An interesting journey from Cairo to El Fayoum.

About this tour

An interesting journey from Cairo to El Fayoum.

We will visit the sights of Fayoum, the oldest city in the world. You will see an enchanted lake, the water of which changes color during the day. Find out why the water in the Fayoum waterfall is considered healing. Ride a sandboard on the sand dunes of the Wadi El Rayan Nature Reserve. Examine the ancient skeletons of whales in the museum. And get acquainted with the work of artisans in the village of Tunis.

What awaits you
Lake Qaroun is the largest natural lake in Egypt
Wadi El Rayan Nature Reserve (Valley of the Whales). You will examine paleontological finds, admire the desert and, if you wish, ride a sandboard on the dunes

Whale Museum.
Skeletons of whales that lived in this area more than 35 million years ago are kept here

Al-Mashu Lake. You will learn why its color changes during the day and whether it is possible to swim in it
Panorama of the reserve. You will admire the views from a height of 30 meters and take beautiful photos

Fayoum Waterfall
. We will talk about where the water comes from and why it is considered healing

Tunis Village.
You will see unusual houses built of clay and will be able to buy local products, transferpets and ceramics
On the way, we will talk about natural and historical attractions, discuss the customs and traditions of the local population. You will learn what people do for a living and how the traditional rural style influences the social and economic life of the region.

Organizational details
The program is suitable for adults and children from 2 years old

The price includes:

transfer by jeep, services of an Egyptologist guide, snacks (water, juices, snacks), sandboard rental

not included:
Entrance tickets are paid separately: to Wadi el-Rayan – $5 per person, to the Valley of Whales – $10 per person other drinks.
Price $320 for 1-4 people, 8 hours