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Fayoum & Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls Tour

Fayoum & Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls Tour

Egypt's only waterfalls, plus a lake known for windsurfing and desert dunes.

⏱ 1 day / 8 hoursOne-Day TripExperience Rating
📍 Fayoum
Physical level
Moderate

Short walks on soft sand and rock at the falls and around the lake shore, with a long drive from Cairo either side.

About this tour

Wadi El Rayan's two connected lakes feed Egypt's only real waterfalls — modest by global standards, but a genuine surprise this close to Cairo. The same day covers Fayoum's Magic Lake and Wadi Al-Hitan's whale fossils are close enough to combine if time allows.

Highlights

  • ✦Wadi El Rayan's waterfalls
  • ✦Fayoum's Magic Lake
  • ✦Desert dunes around the lake shore

Where You’ll Go

The single base for this tour.

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Included

  • ✓Hotel pickup and return (Cairo)
  • ✓Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • ✓Private English-speaking guide
  • ✓Lunch

Not Included

  • ✕Entrance fees where applicable
  • ✕Tips
  • ✕Personal spending

Before You Book

The things travelers ask us most about this tour.

Not on this tour — entrance fees where applicable are paid at the gate, and your guide will tell you the current price before you go so there are no surprises. Ticket prices are set by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and change from time to time, which is exactly why we do not quote them as a fixed figure.

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