Egypt · Archaeology

1-Day Faiyum Tour from Cairo with Wadi El Hitan and Wadi El Rayan

1 Day Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Wadi El Rayan, home to Egypt's largest waterfall
02 Discover ancient whale fossils at Wadi Hitan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
03 Visit the historic ruins of Medinet Madi from the third Pharaonic dynasty
04 See Qasr Qaroun, about 55 km northwest of Faiyum city

Leave Cairo for a full-day journey to Faiyum, an oasis in Middle Egypt, and explore some of the region's most remarkable natural and archaeological sites. Visit Wadi El Rayan Waterfall, considered the largest waterfall in Egypt, and head to Wadi Hitan, an area rich in fossils of some of the earliest forms of whales. You will also see Qasr Qaroun and the ruins of Medinet Madi, which date back to the third Pharaonic dynasty.

Continue to Wadi Hitan, also known as the Valley of the Protected Whales Area, which is rich in fossils.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

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

Cairo to Faiyum, Wadi El Rayan and Wadi Hitan

Meet your Faiyum tour guide at your hotel in Cairo, then head to Faiyum city to explore its famous attractions.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant near Wadi El Rayan Waterfall, which is considered the largest waterfall in Egypt.
Continue to Wadi Hitan, also known as the Valley of the Protected Whales Area, which is rich in fossils.
Visit Qasr Qaroun, located about 55 km northwest of Faiyum city.
Stop at Medinet Madi, which belongs to the third Pharaonic dynasty. It was started by Amenemhet III and completed by Amenemhet IV.
Head back to your hotel in Cairo.