Al Fayoum Day Tour to Wadi Al Rayan and Wadi Hitan
Overview
Ready to escape the crazy Cairo traffic? Hop into a private ride with your expert guide for a quick 1.5-hour cruise out to the peaceful Fayoum countryside. You will kick things off by checking out the massive, ancient Roman waterwheels that locals still use for farming. Next, you will head down to Wadi El Rayan—a wild desert basin below sea level that is home to Egypt’s only waterfalls. You can chill by the water or even jump on a traditional felucca boat ride across Lake Qarun.
After stuffing your face with a delicious, traditional local lunch, you will head deep into the open desert to the world-famous Valley of the Whales (Wadi Hitan). This UNESCO world heritage site is a total trip—you will hike through the sand to see actual, massive fossilized whale skeletons, prehistoric coral reefs, and petrified trees from millions of years ago when this desert was a giant ocean. It is the ultimate mix of nature, science, and adventure before heading back to your Cairo hotel in the evening.