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Private Tour: Whales Valley & Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls from Cairo
4.9
76 Ratings
Cairo
Embark on a private tour from Cairo to the Whales Valley and Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls. Discover ancient whale fossils and explore a serene desert oasis with a seasoned guide.
Embark on a private tour from Cairo to the Whales Valley and Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls. Discover ancient whale fossils and explore a serene desert oasis with a seasoned guide.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Cairo - Pickup from your hotel at 07:00 AM. Drive from Cairo to El Fayoum, which takes about an hour, and begin the tour.
Then return to your hotel in Cairo. - Safari Arabs - Tunis Village - Visit the Tunis Village in Fayoum. This small village, known as ‘Izbat Tunis, is situated in the Fayoum oasis on the route to Wadi Rayan. Perched on a hill…
- Cairo - Pickup from your hotel at 07:00 AM. Drive from Cairo to El Fayoum, which takes about an hour, and begin the tour.
Then return to your hotel in Cairo.
- Safari Arabs - Tunis Village - Visit the Tunis Village in Fayoum. This small village, known as ‘Izbat Tunis, is situated in the Fayoum oasis on the route to Wadi Rayan. Perched on a hill overlooking a large saltwater lake, the village offers a breathtaking view of the desert’s edge across the lake. It is one of Egypt’s most picturesque locations.
- Qasr Qarun and Medinet Quta - Next, visit Qarun Lake, one of the world’s oldest natural lakes, the third-largest in Egypt, and a remnant of the ancient Lake Maurice.
- Wadi El-Rayan - Proceed to Wadi El Rayan and its waterfalls. The waterfalls here are a natural wonder and the largest in Egypt.
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Valley of the Whales (Wadi Al-Hitan) - After visiting the waterfalls, drive to the Valley of the Whales, Wadi Al-Hitan, in Egypt’s Western Desert. This site holds priceless fossil remains of the earliest, now extinct, suborder of whales, Archaeoceti.
Lunch will be served at a high-quality restaurant.
After lunch, enjoy sandboarding on the sand dunes and visit Magic Lake, one of Egypt’s top destinations.
Then return to your hotel in Cairo. - Faiyum Oasis - After lunch, enjoy sandboarding on the sand dunes and visit Magic Lake, one of Egypt’s top destinations.
What's Included
- All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Entry Fees
- Lunch
- Jeep Safari included
- All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Entry Fees
- Lunch
- Jeep Safari included
What's Not Included
- Personal Items
- Tipping
- Personal Items
- Tipping
Additional Information
Embark on a private tour from Cairo to the heartland of nature’s marvels, the Whales Valley, & Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls in El Fayoum. Aptly named for its astoundingly well-preserved, ancient whale fossils, Whales Valley provides a window into the Earth’s distant past. The journey then continues towards the serene Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls, a breathtaking…
Embark on a private tour from Cairo to the heartland of nature’s marvels, the Whales Valley, & Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls in El Fayoum. Aptly named for its astoundingly well-preserved, ancient whale fossils, Whales Valley provides a window into the Earth’s distant past. The journey then continues towards the serene Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls, a breathtaking desert oasis. Accompanied by a seasoned guide, enjoy this private excursion into some of Egypt’s least explored yet vibrant natural attractions.
- Jeep Safari included if selected entry fees option
Location
Cairo
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(76 Ratings)
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Pothiti_v
Oct 5, 2025
It was a unique... - It was a unique experience. The landscapes were beautiful .
Our guide and our guide Islam, were excellent in their work.
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Travel27979155855
Oct 4, 2025
Incredible experience! - We had an incredible day with our tour guide Hamad Abo Rakika. The 4WD drive through the sand dunes was so much fun and we got to see a beautiful waterfall, fascinating whale fossils and a magical lake. Lunch was amazing and the whole trip felt like a great adventure – something really different from the usual sightseeing. The drivers were all amazing too. We highly recommend this tour to anyone coming to Cairo!
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Kacper_d
Sep 18, 2025
Amr the best tour guide, recommend without any doubts, same with driver Walid - Great experienxe, probably the best trip that we were in Egypt, everything was on time, we’ve met such a nice people.
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Adrianwg4397ml
Sep 18, 2025
Magical desert adventure - Hamed Abo Rakika is a great tour guide… He just not made only the trip from Cairo to El Fayoum magical and fun - with dancing, singing and talking.
He was also good and helpfull on our tour. He showed us the coolest spots, made photos and Videos for us. We Can recommend him! And the driver hamza
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I1750bvphilippen
Sep 13, 2025
FAYOUM - We had an excellent day and was well treated the whole day with lots of details about the places we visited and very friendly approach. We felt more at ease and felt like we visited the place with family. The ambiance was amazing. Our guide Hamad Abo Rakika
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Coral
Sep 8, 2025
Sabra was amazing! Best tour of our trip so far! - This was very well worth the money. We got a great tour, ate great food, and saw a lot of interesting stuff off the beaten path. The tour wasn’t too strenuous and took about 8 hours altogether.
Our guide, Sabra (hope I’m spelling that right) was so friendly and easy to talk to and we really appreciate him and the two drivers we had!
I also really appreciate how we paid for the trip, and weren’t then charged additional admission fees, taken to museums or factories where they employed high pressure sales tactics to sell over priced souvenirs, and we weren’t constantly hounded to tip every person we interacted with. My husband and I felt this was the first tour we went on in Egypt where we could truly just relax and enjoy our time here without being on guard about the grifters. I was far MORE inclined to tip generously since we weren’t so pressured to do so at every second.
I would recommend this to anyone looking for a unique experience in Egypt who wants to take a break from the haggling and grifting you run into at the big attractions. Thank you Sabra and thank you EMO Tours!!
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317andr_sj
Sep 4, 2025
Excellent - Guide Hamar Abo Rakika. The tour was sensational. Hamar and Hadi are very kind and helpful. I also learned a lot of interesting things about the culture.
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Daltons368
Aug 27, 2025
Fun, comfortable, beautiful - The trip was well described. The people we interacted with were very kind and seemed committed to providing a good experience. Our guide, Noor, was knowledgeable, patient, and fun. I didn’t feel rushed at all, as some people may have reviewed. Our drivers were also great and skilled.
I would recommend this trip and Noor as a guide for this company’s various tours.
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253eirinik
Aug 12, 2025
Hamada and Hadi are amazing - Hamada our tour guide and Hadi our driver were just amazing . They made this trip the most memorable . We have never in our lives met such a good tour guide or driver . They are also very good people and extremely funny . When I come back to Egypt I am definitely booking with them again !!!!❤️
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839alinav
Jul 18, 2025
Amazing Experience in Fayoum Oasis – Nature, Culture & Adventure! - We had a fantastic day trip to the Fayoum Oasis that exceeded all expectations! From the beginning, everything was well-organized. Our driver picked us up in Cairo in a clean, comfortable car and was incredibly patient and friendly—even helped find us when our hotel was hard to locate.
The adventure started at the Museum of Fossils and Climate Change, where we learned so much about ancient animals and their development. A truly fascinating stop! We then explored a beautiful waterfall and had an exciting 4x4 desert safari—definitely a highlight of the trip!
Later, we relaxed at a desert camp where the food was 100% traditional and absolutely delicious. Every dish felt homemade and full of flavor.
Special thanks to our guide, Hamada, who was knowledgeable, polite, and attentive throughout the day. We felt safe, well looked after, and deeply connected to the nature and history around us.
Highly recommended for anyone looking to explore a different side of Egypt beyond the typical tourist spots. Nature, culture, great food, and wonderful people—this trip had it all!
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