Egypt · Geological Wonders

9-Hour Fayoum Oasis Tour from Giza with Valley of the Whale

9 Hours Round trip from Giza Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Marvel at the petrified whale in the Valley of the Whale, over 43 million years old
  • 02 Walk on the dunes by the Magic Lake
  • 03 Soak in the beauty of the Wadi El Rayan waterfalls
  • 04 Visit the pottery workshops and galleries in Tunis Village

Embark on a 9-hour tour to Fayoum Oasis, located approximately 85 km from Giza, and visit the petrified whale at the Valley of the Whale, which is over 43 million years old. Continue to the Magic Lake for a walk on the dunes, then head to Wadi El Rayan and its waterfalls. Explore the pottery workshops and galleries of Tunis Village before enjoying lunch either as a picnic in the Valley of the Whales or at a restaurant in Tunis Village.

Embark on a 9-hour tour to Fayoum Oasis, located approximately 85 km from Giza, and visit the petrified whale at the Valley of the Whale, which is over 43 million years old.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Faiyum, Giza, Wadi El Rayan
Languages English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Fayoum Oasis, Valley of the Whale and Tunis Village

  • Early in the morning, drive to El Fayoum Oasis, approximately 85 km from Giza, where we will first visit the petrified whale in the Valley of the Whale, which is over 43 million years old.
  • Then, drive to the Magic Lake to walk on the dunes, and continue to Wadi El Rayan and its waterfalls.
  • Continue to Tunis Village, where we will visit the pottery workshops and galleries.
  • Lunch will be in the Valley of the Whales as a picnic or at a restaurant in Tunis Village.
  • In the afternoon, drive back to Giza.
Valley of the Whale, Magic Lake dunes, Wadi El Rayan waterfalls, Tunis Village pottery workshops

Where this trip takes you

Valley of the Whale, Magic Lake dunes, Wadi El Rayan waterfalls, Tunis Village pottery workshops

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Giza 3 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation by 4WD Toyota Land Cruiser
  • English-speaking or German-speaking guide
  • Bottled water during the day
  • Entry tickets for the protected national park

What's Not Included

  • Lunch
  • Any tips for any service
  • Any extras, meals, or sites not mentioned above

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes and cotton clothes
  • A hat
  • Sunglasses

Know before you go

  • The Petrified Forest
  • Valley of the Whales
  • The Panorama of the S. Lake
  • The Magic Lake
  • Sand boarding
  • Wadi El Rayan waterfalls
  • Tunis Village

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Giza, El Omraniya, Giza Governorate, Egypt
Tour start
Giza, El Omraniya, Giza Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Giza.

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