Day Trip to Wadi El-Hitan, Wadi El-Rayyan & Al Fayyom Oasis
A trusted partner experience, hand-picked and featured on This is Egypt.

Overview
Your specialist desert leaders will escort you into Wadi El-Hitan, guiding you through its desert scenery as you observe Egyptian daily life. Along the way you’ll watch fishing and farming activities and see local animals and migrating birds in their natural surroundings. The route also brings you past natural lakes and waterfalls, offering contrasting pockets of water and life amid the landscape. The wider Fayoum area, often called the flower gardens of Egypt, forms part of the experience. As you move through the region, you’ll take in cultivated landscapes and seasonal plant life alongside the scenes of rural life and wildlife. The focus is on watching and learning about local people, animals and natural features as you travel with experienced desert guides.
Highlights
- ✦Private tour
- ✦Service animals allowed
- ✦Hotel pickup
What's included
- ✓Baggage storage and transfer
- ✓Pick-up and drop-off services
- ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Lunch (barbecue, rice, cooked vegetables, appetizers, bread)
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Visual settings of fossils and climate change museum
- ✕Professional photographer
- ✕Gratuities
Frequently asked questions
- How long is this experience?
- 8-12h
- Can I cancel my booking?
- Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.
- What's included?
- Baggage storage and transfer · Pick-up and drop-off services · Air-conditioned vehicle · Lunch (barbecue, rice, cooked vegetables, appetizers, bread) · Bottled water · Visual settings of fossils and climate change museum
Reviews (9)
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- ↩️ Free cancellation up to 24h before
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- Viator(this listing)Cheapest12,283 EGP
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- Booking.com12,298 EGP

