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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
This is one of our absolute favorite trips. Off the beaten track, yet it has it all. A Pyramid in the desert, a real oasis, a museum, local food, ancient catacombs and even sandboarding. Immerse yourself in the desert valley landscape on this full day trip.
Sandboard
Lunch
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Karanis, Al Fayyum, Egypt After picking you up from your hotel in Cairo we will head towards Fayoum Oasis located about 90 km south of Cairo, it's about a one hour drive. 60 minutes
Kom Oshim Museum, Al Fayyum, Egypt Museum of Kom Oshim
Our first stop is at the village of Kom Oshim where we visit its museum which exhibits different collections from Pharaonic and roman artifacts times including the famous beautiful Fayyum burial portraits as well as various mummies.
120 minutes
Karanis, Al Fayyum, Egypt Karanis Catacombs
In walking distance from the museum are the catacombs of Karanis, where you will explore one of the largest Greco roman burial grounds, founded during the reign of Ptomoly ll in the 3rd century BC.
120 minutes
Hawara Pyramid, Al Fayyum, Egypt Hawara Pyramid
The next stop is at the Pyramid of Hawara, built by Pharaoh Amnemhat lll whose reign is considered to be the golden age of the pharaonic Middle Kingdom.
60 minutes
Qasr Qarun and Medinet Quta, Al Fayyum, Egypt Qarun Lake
Your trip continues with a visit Egypt’s largest salt water lake, it is also the worlds oldest natural lake. Relax while watching the waterwheels turn and observe the migrating birds that call the Qarun Lake their home.
60 minutes
Al Fayyum, Al Fayyum, Egypt Lunch
Stop for lunch at a local restaurant before continuing your adventure, vegetarian option is available, please advise at checkout. (Lunch is included, yet drinks are not).
Next get your thrill-seeking fix with dune bashing in a 4x4 vehicle, moving up and down the sandy dunes for around 1 hour. Try your hand at sandboarding. Fasten the board to your feet and slide down swiftly from the dune edge.
Wadi Hitan
For your last visit of the trip, you will visit the valley of the whales, Wadi El Hitan is a UNESCO World Heritage site and its name translates to 'Valley of Whales,' Here you can witness fossils of whales more than 200 million years old. Learn about the important stages of evolution from your guide. Try to sight the common wild animals unique to this area, such as African wildcat and Egyptian mongoose before driving back to your hotel in Cairo. 60 minutes
Al Fayyum, Al Fayyum, Egypt Next get your thrill-seeking fix with dune bashing in a 4x4 vehicle, moving up and down the sandy dunes for around 1 hour. Try your hand at sandboarding. Fasten the board to your feet and slide down swiftly from the dune edge.
60 minutes
Valley of the Whales (Wadi Al-Hitan), Giza, Egypt Wadi Hitan
For your last visit of the trip, you will visit the valley of the whales, Wadi El Hitan, a UNESCO World Heritage site, its name translates to 'Valley of Whales,' Here you can witness fossils of whales more than 200 million years old. Learn about the important stages of evolution from your guide. Try to sight the common wild animals unique to this area, such as African wildcat and Egyptian mongoose before driving back to your hotel in Cairo. 60 minutes
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Mauricio_R
02 Dec 2022
Sites are amazing, specially the meal by the lake.
Mo and the bedouin guide where great, they took care of everything.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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