transport, a private Egyptologist guide, entrance fees for the listed sites, hotels or cruise as described, and the meals shown. International flights, visas, tips, drinks and optional extras are not included.

Are your trips private or in a group?

All our trips are private: just you and the people you travel with, your own guide and your own driver. You never share a vehicle or a guide with strangers. Nile cruise ships are shared with other guests, but your sightseeing on shore is private.

Is Egypt a good trip for children?

Yes. Children love the pyramids, felucca sails and the Red Sea. Children aged 2 to 11 pay 50% of the adult price on most trips, and under-2s travel free. Tell us their ages and we will plan shorter visits, pool time and family rooms.

Can you plan a slower pace or help with limited mobility?

Yes. Because every trip is private, we can plan shorter days, more rest and fewer stairs. Some ancient sites have uneven ground and steps, so please tell us about any mobility needs when you ask for a quote and we will be honest about what is practical.

How does tipping work in Egypt?

Tipping is part of daily life in Egypt and is not included in our prices. Small tips for drivers, guides, cruise crews and hotel staff are customary; your planner will send you a simple guide with typical amounts before you travel, so you are never left guessing.

Can I reach you on WhatsApp during my trip?

Yes. Once you book, you get a WhatsApp number for your planner and a local contact on the ground. Message us any time during your trip if something needs changing.

Hi, I'm Tarek. I'll plan your trip with you.We are available 24/7

From / person

$120

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