El Fayoum and Wadi El Rayan Tour From Cairo (Private Tour)

Here's an overview of the El Fayoum and Wadi El Rayan Tour From Cairo:

Duration: A full-day tour.

Transportation: Transportation by air-conditioned coach or minivan.

Distance: 95 km from Cairo.
 

Tour Details:

Departure from your hotel in Cairo or Giza: The tour usually starts with pick-up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza or a meeting point. 

• Visit El Fayoum Oasis:

El Fayoum is the biggest Egyptian oasis located in the Western Desert of Egypt, and it's known for its lush agricultural lands, palm trees, and scenic beauty. The oasis has a rich history dating back to ancient times and was once an essential center during the reign of the pharaohs, and the crocodile god Sobek. On your arrival in Fayoum, you will visit the village of Tunis, explore and experience the pottery art school, and enjoy the view of Lake Qaroun which is the largest lake in Egypt and considered one of the oldest natural lakes in the world.

• Lunch in Tunis Village
   
• Visit Wadi El Rayan:

Wadi El Rayan is a protected area, officially declared as a nature reserve, and a desert valley located within the Fayoum Oasis. It is famous for its two man-made lakes connected by Egypt’s only waterfalls and formed as a result of agricultural drainage efforts. The area is home to a variety of wildlife, including migratory birds, and offers stunning desert landscapes.

• Transfer back to the hotel.

Tour Highlights:

-Wadi El Rayan waterfalls & lakes 

-The Fayoum Oasis 

-Desert dunes & palm groves

-Qasr Qarun

-The Temple of Qasr Al Sagha

-The Pyramid of Hawara 
 

Optional Activities:

-Boating on the lakes

-Birdwatching

-Camel riding
 

Recommended Season:

-During the cooler months of the year, from October to April, to avoid the extreme summer heat.