Fayoum, Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls & Whale Valley from Cairo
Trade Cairo's traffic for golden dunes, desert waterfalls, and 40-million-year-old whale fossils on this private, full-day tour to the Fayoum Oasis. Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with your own guide to Lake Qaroun, one of the oldest natural lakes in the world, then continue into the Wadi El Rayan Protected Area, where a channel of cascading waterfalls links two desert lakes, a rare sight in the heart of the Sahara. Climb the golden dunes for a sandboarding session, cool off at the color-shifting Magic Lake, and refuel with a traditional Egyptian lunch overlooking the water. The day finishes at Wadi Al-Hitan (Valley of the Whales), a UNESCO World Heritage Site holding the world's largest collection of fossilized ancient whales, living proof that whales once walked on land. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Cairo or Giza, bottled water, lunch, and all entrance fees are included, for a seamless, hassle-free day in Egypt's Western Desert.
- Location: Cairo, Egypt
- Country: Egypt
- Wildlife: plants
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