Fayoum
Fayoum Desert & Valley of the Whales Day Trip
Waterfalls, fossil whales and dunes in one unforgettable day from Cairo
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Cairo, Fayoum & the White Desert Journey
Five days from the Nile to waterfalls, oases and a night under the stars
- Duration5 days / 4 nights
- LocationCairo, Fayoum, Bahariya & White Desert
- GroupUp to 10 travellers
- DifficultyEasy
- From$690 per person
About this journey
The perfect first journey into hidden Egypt. Start in Cairo, cross to Fayoum for waterfalls, whale fossils and a lakeside night, then continue deep into the Western Desert: hot springs in Bahariya, the volcanic Black Desert, Crystal Mountain and a Bedouin camp among the chalk sculptures of the White Desert.
Every transfer between the oases is included, so you simply move from one world to the next.
Waterfalls of Wadi El Rayan & the Valley of the Whales
Lakeside night in Tunis village, Fayoum
Hot springs in Bahariya Oasis
Black Desert & Crystal Mountain
Bedouin camp in the White Desert
6 stops, one journey
- 1Cairo
- 2Fayoum
- 3Bahariya Oasis
- 4Black Desert
- 5White Desert
- 6Cairo
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Detailed itinerary
1Day 1 — Cairo to Fayoum
Morning pick-up in Cairo, drive to Fayoum. Wadi El Rayan waterfalls and the Magic Lake, then check in at an eco-lodge in Tunis village.
2Day 2 — Valley of the Whales
Full day in Wadi Al-Hitan: whale fossils, the open-air museum and sandboarding. Sunset over Lake Qarun.
3Day 3 — Across the desert to Bahariya
Desert road to Bahariya Oasis. Afternoon in the palm groves and an evening soak in a natural hot spring.
4Day 4 — Black & White Desert
By 4x4 to the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain and Agabat, then sunset and a Bedouin camp in the White Desert.
5Day 5 — Sunrise & back to Cairo
Sunrise among the chalk formations, breakfast at camp and the drive back to Cairo by evening.
What’s included
Included
- All transport from/to Cairo and between the oases
- 4x4 in the desert
- 2 nights eco-lodge, 1 night oasis lodge, 1 night desert camp
- Meals as per program
- English-speaking local guides
- Entrance & park fees
Not included
- International flights
- Egypt entry visa
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guide and driver
- Personal expenses and drinks
Frequently asked questions
Can I start in Fayoum instead of Cairo?
Yes — we can meet you in Fayoum or arrange a private transfer from anywhere in Cairo or Giza.
Is the camping comfortable?
We provide tents, mattresses, warm sleeping bags, a dining area and a private toilet tent. One night only — the rest are lodges.
Book in three easy steps
- 1Choose date & travellers
Pick your preferred date and group size — no payment needed.
- 2We confirm in 24h
Your planner checks availability and sends the final price.
- 3Secure & travel
A 20% deposit confirms it. The rest is paid as agreed.
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