Egypt · Archaeology

1-Day El Fayoum Pyramids Tour from Cairo with Private Egyptologist

1 Day Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the majestic Hawara Pyramid, built by King Amenemhat III
02 Marvel at the well-preserved El Lahon Pyramid, commissioned by King Senusert II
03 Visit the ancient Maydoum Pyramids, steeped in history
04 Travel from Cairo in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an Egyptologist guide

Explore the renowned Pyramids of El Fayoum on this full-day excursion from Cairo. Visit the Hawara Pyramid, built by King Amenemhat III of Dynasty XII, continue to the El Lahon Pyramid of King Senusert II, and then head to the Maydoum Pyramids. With private transfers, an Egyptologist guide, and bottled water included, this tour offers a comfortable way to discover some of Egypt's remarkable ancient sites before returning to Cairo after a late lunch.

Explore the renowned Pyramids of El Fayoum on this full-day excursion from Cairo.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Cities Cairo, Faiyum

Languages Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

El Fayoum Pyramids Day Tour from Cairo

Your tour representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo so you can visit El Fayoum's famous pyramids.
Start with the Hawara Pyramid, about 145 km from Cairo. It was built by King Amenemhat III of Dynasty XII.
Then transfer to visit the El Lahon Pyramid, which is about 7 km from the Hawara Pyramid. El Lahon Pyramid was built by King Senusert II of Dynasty XII.
After that, visit the Maydoum Pyramids, which are about 40 km from the El Lahon Pyramid.
A late lunch will be served after finishing the tours. Then, return to your hotel in Cairo.