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Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El-Rayan Waterfalls Tour: Exploring Ancient Egypt from Cairo
4.8
153 Ratings
Al Fayyum
Escape the crowds of Cairo and embark on an 8-hour private tour to Fayoum Oasis. Explore ancient Egypt, visit the Fayoum Museum, and marvel at the stunning Wadi El-Rayan waterfalls. A paradise for photographers and nature enthusiasts.
Escape the crowds of Cairo and embark on an 8-hour private tour to Fayoum Oasis. Explore ancient Egypt, visit the Fayoum Museum, and marvel at the stunning Wadi El-Rayan waterfalls. A paradise for photographers and nature enthusiasts.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Fayoum Oasis - After hotel pickup in Cairo or Giza by private air-conditioned vehicle, your day trip starts with the drive to Al-Fayoum Oasis, situated 65 miles (105 km) southwest of Cairo.
Visit the third-largest lake in Egypt, Birket Qarun, about 49 miles (80 km) southwest of Cairo, and keep a lookout for the many different species of birds who…
- Fayoum Oasis - After hotel pickup in Cairo or Giza by private air-conditioned vehicle, your day trip starts with the drive to Al-Fayoum Oasis, situated 65 miles (105 km) southwest of Cairo.
Visit the third-largest lake in Egypt, Birket Qarun, about 49 miles (80 km) southwest of Cairo, and keep a lookout for the many different species of birds who inhabit this saltwater lake.
Lunch is included at a local restaurant.
- Wadi El-Rayan - Then visit Wadi El Rayan which are man-made waterfalls created by agricultural excess waters in the middle of the desert. (in Case Wadi Rayan waterfalls are closed due to any circumstances a visit to Fayoum water wheels will be done instead). Take a ride on a traditional wooden sailing boat known as a felucca, and go for a walk to snap photos.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- National Park fees
- Lunch
- Transport by private vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- National Park fees
- Lunch
- Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- The extra charge of Pick up from the hotels and points outside the city
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- The extra charge of Pick up from the hotels and points outside the city
Additional Information
On this 8-hour tour to Al-Fayoum Oasis from Cairo, you’ll see Lake Qarun, visit the Fayoum Museum, and stop by one of the top natural sights in Egypt, Wadi El-Rayan. One of the oldest cities in Egypt, Fayoum is a paradise for photographers, bird-watchers, desert dwellers, archaeologists, or anyone looking to enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle…
On this 8-hour tour to Al-Fayoum Oasis from Cairo, you’ll see Lake Qarun, visit the Fayoum Museum, and stop by one of the top natural sights in Egypt, Wadi El-Rayan. One of the oldest cities in Egypt, Fayoum is a paradise for photographers, bird-watchers, desert dwellers, archaeologists, or anyone looking to enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of Cairo. Enjoy a more personalized experience with a private guide.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- In case of the closure of Waterfalls of Wadi El Rayan due to any circumstances an alternative visit to Fayoum Waterwheels or Ain El Selein will be offered
Location
Fayoum Oasis
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Annette9876543210
Mar 23, 2025
Great day trip to see the country - We had a day spare after visiting the various 'must-sees' in cairo. The Fayoum trip was a great way to experience a bit more (and a very different side) of the country. Hosni and his driver took us around in a very comfortable minibus, tailored the trip to our needs and interests. It was a bit of driving (4hrs at least) but with various stops and well worth it. The oasis was interesting - not how we imagined - so definitely learned something and you get a better idea of the desert. It's not a must do but would definitely recommend if you have time to spare. Also used Hosni as our guide to do the pyramids and GEM - was all very well organised and Hosni was very flexible to accommodate our requests.
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D2vlinde
Oct 28, 2024
Great day out of Cairo - Stopping at a small museum out of Cairo we were able to learn so much Egyptian history by our guide Zizou in a quiet environment.We saw life up close in the country side and were astounded by the waterfalls and lakes in the Sahara desert at the Wadi El Rayen national Park. Our expert driver Esam made the drive interesting and felt very safe and comfortable. Another highlight was the home cooked meal overlooking Qarn lake. Get out of the busyness of Cairo and see nature.
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Kamillao2015
May 17, 2024
The experience of a lifetime - I expected an okay trip because I don’t like anything fake or too “touristic” (or guides in that matter), so I was a little bit sceptic. I couldn’t be more surprised because this trip was honestly more than I could ever imagine. The guide, Zizou and even the driver was extremely friendly but not in the usual “guide” way. They acted as we were friends, we sit together and drunk coffee and talked, eat amazing traditional lunch, which we couldn’t eat anywhere else because I don’t think I’ve ever find a place like this. For a moment we forgot about that we payed for this because it felt natural, like you were on a trip with your friends. I was on a couple of similar trips and although all guides were nice and friendly, I never felt this way.
So honestly I can only recommend. For us this experience was one of the highlights of our trip.
+ When we were interested in the train schedule he causally called the train station to confirm the data he find online. Seriously amazing guy.
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901kierrai
May 3, 2024
Amazing visit to El Fayoum ＆ Wadi Rian - Zizou is amazing! He makes you feel smarter and connected to the history of ancient Egypt. He took several amazing photos of us. And, the way Zizou takes careful attention to detail when explaining the history or origin of an exhibit is "tourademic" (tourism and academic).😀 I would absolutely book him again, as I plan to return to Egypt.
(And, Ibrahim is an awesome driver - great sense of humor, such a cool demeanor and a wonderful driver. The roads in El Fayoum are not the smoothest and Ibrahim did a great job navigating them.😅)
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284mariab
May 1, 2024
Fun, informative and a chance to see lovely scenery - We had a wonderful day. Our tour guide and driver, Zizou and Omar did a great job. Zizou was extremely knowledgeable and we learnt so much about the history and present day customs of the people of Egypt.
I would highly recommend this tour.
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Laetitiar567
Apr 19, 2024
A really satisfying activity not too far from Cairo - I would like to sincerely thank my guide for this tour, Zizou, and his driver Omar. Concerning the tour, everything was following the planned program : museum of Fayoum, stop to the Karoun lake, and then the waterfalls which seemed to be an absolutely magical and unreal place on this earth. The journey on boat was a happy moment, with a lot of people singing and playing music all around us. The lunch was excellent, and once again, we enjoyed a lot this moment. Zizou was a wonderful guide, explaining very well about the history of each place, and really kind. We loved the complete visite thanks to him. Omar made us laugh all the day and it was really pleasant. Thank you both of you for all the unforgettable memories you brought us that day !
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Cosmopolitan589343
Mar 25, 2024
First time seeing oasis - First time seeing oasis and it was definitely worth it. Lakes in the middle of the desert are gorgeous! Our guide Zizou made sure our tour would be interesting as well with the stop at a small but nice museum of Fayoum.
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Sha
Jan 1, 2024
Long journey but worth it - Zeezu was very good guide and made our trip smooth and fun. Wasn’t great English but tried his best to make our time memorable. Museum wasn’t great as we had visited super ones like GEM/civilisation, but he was knowledgeable in local Fayoum culture which still made our visit remarkable. Water falls were great, never expected something in desert like that in the first place and boat trip was quite good. Lunch was good.
My son got insect bites earlier day, Zeezu really helped us find the pharmacy straight away when I told him, great help, never forget.
Definitely recommend.
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Sherpa00435433231
Dec 19, 2023
Get out of Cairo and see the Valley of the Whales - It was amazing to get out of Cairo and see some of the surrounding areas!
Getting to the Valley of the Whales takes a few hours by van, but our guide Hosni reviewed Egyptian history with us during this time. The Valley of the Whales itself consists of an indoor museum and an outdoor walk to see the fossils still in place - it was a very unique experience!
The ride to the waterfall and boat ride was less than an hour. The included lunch was good, but overall the waterfall and boat ride felt very much like a tourist attraction.
Overall I would recommend the Valley of the Whales, but maybe on a different tour that does only that stop without the waterfall.
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Mathieuds9683jb
May 30, 2024
Very average - Very average experience, we did not have the impression of finding the photos posted by previous comments. The waterfall area is very dirty and without much charm. There is no felucca ride on the lake but a boat trip which lasts 15 minutes (far from the 30 advertised). Our guide Zizou was friendly and interesting during the museum visit but unfortunately we didn't learn much about the places during the rest of the visit. A little disappointed overall
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