9-Hour Wadi Al-Rayan and Wadi Al-Hitan Tour with Whale Fossils
About This Tour
Enjoy the serenity and charm of the western desert on this 9-hour adventure to two remarkable Egyptian national parks: the protected area of Wadi Al-Rayan and W...
Duration: 9 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Cairo, Faiyum, Wadi El Hitan, Wadi El Rayan · Languages: English
Know before you go: Departure time is scheduled at 07:00 AM. Earlier or later departures are available until 08:00 AM if needed. Please inform us at the time of booking.; The tour departs from centrally located Cairo and Giza hotels. Please provide your hotel information to arrange transportation services.; The tour returns to its original point of departure.
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What's Included
- Experienced English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fees
- Lunch in a local restaurant
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
Not Included
- Tipping or gratuities (recommended)
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Wadi Al-Rayan Lakes, Waterfalls, and Wadi Al-Hitan
Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location to begin your tour. Visit the two lakes in this area, which form the only waterfalls in Egypt. The lakes here are formed from the excessive water drainage from Al Fayoum farmlands. Witness the serenity and sharp contrast between the blue water and the golden colour of the desert. Explore the marvellous cuisine at a local restaurant. Drive to Wadi Al-Hitan (Valley of Whales). It is an amazing geological site in the Al Fayoum Governorate of Egypt, some 150 km southwest of Cairo. Drive to Wadi Al-Hitan (Valley of Whales). It is an amazing geological site in the Al Fayoum Governorate of Egypt, some 150 km southwest of Cairo. Marvel at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its hundreds of fossils of some of the earliest forms of whale, the Archaeoceti. Marvel at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its hundreds of fossils of some of the earliest forms of whale, the Archaeoceti. Unravel one of the greatest mysteries of whale evolution: the emergence of the whale as an ocean-going mammal from a previous life as a land-based animal. Unravel one of the greatest mysteries of whale evolution: the emergence of the whale as an ocean-going mammal from a previous life as a land-based animal. Drive back to the hotel.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Talaat Harb Axis, Industrial Area, Third New Cairo, Cairo Governorate 11835, Egypt · Tour start: Talaat Harb Axis, Industrial Area, Third New Cairo, Cairo Governorate 11835, Egypt — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
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