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Private Fayyum Oasis Over day from Cairo, Egypt 20% OFF
Cairo, Egypt
$180.54
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Overview
The Private Fayyum Oasis Day Trip from Cairo offers an unforgettable journey through Egypt's rich history and breathtaking landscapes. This full-day adventure combines ancient sites, local cuisine, and thrilling activities in a stunning desert setting.
- 🏜️ Visit the Karanis Catacombs, one of the largest Greco-Roman burial grounds, founded during the reign of Ptolemy II, where you can explore fascinating burial sites.
- 🏺 Discover the Kom Oshim Museum, showcasing Pharaonic and Roman artifacts, including the renowned Fayyum burial portraits and various mummies.
- 🔺 Marvel at the Pyramid of Hawara, built by Pharaoh Amenemhat III, a significant monument from the golden age of the pharaonic Middle Kingdom.
- 🏞️ Relax at Qarun Lake, Egypt’s largest saltwater lake, and the world’s oldest natural lake, while watching the waterwheels turn and observing migratory birds.
- 🍽️ Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, with vegetarian options available upon request (drinks not included).
- 🚙 Experience thrilling dune bashing in a 4x4 vehicle, navigating the sandy dunes for about one hour.
- 🏄♂️ Try your hand at sandboarding, an exciting activity that lets you slide down the dunes swiftly.
- 🐋 Visit Wadi El Hitan, a UNESCO World Heritage site known as the 'Valley of Whales,' where you can see fossils over 200 million years old and learn about evolution.
- 🦁 Look out for unique wildlife, such as the African wildcat and Egyptian mongoose, during your exploration of the Wadi Hitan area.
- 🗣️ An English-speaking guide is included for insightful commentary throughout your journey.
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Private Fayyum Oasis Over day from Cairo, Egypt
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 12 hours
- Sandboard
- Lunch
- Gratuities
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KaranisAfter picking you up from your hotel in Cairo we will head towards Fayoum Oasis located about 90 km south of Cairo, it's about a one hour drive.
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Kom Oshim MuseumMuseum of Kom Oshim Our first stop is at the village of Kom Oshim where we visit its museum which exhibits different collections from Pharaonic and roman artifacts times including the famous beautiful Fayyum burial portraits as well as various mummies.
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KaranisKaranis Catacombs In walking distance from the museum are the catacombs of Karanis, where you will explore one of the largest Greco roman burial grounds, founded during the reign of Ptomoly ll in the 3rd century BC.
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Hawara Pyramid Travel GuideHawara Pyramid The next stop is at the Pyramid of Hawara, built by Pharaoh Amnemhat lll whose reign is considered to be the golden age of the pharaonic Middle Kingdom.
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Qasr Qarun and Medinet QutaQarun Lake Your trip continues with a visit Egypt’s largest salt water lake, it is also the worlds oldest natural lake. Relax while watching the waterwheels turn and observe the migrating birds that call the Qarun Lake their home.
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Al FayyumLunch Stop for lunch at a local restaurant before continuing your adventure, vegetarian option is available, please advise at checkout. (Lunch is included, yet drinks are not). Next get your thrill-seeking fix with dune bashing in a 4x4 vehicle, moving up and down the sandy dunes for around 1 hour. Try your hand at sandboarding. Fasten the board to your feet and slide down swiftly from the dune edge. Wadi Hitan For your last visit of the trip, you will visit the valley of the whales, Wadi El Hitan is a UNESCO World Heritage site and its name translates to 'Valley of Whales,' Here you can witness fossils of whales more than 200 million years old. Learn about the important stages of evolution from your guide. Try to sight the common wild animals unique to this area, such as African wildcat and Egyptian mongoose before driving back to your hotel in Cairo.
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Al FayyumNext get your thrill-seeking fix with dune bashing in a 4x4 vehicle, moving up and down the sandy dunes for around 1 hour. Try your hand at sandboarding. Fasten the board to your feet and slide down swiftly from the dune edge.
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Valley of the Whales (Wadi Al-Hitan)Wadi Hitan For your last visit of the trip, you will visit the valley of the whales, Wadi El Hitan, a UNESCO World Heritage site, its name translates to 'Valley of Whales,' Here you can witness fossils of whales more than 200 million years old. Learn about the important stages of evolution from your guide. Try to sight the common wild animals unique to this area, such as African wildcat and Egyptian mongoose before driving back to your hotel in Cairo.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Private Fayyum Oasis Over day from Cairo, Egypt 20% OFF
Cairo, Egypt
$180.54
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!