Step out from the hustle and bustle of Cairo and step into an adventure of stunning natural beauty with our Valley of Whales and Wadi El Rayan Water Falls tour. Experience a part of Egyptian history and nature that is often overlooked. Our day trip commences from Cairo and brings you face-to-face with the enigmatic desert whales in the Valley of Whales (Wadi Al-Hitan). It is a UNESCO World Heritage site that houses fossil remains of the last known kind of Archaeoceti, an ancient sub-order of whales. Post this, we head to the Wadi El Rayan Water Falls- the only waterfall in Egypt. See the cascading water and take in the raw beauty of this spectacle. It is a sight of surging waters in the middle of a desert landscape that you don’t want to miss. Join us for this unique excursion that blends history, nature, and culture in a tapestry of unforgettable sights and experiences.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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4.8★95 opinii
Mohammed from Emo Tours helped us have a very nice day in the Valley of the Whales. Lunch was very nice as well. Service was awesome. Its a big valley probably not possible for everyone to see around, so ask to see only the highlights when you go.
Devdatta_B · lis 2022 · przez Viator
This trip was such a bonus! We were looking for another trip to take on one of our days in Cairo and we are so glad we picked this one. One of our best days! During this tour we were able to get out of Cairo and see the non-city side and had so much fun doing it. Our driver and guide Mahmoud made sure we were always staying hydrated and that we had a good time. Our guide Mahmoud also took some amazing photos of us and made sure to tailor the experience more to our interests and made it really fun. First we stopped at the White Desert Camp where we were able to enjoy some tea and coffee and some sand boarding. We then took a land cruiser with an amazing driver through the desert which was a really cool and fun experience driving across the dunes. We had some time to explore the museum there and check out some giant skeletons both in the museum and on a track around it. Following this we were able to cool off by wading into one of the local salt lakes - we didn't personally choose to swim but did see others doing so! It was very refreshing to be there! We then headed to the water falls where we saw many local to the area taking a swim and enjoying the waterfall. Rounding out our day we returned to the desert camp and had a delicious lunch before returning to Cairo. If you have a day and want a change of pace this is perfect!
Taylor_G · maj 2022 · przez Viator
With this tour we had an unforgettable experience in the desert. Egypt has so much to offer and this piece of heaven crowns it all. In an unique landscape we climbed on rocks, we swam in the scenic lake, learnt about evolution, drove the 4x4 like a rollercoaster and ate like the beduins. Along we had our magnificent guide Tolba, who carried all the way about our well-being and contributed a lot to our fun, together with Adel who drove the 4x4 sooo cool. I recommend Tolba as the perfect guide for this amazing trip! So cooool!!!
OnAir107 · kwi 2022 · przez Tripadvisor
This had to the best excursion I did on a 4-week trip to Egypt. I had a private tour and from beginning to end, I was given the royal treatment. The guide, drivers, and whole experience was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. If you appreciate natural history like me, this tour is for you!
Jeffrey_R · kwi 2022 · przez Viator
Most memorable for us was seeing the whale skeletons, that there was so much water in the desert, loved loved the quiet of the desert. 4wdriving was great. Definately recommend.
Linda_H · sty 2022 · przez Viator
The tour to the Valley of the Whales was more fun then expected, and the lunch was the very best meal we had in Egypt. Mohamed Salah, our guide is very knowledgeable and speaks very good English. Our driver was Mohamed Hosney, and he is an expert Cairo driver!! Overall, I was very pleased with the excursion.
Russell K · sty 2022 · przez Tripadvisor
We had a wonderful day! Great experience! I never imagined a waterfall or lakes at a desert. The surroundings were beautiful. Our guide Mohamed Salah was extremely knowledgeable and a fun person to be around. The driver Mohamed Hosney kept us safe with the crazy traffic. They are just the nicest people. I would highly recommend this tour.
kkimtravel · sty 2022 · przez Tripadvisor
I highly recommend you take this day tour outside of Cairo and into the Sahara Desert-what an unforgettable experience! We had a great guide-Sayed Hamdy and he made the day so much fun! Egypt is full of wonder and ancient things and bustling cities, but this is something different and it is nice to see a different part of Egypt. We took a nice mini-bus to our entrance to the desert (with police escort for much of it for safety) and then took a Jeep/Land Cruiser racing across the desert-literally! Lots of fun on the sand dunes and crazy spinning in the sand which was unexpected and so fun. It felt so free to be in the middle of the desert. The Valley of Whales was very interesting and the waterfalls were so strange to see (the only ones in Egypt I think) in such an arid environment. We made a stop near Magic Lake and did the most fun thing we did in Egypt-Sand Surfing!! Well, we mostly actually just sat on the board and sort of went "sledding" down the sand dune but it was SO much fun! We were traveling with our 5 year old and she really enjoyed that as well (she went with an adult)-it was one of her favorite things in Egypt. We finished the day with a late lunch in a desert hut where the chicken was cooked in an underground (buried under the sand) bbq pit-the chicken was delicious! It was a great meal before heading back to Cairo. This was different from all of our other Egypt experiences and we are so glad that we went!
cmcaudillo · sty 2022 · przez Tripadvisor
My mother and I are on a 3 week tour of Egypt and had a couple of days on our own before the main tour started, so we decided to try this one out. It was really truly great, we highly recommend it for those who want something a bit different and off the beaten path. We started the day with Mohamed (our guide) and Mohamed (our driver) picking us up at the hotel. We drove to Wadi el Hitan and then changed to a 4 wheel drive with a new driver named Cousa. From there, it was about a 45 minute drive off of the main road and through the sand and hills to reach the Valley of the Whales. We loved the drive, miles and miles of sand and it really felt like you were away from the world. A stop and the museum and then we enjoyed a leisurely walk through the paths of the Valley of the Whales -- the path is easy to walk and has many many skeletons to see. From there, Cousa took us on a fun and adventurous drive through the sand dunes, leaning on the 4 wheel drive to get through some spots to get up to a viewing area over the magic lake. We hit up the waterfall next -- it was nice, but not the focus of the tour. And after that we stopped at a Bedouin camp and sat on pillows on the ground around a table inside their tent and had the most fabulous homemade meal of kofta, chicken, vegetables, rice, etc. We were there on a quiet day and had the tent to ourselves so it was quite the treat!! After the late lunch we got back in the car and returned to our hotel in Cairo. Mohamed was an excellent guide and took great care of us. We loved the whole day.
Wendy_G · sty 2022 · przez Viator
I HIGHLY recommend you take this day trip — it is an amazing unique experience which will stand out in your memory unlike the many temples which you will struggle to keep mentally apart. We were the only two people on this tour, and hardly met other tourists in these places. No vendors either! In a way, I feel more people need to learn about this tour and take it. On the other hand, such private nature of it is part of what makes it so special. First, we went to see the incredible huge fossils of ancient whales and other marine life. This was followed by a safari in the sands climbing some huge rocks in a Jeep — my husband thought he was in heaven, but I held for dear life. The view from the top over the clearest lakes was breathtaking. We then went to the Magic Lake where we just waded, but you can really go swimming, and finally — to the picturesque waterfall. Before we headed back, we had an authentic Egyptian family-style meal sitting on the floor pillows around a low table with our tour guide and the drivers. The meal is included in the tour as well. A fantastic trip all around! P.S. I would recommend taking some toilet paper with you since you will be in remote areas, and it may not be always available.
Oh2BTravelling · paź 2021 · przez Tripadvisor
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