Itinerary
- Take a leisurely private tour from Cairo to the third largest lake in Egypt and the lake of Old Maurice. Enjoy your full-day tour in Fayoum Oasis with your own private Egyptology tour guide from Egypt Excursions Online.
- Qaroun: You will Arrive at Fayoum Oasis and start your day by visiting Qaroun Lake, where you can see different kinds of water birds. Qaroun Lake is considered the oldest natural lake in the world, the third-largest lake in Egypt and the rest of lake Old Maurice.
- Pyramids of El Fayoum: Complete the tour by visiting the Fayoum Museum, which is famous for its Roman portrait and small statues which were found by the excavations through the history, then on to Wadi Al Rayan which is consider to be one of the best natural oasis in Egypt and also the largest waterfall in Egypt, where you can enjoy cataracts by riding a felucca around it or by walking on it and take unforgettable photos.
Includes
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Service charge
- Transportation
- Egyptologist guide
- Any extras not mentioned in the program
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Tipping
Details
In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel in Cairo by a private air-conditioned van and personal guide and then you will have a relaxing drive to Fayoum, situated not too far southwest of Cairo by 105km.
It is considered an interior lake that is not related to any sea or rivers and an area of around 53 thousand acres in Fayoum Down.
At the edge of the Oasis, there are many ruined temples at Karanis, the ancient city which was the old capital of the Middle kingdom who concentrated in El Fayoum Complete the tour by visiting the Fayoum Museum, which is famous for its Roman portrait and small statues which were found by the excavations through the history, then on to Wadi Al Rayan which is consider to be one of the best natural oasis in Egypt and also the largest waterfall in Egypt, where you can enjoy cataracts by riding a felucca around it or by walking on it and take unforgettable photos.
After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo.
It is considered an interior lake that is not related to any sea or rivers and an area of around 53 thousand acres in Fayoum Down.
At the edge of the Oasis, there are many ruined temples at Karanis, the ancient city which was the old capital of the Middle kingdom who concentrated in El Fayoum Complete the tour by visiting the Fayoum Museum, which is famous for its Roman portrait and small statues which were found by the excavations through the history, then on to Wadi Al Rayan which is consider to be one of the best natural oasis in Egypt and also the largest waterfall in Egypt, where you can enjoy cataracts by riding a felucca around it or by walking on it and take unforgettable photos.
After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo.
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
