Desert Adventure from Cairo: Wadi Hitan (Valley of the Whales) and Wadi Rayan Day Trip
Giza
Embark on a full-day desert excursion from Cairo in a private jeep. Visit the waterfalls at Wadi Rayan and take a tour to the Wadi Hitan Protected Area (Valley of the Whales), located approximately 90 km from Fayoum.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Valley of the Whales (Wadi Al-Hitan) - Wadi Al-Hitan, Whale Valley, in the Western Desert of Egypt, contains invaluable fossil remains of the earliest, and now extinct, suborder of whales, Archaeoceti. These fossils represent one of the major stories of evolution: the emergence of the whale as an ocean-going mammal from a previous life as a land-based animal. This is the most important site in the world for the demonstration of this stage of evolution. It portrays vividly the form and life of these whales during their transition. The number, concentration and quality of such fossils here is unique, as is their accessibility and setting in an attractive and protected landscape. The fossils of Al-Hitan show the youngest archaeocetes, in the last stages of losing their hind limbs. Other fossil material in the site makes it possible to reconstruct the surrounding environmental and ecological conditions of the time.
What's Included
- All service charges and taxes included
- Entrance fees to all sites
- Hotel pickup in Cairo or Giza
- Private air-conditioned vehicle transfer to Fayoum
- English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Bedouin lunch in the desert
- All transportation by private Jeep
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Dress code is smart casual
Location
Valley of the Whales (Wadi Al-Hitan)
Western Desert,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
