Egypt · Geological Wonders

9-Hour Wadi Al-Rayan and Wadi Al-Hitan Tour with Whale Fossils

9 Hours Round trip from Talaat Harb Axis Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Wadi Al-Rayan and Wadi Al-Hitan on a 9-hour desert adventure from Cairo
02 See Egypt's only waterfalls set between blue lakes and golden desert scenery
03 Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Wadi Al-Hitan, famous for early whale fossils
04 Discover evidence of whale evolution from land-based animals to ocean-going mammals

Enjoy the serenity and charm of the western desert on this 9-hour adventure to two remarkable Egyptian national parks: the protected area of Wadi Al-Rayan and Wadi Al-Hitan (Valley of Whales) near Cairo. Discover evidence of millions of years of coastal marine life as you explore dramatic desert landscapes, Egypt's only waterfalls, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its extraordinary whale fossils.

Witness the serenity and sharp contrast between the blue water and the golden colour of the desert.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cairo, Faiyum, Wadi El Hitan, Wadi El Rayan

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Wadi Al-Rayan Lakes, Waterfalls, and Wadi Al-Hitan

Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location to begin your tour.
Visit the two lakes in this area, which form the only waterfalls in Egypt. The lakes here are formed from the excessive water drainage from Al Fayoum farmlands.
Witness the serenity and sharp contrast between the blue water and the golden colour of the desert.
Explore the marvellous cuisine at a local restaurant.
Drive to Wadi Al-Hitan (Valley of Whales). It is an amazing geological site in the Al Fayoum Governorate of Egypt, some 150 km southwest of Cairo.
Marvel at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its hundreds of fossils of some of the earliest forms of whale, the Archaeoceti.
Unravel one of the greatest mysteries of whale evolution: the emergence of the whale as an ocean-going mammal from a previous life as a land-based animal.

Drive back to the hotel.

Where this trip takes you

Wadi Al-Rayan lakes, Egypt's only waterfalls, Wadi Al-Hitan (Valley of Whales) fossils

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Talaat Harb Axis 4 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Experienced English-speaking Egyptologist guide
Entrance fees
Lunch in a local restaurant
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water

What's Not Included

Tipping or gratuities (recommended)
Personal expenses

Know before you go

Departure time is scheduled at 07:00 AM. Earlier or later departures are available until 08:00 AM if needed. Please inform us at the time of booking.
The tour departs from centrally located Cairo and Giza hotels. Please provide your hotel information to arrange transportation services.
The tour returns to its original point of departure.

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