Private Tour To Fayoum Oasis, Valley Of The whales & Wadi Al Rian From Cairo. in Cairo
Cairo, Egypt

Private Tour To Fayoum Oasis, Valley Of The whales & Wadi Al Rian From Cairo.

Outty Ranking 68 4.9 · 16 traveler reviews9 hoursFrom $84
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Outty Ranking

68/100

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Traveler rating

4.9/5

Based on 16 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Private Tour To Fayoum Oasis, Valley Of The whales & Wadi Al Rian From Cairo. worth booking?

Private Tour To Fayoum Oasis, Valley Of The whales & Wadi Al Rian From Cairo. is a 9-hour experience in Cairo, Egypt, from $84 per person. It scores 68 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 16 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
68 / 100
Rating
4.9/5 (16)
Duration
9 hours
From
$84 per person

Our Egypt Royal Tours - tour guide will pick you up from your hotel at 7:00 am in Cairo to head to El Fayoum oasis “about 95 KM”. Which was considered as a cult center for worshiping The Crocodile God “Sobek” during the

What you get

  • Breakfast & Lunch meals at Tunisian Village.
  • All Languages speaking Egyptologist guide.
  • All transfer by a private modern air conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water on board the vehicle during the tour.
  • 4 X 4 Jeep Car.
  • Entrance fees to the mentioned historical place.

About this experience

Our Egypt Royal Tours - tour guide will pick you up from your hotel at 7:00 am in Cairo to head to El Fayoum oasis “about 95 KM”. Which was considered as a cult center for worshiping The Crocodile God “Sobek” during the ancient Egyptians era. we will go to visit Tunisian Village and have special breakfast in it and seeing pottery manufacturing, then you will go to “Qaron’s Lake”, by 4 x 4 Jeep Car It’s also considered the oldest natural lake in the world. You will watch there a magnificent scenery of the winter immigrated birds around the lake. After that going to “Wadi AL-Ryan”. and moving to visit Mudawara Mountain.it is more of a rock formation than a true mountain. then you will go to the valley of the whales to explore the fossils of the whales its 200 million years old. then going to see the magic lake it's so pure and magical water attract most of the visitors to enjoy their time in swimming and fishing. then you will have lunch before your return back to your hotel.

What's included

Included

  • Breakfast & Lunch meals at Tunisian Village.
  • All Languages speaking Egyptologist guide.
  • All transfer by a private modern air conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water on board the vehicle during the tour.
  • 4 X 4 Jeep Car.
  • Entrance fees to the mentioned historical place.
  • Pick up service from your hotel in Cairo and back.

Not included

  • Any extras
  • Tipping.

What you'll see and do

  1. Fayoum Oasis

    Our Egypt Royal Tours - tour guide will pick you up from your hotel at 7:00 am in Cairo to head to El Fayoum oasis “about 95 KM”. Which was considered as a cult center for worshiping The Crocodile God “Sobek” during the ancient Egyptians era. we will go to visit Tunisian Village and have special breakfast in it and seeing pottery manufacturing, then you will go to “Qaron’s Lake”, by 4 x 4 Jeep Car It’s also considered the oldest natural lake in the world. You will watch there a magnificent scenery of the winter immigrated birds around the lake. After that going to “Wadi AL-Ryan”. and moving to visit Mudawara Mountain.it is more of a rock formation than a true mountain. then you will go to the valley of the whales to explore the fossils of the whales its 200 million years old. then going to see the magic lake it's so pure and magical water attract most of the visitors to enjoy their time in swimming and fishing. then you will have lunch before your return back to your hotel.

    600 minutes here · Admission included

Where it starts and ends

Hotel pickup

Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 720 minutes before departure.

Before you book

Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Languages
en
Ticket
Mobile Only
Runs on
Every day
Group size
Up to 12 travelers per booking
Operated by
Egypt Royal Tours

Know before you go

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Photos

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What travelers are saying

Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 16 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

The guide

7 mentions

Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

Food and drink

5 mentions

The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

Knowledge and storytelling

4 mentions

Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

Photo opportunities

4 mentions

The views and photo stops come up again and again.

Traveler reviews

16 verified traveler reviews for Private Tour To Fayoum Oasis, Valley Of The whales & Wadi Al Rian From Cairo.. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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brenday323 · April 2025

Wonderful Tour - highly recommend

Loved this tour. The lodge where we ate breakfast and lunch was beautiful and the food was delicious. Valley of the Whales is incredible. Our guide and driver were very informative and helpful. Highly recommend.

Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your review & we hope to see you again.

via Tripadvisor

476gregoryd · February 2025

Beautiful site. Great tour with tour guide Emr, He was knowledgeable, kind, and funny. Highly recommended!!

We had a first rate tour guide. His name was Emr. The site was beautiful. We enjoyed the hike as well as visiting the oasis and the waterfalls. Even got a chance to try a little sand surfing.

Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your review & we hope to see you again.

via Tripadvisor

kristigeske · December 2023

Let’s party at Fayoum with the queens!!!!

Fayoum Oasis, indeed, is one of Egypt’s hidden gems and what an amazing way to experience it with Sugar Queen and Princess Amira from Egypt Royal Tours!!! This, for sure, was one of the many highlights of my trip! These beautiful queens know how to party even in the desert and sand dunes of Wadi El Rayan!! I will never, ever forget how they made my 50th birthday extremely memorable!! Definitely one for the books!! ❤️❤️❤️

Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your review & we hope to see you again.

via Tripadvisor

JenniferG4360 · November 2023

Great tour, highly recommend

Really fun tour especially if want to get out of Cairo and see some countryside. Loved the whale valley. Others stops were nice as well but we were impacted by sandstorm unfortunately. Breakfast and lunch were very good and driver was very safe. Guide Abdo was super nice and accommodating.

Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your review & we hope to see you again.

via Tripadvisor

Guide13173856077 · September 2023

The best private tour I’ve ever had.

Easily one of the best experiences I’ve had booking a tour. My guide Ahmed was THE BEST guide I’ve had. So knowledgeable and such a kind person. I had 2 drivers, one city, Mohamed and one for the desert including some off roading fun, Mustafa. Both were amazing. As a solo female traveler, I felt safe the entire time. We had the most amazing breakfast in Tunis, followed by Wadi Al Hitan which made my nerd soul happy to see. Then we climbed a huge dune in the truck for a stunning lake view, snuck in a couple passes on a sandboard down a dune and relaxed our feet in the magic lake. Last yo was a quick visit to the waterfalls and back to tu is for lunch. I felt like I really did it all. We never rushed and I had a blast. 10/10 would recommend the private tour and I can only hope you’re lucky enough to have the team of Ahmed and drivers I did. Thank you to all of them.

Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your review & we hope to see you again.

via Tripadvisor

Good to know

Duration
9 hours
Free cancellation
Up to 24h before
Minimum age to book
5+
Availability
Bookable today
Runs on
Every day
Price range
$84 to $420
Hotel pickup
Included for all travelers
Booked in 30 days
6
Verdict
Solid Choice

Why this scores 68

The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

Traveler sentiment (30% weight)90
Review evidence (18% weight)49
Booking momentum (14% weight)41
Value for money (12% weight)35
Listing quality (10% weight)100
Local standing (8% weight)54
Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

Private Tour To Fayoum Oasis, Valley Of The whales & Wadi Al Rian From Cairo.: questions travelers ask

Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cairo.

How much does Private Tour To Fayoum Oasis, Valley Of The whales & Wadi Al Rian From Cairo. cost?

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Prices start at $84 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cairo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

How long does Private Tour To Fayoum Oasis, Valley Of The whales & Wadi Al Rian From Cairo. take?

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Plan for about 9 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Cairo is not rushed.

Is Private Tour To Fayoum Oasis, Valley Of The whales & Wadi Al Rian From Cairo. worth it?

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It holds an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 16 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Cairo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

Can I cancel or reschedule Private Tour To Fayoum Oasis, Valley Of The whales & Wadi Al Rian From Cairo.?

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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

Is Private Tour To Fayoum Oasis, Valley Of The whales & Wadi Al Rian From Cairo. suitable for kids and families?

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The operator sets a minimum age of 5. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 9-hour running time when deciding.

How far in advance should I book Private Tour To Fayoum Oasis, Valley Of The whales & Wadi Al Rian From Cairo.?

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Around 6 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Cairo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

What should I bring or wear?

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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Cairo and add a light layer if any part of the 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

Where does Private Tour To Fayoum Oasis, Valley Of The whales & Wadi Al Rian From Cairo. start and how do I get there?

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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Cairo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

What are the best things to do in Cairo?

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On Outty we rank every Cairo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include All-in-One Giza Tour, inside Pyramid, sphinx, Camel ride & lunch, VIP Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx Tour –Inside the Pyramids&More, Best of Cairo Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Grand Museum Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

When is the best time to visit Cairo?

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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

How many days do you need in Cairo?

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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

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