Fayoum Oasis: Ancient Whales and Starry Nights

Explore Giza’s pyramids, Cairo’s first museum, and Sultan Salahuddin’s castle with a private, customizable tour. Enjoy authentic Egyptian cuisine and expert guidance.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pyramids of Giza - The trio of pyramids at Giza, along with the Sphinx and nearby tombs
  • Cairo Citadel - The castle of Sultan Salahuddin
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Safari car in the desert and valley of whales
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Entrance fees
  • Licensed professional guide
  • Private professional driver
What's Not Included
  • night camp + telescope3-* if you want to spend the night there
Additional Information

The Fayoum Oasis is home to the ancient remains of million-year-old whales, with ongoing excavations uncovering more. This site is a fascinating blend of prehistoric, Ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Ptolemaic, and Islamic history. Both the Magic Lake and Qaroon Lake boast unique histories and local tales, whether factual or part of local folklore. This…

Location
Al Bahr Al Aazam
I can pick you up from the nearest point to you
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
5.0
(8 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
963mohanadm
Nov 10, 2025
Such a great tour - Such a great tour ! Everything was perfect; the guide, the driver, safari, whale valley, swimming in the charming lakes, foxes, wildlife, dinner, tea on firewood at midnight in the middle of the nowhere !. Such authentic beauty and peaceful desert never expected unless you live the experience yourself ! If you prefer nature to touristic spots, book this tour to have an authentic experience of the real Egypt !
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Seaside35678000666
Nov 9, 2025
Hidden Wonders - We had already met Safy a few days earlier and were impressed by her expertise during the tour of Saqqara and Dahshur (a tour we truly recommend to anyone passionate about ancient Egypt!). This journey through the Fayoum region, with its more naturalistic focus, was equally extraordinary. It’s hard to describe the beauty of this region — but it will certainly be impossible to forget the Magic Lake and the unique experience of swimming in the middle of the desert. At Wadi El-Hitan we camped for the night not far from the site, sharing the incredible silence of the desert — and a delicious dinner! — in the delightful company of Safy, Mohammed, and Ali. Thanks to our guide, we visited early in the morning the Museum of Fossils and Climate Change and the area with the whale skeletons — which felt almost like a sanctuary of the planet. On the way back to Cairo, we were lucky to stop at the Kom Aushim Museum, a little-known gem rarely visited by tourists yet rich in artefacts and history — from prehistory to the famous mummy portraits, including Egyptian statuary and everyday objects — all documenting the story of the extraordinary Fayoum region.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Y5092rlyoussefm
Nov 4, 2025
It was a very enjoyable trip - I want to experience this trip again; it was truly wonderful. The supervisors treated us with utmost kindness.It was truly amazing
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Totat816
Nov 4, 2025
Sofy the best guide we encountered in Egypt ! - I really can’t recommend sofy enough ! Our first language is not English, yet she was very flexible and patient. She is very knowledgable and friendly. She is shining like ancient Egypt. We enjoyed her company and our tour in Fayoum so much. It’s really like paradise. We are sure we will return for longer period this time to enjoy all of Egypt with sofy. Salam sofy see you next year !
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Ome152
Nov 4, 2025
Phnom - It was a more than great experience with the outstanding guide and the place was charming and I repeat the experience nearby with friends and would encourage co-workers too
Review provided by Tripadvisor
62fitod
Mar 2, 2025
One of the best trips in Egypt - What a wonderful trip to the Giza Pyramids. This was my third trip with Safy (her Saqqara and Alexandria tours are awesome, that is why I decided booking this third one with her). Her knowledge in ancient Egypt history is impressive and she even told me the meaning of hieroglyphs inscribed in the stones. Moreover I loved she didn't take me shopping as most guides do where prices are agreed in the back of the tourists and that she doesn't require to ride a Camel to get to the panoramic view because she is also against animal cruelty. After the Pyramids we went to the Grand Egyptian Museum and she showed me the most marvelous works there. At the end we ate traditional Egyptian food where locals go. I really learned a lot. She and Mohamed (our driver) made me feel like home and it was as if I were making the trip with very good friends. This was one of the best trips I did in Egypt. Thank you guys 🫶
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Dennis_n
Dec 11, 2024
Fun day in Egypt with Safi! Highly recommended - We had a great day sightseeing and learning about pyramids and Egyptian history thanks so Safi and Mohamed. Safi is so knowledgeable and passionate about all the places she took us and we were so glad that she showed us the Step Pyramid (which we would have not considered visiting). We also had a great lunch at a local restaurant that she found; the food was amazing and my wife and kids were so excited to ride the horses there. Safi was really good with our kids and patient in answering their million questions 😅 She helped us communicating with the locals and showed us around old Cairo. Overall, it was a really fun day! I’m definitely recommending her to my friends who are interested in visiting Egypt
Review provided by Viator
From $60
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).