Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Day Tour to El Fayoum Visiting starting with pickup from your Hotel at 07:00 AM, Drive from Cairo to El Fayoum around 1 hour, Then once you arrive change to 4x4 vehicle and start the tour by visitng the Tunis Village in Fayoum, 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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Wadi El-Rayan, 65 km southwest of Faiyum city 80 km west of the Nile River, Al Fayyum Egypt
The valley of Wadi El-Rayan is an area of 1759 km2, 113 km2 of which are the dominating water body of the Wadi El Rayan lakes. It is located about 65 km southwest of Faiyum city and 80 km west of the Nile River. The Wadi has been used for man-made lakes from agricultural drainage which has made a reserve of the two separate Wadi El Rayan Lakes. The reserve is composed of a 50.90 km2 upper lake and a 62.00 km2 lower lake, with waterfalls between the two. Among the springs, there are three sulphur springs at the southern side of the lower lake, with extensive mobile sand dunes. Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls are considered to be the largest waterfalls in Egypt.
At the south and southeast of the springs is Gabal Manqueer Al Rayan, where marine fossils and archeological remains are found. Gabal Madwera, near the lower lake, is known for its extensive dune formations.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Qarun Lake, Al Faiyum Governorate Desert, Faiyum Governorate 2814001, Egypt
Lake Qarun or Qarun Pool is a lake in the city of Fayoum in Upper Egypt. It is located northwest of the city of Beni Suef, west of the Nile River, about 50 kilometers away from it. Lake Qarun is located in Fayoum Governorate and is one of the largest natural lakes in Egypt.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Valley of the Whales (Wadi Al-Hitan), Western Desert, Giza Egypt
Wādī al-Ḥītān ( lit. 'Wadi of the Whales' Egyptian Arabic pronunciation: [ˈwa.diː elˈħit.æːn] is a paleontological site in the Faiyum Governorate of Egypt, some 150 kilometres (93 mi) south-west of Cairo. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2005 for its hundreds of fossils of some of the earliest forms of whale, the archaeoceti (a now extinct sub-order of whales). The site reveals evidence for the explanation of one of the greatest mysteries of the evolution of whales: the emergence of the whale as an ocean-going mammal from a previous life as a land-based animal.
No other place in the world yields the number, concentration and quality of such fossils, nor their accessibility and setting in an attractive and protected landscape. The valley was therefore inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2005.
Archaeoceti. enjoy Sand boarding, Enjoy the Sand Dunes and Magic Lake in one of the best destinations in Egypt
Then drive back to your hotel in Cairo.
Duration: 3 hours
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1: 1 Magles Al Shaeb, Ad Dawawin, El Sayeda Zeinab, Cairo Governorate 4280001, Egypt
2: كبده ومخ العمده(ام المصريين )الجيزه, 37شارع ربيع الجيزي بجوار مستشفى أم المصريين أمام البنك الاهلى، Al Omraneyah Ash Sharqeyah, Al Giza, Giza Governorate 3724307, Egypt
3: Al Massalah (6th of October), 6th of October City (2), Giza Governorate 3221850, Egypt
4: 7GXHX4RP+C33, X4RP+C33 Al Haram, Egypt
5: 44 El-Omda St, Al Haram, Giza Governorate, Egypt
6: Palma Residence Compound, 2F2V+RW2, Industrial Area, New Cairo 1, Cairo Governorate 4727010, Egypt
Traveler pickup is offered
At 8 am our tour guide will be waiting inside the lobby of your hotel and he will be holding a sign showing our company name Emo Tours
Airports
8 to 10 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : ChunHei_W
We had an exciting ride in a 4x4 to travel to the valley of the whales. It is a unique experience to see fossils in both outdoor and indoor! The view of the desert is stunning! Both the magic lake and the water fall are beautiful. Our guide was nice and he helped us to take many great photos!
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Posted On : 2024-05-11
Posted By : Iflybp8
One of my absolute favorite days on my recent trips to Egypt. Our guide Osama was fantastic and we had such a fun day from dune crashing to sand surfing, Valley of the Whales, Magic Lake, the beautiful Waterfalls and everything in between. I would highly recommend this tour, it’s wonderful to get out of Cairo and see the countryside.
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Posted On : 2024-05-06
Posted By : Mari_L
The whole trip was fantastic. My guide for the day, Moamen, and the driver Bilal Ghan were both great. The trip into the desert was unforgettable. The driver in the desert camp, Hamadan was also very good. Of all the things I experienced during my holiday in Egypt, this trip was the highlight
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Posted On : 2024-04-30
Posted By : Cathleen_R
Had a fantastic day with Osama! Such a wonderful experience and I felt like we did so much. Riding the top of the dunes through the desert was such a fun and memorable experience. The Valley of the Whales was so educational and fascinating to see. The lake and waterfalls were gorgeous, and I enjoyed trying my hand at sand surfing. We all enjoyed the day and felt like we had such a unique day in the desert. Osama was an amazing guide and would highly recommend him!
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Posted On : 2024-04-19
Posted By : AG852013
I would recommend this tour to EVERYONE visiting Egypt. The experience of the desert and Wadi el Hitan was unique and powerful. Mahmoud went above and beyond to make sure I got the best possible experience. If you want to see and experience Egypt at its best, take this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-01-20
Posted By : abdelaal_a
This was a lovely expedition. The pick up was on time, actually we were a bit late but Islam and Yahia kindly waited for us. We visited all sights and got everything in the package , guided tour, adventure, kindness and generosity. We had water all the time, the food was lovely. The drivers are very skilled and very safe, they made the journey very enjoyable. Islam is a very nice and kind person who is aware of what he does. He added a lot more to our journey that sight seeing. Thanks to Islam , Yahia and the two 4x4 drivers who I sadly forgot their names. Staff at the camp were excellent and provided us with cold and hot drink in addition to a very delicious lunch. I would definitely recommend EMO and I look forward Elton food more activities with them.
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Posted On : 2023-11-06
Posted By : Milagros_P
If you come to Egypt, this trip its a must! A very different experience, such a mellow day to rest of Cairo madness! Our trip was with Emo tours, excellent punctuality, but had ( so sorry I'm not sure how to spell his name) was a great guide, easy going, no pushing any purchases or side activities, always asking if we were ok, giving us time to read and see the museum of climate change, this was very educational before going to see the open air museum... the landscape is breathtaking! The waterfalls and the magic lake absolutely beautiful! Fun trip in 4 wheeler, sandboarding, and a delicious Bedouin meal, tasty and healthy all done with organic ingredients.
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Posted On : 2023-10-03
Posted By : Lisa_B
Our day was well organised and our guide was informative and fun. Everything ran smoothly and the whole day was an enjoyable experience. Something different which added to our holiday.
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Posted On : 2023-08-02
Posted By : Ricardo_R
This was a very good experience out in the Egyptian desert. The natural sites are amazing and it feels very special to see and swim in an Oasis. The sand dune ride in the 4x4 was awesome, leading up to the valley of the whales and its unique natural history. Food was delicious and the camp was great. What would make this a 5-star experience would be if the guide provided more information about the area throughout the journey and more details on the desert itinerary so we could pack a second bag with everything we need in the 4x4.
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Posted On : 2023-07-30
Posted By : jlentz24
We did a full day trip from Cairo with EmoTours. I saw some of the negative reviews, but we had nothing but a great experience. They were prompt at pick up at our hotel early morning and we had cold water in the van. We stopped for tea at the camp before starting our adventure of the valley and the desert. Wear your swimsuit if you want to swim in the Magic Lake (or at least shorts if you want to wade in). We enjoyed a basic, but filling lunch at the camp site when we finished. We had read other reviews that told us the lunch was served late (2-3pm) so we came prepared with lots of extra water and snacks to tide us over until then. It's amazing to see all the whale bones in the middle of the desert (and think the museum ticket, which is an extra $10 pp is worth it). The waterfall was a bit of a let down, but still seeing the touristy site in the middle of the desert was cool. I'd recommend this trip if you don't have time to do the White Desert (or don't have the desire to camp in the desert overnight).
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Posted On : 2023-07-14
