Whales in the Sahara? Around 40 million years ago this desert lay under a shallow sea, and today its sand still holds the skeletons of early whales. This private Wadi El Hitan tour takes you from Cairo to the Fayoum desert to see them in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Wadi El Hitan, then on to the Wadi El Rayan waterfalls, Lake Qarun and the pottery village of Tunis – a full day of nature and fossils, with your own guide.
| Group | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 person | USD 290 |
| 2–3 people | USD 150 |
| 4–7 people | USD 125 |
| 8–15 people | USD 100 |
| Child (6–11 years) | USD 50 |
Larger group or special request? Contact us or call +201000569259 / +201221418581.
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Your hotel in Cairo or Giza
Daily, start times from 7:00 am to 8:30 am
Private full-day tour
English (other languages on request)
Comfortable shoes for walking on sand, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, plenty of water and a light jacket in winter.
Early-morning pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza and drive to Fayoum.
Pass Lake Qarun, one of the oldest lakes in Egypt.
Stop at the waterfalls between the two lakes of Wadi El Rayan.
Walk among the fossil whale skeletons in the Valley of the Whales (a 4×4 is used if the road is closed).
Enjoy the views of sand and water from this round-topped mountain.
Stop for lunch at a local restaurant in Tunis Village, then drive back to your hotel.
