2 Days – Discover the hidden treasures of Fayoum desert – lakes – whales valley – (camp in the desert and others.) | Tour Code: SA-FA-2-1 |
Introduction | The Fayoum Oasis, about 2,5 hours drive from South Cairo, is one of the favourites by the tourists due to its proximity to the Capital. You will fall in love with its valleys, rock formations, and sand dunes. |
Day 1 | Pick up from Cairo in a 4×4 car. the Ancient Basalt Quarry, the ancient Pharaonic road, the petrified forest and its open-air geological museum, Abou Lifa ancient Monastery, Qasr El Sagha temple and Demi El Seba ancient city ruins. Picnic lunch. Continue driving along Lake Fayoum shore, Rayan valley, the Whales Valley. Hike to explore the Whales Valley. Dinner and camping overnight in the Whales valley. |
Day 2 | Rayan depression, Magic Lake, El Rayan waterfalls. Enjoy sandboarding on the lakeside dunes and swimming at the Magic Lake. Lunch Visit Tunis village. Drive back to Cairo and drop off at the hotel. Tar road for about 2.5 hours. |
Physical conditions required | Medium |
Dressing Code | Normal |
Optional Tours (extra charge) | Horseback riding in Tunis Village. Boat ride in Fayoum or Rayan Lake. Bird watching. Telescope and star gazing specialist |