3 Days Tour To El Fayoum
Private Egypt Tour

3 Days Tour To El Fayoum

Book Cairo to Fayoum 3-day safari. Explore whale fossils & Middle Kingdom pyramids with team Tour Guides Egypt.

Duration 3 Days
Max Guests 18 Guests
Destination Cairo

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Tour Overview

Cairo to Fayoum archaeological expeditions with Tour Guides Egypt offer history enthusiasts an enriching 3-day deep dive into ancient Pharaonic monuments and prehistoric fossil beds. Booking a Cairo to Fayoum scientific safari package guarantees comfortable private transport, professional Egyptologist guides, entry permits, and clean lodging. We structured this 3-day itinerary so you can examine 45-million-year-old whale skeletons, explore Middle Kingdom temples, discover petrified forests, and tour giant mudbrick pyramids. Choosing an educational Fayoum From Cairo journey delivers extraordinary historical discoveries across diverse desert landscapes.

Explore Rugged Wilderness on Your Cairo to Fayoum Safari

Prehistoric Marine Paleontology at Wadi Al Hitan on Your Cairo to Fayoum Journey

Investigating ancient marine evolution on your Cairo to Fayoum schedule begins at the famous UNESCO site of Wadi Al Hitan. Here, 45-million-year-old fossilized skeletons of primitive whales display early evolutionary transitions from land to sea animals. Taking this Fayoum From Cairo archaeological tour allows travelers to inspect indoor climate change museums and outdoor fossil trails with expert guides.

Magic Lake Geological Basin on Your Cairo to Fayoum Outing

Visiting the natural mineral basin of Magic Lake adds scenic beauty to your Cairo to Fayoum research itinerary. Enclosed by tall sand dunes, this lake shifts water colors based on sun position and seasonal light angles. Experiencing this serene lake stop during your Fayoum From Cairo trip provides opportunities for mineral bathing and dune sandboarding.

Gebel Al Mudawara Mountain Formations on Your Cairo to Fayoum Safari

Analyzing the rock layers of Gebel Al Mudawara offers valuable geological context on your Cairo to Fayoum travel route. Located along Lake Qarun's shorelines, these three basalt and limestone summits showcase millions of years of wind and water erosion. Including this lookout stop on your Fayoum From Cairo excursion guarantees sweeping panoramic photos of Western Desert lake basins.

Wadi El Rayan Hydro-Depression on Your Cairo to Fayoum Excursion

Studying the artificial lake connections at Wadi El Rayan highlights modern desert environmental management on your Cairo to Fayoum itinerary. Formed in 1966 inside a natural depression 42 meters below sea level, these lower and upper lakes feed flowing waterfalls. Exploring this nature reserve on your Fayoum From Cairo tour offers refreshing walks alongside natural desert streams.

Madinet Madi Pharaonic Sanctuary on Your Cairo to Fayoum Itinerary

Uncovering Middle Kingdom architectural secrets at Madinet Madi enhances your Cairo to Fayoum historical schedule. Built during the 12th Dynasty by Amenemhat III for Renenutet, this stone temple contains intact relief carvings and Ptolemaic sphinx pathways. Adding this site to your Fayoum From Cairo expedition offers direct contact with ancient agricultural religious traditions.

Gabal Qatrani Petrified Forest Exploration on Your Cairo to Fayoum Tour

Examining 40-meter ossified tree trunks at Gabal Qatrani Petrified Forest opens day three of your Cairo to Fayoum archaeological expedition. Situated north of Lake Qarun, this ancient forest preserves fossilized trees that flourished millions of years ago. Taking this Fayoum From Cairo field trip lets naturalists observe rare geological preservation inside desert rock layers.

Dimeh Al Siba Hellenistic Ruins on Your Cairo to Fayoum Expedition

Exploring the ancient mudbrick city walls of Dimeh Al Siba reveals Ptolemaic trade history on your Cairo to Fayoum schedule. Founded by Ptolemy II along desert caravan routes, this city contains dual temples and extensive pottery debris fields. Visiting this isolated ruin on your Fayoum From Cairo route provides authentic insights into Hellenistic desert settlements.

Qasr El Sagha Dry-Stone Masonry on Your Cairo to Fayoum Safari

Inspecting mortarless limestone block architecture at Qasr El Sagha adds architectural interest to your Cairo to Fayoum travel route. Built during the Middle Kingdom north of Lake Qarun, this golden fortress features seven internal shrines of unknown function. Including this site on your Fayoum From Cairo itinerary lets travelers analyze pre-Pharaonic and Middle Kingdom stonemasonry skills.

Hawara Labyrinth & Mudbrick Pyramid on Your Cairo to Fayoum Journey

Touring King Amenemhat III's mudbrick pyramid at Hawara reveals celebrated archaeological discoveries on your Cairo to Fayoum itinerary. Ancient chroniclers like Herodotus marveled at its 3,000-room labyrinth, while nearby cemeteries yielded world-famous Fayoum mummy portraits. Visiting this royal complex on your Fayoum From Cairo excursion connects you with 12th Dynasty funerary architecture.

Lahun Pyramid of Senusret II on Your Cairo to Fayoum Excursion

Analyzing Pharaoh Senusret II's giant mudbrick pyramid at El Lahun concludes your Cairo to Fayoum historical journey. Built around a natural rock core with limestone retaining walls, this 48-meter structure highlights innovative Pharaonic engineering. Completing this Fayoum From Cairo itinerary delivers a comprehensive overview of ancient Egyptian royal burial sites.

Conclusion

Discover prehistoric whale fossils, ancient Pharaonic temples, petrified forests, and mudbrick pyramids on an educational Cairo to Fayoum expedition.

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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 hotel transfers
  • Transport in an AC vehicle to and from Cairo
  • Private 4x4 Jeep safari to Wadi El Hitan
  • Dedicated English-speaking safari guide
  • Entry fees for all listed sightseeing spots
  • Overnight desert camping experience (1 night) in Wadi El Hitan
  • Overnight stay (1 night) in a Tunis Village eco-lodge
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included daily
  • Unlimited bottled water and soft drinks during transit

Excluded

  • Tips and gratuities
  • Wadi El Hitan site & Climate Change Museum entrance fees ($15 USD / person)

Tour HighLights

HighLights

  • Wadi el Hitan National Park
  • The magic lake
  • sandboarding
  • Camping overnight
  • Wadi el Rayan waterfall
  • Madinat Madi temple
  • Qaser el Sagha
  • The Petrified forest
  • Hawara Pyramid
  • Lahoun Pyramid

Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1: Journey to the Valley of the Whales, Magic Lake & Desert Sunset Camp

Departing Cairo early in the morning, travel southwest to Fayoum Oasis and proceed to Tunis Village to board your 4x4 safari cruiser. Drive along the shores of Lake Qarun deep into the Western Desert to reach the protected UNESCO World Heritage area of Wadi El Hitan. Here, explore an ancient marine landscape scattered with 45-million-year-old whale fossils, prehistoric shark teeth, and fossilized sea life, alongside the exhibits inside the Fossil & Climate Change Museum. Proceed to Magic Lake, nestled among rolling sand dunes in Wadi El Rayan, where you can swim, hike, and sandboard down the steep sand slopes. After a photo stop at the lookout point of Gebel Al Mudawara, enjoy a desert sunset followed by a campfire barbecue dinner and overnight camping under the starlit desert sky.

Day 2

Day 2: Waterfalls of Wadi El Rayan, Middle Kingdom Temples & Tunis Lodge

Enjoy breakfast at camp before embarking on a Jeep safari to the waterfalls of Wadi El Rayan, Egypt’s largest natural reserve depression. From the waterfalls, travel across the oasis plain to Madinet Madi to explore its rare Middle Kingdom temple complex dedicated to the serpent goddess Renenutet and the crocodile god Sobek. Following a local lunch at the site, drive back toward the pottery-making community of Tunis Village to check into your local lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 3

Day 3: Northern Lake Ruins, Mudbrick Pyramids & Cairo Return Transfer

After breakfast at your lodge, venture north of Lake Qarun to Gabal Qatrani to walk among the world's largest petrified tree trunks in the ancient fossilized forest. Discover the mudbrick walls, streets, and temple mounds of Dimeh al-Siba, a third-century BC Ptolemaic caravan city, followed by a visit to the isolated limestone temple of Qasr El Sagha. Continue your tour to the Pyramid of Hawara to view the site of the ancient 3,000-room Labyrinth, then move on to the 12th-Dynasty mudbrick Pyramid of Senusret II at El Lahun. Conclude your historical excursion with a relaxing lunch before returning by private vehicle to Cairo, ending with drop-off at your hotel.

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Total tour price for 1 person(s) $325.00

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