Private Egypt Tour

2 Day Wadi El Hitan & Desert Safari Tour

Book Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Hitan From Cairo 4x4 trip. Enjoy dunes & whale fossils with Tour Guides Egypt team.

Duration 2 Days

Max Guests 18 Guests

Destination Cairo

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Tour Overview

Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Hitan From Cairo 4x4 safari expeditions hosted by Tour Guides Egypt deliver an action-packed 2-day off-road adventure through Egypt's Western Desert. Booking a Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Hitan From Cairo package guarantees high-performance Land Cruiser transport, private Cairo transfers, guesthouse overnights in Tunis Village, entry permits, and expert safari guide services. We designed this program so you can discover Roman portraits at Kom Aushim, walk Hellenistic streets at Karanis, photo Amenemhat III's Hawara Pyramid, inspect 45-million-year-old whale fossils at Wadi El Hitan, and sandboard down dunes at Magic Lake. Exploring Fayoum Oasis provides an unforgettable desert safari.

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

Museum Photography at Kom Aushim During Your Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Hitan From Cairo Safari

Documenting ancient regional artifacts at Kom Aushim Museum starts your Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Hitan From Cairo adventure trip. Housing items from prehistoric to Roman eras, the museum showcases mummy portraits and clay pottery. Selecting Fayoum Oasis for your off-road tour gives you a rich historical background before driving deep into desert sands.

Ptolemaic Ruins at Karanis City During Your Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Hitan From Cairo Expedition

Exploring mudbrick streets and stone temples at Karanis highlights your Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Hitan From Cairo morning itinerary. Built under Ptolemy II, this ancient city site offers incredible views of Greco-Roman architecture. Pairing this location with Wadi El Hitan ensures a full day of varied historical and natural desert exploration.

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

Photographing Amenemhat III's XIIth Dynasty pyramid at Hawara forms a key highlight of your Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Hitan From Cairo schedule. Location of the legendary ancient labyrinth praised by Herodotus, this mudbrick monument holds vast historical significance. Visiting Fayoum Oasis allows travellers to capture striking images of Middle Kingdom royal engineering.

Off-Road Fossil Trails at Wadi El Hitan During Your Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Hitan From Cairo Tour

Inspecting 45-million-year-old marine skeletons at Wadi El Hitan highlights day two of your Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Hitan From Cairo 4x4 safari. Recognized by UNESCO, this desert valley displays fossilized primitive whales, shark teeth, and petrified mangroves. Touring Wadi El Hitan alongside the Fossil & Climate Change Museum provides incredible photo opportunities across wind-carved sandstone formations.

Dune Bashing at Magic Lake During Your Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Hitan From Cairo Adventure

Experiencing off-road dune driving and sandboarding at Magic Lake completes your Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Hitan From Cairo program. Located in Wadi El Rayan near Gebel Al Mudawara, this color-shifting lake is perfect for swimming, relaxation, and sunset photography. A trip to Fayoum Oasis provides the perfect combination of thrilling desert action and scenic beauty.

Conclusion

Experience Greco-Roman ruins, Middle Kingdom pyramids, 4x4 dune bashing, and UNESCO whale fossils on an action-packed Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Hitan From Cairo safari.

Contact Tour Guides Egypt today to book your desert adventure.

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

Door-to-door pick-up and return services from your Cairo hotel
Private transfers in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle
Exciting 4x4 Jeep expedition deep into the Wadi El Hitan (Valley of the Whales)
Expert guidance from a professional tour guide throughout your safari
Relaxing overnight stay in the serene Fayoum Oasis
Curated meal package as detailed in the itinerary
Continuous supply of refreshing mineral water and soft drinks

Excluded

Tipping for the driver and guide team
Entry tickets for Wadi El Hitan and the Fossil & Climate Change Museum ($15 USD per 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: Cairo Pick-up, Kom Aushim, Karanis, Hawara Pyramid & Tunis Village

Your tour begins with a 07:00 AM hotel pickup in Cairo or Giza and a drive to Fayoum Oasis. At 08:30 AM, visit the Kom Aushim Museum and the Greco-Roman city ruins of Karanis. At 11:00 AM, drive to the 12th-Dynasty Pyramid of Hawara, constructed by Amenemhat III and site of the ancient Labyrinth. Enjoy lunch by Lake Qarun at 01:00 PM, followed by an overnight stay at a local lodge in Tunis Village.

Day 2

Day 2: Wadi El Hitan UNESCO Site, Magic Lake, Gebel Al Mudawara & Cairo Transfer

After breakfast at 07:00 AM, board a 4x4 Jeep from Tunis Village for a desert safari to Wadi El Hitan (Valley of the Whales) to view 45-million-year-old fossilized whale skeletons. Tour the Fossil & Climate Change Museum at 10:00 AM, enjoy lunch, and cross Qusur El Arab to visit Magic Lake for sandboarding, hiking, and swimming. Stop at the Gebel Al Mudawara lookout area before taking the return drive past Fayoum's pyramid landmarks back to your hotel in Cairo.

Start From $280.00

Tour Guide Said Shaheen | Egyptologist Dutch And Polish Tour Guide In Cairo
Meeting Point Cairo
Destinations Cairo

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Total tour price for 1 person(s) $280.00

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