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Tunis Village & Lake Qarun Overnight Escape
Pottery, birds and a lakeside eco-lodge two hours from Cairo
- Duration2 days / 1 night
- LocationTunis Village, Fayoum
- GroupUp to 12 travellers
- DifficultyEasy
- From$160 per person
About this journey
A gentle weekend escape. Spend a night in the artists' village of Tunis on the hills above Lake Qarun: try pottery with local artisans, take a boat on the lake to watch the birds and enjoy slow country breakfasts in the garden of your lodge.
Pottery workshop with local artisans
Boat trip and birdwatching on Lake Qarun
Night in a lakeside mud-brick lodge
Sunset over the lake
Optional visit to Wadi El Rayan
Detailed itinerary
1Day 1 — Cairo to Tunis Village
Morning drive to Fayoum, check in at the lodge, pottery workshop and lake-view dinner.
2Day 2 — Lake Qarun & return
Early birdwatching boat trip, breakfast, a walk through the village and return to Cairo.
What’s included
Included
- Transport from/to Cairo
- 1 night in a lodge with breakfast and dinner
- Pottery workshop
- Boat trip on Lake Qarun
- Local guide
Not included
- International flights
- Egypt entry visa
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guide and driver
- Personal expenses and drinks
Frequently asked questions
When is the best birdwatching?
November to March, when migratory birds winter on the lake.
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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