Fayoum and overnight camping in Wadi El Hitan from Cairo

Take an overnight trip to Wadi EL-Hitan if you enjoy camping and want a more adventurous experience. It contains the remains of long-lived whales and sharks. You can spend the night under the stars and enjoy sleep on your bed made from palm leaves. then we will go to Fayoum it's only about an hour away from Cairo.

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Fayoum, Cairo

Egypt

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If you love camping and looking for a more adventurous experience, visit Fayoum city from Cairo day tours and consider taking an overnight trip to Wadi El Hitan, this is the trip for you! This area is also known as the "Valley of the Whales" because it's famous for its fossils. It has been preserved as an archaeological site since it was first discovered in 1952, and it contains fossilized remains of whales and sharks that lived millions of years ago. You'll spend the night under the stars and wake up refreshed and ready for a day of exploring Cairo's beautiful landmarks, and visiting all of the major Cairo attractions, such as the Pyramids, Sphinx, and Egyptian Museum.

Itinerary

Day 1: Visit and overnight at valley of the whales

In the morning, you will depart from your hotel in Cairo on a coach to Fayoum, which is about an hour's drive. Upon arrival in Fayoum, you will be transferred to Wadi El Hitan by a private bus where you can see some of the most amazing fossils in the world. The valley is located on the west bank of the Nile River in the province of Fayoum, southwest of Cairo. There are many kinds of fossilized animals that can be found here, including crocodiles, hippopotami, turtles, and fish.

This tour takes us through the desert landscape of Fayoum, passing by the village of Tunis exploring the pottery art school, and enjoying the view of Lake Qaroun before arriving at our destination. We will spend the night camping in Wadi El Hitan with our own guide. We offer a buffet Lunch at our campsite and breakfast (Buffet) before leaving for Cairo early in the morning.

It's recommended that you spend at least one night here so that you can explore all of its natural beauty. And we believe that it's a truly unique experience that you'll want to relive again and again.

wearing comfortable clothes and shoes for you and your family will be suitable for this tour to be able to walk in the valley.

Meals included: Lunch and dinner

Day 2: Tour to the Egyptian museum and Coptic Cairo

After breakfast, you will enjoy the view of the magical lake, Lake Qaroun, considered one of the oldest natural lakes in the world and the third largest in Egypt. Wadi El Rayan has two lakes connected by Egypt's only waterfalls offering a spectacular view not repeated anywhere else in the world. Take a look at Egypt's only waterfalls before returning to the airport to travel home.

You can also take an optional excursion to enjoy sandboarding in El Fayoum, inside Wadi El Rayan, if you have time.

Meals included: Breakfast

What is included?

Overnight day at the Fayoum desert
Entrances to the mentioned sites
Tents for sleeping with equipment are also included
English-speaking tour guide. (other languages are available too).
All transfers will be made by a private exclusive air-conditioned vehicle during your Overnight Day Tour to El Fayoum from Cairo.
Shopping tours in Cairo are provided during our Cairo Day Tours (Upon request).
All taxes and service charges are included during Egypt Day Tours.

What is Excluded?

International flights tickets
Visa to enter Egypt
Tipping
Any extras activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Beverage during meals.

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