Embark on a two-day adventure from Cairo to El Fayoum with Maxim Tours. Discover ancient whale fossils, beautiful desert landscapes, waterfalls, and the famous Magic Lake. Enjoy outdoor activities, explore remarkable natural attractions, and spend a memorable night camping beneath the desert sky.
Your adventure begins with pickup from your Cairo hotel at approximately 7:00 AM. Travel to El Fayoum, located around 95 km from Cairo, and begin exploring the region’s remarkable natural and historical attractions.
Visit Wadi El Hitan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its fossilized whale remains dating back approximately 40 million years. Discover evidence of the evolutionary history of whales and the area’s ancient marine environment.
Continue through the desert landscapes and stop at Mudawara Mountain to admire its distinctive scenery and take photographs.
Explore the Wadi El Rayan Protected Area, known for its lakes, desert environment, and waterfalls connecting two lakes. Enjoy the natural scenery and take time to appreciate this unique landscape.
Head to the Magic Lake, a beautiful lake surrounded by desert dunes. Enjoy the scenery and take the opportunity to try sandboarding. A small-boat activity may also be available, subject to the arrangements confirmed for your trip.
At the end of the day, settle into your desert camp and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere beneath the night sky. Spend the evening relaxing, listening to music, or stargazing.
Meals included: Lunch and dinner.
Wake up to the desert sunrise and enjoy breakfast at the camp before preparing for the return journey.
Depending on the selected itinerary and available arrangements, you may visit Qasr Al Rahala, Qusur El Arab, and Watermelon Valley before returning to Cairo.
Travel back to Cairo by vehicle, concluding your two-day El Fayoum adventure.
Meal included: Breakfast.
The itinerary specifies lunch and dinner on Day 1 and breakfast on Day 2. The included accommodation depends on the option selected and confirmed at booking.
The standard accommodation arrangement is the one confirmed in your selected package. Switching between desert camping and a hotel stay in El Fayoum may involve an additional charge. Please confirm the accommodation type and any extra costs before booking.
Additional charges may apply for pickup or drop-off from Cairo Airport, Sphinx Airport, the New Administrative Capital, New Cairo, Heliopolis, Badr City, Shorouk, Rehab, Obour, Sheraton Al Matar, Sheikh Zayed City, the Ring Road, Mirage City, Meridian Airport, or Madinaty. Confirm the applicable charges and arrangements before booking.
