Egypt · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Full-Day Wadi El Hitan and Faiyum Oasis Tour with Magic Lake

1 Day Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the historically important Valley of the Whales
02 See whale, sea cow, crocodile, and shark fossils at the open-air museum
03 Admire the colour-changing Magic Lake in Faiyum
04 Sit and refresh by the mesmerising waters of Wadi El Rayan

Embark on a desert journey to Wadi El Hitan, the UNESCO World Heritage Site also known as the Valley of the Whales, to see whale, shark, and sea cow fossils. Admire the beauty of Wadi El Rayan and the Magic Lake, one of the most beautiful lakes in Egypt. The lake is named for the way its colours change several times a day depending on the time of year and the amount of sunlight it receives.

The lake is named for the way its colours change several times a day depending on the time of year and the amount of sunlight it receives.

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 No

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

Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Wadi El Hitan, Magic Lake, and Wadi El Rayan Adventure

Meet your guide, who will pick you up from Cairo or Giza Airport and transfer you by 4WD to the North Lake of Qaroun.
Continue to the Valley of the Whales to visit the Open Air Museum and the Whales Fossils Museum, where you will see the skeletons of whales, sea cows, crocodiles, and sharks.
Make stops at the Magic Lake camp, and admire the beautiful Magic Lake Fayoum and Wadi El Rayan in the Governorate Desert, Faiyum.
Stop again on your way back to explore more of the Valley of the Whales (Wadi Al-Hitan) in the Western Desert.
Return to your desired destination.