Trip highlights
- Wadi El Hitan (UNESCO): Explore the "Valley of the Whales" and see 40-million-year-old fossils.
- Fayoum Oasis: Drive through the lush landscapes and lakes of this historic oasis.
- Desert Safari: Experience an adrenaline-pumping 4x4 ride through the sand dunes.
- Sandboarding: Glide down the soft dunes for a thrilling experience.
- Mudawara Mountain: (Often included in Fayoum trips) Enjoy panoramic views of the desert and lakes.
Overview
Embark on an unforgettable Over Day Tour to Wadi El Hitan & Safari In Fayoum From Cairo. Marvel at the exceptional fossil remains of the earliest suborder of whales, the Archaeoceti, at the UNESCO-listed Wadi El Hitan. This site demonstrates the evolution of whales from land-based to ocean-going mammals. Enjoy a scenic tour of the Egyptian countryside, indulge in authentic cuisine, and experience an exciting 4×4 desert safari with sandboarding on the golden dunes. Return to Cairo with unforgettable memories of this unique natural adventure.
Itinerary
What is included
Included
- Meeting and assistance at your hotel on arrival and departure.
- All transfers by modern air-conditioned vehicle (and 4x4 for the desert portion).
- English-speaking tour guide during visits.
- Lunch in a local restaurant.
- A bottle of water during the transfer.
- All taxes & Services.
Not included
- Entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the itinerary.
- Entry visa to Egypt.
- Personal expenses.
- Optional Activities.
- Tipping (Recommended).
Questions about this trip
Does the Fayoum excursion use a 4x4 in the desert?
Yes. The included transport distinguishes the road transfer from the 4x4 used for the desert portion. It is not a quad-bike excursion.
Does the Wadi el-Hitan day include an overnight camp?
No overnight accommodation is listed in this day excursion. The overnight White Desert and Bahariya trip is a separate programme.
Are Wadi el-Hitan entrance fees included?
Entrance fees are excluded. Guiding, the listed transport, lunch and bottled water are included, so request the admission budget in addition to the service quote.
