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Fayoum Oasis Tour to Karanis, Qarun Lake, Wadi El Rian Waterfalls

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Cairo, Egypt
  • 9 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Escape from Cairo’s hustle and bustle to the ancient oasis of Al-Fayoum on this private trip with an Egyptologist at the helm. Admire the Greco-Roman city of Karanis and its archaeological museum, ride a boat amid the rich bird life of salty Lake Qarun, and marvel at the desert waterfalls of Wadi el-Rayan. There’s time for a local restaurant lunch before you return to Cairo.
  • Get up close with nature, archaeology, and birdlife at the Al-Fayoum oasis
  • Egyptologist guide arranges everything and clues you in on the history
  • Savor authentic flavors over lunch at a local restaurant
  • Private 2-way hotel transfers save time, with no stops for other travelers

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Coffee and/or Tea

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Our guide will pick up our guest from hotel

What To Expect

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Wadi El-Rayan

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9
based on 13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great Fun!

Lainie_S, Dec 2025
Fantastic experience! Has to be a favourite of my trip!! My guide was friendly, fun and managed to make this tour so memorable! Would 100% do it again!!!

Response from Host, Dec 2025

we are so happy to share your great experience in Egypt and we were part of it

Out of the city

Karen_F, Sep 2021
Visiting Fayoum was a nice day out of Cairo, and Hossam was great about answering all of our questions. The lunch with the family was very good, but the bathroom was wet and there was no toilet paper so come prepared.

From $158.74

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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On average, this is booked 17 days in advance.

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