Wonders of the Desert: Valley of Whales and Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls Day Tour from Cairo

Faiyum, Egypt.

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10-11 Hours

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Experience a unique day tour from Cairo to the stunning Valley of Whales (Wadi Al-Hitan) and the serene Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls, a natural and historical adventure in Egypt’s desert. Explore the UNESCO-listed Valley of Whales, home to some of the world’s most impressive prehistoric whale fossils. Then, enjoy the refreshing beauty of Wadi El Rayan, where desert meets water at Egypt’s only waterfalls. This tour is a perfect escape from the city for nature lovers, adventurers, and history enthusiasts alike, offering an exciting combination of natural wonders and ancient history.

Duration

10-11 Hours

Tour Type

day tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Language

English-French-German-Italian

Highlights

Explore the Valley of Whales (Wadi Al-Hitan), a UNESCO World Heritage site with fossilized whale skeletons dating back 40 million years
Visit the breathtaking Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls, located in the middle of the desert
Experience the stunning landscapes of Wadi El Rayan’s protected area, including vast sand dunes and lakes
Discover ancient fossils and rock formations that tell the story of Egypt's prehistoric past
Optional 4x4 safari adventure or hiking in the Wadi El Hitan area
Enjoy a scenic picnic or lunch by the waterfalls

Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle
Services of a professional Egyptologist guide
Entrance fees to Valley of Whales (Wadi Al-Hitan) and Wadi El Rayan
Bottled water throughout the tour
Picnic lunch or lunch at a local restaurant
Free time to explore the sites and take photographs

Excluded

Personal expenses
Gratuities (optional)
Optional 4x4 desert safari (available at extra cost)
Camel or horse rides (optional and available at extra cost)

Travel Itinerary

7:00 AM -

Pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza in an air-conditioned vehicle

9:30 AM -

Arrive at Wadi Al-Hitan (Valley of Whales) – guided tour of the fossilized whale skeletons and desert rock formations

12:00 PM -

Travel to Wadi El Rayan, a protected area famous for its waterfalls and lakes

12:30 PM -

Visit the Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls, the largest waterfalls in Egypt

1:30 PM -

Enjoy a picnic lunch or lunch at a local restaurant near the waterfalls

2:30 PM -

Free time to explore the desert dunes or take an optional 4x4 safari adventure

4:00 PM -

Begin your journey back to Cairo

6:30 PM -

Drop-off at your hotel

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