Fayoum Camping Tour 2 Days 1 Night
Private Egypt Tour

Fayoum Camping Tour 2 Days 1 Night

Book Fayoum Camping 4x4 tours. Capture Wadi Al Hitan, dunes, and ancient ruins with Tour Guides Egypt team.

Duration 2 Days
Max Guests 18 Guests
Destination Cairo

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Tour Overview

Fayoum Camping 4x4 photographic adventures hosted by Tour Guides Egypt combine thrilling off-road driving with incredible landscape photography opportunities across Upper Egypt's Western Desert. Booking a Fayoum Camping expedition provides high-performance Land Cruiser transport, private transfers from Cairo, desert camping equipment, campfire meals, and experienced off-road guides. We designed this 2-day itinerary so you can photograph UNESCO fossil formations at Wadi Al Hitan, capture sunset colors over Magic Lake, explore ancient mudbrick ruins at Dimeh El Siba, and document petrified forests. Choosing to Camp in Fayoum delivers an exhilarating off-road safari combined with world-class desert photography.

Explore the Western Desert on Your Fayoum Camping Safari

Fossil Photography at Wadi Al Hitan During Your Fayoum Camping Expedition

Photographing 45-million-year-old whale skeletons embedded in desert rock defines your Fayoum Camping morning safari. This UNESCO protected valley offers dramatic natural lighting across open-air fossil beds and museum displays. Choosing to Camp in Fayoum allows photographers to capture striking golden-hour shots of prehistoric marine fossils.

Sunset Dune Photography at Magic Lake During Your Fayoum Camping Tour

Capturing color-shifting waters and sweeping sand dunes at Magic Lake creates fantastic photo opportunities on your Fayoum Camping schedule. Framed by steep golden slopes, the lake offers great action shots of sandboarding and tranquil sunset reflections. Plan a Camping in Fayoum trip to shoot high-resolution astrophotography under clear desert skies.

Landscape Views at Gebel Al Mudawara During Your Fayoum Camping Overland Trip

Framing panoramic wide shots from the rocky summits of Gebel Al Mudawara enhances your Fayoum Camping portfolio. Overlooking the water basins of Wadi El Rayan, these three iconic hills provide sweeping views across sand dunes and lake shores. When you Camp in Fayoum, you enjoy dedicated time to capture landscape photos from these dramatic elevated peaks.

Ancient Ruins Photography at Dimeh El Siba During Your Fayoum Camping Safari

Documenting 10-meter-high mudbrick defense walls and ruined temples at Dimeh El Siba offers a historical highlight during your Fayoum Camping journey. Established by Ptolemy II north of Lake Qarun, this former desert port provides rich textures of ancient masonry and pottery shards. Including Camping in Fayoum ensures private access for uncrowded heritage photography.

Petrified Forest Shots at Gabal Qatrani During Your Fayoum Camping Expedition

Photographing 40-meter ossified tree trunks inside the Petrified Forest completes your Fayoum Camping natural history tour. Preserved in stone for thousands of years, these ancient trees offer fascinating subjects for macro detail and wide landscape shots. Selecting Camping in Fayoum gives photography enthusiasts complete access to this unique ancient woodland.

Conclusion

Capture prehistoric marine fossils, shifting dune lakes, ancient desert citadels, and starry skies on an action-packed Fayoum Camping safari.

Contact Tour Guides Egypt today to reserve your 4x4 desert photo tour.

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

  • Seamless door-to-door hotel pick-up and drop-off from Cairo
  • Private transport in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
  • Exciting off-road desert safari in a private 4x4 Jeep
  • Full-board 1-night camping under the stars in the desert
  • Expert tour assistance from a knowledgeable English-speaking guide
  • Premium camping equipment supplied, including tents, sleeping bags, and mats
  • Delicious daily meals featuring breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Complimentary mineral water and traditional tea available throughout the journey
  • Comprehensive coverage of all local taxes and service charges

Excluded

  • Driver and guide tipping (discretionary)
  • Entry tickets for Wadi El Hitan and the Fossil & Climate Change Museum ($15 USD per person)

Tour HighLights

HighLights

  • Visit Wadi El Hitan-Valley of the whales
  • Enjoy 4
  • 4 Trip in the desert with sand dunes
  • Visit Fayoum oasis
  • Visit the Pyramid of Hawara
  • Wadi El Rayan
  • Magic Lake
  • The Petrified forest
  • Then Dimet el Sabah
  • Qaser Al Sagha

Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1: Cairo Pick-up, Wadi El Hitan, Magic Lake & Overnight Desert Camping

Your tour begins with a 06:00 AM pickup from your hotel in Cairo and a private drive to Tunis Village in Fayoum. Switch to a 4x4 Land Cruiser to visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Wadi El Hitan (Valley of the Whales) to view 45-million-year-old primitive whale skeletons, fossilized coral, and the Fossil & Climate Change Museum. After lunch at noon, visit Magic Lake for sandboarding, hiking, and swimming, followed by scenic stops at Gebel Al Mudawara and Wadi El Rayan. Enjoy sunset tea, a barbecue dinner, and overnight camping in tents or optional hotel stay at Zelal El Nakhil Fayoum.

Day 2

Day 2: Petrified Forest, Dimeh al-Siba, Qasr El Sagha & Cairo Transfer

Following breakfast, take a 4x4 trip across the sand dunes of Qusur El Arab in Wadi El Rayan. Drive north of Lake Qarun to Gabal Qatrani to tour the Petrified Forest and its 40-meter-tall fossilized tree trunks. Visit the Ptolemaic desert city ruins of Dimeh al-Siba and the Middle Kingdom limestone temple at Qasr El Sagha. After completing your sightseeing program, transfer back to Cairo for your hotel drop-off.

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Total tour price for 1 person(s) $260.00

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