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Faiyum Oasis Tour from Cairo is a private full-day desert and oasis trip planned for travelers who want to visit the main natural sites in Faiyum from Cairo. This tour covers Mudawara Mountain, Qarun Lake, Wadi El Ryan, Wadi Hitan, and lunch with private air-conditioned transfers, 4x4 Jeep inside Faiyum, private guide, entrance fees, bottled water, and pickup and drop-off from your hotel, Cairo International Airport, Giza hotel, or your location in Cairo or Giza.
Faiyum Oasis is located about 100 km / 62 miles southwest of Cairo, the Capital of Egypt, with an approximate driving time of 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours each way, depending on road conditions, pickup location, and traffic. Once you arrive at Faiyum, the tour continues by 4x4 Jeep to reach the desert routes, Wadi El Ryan, Mudawara Mountain, and Wadi Hitan.
This Faiyum Oasis Tour from Cairo is one of the important Cairo Tours for travelers who want to visit desert landscapes, lakes, protected areas, fossil sites, and natural scenery outside Cairo in one day.
It is suitable for visitors searching for Cairo Trips, Cairo Excursions, Cairo Day Tours, Cairo Day Trips, Faiyum Oasis Tour from Cairo, Faiyum Day Trip from Cairo, Wadi El Ryan Tour, Wadi Hitan Tour, and private desert tours from Cairo.
During the tour, you will visit Mudawara Mountain, one of the main desert viewpoints in Faiyum. The area is located near Wadi El Ryan and gives wide views over the desert landscape, sand formations, and nearby lakes. It is usually visited by 4x4 Jeep because of the desert route and off-road sections.
You will also visit Qarun Lake, one of the main natural landmarks of Faiyum Oasis. The lake is linked with the ancient Lake Moeris system and lies below sea level inside the Faiyum Depression. The modern lake covers about 200 km² / 77 square miles and is part of the wider Faiyum natural landscape.
The tour also includes Wadi El Ryan, also known as Al-Rayyan Valley, one of the most important protected areas in Faiyum. Wadi El Ryan was declared a protected area in 1989 and covers about 1,759 km². The area is known for its lakes, waterfalls, desert scenery, and wildlife habitats.
You will continue to Wadi Hitan, also known as the Valley of the Whales, one of the most important fossil sites in Egypt. Wadi Hitan was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005 and is known for fossil remains of ancient whales dating back around 37 million years. The site gives clear context about the evolution of whales and the ancient marine environment that once covered this area.
These sites are among the main Oases Attractions for travelers who want to visit desert and oasis landscapes near Cairo. They give clear context about Faiyum Oasis, ancient lakes, protected areas, desert geology, fossils, and natural history.
WOW Egypt Tours arranges this private Faiyum Oasis Tour from Cairo with clear organization and direct sightseeing. The tour includes private transfers from Cairo to Faiyum and back, 4x4 Jeep inside Faiyum, a private guide, entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing sites, lunch at a local restaurant or desert camp according to the tour arrangement, bottled water, and all service charges and taxes.
From:
$156
Duration:
10 Hours
Schedule:
Daily
Group Size:
Private Group
Category:
Safari Tour
Trip Type:
Tour
Location:
Faiyum Oasis
Pickup:
Cairo
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Your WOW Egypt Tours representative and driver will pick you up from your hotel, Cairo International Airport, Giza hotel, or your location in Cairo or Giza. You will be transferred by private modern air-conditioned vehicle to begin your Faiyum Oasis Tour from Cairo.
Start the road journey from Cairo to Faiyum Oasis by private air-conditioned vehicle. Faiyum Oasis is located about 100 km / 62 miles southwest of Cairo, and the driving time is usually around 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on road conditions, pickup location, and traffic.
During the transfer, you will travel from Cairo toward the Faiyum Depression, one of Egypt’s most accessible oasis areas from the capital. Your guide or representative will assist during the journey and explain the general program before arrival.
Once you arrive at Faiyum, continue by 4x4 Jeep for the desert route. The Jeep transfer is used for the off-road sections around Wadi El Ryan, Mudawara Mountain, and Wadi Hitan according to the route and operating conditions on the day of your tour.
Start your Faiyum sightseeing with Mudawara Mountain, one of the main desert viewpoints near Wadi El Ryan. The area is known for its desert formations, open views, and location close to the lakes and desert routes of Faiyum.
During your visit, your guide will explain the desert landscape, the connection between Mudawara Mountain and Wadi El Ryan, and why this area is often included in Faiyum Oasis Tours from Cairo. Wadi El Ryan was declared a protected area in 1989 and covers about 1,759 km², making it one of the main natural protected areas in Faiyum.
The visit is suitable for travelers who want a short desert viewpoint stop before continuing deeper into the protected area route. Mudawara Mountain gives wide views over the surrounding desert, nearby lakes, and the natural landscape of Faiyum Oasis.
Continue to Qarun Lake, one of the main natural landmarks in Faiyum Oasis. The lake is linked with the ancient Lake Moeris system and lies below sea level inside the Faiyum Depression.
The modern lake covers about 200 km² / 77 square miles and is one of the key features of Faiyum’s landscape. It is located at a low level within the Faiyum Depression and forms an important part of the oasis environment.
During your visit, your guide will explain the history of the lake, its connection with ancient irrigation, and its role in the natural and agricultural setting of Faiyum Oasis. Qarun Lake is useful for understanding how water, desert, agriculture, and settlement shaped the Faiyum region over many periods of Egyptian history.
Continue to Wadi El Ryan, also known as Al-Rayyan Valley, one of the main protected areas in Faiyum Governorate. Wadi El Ryan was declared a protected area in 1989 and covers about 1,759 km².
The area is known for its lakes, waterfalls, desert scenery, and natural habitats. During your visit, your guide will explain the geography of Wadi El Ryan, the protected area system, and the importance of this landscape for Faiyum’s desert and lake environment.
Wadi El Ryan includes two main lakes connected by Egypt’s famous desert waterfalls. The area is also important for wildlife, desert plants, and natural scenery, making it one of the main stops on Faiyum Oasis Tours from Cairo.
Continue by 4x4 Jeep to Wadi Hitan, also known as the Valley of the Whales. Wadi Hitan was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005 and is one of the most important fossil sites in Egypt.
The site contains fossil remains of ancient whales and other marine life dating back around 37 million years. During your visit, your guide will explain the importance of Wadi Hitan for understanding the evolution of whales and how this desert area was once part of an ancient marine environment.
You will see selected fossil areas, desert formations, and the visitor route according to the site regulations on the day of your visit. Wadi Hitan includes important whale fossils from the late Eocene period and gives clear evidence of the transition of whales from land-based mammals to marine animals.
Wadi Hitan is one of the main reasons travelers choose Faiyum Oasis Tours from Cairo. It gives clear context about fossils, desert geology, ancient marine life, and the natural history of the Faiyum region.
Lunch is served at local restaurant or desert camp according to the tour arrangement.
After completing your Faiyum Oasis sightseeing visits, return to Cairo by private air-conditioned vehicle. The distance from Faiyum to Cairo is about 100 km / 62 miles, and the return journey usually takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on road conditions and traffic.
After completing your Faiyum Oasis Tour from Cairo, you will be transferred back by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel, Cairo International Airport, Giza hotel, or your location in Cairo or Giza.
| Group Size | Price Details |
|---|---|
1 Person
|
$388 Per Person |
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2 Persons
|
$235 Per Person |
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3 Persons
|
$223 Per Person |
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4 Persons
|
$212 Per Person |
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5 Persons
|
$201 Per Person |
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6 Persons
|
$191 Per Person |
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7 Persons
|
$182 Per Person |
|
8 Persons
|
$173 Per Person |
|
9 Persons
|
$164 Per Person |
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10 Persons
|
$156 Per Person |
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