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2 Day trip to wadi el Hitan in Fayoum
Private Egypt Tour

2 Day trip to wadi el Hitan in Fayoum

Book Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Hitan From Cairo eco trip. Explore whale fossils & lakes with Tour Guides Egypt eco team.

Duration 2 Days
Max Guests 18 Guests
Destination Cairo

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Tour Overview

Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Hitan From Cairo ecotourism journeys organized by Tour Guides Egypt offer travelers a fascinating 2-day geological and historical expedition across Western Desert reserves. Booking a Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Hitan From Cairo eco-tour provides 4x4 desert transport, private Cairo transfers, overnight stays in eco-lodges at Tunis Village, entrance permits, and environmental guide support. We structured this getaway so you can inspect Roman artifacts at Kom Aushim, explore mudbrick ruins at Karanis, view Hawara's Middle Kingdom pyramid, examine 45-million-year-old fossilized marine life at Wadi El Hitan, and unwind beside Magic Lake. Exploring Fayoum Oasis delivers an exceptional eco-adventure.

Uncover History on Your Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Hitan From Cairo Journey

Museum Heritage at Kom Aushim During Your Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Hitan From Cairo Eco Tour

Surveying regional archaeological artifacts at Kom Aushim Museum initiates your Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Hitan From Cairo environmental journey. Housing items from prehistoric times through Greco-Roman rule, the museum showcases ancient pottery, tools, and portraits. Visiting Fayoum Oasis gives travelers a deep appreciation for the region's long cultural and ecological evolution.

Greco-Roman History at Karanis City During Your Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Hitan From Cairo Trip

Exploring mudbrick urban ruins at Karanis forms an essential highlight of your Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Hitan From Cairo morning program. Established for Ptolemaic mercenaries, this ancient town site contains two stone temples and ancient residential streets. Combining this with Wadi El Hitan offers an immersive look into desert trade routes and historical settlements.

Architectural Legacy at Hawara Pyramid During Your Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Hitan From Cairo Excursion

Inspecting Amenemhat III's mudbrick pyramid core at Hawara highlights your Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Hitan From Cairo afternoon route. Site of the ancient world's legendary 3,000-room labyrinth, this location provided over a hundred famous mummy portraits. Touring Fayoum Oasis allows visitors to study Middle Kingdom structural design and funerary history up close.

Geological Evolution at Wadi El Hitan During Your Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Hitan From Cairo Safari

Examining 45-million-year-old marine fossils at Wadi El Hitan highlights day two of your Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Hitan From Cairo eco-adventure. Recognized by UNESCO, this protected desert valley holds intact basilosaurus whale skeletons and fossilized mangrove roots. Experiencing Wadi El Hitan alongside the Climate Change Museum provides unmatched insights into prehistoric marine history.

Ecosystem Wonders at Magic Lake During Your Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Hitan From Cairo Getaway

Unwinding beside the shifting waters of Magic Lake enriches your Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Hitan From Cairo evening itinerary. Located in the Wadi El Rayan depression near Gebel Al Mudawara, this mineral lake offers sandboarding, swimming, and quiet sunset views. Plan to visit Fayoum Oasis for a rejuvenating desert experience under starry skies.

Conclusion

Uncover ancient regional museums, Greco-Roman cities, mudbrick pyramids, and UNESCO whale fossils on a private Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Hitan From Cairo eco-tour.

Message Tour Guides Egypt today to book your eco-retreat.

Cancelation Policy

General Cancellation Rules

  • 24+ Hours Before: Full refund.
  • Less than 24 Hours / No-Show: No refund (100% charged) because local operators have already booked boats, guides, or transport.
  • Weather Cancellations: If bad weather (like high winds or storms) forces authorities to cancel sea trips or desert excursions, you receive a full refund or a rescheduled date.

Multi-Day or Peak Season Tours

  • Standard Day Tours: Usually require a 24-hour notice for a zero-fee cancellation.
  • Peak Times (Christmas, New Year, Easter): Stricter terms apply. Canceling weeks in advance can incur 25% to 50% charges, and canceling within 14 days often results in a 100% fee.
  • Domestic Flights / Permits: If your tour package includes domestic flights (e.g., Hurghada to Cairo/Luxor flights), flight costs are usually non-refundable or subject to airline cancellation fees.

Included & Excluded

Included

  • Round-trip Cairo accommodation transfers
  • Transport in an AC vehicle to and from Cairo
  • Private 4x4 Jeep safari to Wadi El Hitan
  • Dedicated safari tour guide
  • Overnight accommodation in Fayoum Oasis
  • Meals included as per the itinerary
  • Bottled mineral water and soft drinks during transit

Excluded

  • Tips and gratuities
  • Wadi El Hitan National Park & Climate Change Museum entry tickets ($15 USD / person)

Tour HighLights

HighLights

  • The Museum of Kom Aushim
  • Karanis City
  • Hawara Pyramids
  • Wadi El Rayan
  • Wadi El Hitan
  • The Museum of Climate change museum
  • The magic lake
  • Qusur el Arab

Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1: Journey to Greco-Roman Ruins, Hawara Labyrinth Site & Lake Qarun

Board your private air-conditioned transport in Cairo or Giza at 07:00 AM for a short drive southwest into Fayoum Oasis. Arriving at Kom Aushim Museum around 08:30 AM, explore archaeological exhibits spanning from prehistory through the Roman period, including rare painted portraits. Next, tour the extensive ruins of Karanis, an ancient Ptolemaic garrison city with preserved mudbrick structures and twin temples. Proceed to the mudbrick Pyramid of Hawara, built during the Middle Kingdom by Amenemhat III, once home to the ancient Labyrinth complex praised by Strabo, Diodorus, and Herodotus. Enjoy a traditional lunch along the scenic shores of Lake Qarun before continuing to Tunis Village to settle in for an evening at your local lodge.

Day 2

Day 2: Deep Desert 4x4 Expedition, Fossil Museum, Magic Lake & Cairo Drop-off

Following breakfast, meet your 4x4 Jeep driver at 07:00 AM for an off-road safari into the Western Desert to reach the protected canyon of Wadi El Hitan. Walk among petrified sea shells, ancient corals, and 45-million-year-old primitive whale skeletons embedded in sandstone, then step inside the Fossil & Climate Change Museum to view prehistoric whale remains. After lunch and an excursion across the Qusur El Arab sand dunes, arrive at Magic Lake in Wadi El Rayan to experience its mineral-rich waters and dramatic dune backdrop. Conclude your safari with a visit to the Gebel Al Mudawara mountain lookout before driving back past Fayoum’s ancient pyramid sites for your evening return transfer to Cairo.

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Total tour price for 1 person(s) $270.00

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