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Things to do in Fayoum

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From Cairo: 4x4 Desert Safari, Sandsurf, and Camel Ride

1. From Cairo: 4x4 Desert Safari, Sandsurf, and Camel Ride

Start with pickup from your hotel or another selected location in Cairo or Giza between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM. Board a comfortable air-conditioned car and enjoy a comfortable 100-minute ride to the Wadi El Rayan Desert. Upon arrival, enjoy fantastic views of the Wadi El Rayan waterfalls in the heart of the desert. Admire the powerful cascades of water which provide a stark contrast to the surrounding arid landscape. If you are lucky, catch glimpses of desert wildlife in the area such as the slender-horned gazelle. Next, make a stop for photos of the beautiful Mudawara Mountains. Then, get ready to enjoy the desert adventure. Board the 4X4 car for some dune bashing and experience the excitement as the car glides through yellow, soft sand. After riding over the dunes, stop to enjoy some sandboarding. Strap yourself to the sandboard and glide down the sparkling, yellow sand at a fast pace. Next, mount a camel and feel like a Bedouin explorer as you ride through the beautiful desert terrain. After the camel ride, stop at a Bedouin desert camp and enjoy an elaborate and delicious BBQ lunch. Once you are done with your lunch, you will be dropped back to your hotel or selected location in Cairo or Giza.

From Cairo: Fayoum Oasis and Wadi Al Rayan Guided Tour

2. From Cairo: Fayoum Oasis and Wadi Al Rayan Guided Tour

Begin your adventure with a morning pick-up at your Cairo hotel. Travel to the Fayoum Oasis in a comfortable, air-conditioned van with your personal guide. Explore the desert lakes of Fayoum Oasis and gaze at ruined, ancient temples. Marvel at the waterfalls of Wadi Al Rayan. Board a private van at your hotel in Cairo. Go on a relaxing drive to Fayoum, 105km southwest of Cairo. Arrive at Fayoum Oasis in the desert and admire the birds at Quaroun lake. Delve into the ancient city of Karanis and see the collection of statues and Roman portraits at Fayoum Museum. Stop for lunch during your tour. Travel to Wadi Al Rayan nature reserve, known for its lakes, springs, and wildlife. Snap some photos of the largest waterfall in Egypt. Ride on a traditional wooden sailboat, known as a felucca. Finish your tour as your driver takes you back to your hotel in Cairo.

Sharm-el-Sheikh: ATV, Ras Mohammed with Lunch

3. Sharm-el-Sheikh: ATV, Ras Mohammed with Lunch

Head out to the desert outside of Sharm-el-Sheikh for some quad biking, and a visit to a Bedouin village. Go snorkeling in Ras Mohammed National park for snorkeling. Get picked up at your hotel and drive out to the desert. Start your tour with a briefing and learn how to drive a quad bike before going on a 35-minute ride through the dunes. Take memorable photos and enjoy views of the desert landscape. Then, go to a Bedouin tent and learn about their lifestyle. Taste some traditional tea. After that, head to Ras Mohammed National Park. Pass through the massive Gates of Allah and go for a swim in the crystal clear water of Magic Lake. Admire the scenery and the mangrove trees, the only trees that grow in salt water. Later, explore a huge crack that was formed by an earthquake thousands of years ago. Go snorkeling and discover an underwater world filled with colorful coral and a variety of fish.

Cairo : Day Tour to El Fayoum Pyramids

4. Cairo : Day Tour to El Fayoum Pyramids

Sun Pyramids tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo to enjoy El Fayoum famous Pyramids. We will start with Hawera Pyramid which is about 145 km far from Cairo. Hawara Pyramid is built by King Amenemhat III (Dynasty XII). Then transfer to visit El Lahon Pyramid which is about 07 km far from Hawara Pyramid. El Lahun Pyramid was built by King Senusert II, (XII Dynasty). After that visit Maydoum Pyramids which is about 40 km far from El Lahun Pyramid. Late lunch will be served after finishing the tours. Then back to your hotel in Cairo and overnight.

From Cairo: El Fayoum Private Day Trip with Lunch

5. From Cairo: El Fayoum Private Day Trip with Lunch

Sun Pyramids Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo to enjoy El Fayoum famous sites. From Cairo to Fayoum is about 95 km. Today all our visits are in Wadi El Ryan, designated as Protected Area in 1989. We will start our tour to Wadi Hitan Protected Area (Valley of the Whales), about 90 km far from Fayoum. Wadi Hitan or Valley of the Whales is located in the Protected Area of Wadi El Rayan and it was designated by UNISCO as a world Heritage Site in recognition of the 40 million year –old whale skeletons found there. On the way to Wadi El Rayan Water Falls, visit Mudawara Mountain. Then onto Wadi Al Ryan Water Falls. Wadi El Rayan is a natural depression located in the western desert, 42 m below sea level. Wadi Rayan consists of two lakes connected by Egypt’s only waterfalls, formed in 1970 by an overflow of drainage water from the farmlands in Fayoum. Enjoy sandboarding in Fayom Late Lunch will be served at a good quality restaurant. After that transfer back to Cairo.

Cairo To El Fayoum Private Transfer

6. Cairo To El Fayoum Private Transfer

Hassle free, comfortable and punctual transfer from Cairo and Giza hotels with Sun Pyramids Transportation. our services is available 24 hours 7 days a week. Itinerary: Sun Pyramids Tours offers you transportation to El Gouna by its great fleet. Our drivers have professional licenses and many trainings to provide the unique and unforgettable trip to you. Our representative will pick you up from anywhere in Egypt and will accompany you to your destination safely by our Air conditioned modern vehicles.

Cairo: Wadi El Ryan, El Fayoum Oasis & Bird Watching Tour

7. Cairo: Wadi El Ryan, El Fayoum Oasis & Bird Watching Tour

Sun Pyramids Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo to enjoy El Fayoum famous sites. From Cairo to El Fayoum is about 95 km. Today all our visits are in Wadi El Ryan, designated as Protected Area in 1989. fayoum Oasis is a wonderful bird watching destination, well known for its delicious fruits and vegetables. Birds migrate to the oasis for the lush plants and the waters of Lake Qarun, the largest salt water lake in Egypt. you’ll find Grebes, coots, etc. Late Lunch will be served at a good quality restaurant. After that transfer back to Cairo.

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Overall rating

4.9 / 5

based on 99 reviews

The excursion was awesome! Ahmed Sayed Afifi was our guide and he was very kind and helpful with everything. He explained everything in detail and arrange our day to be amazing. Ahmed was one of the best tour guide's we ever have. Ali the driver was amazing too. He is the best driver. The food was the traditional way and all fresh and delicious. We enjoyed every moment and it was the best day for all the group. We all believe that both Ahmed and Ali are the perfect match for this excursion. We all highly recommend both Ahmed and Ali for this experience in Egypt and we are coming back for this again :)

We had a great time on this tour. Ramy was our tour guide and was a top notch professional. He made sure we enjoyed every bit of the tour. The service was punctual, translation was perfect and good vibes all around. We felt well taken care of and enjoyed everything from the ride to Faiyum to the sand-boarding, lunch and everything in between. Highly recommend this tour operator and especially ask for Ramy.

Long drive. We did not stop at the fayoum oasis (we also did not book the extra boat trip there, but that was a bit unexpected). The stop at the wadi al rayan waterfalls was nice, but not overwhelming. What made up for everything, was the 4x4 drive through the desert afterwards, which takes you over perfect sand dunes, panaromas and more lakes.

A daytrip to remember.!!!dune bashing,horse riding by an oasis,sand boarding,a Bedouin family sharing their food and a lots of history about this wonderful land!! Fares -our driver- made the day even more enjoyable and entertaining.!!he is amazing!!

Best experience ! Everything was as expected ! Ahmed was our guide and he really was just awesome ! We will recommend this to any of our friends that come to visit Egipt :)