10-Hour Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Rayan Tour from Cairo with Lunch

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Wander around Qarun Lake, the oldest natural lake in the world
• 02 See the magnificent winter landscape of migratory birds around the lake
• 03 Visit Wadi El Rayan, a natural depression in the western desert
• 04 Photograph the largest waterfall in Egypt
• 05 Enjoy lunch in El Fayoum and camp by the magical lake

Embark on an adventure to the Fayoum Oasis from Cairo and explore its desert lakes and peaceful landscapes. Enjoy a relaxing drive to Fayoum, admire the birds around Qarun Lake, and continue to Wadi El Rayan Nature Reserve, known for its lakes, springs, and wildlife. You will also have the chance to take photos of the largest waterfall in Egypt and enjoy the natural beauty of this remarkable area.

You will also have the chance to take photos of the largest waterfall in Egypt and enjoy the natural beauty of this remarkable area.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Cairo, Faiyum, Giza, Wadi El Rayan

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Full-Day Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Rayan Adventure

• You will visit the Fayoum Oasis near Cairo, which was considered a cult center for worshipping the crocodile god 'Sobek' during the ancient Egyptian era.
• On the way to the Fayoum Oasis, about 95 km away, you will see Qarun Lake, the largest saltwater lake in Egypt. It is also considered the oldest natural lake in the world.
• You will witness a magnificent landscape of birds migrating in winter around the lake, along with different types of fruits and vegetables. It is one of the best places to relax on a hot day tour.
• Then, you will visit Wadi El Rayan, a natural depression located in the western desert. Wadi El Rayan consists of two lakes and was designated as a protected area in 1989.
• Next, you will go to the village of Tunis for a picnic, where you will find the peaceful green garden of the famous children's pottery school.
• Later, enjoy lunch and proceed for camping by the magical lake.
• After this great day trip, you will be transferred back to your Cairo hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pickup and drop-off
• Entrance fees to the mentioned historical places
• Bottled water
• Bottled water on board the vehicle during the tour
• Lunch
• Late lunch meal at a local restaurant in EL Fayoum
• Entrance fees of Wadi El Rayan
• English Egyptologist guide

What's Not Included

• Any extras not mentioned in the program
• Tipping (recommended)

Know before you go

• The private tour price applies on a per-person basis.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Giza, Egypt

Tour start

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.