Tour Overview:
Leave the city behind and head into Egypt’s wild desert oasis. This action-packed day in El Fayoum combines stunning nature, ancient fossils, and exciting activities like 4×4 desert rides and sandboarding on golden dunes. From Lake Qarun to the waterfalls of Wadi El Rayan, the surreal Magic Lake, panoramic Mount Mudawara, and the prehistoric secrets of Wadi El Hitan, this tour delivers an unforgettable blend of exploration and thrill.
Tour Duration:
10–12 hours
Daily private departures from Cairo
Itinerary Details:
Morning Departure from Cairo (7:30 AM)
Pick-up from your hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle
Drive approx. 1.5 to 2 hours to El Fayoum Oasis
Qarun Lake (Birket Qarun)
Scenic stop at Egypt’s oldest natural lake
Enjoy beautiful desert-meets-water views and photo time
Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls
Explore Egypt’s only natural waterfalls
Great for photos and a short walk along the cascading water
Mount Mudawara (Gebel El Mdaoura)
Short hike to the top for breathtaking panoramic views of the desert and surrounding lakes
Magic Lake
Visit the shimmering Magic Lake, known for its color-changing waters
Relax by the water and enjoy the peaceful surroundings
4×4 Desert Safari & Sandboarding Adventure
Ride through desert dunes in a 4×4 safari jeep
Stop for sandboarding on the soft golden dunes – exciting and fun!
Wadi El Hitan (Valley of the Whales)
Discover the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site
See fossilized whale skeletons over 40 million years old
Visit the open-air Fossil & Climate Change Museum
Traditional Lunch
Enjoy a local Egyptian meal in a desert eco-lodge or Bedouin-style camp
Includes bottled water and soft drinks
Drive Back to Cairo
Depart El Fayoum in the late afternoon
Arrive back at your hotel in Cairo by 6:30–7:00 PM
What’s Included:
Private round-trip transportation from Cairo
4×4 desert safari with professional driver
Sandboarding activity
Entrance fees to Wadi El Rayan & Wadi El Hitan
Visit to Magic Lake & Mount Mudawara
Traditional lunch and bottled water
Local guide or desert escort
All taxes and service charges
What’s Not Included:
Personal expenses
Tips (optional)
