Private Full-Day Fayoum Oasis and Waterfalls of Wadi Rayan Tour from Cairo
Cairo, Egypt
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Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 8 hours
Take an 8-hour tour to Fayoum Oasis from Cairo. You will see Qaroon Lake, the oldest natural lake in the world, famous for its bird-life. Visit the Fayoum Museum, and stop off at one of the best natural oases in Egypt, Wadi El-Rayan. Take a trip to the oldest city in Egypt, Fayoum Oasis, a paradise for photographers, bird-watchers, desert dwellers, archaeologists or people who just want a get-away from the hustle and bustle of Cairo. A truly wonderful area of Egypt with a rich and interesting history.
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Take an 8-hour tour to Fayoum Oasis from Cairo. You will see Qaroon Lake, the oldest natural lake in the world, famous for its bird-life. Visit the Fayoum Museum, and stop off at one of the best natural oases in Egypt, Wadi El-Rayan. Take a trip to the oldest city in Egypt, Fayoum Oasis, a paradise for photographers, bird-watchers, desert dwellers, archaeologists or people who just want a get-away from the hustle and bustle of Cairo. A truly wonderful area of Egypt with a rich and interesting history.
Be picked-up by your guide from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Start the drive to El Fayoum Oasis, situated 105km (65mls) southwest of Cairo in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Visit the third largest lake in Egypt, Birket Qarun, approximately 80km (49mls) southwest of Cairo. Keep a lookout for the many different species of birds inhabiting this large salt-water lake.
Afterward, proceed to Fayoum Museum, famous for its Roman-period mummy portraits and statues found throughout the Fayoum region.
Then, continue the drive to the waterfalls of Wadi El Rayan National park, home of the endangered slender-horned gazelle. Enjoy riding in a traditional wooden sailing boat, or "Felucca". Take a walk to snap some unforgettable photos, and have lunch at a local restaurant.
At the end of your tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo.
Visit the third largest lake in Egypt, Birket Qarun, approximately 80km (49mls) southwest of Cairo. Keep a lookout for the many different species of birds inhabiting this large salt-water lake.
Afterward, proceed to Fayoum Museum, famous for its Roman-period mummy portraits and statues found throughout the Fayoum region.
Then, continue the drive to the waterfalls of Wadi El Rayan National park, home of the endangered slender-horned gazelle. Enjoy riding in a traditional wooden sailing boat, or "Felucca". Take a walk to snap some unforgettable photos, and have lunch at a local restaurant.
At the end of your tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo.
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