Al Fayoum Oasis Tour from Cairo : Enjoy our Cairo day tours to Al Fayoum Oasis and see Fayoum's famous attractions (the ancient wooden waterwheels). Enjoy the lake Qarun and natural landscape, a day out of the noise of Cairo and go through the rural life of the villages and farmers, visit the historical area of Karanis and the ancient ruins of it dating back to the Greco-Roman era. Have lunch at one of the local restaurant in the Fayoum oasis. A professional Egyptologist guide and hotel pickup and drop-off included.
Today “Your Egypt Tours” will take you only 47 miles (76 kilometers) south of Africa's most populated city of Cairo where the oasis town of El Fayoum is located. The main attractions in this tranquil town are the wooden waterworks, yet another example of the ingenuity displayed by ancient Egyptian engineers. Originally named Crocodilopolis, then Arsinoe, and lastly Medinet El-Fayoum, it was the main place of worship of the crocodile god, Sobek. It is said that during ancient times, crocodiles were adorned with gold and fed honey cakes and meat by the priests. Of interest are the huge wooden waterwheels, another incredible engineering achievement by the ancient Egyptians, though less known than the mighty Pyramids. The waters of the Bahr Yusef are distributed throughout the oasis from Medinet El-Fayoum, the capital of the Fayoum. Approximately 200 of the great waterwheels are located throughout the oasis. The Seven Waterwheels, a Fayoum landmark, are surrounded by mangoes, palms, and willows. A great stone obelisk was erected in honor of Senwosret I in Abgig during the 12th Dynasty. It was discovered on the ground in two pieces during the 18th century and was recently reconstructed and erected in Medinet El-Fayoum.
Price quotes are in US dollars per person per trip and are valid until April 30th, 2025. Please inquire for pricing over Christmas, New Year’s, and Easter holidays.
Reservations should be made as early as possible to book the desired holiday. Space on a given tour will be secured upon receipt a deposit of 25% of the full price. This payment will be 50% during the Christmas and New Year holidays and on packages including airfare. This deposit counts as part of your final payment. Deposits can be made by bank wire transfer or sent via Western Union or paid using a credit card (Visa or MasterCard). Payment should be received within 7 days of booking.
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Al Fayoum Oasis holds different and interesting attractions such as the Wadi Al Rayan and Wadi El Hitan. Al Fayoum day tours are also famous for the Pyramids such as The Pyramid of Sneferu, Lahun, and Hawara. You can enjoy felucca riding on Qarun Lake tour and a sandboarding experience
The closest oasis to Cairo is Fayoum, making it highly accessible if Cairo serves as your base while exploring different Egypt day tours. Nature, history, architecture, world heritage sites, lovely lakes such as Qarun Lake, natural wonders like Wadi Al Rayan, and amiable residents are all present in great variety.
There are 63 kilometers between Cairo and Faiyum by car. Driving time from Cairo to Faiyum is about 1h 27m so finish your Cairo day tours then spend a day tour in Fayoum.
From October to May, when the weather is perfect and the average temperature doesn't get above 24 or 25 °C, is the finest time to enjoy Fayoum day tours. Even during the warmest parts of the day, you may schedule trips to the towns and the desert due to the pleasant environment and limited rainfall.
Al Fayoum Oasis is a desert city the weather in Fayoum is very dry and hot in summer and cold in winter, so if you visit Al Fayoun in winter take a heavy jacket, gloves, and scarf, while in summer bring with you umbrella, t-shirts, shorts, and don't forget the sunscreen and hat.
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Our trip to was wonderful. The accommodations and travel was seamlessly arranged by customer service rep, Mona, and we visited so many of the famous Egyptian antiquities. I would not have done the trip without the very knowledgeable guides, Ashraf and Mamdouh
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