8-Hour Fayoum Exploration from Cairo with Wadi El Hitan and Waterfalls

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit Wadi El Hitan, the Valley of the Whales, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• 02 Explore Mudawara Mountain for breathtaking views of the desert oasis
• 03 Experience the only waterfalls in Egypt at Wadi El Rayan
• 04 Picnic near Wadi El Rayan's lakes in a renowned fertile region
• 05 Discover the ancient city of Medinet Madi, dating back to the Third Pharaoh Dynasty

Discover the hidden treasures of Fayoum, just 95 km from Cairo, on a journey through desert landscapes, prehistoric history, and ancient ruins. Explore Wadi El Hitan's 40-million-year-old whale fossils, take in panoramic views from Mudawara Mountain, and visit Egypt's only waterfalls at Wadi El Rayan. Along the way, experience the region's fertile scenery and conclude with a visit to Medinet Madi, an ancient city dating back to the Third Pharaoh Dynasty.

Visit Wadi El Hitan (Valley of the Whales), a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its 40-million-year-old prehistoric fossils.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

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

Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Fayoum Oasis, Wadi El Hitan, and Medinet Madi

• Depart from Cairo and head to Fayoum.
• Visit Wadi El Hitan (Valley of the Whales), a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its 40-million-year-old prehistoric fossils.
• Stop at Mudawara Mountain for panoramic views of the stunning oasis landscape.
• Continue to Wadi El Rayan to see Egypt's only waterfalls, with its two lakes nestled in a 42-meter-deep depression.
• Enjoy an optional picnic meal around Wadi El Rayan's lakes, surrounded by fertile land that produces fruits and vegetables.
• Explore Medinet Madi, a city dating back to the Third Pharaoh Dynasty and completed by Amenemhat IV.
• Return to your hotel or residence.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Lunch at a traditional restaurant
• Spanish-speaking guide
• Pickup and return transfer to the hotel
• Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
• All entrance fees

What's Not Included

• Any service not specified as included

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hotel

Tour start

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.