Fayoum Oasis, Wadi El Rayan & Wadi Al-Hitan

Full experience

Travel from Cairo to Fayoum for Wadi El Rayan, Mudawara viewpoint and the protected fossil landscape of Wadi Al-Hitan. The exact 4x4 route and Whale Valley access depend on park hours, track conditions and permits; the itinerary may substitute another approved Fayoum stop when necessary.

Itinerary

• 06:30 — Cairo pickup: Drive southwest toward Fayoum.
• 09:00 — Wadi El Rayan: Visit the lakes and approved viewpoints.
• 11:00 — Mudawara: Pause at the desert panorama when track conditions allow.
• 13:00 — Wadi Al-Hitan: Explore the fossil museum area and marked trail.
• 16:00 — Return: Drive back to Cairo.

Included

• Licensed desert driver and local guide
• Required 4x4 transport on desert sections
• Bottled water
• Safety briefing
• Private road transfer from Cairo
• Simple local lunch
• Applicable standard protected-area admission

Not included

• Optional activities
• Gratuities and personal expenses
• Anything not specifically listed
• Sandboarding or boat rides unless confirmed
• Special camera permits

Meeting point

Early pickup from Cairo or Giza accommodation.