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Join us on an enriching excursion from Cairo to explore the natural treasures of Whales Valley and Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls. Admire the unique geological formations of Whales Valley, where prehistoric whales once roamed, and soak in the serenity of Wadi El Rayan with its tranquil waterfalls and picturesque landscapes. This tour provides a perfect opportunity to connect with nature and experience the beauty of Egypt beyond its bustling cities. Book now for a rejuvenating adventure that promises to leave you in awe.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
You will find our tour guide is waiting for you in the lobby of your hotel holding a sign that shows our company name.
You will find our guide waiting for you in the hotel lobby
Itinerary
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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 The village is considered new as it was created in the 1960s by two famous Egyptian poets.[3][4] In the 1980s, Evelyne Porret, a Swiss tourist and later potter fell in love with Egypt and the touristic village, and established a pottery school in it that played a large role in preserving Fayoum's Ancient Egyptian pottery culture.[1] The pottery school still exists today.[4]
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
2Qasr Qarun and Medinet Quta
Visit the Qarun Lake, Qarun Lake is considered the oldest natural lakes in the world, the third-largest lake in Egypt and the rest of Lake Old Maurice.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Wadi el Rayan is mentioned in Coptic sources as Pilihēy (Coptic: ⲡⲓⲗⲓϩⲏⲩ, lit. 'possessing profit, useful'),[2] a salt lake west of Kalamoun where Samuel the Confessor liked to rest.[3]
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
4Valley of the Whales (Wadi Al-Hitan)
Wādī al-Ḥītān (Arabic: وادي الحيتان, 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.[1] It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site[2] in July 2005[3] 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.[4]
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
5Waterwheels in Al Faiyum
After the Sand boarding, head to the camping site for having Dinner (Chicken Mandy Underground cooked) and watching the magical night sky and stars.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
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having a special breakfast (Feteer Meshaltet, Balck honey, Cheese, Halawa and hot drinks)
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
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then drive back to Cairo.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Tour to Whales Valley and Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls from Cairo
Tour to Whales Valley and Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls from Cairo
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- 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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