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Enjoy a 1-day non-public excursion from Cairo to El Fayum to study the city’s records and notice the maximum essential sights, which include Qarun Palace, Wadi Al-Rayyan, the Rayyan Valley’s waterfalls, The Valley Of The Whales, and the Qarun Lake.
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Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1Cairo
Get ready to ride in a comfortable air-conditioned car in the morning, which will get you up at around 7 in the morning. From your hotel in Cairo to El Fayyum. Upon arrival, visit Qarun Palace. The biggest attraction of this place is the temple dedicated to the synbiotic god Sobek-Ra. It combines the characteristics of the crocodile god Sobek (reptiles are his sacred animals) and the sun god Ra. The building is made of large blocks of yellow limestone and is almost the only building.
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Qasr Qarun and Medinet Quta
Next move to Qarun lake which located almost 80 kilometers southwest of Cairo, Egypt, northwest of the ancient lake Qarun Lake in the Fayyum Oasis. In prehistoric times, it was a freshwater lake with an estimated area of 1,270km; to 1,700km. Then head to Wadi El Ryan, an amazing nature reserve in Fayyum, where you can swim and take a boat trip to enjoy the magnificent view of the waterfall. Next, head to discover the Whale Valley discovered all 10 whale structures living in the area, which were discovered about 40 million years ago. Then move to Magic Lake, a vibrant place in the desert, so you can skate among the desert landscapes and meditate on the desert sky… After your visit, our agent will take you back to the hotel and take you to Cairo at the end of the day.
5 hours • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
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- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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