Wadi El Hitan (Whale Valley) & Fayoum 4x4 Safari
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Overview
Drive into the desert to the UNESCO 'Valley of the Whales', where 40-million-year-old whale skeletons lie among wind-carved rock. On this full day experience you'll take in UNESCO Whale Valley fossils, Desert 4x4 drive, Magic Lake & dunes and Picnic lunch — a carefully paced itinerary that captures the very best of Cairo without the rush. This excursion includes comfortable air-conditioned transfers and a licensed guide, so you can cover a lot of ground in a single day without the logistics or the planning. Cairo is Egypt's restless capital, where more than 4,000 years of history meet a modern megacity on the banks of the Nile — from the medieval lanes of Islamic Cairo to the treasures of the Egyptian Museum and the Grand Egyptian Museum. It is one of Cairo's most-booked day-trip experiences, rated 4.9★ across 14+ traveller reviews on the leading travel platforms. Your booking includes a professional guide or host, hotel pickup and drop-off and all entry fees where applicable, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before you go and instant confirmation.
Highlights
- ✦UNESCO Whale Valley fossils
- ✦Desert 4x4 drive
- ✦Magic Lake & dunes
- ✦Picnic lunch
What's included
- ✓Air-conditioned transfers
- ✓Licensed Egyptologist guide
- ✓All entrance fees
- ✓Bottled water
- ✕Gratuities
- ✕Personal expenses
- ✕Optional activities
Meeting point
📍 Hotel pickup included, or meet at the operator's downtown office.
Reviews (14)
- ↩️ Free cancellation up to 24h before
- ⚡ Instant confirmation
- 🔒 Reserve now, pay later (demo)
- ⭐ Booked & operated by This is Egypt
