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Two Day Trip to Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Hitan From Cairo
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Two Day Trip to Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Hitan From Cairo

Book Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Hitan From Cairo 2-day tour. Visit Karanis & whale fossils with Tour Guides Egypt team.

Duration 2 Days
Max Guests 15 Guests
Destination Cairo

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Tour Overview

Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Hitan From Cairo historical tours arranged by Tour Guides Egypt offer an incredible two-day expedition through ancient Egyptian civilizational layers and prehistoric desert valleys. Booking a Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Hitan From Cairo excursion guarantees private air-conditioned transport, 4x4 desert Land Cruisers, hotel overnights in Tunis Village, entry fees, and expert Egyptologist guidance. We structured this itinerary so you can inspect Roman portraits at Kom Aushim, walk Greco-Roman streets at Karanis, explore Amenemhat III's Hawara Pyramid, examine 45-million-year-old whale fossils at Wadi El Hitan, and relax by Magic Lake. Choosing to explore Fayoum Oasis reveals millennia of fascinating history.

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

Regional Artifacts at Kom Aushim Museum During Your Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Hitan From Cairo Expedition

Examining historical antiquities at Kom Aushim Museum initiates your Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Hitan From Cairo cultural route. Established in 1974, this gateway museum houses artifacts from prehistoric through Roman epochs, including authentic portrait paintings. Including Fayoum Oasis on your travel itinerary offers deep insight into early regional craftsmanship and ancient daily lifestyle traditions.

Ptolemaic Architecture at Karanis City During Your Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Hitan From Cairo Tour

Walking the ancient streets of Karanis highlights your Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Hitan From Cairo morning itinerary. Founded by Ptolemy II for his military veterans, this Greco-Roman city features two stone temples and mudbrick quarters. Selecting Wadi El Hitan safari combinations ensures comprehensive access to these monumental desert ruins and ancient storage granaries.

The Labyrinth Site at Hawara Pyramid During Your Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Hitan From Cairo Trip

Studying the XIIth Dynasty pyramid of Amenemhat III at Hawara forms a key highlight of your Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Hitan From Cairo schedule. Once adjoined by a massive 3,000-room labyrinth praised by Herodotus, this location produced over 100 famous mummy portraits. Exploring Fayoum Oasis allows travelers to discover these celebrated Middle Kingdom architectural works.

Prehistoric Whale Fossils at Wadi El Hitan During Your Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Hitan From Cairo Safari

Inspecting 45-million-year-old marine skeletons at Wadi El Hitan highlights day two of your Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Hitan From Cairo adventure. This UNESCO World Heritage site displays fossilized primitive whales, shark teeth, and petrified mangroves across desert sands. Visiting Wadi El Hitan alongside the Fossil & Climate Change Museum provides an unforgettable natural history experience.

Dune Landscapes at Magic Lake During Your Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Hitan From Cairo Excursion

Relaxing by the color-shifting waters of Magic Lake completes your Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Hitan From Cairo desert program. Surrounded by golden sand dunes near Gebel Al Mudawara, this mineral-rich lake offers sandboarding, swimming, and sunset views. Touring Fayoum Oasis guarantees scenic photography opportunities across these pristine Western Desert lake basins.

Conclusion

Discover Greco-Roman cities, Middle Kingdom pyramids, UNESCO whale fossils, and desert lakes on a seamless Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Hitan From Cairo tour.

Contact Tour Guides Egypt today to reserve your trip.

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

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off services in Cairo
  • All transfers between Cairo and destinations via private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Off-road desert transportation by private 4x4 Jeep to Wadi El Hitan (Valley of the Whales)
  • Professional tour guide throughout the safari trip
  • Overnight stay in Fayoum Oasis
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Complimentary mineral water and soft drinks on board

Excluded

  • Gratuities (tips for driver and guide)
  • Admission fees for Wadi El Hitan & the 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 Museum, Karanis, Hawara Pyramid & Tunis Village Stay

Your Fayoum expedition begins at 07:00 AM with a pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza in a private air-conditioned vehicle for the 112 km drive to Fayoum Oasis. Arrive around 08:30 AM at the Kom Aushim Museum to view prehistoric to Roman-era artifacts and famous Fayoum Mummy Portraits. Continue to Karanis (The Lord’s Town), one of the largest Greco-Roman cities in Fayoum, founded in the 3rd century BC by mercenaries of Ptolemy II, featuring two ancient temples. At 11:00 AM, drive to the 12th-Dynasty Pyramid of Hawara, constructed by King Amenemhat III. Hawara is famous as the site of the ancient Labyrinth described by Herodotus as containing over 3,000 rooms, as well as the cemetery where 146 Fayoum portraits were discovered. Enjoy a relaxed lunch overlooking Lake Qarun before transferring to the pottery-making artisan village of Tunis to check into your lodge for an overnight stay.

Day 2

Day 2: 4x4 Jeep Safari, Wadi El Hitan UNESCO Site, Magic Lake & Cairo Return Transfer

Depart Tunis Village at 07:00 AM after breakfast to begin a 4x4 Jeep safari past Lake Qarun toward Wadi El Hitan (The Valley of the Whales). Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this open-air museum features 45-million-year-old petrified primitive whale skeletons, shark teeth, and fossilized mangrove roots. At 10:00 AM, visit the Fossil & Climate Change Museum to view indoor and outdoor exhibits of prehistoric marine life. After lunch on site, cross the dunes of Qusur El Arab to reach Magic Lake in Wadi El Rayan, famous for its shifting water colors, where visitors can enjoy sandboarding, hiking, or swimming. Stop at Gebel Al Mudawara lookout for photos before taking a scenic drive past the ancient Fayoum Pyramids and returning by private vehicle to Cairo for your final hotel drop-off.

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