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Day tour to Fayoum oasis from Cairo

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Description

Fayoum is the largest oasis within the western desert far away from Cairo or Giza around 95 kilometers long ,used to be as the basket for grain during the Greek and roman time ,developed by prophet Joseph during his captive in Egypt It was the center for worshiping the famous god Sobek the crocodile god It was founded around 4000 BC And it is a home for large number of historical sites from pharonic and greek and roman time It is also famous city for large number of palm trees ,lakes,nature,and wild life It has many protected areas like the famous lake Qaron lake , wadi ElRayan,where lots of water falls with the magic lake also around 35 kilometers there is another famous protected area called wadi ElHitan or whales valley which was millions of years before apart from a big ocean And discovered by the 20th century Where you can see lots of fossiled wales ,mangarouf trees.

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION Your hotel in Giza or Cairo.
DEPARTURE TIME at 7:00 AM.
INCLUDED
Lunch Professional guide
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle Entrance fees
Snacks Bottled water
Private tour Hotel pickup and drop-off
NOT INCLUDED
Gratuities (recommended)

 

Itinerary

What is the trip about

Early morning time around 7:00 tour guide will pick you up from hotel at Cairo or Giza with an air conditioned vehicle to drive towards Fayoum Upon arrival stop to visit the famous museum for Kom Oshim with lots of collections from Pharonic time and greek and roman time with lots of portraits Then having nice walking around the ruins for the old city from greek and roman time which called karanis To see the design of old houses and visiting the temples for Sobek god Then continue driving towards the oldest lake in the world ( Qaroun lake ) to enjoy with cool breath and watching lots of immigrated birds Then continue driving around the lake towards wadi El Rayan To see water falls Where you can enjoy having some pictures and relaxing near by the lake and having a break while having a drink there Then drive to El Medawara rock which is a rock formation than a real mountain Finally after Finishing your tour drive back to Cairo.

Add-on Options

OPTIONAL ADD-ONS QUOTED PER PERSON:

 

1 Hour camel ride around the pyramids = 20 $

30 minutes Camel ride = 10 $

1 hour quad bike trip at the wide desert of Giza Pyramids = 30 $

1 Hour Felucca boat ride sailing on the Nile = 25 $

Pickup or drop off from Cairo airport or hotel near the airport =  20 $

Pickup & drop off from Cairo airport or hotel near the airport = 20 $

Lunch Traditional or modern Egyptian = 15 $

Dinner in Nile Cruise with Belly Dancing Show = 55.00 $

Sound & Light Show at Pyramids = 55 $

Alexandria Day Trip = 85 $

Hotels we work with

Cairo: Mercure Cairo Le Sphinx Hotel
Cairo: Le Méridien Pyramids Hotel & Spa
Aswan: Helnan Aswan Hotel
Luxor: Mercure Luxor
Alexandria: Sheraton Montazah
Cairo: The oasis Hotel
Cairo: Barceló Cairo Pyramids
Cairo: Soluxe Cairo Hotel Cairo
Aswan: Basma Hotel
Luxor: Iberotel Luxor
Cairo: Cairo Gowharet Al Ahram
Cairo: The President Hotel
Aswan: Pyramisa Isis Corniche Hotel
Luxor: Nefertiti Hotel Luxor
Alexandria : Regency Alex

Nile Cruise

MS Princess Sarah Nile Cruise
 MS Semiramis I Nile Cruise

Children Policy : Child (age 5-11).

Note: Nile Cruise is always a 5 Stars even if you preferred to stay at 3 or 4 Stars Hotel in Cairo

Note: You can choose hotels in Cairo after booking, send us the name of the hotel in Cairo as described in Accommodation Plan.

 

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