Cairo & Faiyum Oasis Tour: From Pyramids to Desert

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Tour Code: ODY-EG-2504

Destination: Egypt

Duration5 Days
Tour TypePrivate & Bespoke
Tour Style Classic

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About This Trip

Unveil the allure of Cairo and Faiyum on this 5-day short break blending cultural immersions, outdoor activities, and scenic landscapes. Indulge in breathtaking views of the Great Pyramid of Giza, an architectural wonder. Discover the Grand Egyptian Museum's vast collection of invaluable artifacts. Venture to Faiyum for its charming oasis and lakes, and experience the thrill of sandboarding down the golden dunes.

Itinerary Summary

DAY	PLACE	HIGHLIGHTS
1	Cairo	Arrival
2	Cairo	Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Grand Egyptian Museum
3	Cairo	Citadel of Salah El Din, Muhammad Ali Mosque, Khan el Khalili Bazaar
4	Faiyum	Qarun Lake, Wadi El Rayan, Wadi Al Hitan, and Sandboarding
5	Cairo	Departure

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Itinerary

Day 1:Cairo, Arrival

Welcome to Egypt, the land of the pharaohs!

An airport representative will greet you with a smile after you land in Cairo and help you go through customs. Catch a first glimpse of this city as you sit back and relax in the private car taking you to your hotel. Check in, unpack your luggage, and the remainder of the day is at your disposal.

Cairo

Day 2:Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum

Discover the stories behind the Giza Pyramids, Egypt's most famous landmark. Relish in a stunning panorama of these engineering marvels from a distant viewpoint, let the insightful narrative of your guide bring Egypt's Old Kingdom back to life, and capture outstanding photos with the pyramids and the Sphinx as a backdrop.

Moving on, you'll explore the Grand Egyptian Museum, where you can see artifacts of Tutankhamun that have never been exhibited before.

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Day 3:Cairo City Tour

This morning, you will enjoy a private guided tour to explore Old Cairo. Your first stop is the Citadel of Salah El Din, where the Ottoman-style Muhammad Ali Mosque offers an impressive bird’s-eye view of the city. Then, soak up the lively atmosphere of Khan el Khalili Bazaar as you wander through its maze-like lanes filled with shops overflowing with exotic spices and traditional handicrafts.

The rest of the day is free for you to explore at your own pace or relax. If you like, you may take an optional 1-hour felucca ride on the Nile.

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Day 4:Faiyum Excursion incl. Wadi Al Hitan & Sandboarding

Discover Faiyum's lovely oasis and golden dunes on this day excursion! Leaving Cairo early, you'll reach Wadi El Rayan after around two hours, with a stop en route at Qarun Lake to admire its beauty. Take in the area's lush oasis, stunning waterfalls, and unique rock formations, and have a blast sandboarding down the dunes. Then, go on an exhilarating 4X4 jeep ride across the desert on your way to Wadi Al Hitan, the Valley of the Whales.

With prehistoric fossils of whales, sharks, and other marine species scattered across the barren desert, Wadi Al Hitan is an archaeologist's paradise. Visit the Wadi Al Hitan Museum to gain an insight into the marine species' remarkable evolution through the ages, and indulge in incredible views of the desert.

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Day 5:Cairo, Departure

Savor Cairo's charm for some more time before departing for the airport by private vehicle. Board the plane and reminisce about this wonderful journey on your flight home.