2-Day Private Fayoum Oasis Tour from Cairo with Eco-Lodge Stay

2 Days Round trip from Your hotel in Cairo or Giza Moderate pace
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Walk among ancient whale fossils in Wadi El Hitan
  • 02 See the Wadi El Rayan waterfalls in the desert
  • 03 Meet the potters of Tunis village
  • 04 Try sandboarding and watch sunset at the Magic Lake
  • 05 Stay in a mud-brick eco-lodge overlooking Lake Qarun
  • 06 Visit Lake Qarun and the Ptolemaic temple of Qasr Qarun

Discover Fayoum at a relaxed pace on a private 2-day journey from Cairo or Giza. Walk through the pottery workshops of Tunis village, see the Wadi El Rayan waterfalls, and explore the ancient whale fossils of Wadi El Hitan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After lunch, ride into the desert for sandboarding and sunset at the Magic Lake with Bedouin tea. Spend the night in a peaceful mud-brick eco-lodge overlooking Lake Qarun, then visit the lake and the Ptolemaic temple of Qasr Qarun before returning to Cairo. Private transport, the 4×4 safari, your local guide, the eco-lodge, all meals, and every listed entrance ticket are included.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Cairo, Faiyum, Giza, Wadi El Hitan, Wadi El Rayan
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Tunis Village, Wadi El Hitan and Magic Lake Sunset

7:00 AM - Pickup from your hotel or preferred location in Cairo or Giza, then drive about 2.5 to 3 hours to Fayoum.

Morning - Walk through Tunis village and visit its pottery workshops. Continue by 4×4 to the Wadi El Rayan waterfalls and Wadi El Hitan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with ancient whale fossils.

Afternoon - Enjoy a traditional lunch, then head to the Magic Lake for sandboarding and sunset from the dunes with Bedouin tea.

Evening - Dinner and overnight in a peaceful mud-brick eco-lodge in Tunis village overlooking Lake Qarun.

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Day 02

Lake Qarun, Qasr Qarun and Return to Cairo

Morning - Breakfast at the eco-lodge, then visit Lake Qarun, one of the oldest natural lakes in the world.

Late morning - Explore Qasr Qarun, a well-preserved temple from the Ptolemaic period.

Afternoon - Enjoy free time for photographs and relaxation, have lunch, then drive back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Your hotel in Cairo or Giza 5 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private transportation from and back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza
  • One night in an eco-lodge in Tunis village
  • All meals: two lunches, dinner, and breakfast
  • 4×4 desert safari and sandboarding equipment
  • English-speaking local guide
  • Entrance tickets for Wadi El Hitan, Wadi El Rayan, and Qasr Qarun
  • Water, juice, soft drinks, and Bedouin tea

What's Not Included

  • Tips for the team (optional)
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Travel insurance

What to bring

  • Comfortable closed shoes
  • Light clothes and a warm layer for the evening
  • Sunglasses, hat, and sunscreen
  • Personal medication and toiletries
  • Camera or phone with a power bank
  • Small overnight bag

Know before you go

  • Fayoum is about 2.5 to 3 hours from Cairo.
  • The eco-lodge is simple, locally built, and set near Lake Qarun.
  • Part of Day 1 is off-road in a 4×4 and may be bumpy.
  • The itinerary order may change with weather, light, and local conditions.
  • No previous sandboarding experience is needed.
  • Dietary requests should be shared before departure.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup from your hotel or preferred location in Cairo or Giza at approximately 7:00 AM. Exact pickup time is confirmed before departure.
Tour start
Your hotel in Cairo or Giza
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Your hotel in Cairo or Giza.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $520.00
Double Sharing $305.00
Triple Sharing $210.00 — $260.00

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