Fayoum
Fayoum Desert & Valley of the Whales Day Trip
Waterfalls, fossil whales and dunes in one unforgettable day from Cairo
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The Ultimate Hidden Egypt: Siwa, the White Desert & Sinai
Twelve days through every hidden world we love
- Duration12 days / 11 nights
- LocationSiwa, Bahariya, White Desert, Fayoum & Sinai
- Group4–10 travellers
- DifficultyModerate
- From$2,390 per person
About this journey
Our signature journey links all five hidden regions of Egypt. Salt lakes and palm gardens in Siwa, a crossing of the desert to Bahariya, a night in the White Desert, waterfalls and whale fossils in Fayoum, and finally the sacred mountains and coral coast of Sinai.
It is the trip for travellers who want to see the Egypt most visitors never reach — all in one smooth, fully guided route.
All five hidden regions in one trip
Siwa salt lakes and the Great Sand Sea
Night camp in the White Desert
Valley of the Whales in Fayoum
Mount Sinai sunrise & Dahab
7 stops, one journey
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Detailed itinerary
1Day 1 — Cairo
Arrival and welcome dinner in Cairo.
2Days 2–4 — Siwa Oasis
Journey to Siwa; salt lakes, springs, Shali fortress and a Great Sand Sea safari.
3Day 5 — Desert crossing to Bahariya
A full day across the desert to Bahariya Oasis, hot spring in the evening.
4Day 6 — Black & White Desert
Black Desert, Crystal Mountain and a camp in the White Desert.
5Days 7–8 — Fayoum
Valley of the Whales, Wadi El Rayan waterfalls and a lakeside eco-lodge in Tunis village.
6Days 9–10 — St. Catherine
Transfer to Sinai, Mount Sinai sunrise and St. Catherine’s Monastery.
7Days 11–12 — Dahab
Relax by the Red Sea, snorkel the Blue Hole and transfer to Sharm El Sheikh or Cairo.
What’s included
Included
- All transport, 4x4s and internal transfers
- 11 nights in eco-lodges, oasis lodges and one desert camp
- Breakfast daily and most dinners
- Expert guides in every region
- Permits and entrance fees
Not included
- International flights
- Egypt entry visa
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guide and driver
- Personal expenses and drinks
- Domestic flight from Sharm El Sheikh (optional)
Frequently asked questions
Can I join only part of the trip?
Yes — on private departures we can shorten the route or swap regions.
Is it tiring?
There are a few long driving days, balanced with slower days in Siwa, Fayoum and Dahab.
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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