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From Cairo: Whale Valley and Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls Tour

Location Cairo, Egypt
$180
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Fayoum's breathtaking landscapes and ancient history await you on a private, full-day tour from Cairo. This journey combines UNESCO World Heritage sites with rare geological wonders, all under the guidance of an expert Egyptologist.

  • 🏷️ All-Inclusive Over Day Tour: Enjoy a private car with a driver, a licensed Egyptologist guide, entrance tickets, and a delicious lunch included in your package.
  • 🛺 Private Tour: Experience personalized attention with a private 4x4 jeep and a dedicated guide for an immersive adventure.
  • 🚐 Convenient hotel pickup ensures a seamless start to your day of exploration, with a representative ready to greet you.
  • 🌍 Journey approximately 95 miles (153 km) from Cairo to Fayoum, immersing yourself in the stunning Egyptian desert scenery along the way.
  • 🐋 Visit the Valley of the Whales (Wadi Hitan), a UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing 40-million-year-old whale skeletons that reveal the evolution of these magnificent creatures.
  • 🏞️ Stop at Mudawara Mountain for panoramic views of the Fayoum oasis before heading to the breathtaking Wadi El-Rayan Waterfalls.
  • 💧 Marvel at the unique landscape of Wadi El-Rayan, featuring two connected lakes and Egypt’s only waterfalls, formed by the overflow of farmland drainage waters.
  • 🏺 Explore Medinet Madi, an ancient city from the Third Pharaohic Dynasty, where you can uncover the rich history of Egypt.
  • 🍽️ Savor a late lunch at a quality local restaurant, enjoying the flavors of the region before your return to Cairo.
  • 🚙 Relax with comfortable, air-conditioned transportation throughout your day, ensuring a pleasant journey back to your hotel.

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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

All-Inclusive Over Day Tour
Private Tour includes: a private car with driver, licensed Egyptologist guide, 4x4 jeep, entrance tickets, and lunch.
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 12 hours

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Sandboarding Equipment
  • 4x4 Jeep
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fee
  • Private transportation
  • Gratuities

  • Valley of the Whales (Wadi Al-Hitan)
    Pickup and Wadi Hitan (Valley of the Whales) Our representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo for a full-day adventure exploring Fayoum’s famous sites. The journey from Cairo to Fayoum is approximately 95 km. Today’s tour focuses on the Wadi El-Rayan Protected Area, designated in 1989. Begin with a visit to Wadi Hitan (Valley of the Whales), located about 90 km from Fayoum. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is renowned for its 40-million-year-old whale skeletons, offering incredible insights into one of the greatest evolutionary mysteries: how whales evolved from land-dwelling mammals into ocean-going creatures.
  • Wadi El-Rayan
    Wadi El-Rayan and Mudawara Mountain On the way to the Wadi El-Rayan Waterfalls, stop at Mudawara Mountain to enjoy panoramic views of the Fayoum oasis. Then continue to Wadi El-Rayan Waterfalls, a natural desert depression featuring two connected lakes and Egypt’s only waterfalls, formed in 1970 by the overflow of farmland drainage waters. This unique landscape combines natural beauty with geological significance, making it a highlight of the day.
  • Qasr Qarun and Medinet Quta
    Medinet Madi and Return to Cairo After exploring the waterfalls, visit Medinet Madi, an ancient city dating back to the Third Pharaohic Dynasty, originally built by Amenemhet III and completed by Amenemhet IV. Discover the ruins and gain insight into Egypt’s early history. Enjoy a late lunch at a quality local restaurant before returning to Cairo. The tour concludes with a comfortable transfer back to your hotel, ending your day of exploration and discovery.

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    From Cairo: Whale Valley and Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls Tour

    Location Cairo, Egypt
    $180
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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