Full-Day Fayoum Oasis and Waterfalls of Wadi El-Rayan Tour from Cairo
by Deluxe Travel
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This full-day tour lasts about 8 hours and starts with pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza in a private air-conditioned vehicle. The trip heads southwest to Al-Fayoum Oasis, located roughly 65 miles (105 km) from Cairo. The first stop is Lake Qarun, Egypt's third-largest lake, about 49 miles (80 km) from Cairo, where you can observe various bird species that live around the saltwater lake. Lunch is provided at a local restaurant. After lunch, the tour continues to Wadi El-Rayan, known for its man-made waterfalls formed by agricultural runoff in the desert. You will spend about two hours here. If the waterfalls are closed, the itinerary changes to visit the Fayoum water wheels instead. At Wadi El-Rayan, you can take a traditional felucca boat ride and walk around to take photos. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a professional guide, national park fees, lunch, and private vehicle transport. Drinks, tips, and extra charges for pickups outside the city limits are not included. The guide will accommodate any dietary needs if notified in advance.
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Fayoum Oasis
After pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza, the tour travels about 65 miles (105 km) southwest to Al-Fayoum Oasis. The first visit is to Lake Qarun, located roughly 49 miles (80 km) from Cairo. This saltwater lake is the third-largest in Egypt and hosts various bird species. The stop includes time to observe the lake and its surroundings before enjoying lunch at a nearby local restaurant.
Wadi El-Rayan
Next, the tour visits Wadi El-Rayan, where man-made waterfalls have formed in the desert from agricultural runoff. The visit lasts about two hours. If the waterfalls are closed for any reason, the tour will instead visit the Fayoum water wheels or Ain El Selein. At Wadi El-Rayan, guests can take a ride on a traditional wooden felucca boat and walk around the area to take photographs.
120 min
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Full-Day Fayoum Oasis and Waterfalls of Wadi El-Rayan Tour from Cairo
by Deluxe Travel
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$220Overview
This full-day tour lasts about 8 hours and starts with pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza in a private air-conditioned vehicle. The trip heads southwest to Al-Fayoum Oasis, located roughly 65 miles (105 km) from Cairo. The first stop is Lake Qarun, Egypt's third-largest lake, about 49 miles (80 km) from Cairo, where you can observe various bird species that live around the saltwater lake. Lunch is provided at a local restaurant. After lunch, the tour continues to Wadi El-Rayan, known for its man-made waterfalls formed by agricultural runoff in the desert. You will spend about two hours here. If the waterfalls are closed, the itinerary changes to visit the Fayoum water wheels instead. At Wadi El-Rayan, you can take a traditional felucca boat ride and walk around to take photos. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a professional guide, national park fees, lunch, and private vehicle transport. Drinks, tips, and extra charges for pickups outside the city limits are not included. The guide will accommodate any dietary needs if notified in advance.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Fayoum Oasis
After pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza, the tour travels about 65 miles (105 km) southwest to Al-Fayoum Oasis. The first visit is to Lake Qarun, located roughly 49 miles (80 km) from Cairo. This saltwater lake is the third-largest in Egypt and hosts various bird species. The stop includes time to observe the lake and its surroundings before enjoying lunch at a nearby local restaurant.
Wadi El-Rayan
Next, the tour visits Wadi El-Rayan, where man-made waterfalls have formed in the desert from agricultural runoff. The visit lasts about two hours. If the waterfalls are closed for any reason, the tour will instead visit the Fayoum water wheels or Ain El Selein. At Wadi El-Rayan, guests can take a ride on a traditional wooden felucca boat and walk around the area to take photographs.
120 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.