Entry /Admiission Valley of the Whales [wadi hitan]
Overview
You will be picked up from your hotel then you will start your day to Fayoum which is one of Egypt’s oldest cities, set in the lush Fayoum Oasis and filled with countless natural and historical wonders . Then you will visit One of the city’s landmarks Lake Qarun . You will also visit Wady el-Hitan (Valley of the Whales), which is now recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Inspiring wonder with ancient ruins, pyramids, and obelisks, present-day Fayoum is known also for its picturesque villages, pottery craft, and waterwheels, the latter having established itself as a prominent symbol for the town and oasis.
Then you will be back to your hotel.
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100 Night Per Year At Grand Blue Hotels24 Mahmoud Basuony St, Cairo, Egypt, EG, 11511
3 Pyramids View Guest House ApartmentsNazlet Al Seman Al Kebli -Haret Mubarak -Midan Sedie Hmd al Seman 3 Home Number, Giza, Egypt, EG, 12556
3 Pyramids View Inn II1 El Helw Canal Street, Giza, Egypt, EG, 12557
Crowne Plaza West Cairo Arkan, an IHG hotelPlot 29, Arkan Plaza, Zayed Entrance 2, 26th Of July Corridor, Sheikh Zayed, Sheikh Zayed City, Egypt, EG, 12588
The small village of Tunis (‘izbat Tunis) is located in the oasis of Fayoum , on the way to Wadi Rayan. Located on a hill facing a large salt water lake, the village overlooks a stunning view of the edge of the desert on the other side of the lake. It is one of the most beautiful places in Egypt.
1 hour
Qasr Qarun and Medinet Quta
It is one of Egypt’s richest and most treasured natural landmarks. Lake Qarun received its protectorate status, not only because of its obvious beauty and importance for birds and people, but also for its unparalleled historical, natural and scientific importance.
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Wadi El-Rayan
Wadi El Rayan is one of Egypt’s most famous nature reserves. Named after King El Rayan Ibn El Walid who had lived in the area with his army, the nature reserve is part of El Fayoum governorate and located about 75 km away from El Fayoum city.
1 hour
Valley of the Whales (Wadi Al-Hitan)
Wadi Al-Hitan, Whale Valley, in the Western Desert of Egypt, contains invaluable fossil remains of the earliest, and now extinct, suborder of whales, Archaeoceti. These fossils represent one of the major stories of evolution: the emergence of the whale as an ocean-going mammal from a previous life as a land-based animal. This is the most important site in the world for the demonstration of this stage of evolution
1 hour
Fayoum Oasis
The Fayoum as it is known is the only artificial oasis, created not by water springing forth from the ground but by a long canal, naturally formed by the flooding Nile, that dates from Biblical times, called Joseph’s canal.
This stretches from the Nile to the great lake of Birket Qarun. It is this huge lake, which on a rough day looks very much like the sea that gives a special character to the Fayoum. The lake used to be a major place for duck hunting and the hotels on its southern shore hosted such luminaries as Winston Churchill and King Farouk as they took potshots at flying birds. Though there is still some duck shooting there is far more bird watching both on this lake and the nearby Wadi Rayyan another artificially created expanse of water.
1 hour
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Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Thanks Pharaohs tours
Published on Jan, 2025
Great day with nice new experiences . Wadi El Rayan is nice place . We enjoyed Safarii and the sand of Fayoum . We had great different day .
Good tour
Published on Oct, 2024
Tour to Fayoum was so epic and food was good too. We took many pictures tbere since views are amazing and weather was perfect
Awesome Day
Published on Oct, 2024
I want to thank the driver who wait us for long time at hotel also the programme is so good. When we arrived Mr mefreh welcomed us also food was excellent in camp and views are awesome. I recommend this trip since the price is cheap
Good day
Published on Oct, 2024
Fayoum is such an amazing city with stunning views. I ‘d like thank the company for the amazing programme. I recommend this trip
Amazing Experience in Fayoum
Published on Jul, 2024
This tour was incredible! The Whales Valley and Wadi El Rayan are breathtakingly beautiful. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly, providing fascinating insights into the area’s history and natural wonders. The tour was well-organized, with plenty of time to explore and take photos. The transportation was comfortable, and the lunch provided was delicious. This trip is a must-do for anyone visiting Cairo. Highly recommend!
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