Egypt · FAYOUM
The 13 best fayoum day trips you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there and work down.
Private guided day trip from Cairo to Al Fayoum Oasis, Wadi El-Rayan waterfall, dunes sandboarding, a felucca sail on Lake Qarun, and Tunis pottery lunch.
“It was an amazing day!!! Our guide was fun and enthusiastic to show us everything and make our day special!!! Highly recommend!!!”
Private El Fayoum day trip from Cairo with 4x4 desert sandboarding, Wadi El Rayan waterfalls, Wadi Al-Hitan fossils, Magic Lake, and lunch.
“Tour was really good and guide was very helpful. The trip overall was easy going and not to stressful.”
Full-day Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El-Rayan waterfalls from Cairo, with Lake Qarun birdlife, Roman-era portraits, felucca ride, and lunch.
“Henry was our excellent guide on our trip to the Fayoum area which is about 80 km south west of Cairo. Away from the hustle and bustle of Cairo we could appreciate the comparative peace and quiet of the area as well as the many impressiRead more”
4x4 day trip from Cairo through Fayoum, Wadi El Rayan, Magic Lake, and UNESCO Wadi al Hitan whale fossils, with lunch.
“This was probably one of the best tours I have ever been on. I am one of those people who always feels rushed in a tour never getting enough time, but Esraa our tour guide gave us plenty of time to explore wadi al hitan, took great pictures of me at magic lake and really nice sand boarding experience. I was a solo traveler and I really appreciated Esraa for taking so many beautiful pictures of me. The 4*4 was very fun and I had a great time”
Cairo to Fayoum day tour with 4x4 off-roading, Qarun Lake, Wadi El Rayan waterfalls, Whale Valley fossils, lunch, and sandboarding.
“Amazing day. Worth every Penny. Tour guide was brilliant and driver too! Drive though the desert was nothing like you have ever seen before and the 4x4 driver was fantastic. Unesco World heritage site of was great with amazing surroundings. Lunch at a local camp was tasty and very welcoming. Thank you for a great day! We would recommend!”
Private Al Fayoum day trip from Cairo with Qarun Lake, Wadi El-Rayan, Tunis village BBQ, expert guidance, and hotel pickup.
“El tour comenzó bien, el guía nos recogió en el hotel en un carro muy moderno. El conductor amable. Primero fuimos hasta Memphis, y si bien dimos un recorrido por el coloso, y el guía algo explicó, en comparación con lo que escuchábamos que otros guías contaban sentiRead more”
Private all-inclusive Fayoum oasis and Wadi El-Rayan day tour from Cairo with 4x4 dunes, sandboarding, waterfalls, boat ride, and lunch.
“This full day Fayuom Oasis tour with visit to Valley of Whales plus other fun adventures was excellent. Our guide Mohammed Faiz was excellent. Highly recommend this tour.”
Private day trip from Cairo to Wadi Al-Hitan whale fossils and Wadi El-Rayan waterfalls, with Jeep safari, lunch, and hotel pickup.
“This was a very good experience out in the Egyptian desert. The natural sites are amazing and it feels very special to see and swim in an Oasis. The sand dune ride in the 4x4 was awesome, leading up to the valley of the whales and its unique Read more”
Cairo to Fayoum desert in a 4x4 with dune bashing, sandboarding, Wadi El Rayan waterfalls, Magic Lake lunch, felucca ride, and sunset views.
“We did the excursion with Khaled Dimo. He was excellent, very friendly informative and welcoming, as well as being great Arabic teacher! We started the day driving from Cairo over to Fayoum for sight seeing and then onwards to do some sandboarding and a felucca trip. DiRead more”
Private 10-hour tour from Cairo to Whales Valley and Wadi El Rayan waterfalls, with Tunis village, Qarun Lake, sandboarding, lunch, and jeep fun.
“The trip exceeded our expectation! Well organized. Our guide Hajsan was best of the best! excellent knowledge and customer service. He was a great photographer as well. We also had a wonderfull drivers Ahmed and Muhammad-both very profesional. I recomand this trip🙂”
Ride from Cairo to Wadi El-Rayan and Wadi Al-Hitan on a guided, door-to-door day trip with a 4x4 safari, lunch, and UNESCO fossils.
“We had the most amazing time with Khaled! He kept surprising us with more and more! This was definitely one of the best tours I’ve taken in Egypt over the past 15 months that I’ve been exploring this region. Khaled was exceptional at explaining everything and he just made the day 100% enjoyable.”
Private Cairo to El Fayoum day trip to Wadi Hitan whale fossils, Wadi El Rayan waterfalls, 4x4 safari and sandboarding, lunch included.
“The tour guide was truly excellent. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the entire experience unforgettable. He took the group to all the beautiful highlights of Fayoum — from the classic desert trip to the Magic Lake, the safari, and the stunning landscapes around Wadi El Rayan. Every stop was well-organized, and he explained everything with patience and passion. Thanks to him, the whole journey felt safe, enjoyable, and full of great memories. This guide is highly recommended for anyone visiting Fayoum. Thanos”
Private day trip from Cairo to Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Rayan, with desert lakes, Greco-Roman ruins, a big waterfall, and more.
“The place is really beautifull but you Will spend the day in a car. Too expensive for this experience”
Temples, reef, sand or city — pick the shape of the day and go.
