Description

We offer a unique 2 Day trip to Fayoum oasis and Wadi el Hitan from Alexandria with Overnight Camping in the desert, Discover It’s ‘ Wadi Al Hitan ’ The site today is a Protected area and a Natural Heritage Site added in 2005 by UNESCO as a world heritage site, discover this amazing place with 4*4 car

Included

Pick-up and drop off services from/to your hotel

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle

Tours by private Jeep 4X4

Desert camping for one night-Full board

English-speaking Guide

All camping equipment ( sleeping bags-Tents-Mats)

All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Beverages including mineral water and tea

All taxes and service charges

Excluded

Tipping

Entrance fees to Wadi Al Hitan

Remember to bring

Several t-shirts (cotton or preferably breathable/fast drying)

Trainers

Sunglasses, sunscreen, and lip salve

Hat/Baseball cap

Personal First Aid kit (wet wipes, flu remedies, stomach remedies)

swimming suits

Torch

Hat

Sunglasses

Sun Cream

Tissue

Your Itinerary

  • 1) Day 1- Alexandria-Fayoum

    At 07:00 Am pick up from Alexandria transferred by air-conditioned Car to El Fayoum Oasis in the Western Desert Desert Trip to Wadi El Hitan Wadi Al Hitan ’ is a Protected area and a Natural Heritage Site added in 2005 by UNESCO as world heritage site, WADI EL-HITAN is also known for scientists in the Zeuglodon Valley, have been discovered in 1936, it is located 35 KM west of the Wadi El-Ryan, right deep into the desert western desert, is It is an area of fossils; considered as an open museum, dates back to 45 million years and contains petrified primitive whales skeletons, shark teeth, shells and roots of Mangroves preserved in soft rocks. Everywhere you go here you find petrified sea shell and corals, Visit the  Fossil & Climate Change Museum The museum hosts a variety of whale fossils, and skeletons that are displayed outdoors, as for the museum it has a variety of fossils, skeletons, fossilized mangroves, and ancient seashells exhibited indoors in glass boxes At 12:00 Enjoy your lunch Drive to The Magic lake and Gebel Al-Mudawara The Magic lake: One of the most beautiful lakes in Egypt, overlooking sand dunes, is the Magic lake. Around the lake gives you the chance to witness one of the most eye-catching sunsets you will ever see. The Magic Lake is a beautiful lake located in Wadi El Rayan in Fayoum. It was named the Magic lake as it changes its colors several times a day depending on the time of year and the amount of sunlight it receives. It is an amazingly beautiful place surrounded by desert. People spend their time hiking & sand-boarding beside Magic Lake or even swimming in the lake itself. The lake contains minerals that are said to help treat patients with rheumatism. It’s simply a magical place for a magical trip. Gebel Al Mudawara Seven Kilometres south of the waterfall, Along the left eastern side of the road, Is a picturesque Area known as  Al Mudawara, The Lookout, There are three  Mountain along the lakeshore, it is  a favorite Picnic Area Wadi El Rayan Wadi El Rayan is a depression 42 Meters below sea level and covers 673 K.m.In 1966 this depression became a water reservoir when it was connected with Qarun Lake by underground Pipe
    Tea time by sunset- Bbq Dinner and overnight in the Camping

  • 2) Day 2- Fayoum-Alexandria

    Enjoy Egyptian Breakfast, following by a visit to Hawara Pyramid at 09:00 The Pyramid of Hawara ( Arsinoiton Polis) was built by King Amunemhat III during the twelfth Dynasty the Pyramid, its casing removed in Roman times, looks like a heap of rubble, but the site was one of the most important archaeological discoveries in Egypt. The Mortuary temple was the labyrinth that so mazed The greek traveler ( Herodotus) I visited this Place and found it to surpass the descriptions( He said the Labyrinth was believed to have been hewn from one single rock and Contained over 3000 rooms, It was also mentioned by almost every ancient traveler Strabo, Diodorus Here at Hawara 146, Fayoum portraits were found in the Cemetery North of the Pyramids( You Can see a few of them  at Kom Aushim Museum and in Cairo Museum) At 11:30 We will visit. the Museum of Kom Aushim and Karanis Kom  Aushim  Museum is a Good Place to pick guides to all parts of Fayoum. The museum was originally erected in 1974. It exhibits artifacts dating from the Prehistoric to Roman Periods it Also Exhibits Fayoum Portrait. Karanis. ( The Lord`s Town) is one of the Largest Greco Roman Cities in the Fayoum. Founded in the Third Century B.c and Originally inhabited by the Mercenaries of Ptolemy the Second`s Army. The City has two temples
    Drive to Alexandria

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes: Day 1 — drive from Alexandria to Fayoum, visit Lake Qarun (Egypt's largest natural lake), see the Water Wheels of Fayoum, and overnight desert camping near Wadi El Hitan. Day 2 — guided walk through the UNESCO fossil site of Wadi Al Hitan, see whale skeletons, return to Alexandria. All meals and camping gear included.

The Water Wheels of Fayoum (Norias) are massive ancient wooden waterwheels, some over 4 metres in diameter, used to lift water from the Bahr Yusuf canal for irrigation. The Fayoum area is famous for having over 200 such wheels, some of which date back to ancient times. They are a defining symbol of the oasis.

Fayoum is approximately 300 km from Alexandria, about 3–3.5 hours by private vehicle. The drive takes you through the Nile Delta region and the agricultural lands of the Egyptian countryside. The road is well-maintained and the journey is comfortable in a private air-conditioned car.

Absolutely — Lake Qarun is a paradise for birdwatchers, especially during winter (October–March) when hundreds of thousands of migratory birds stop over. Species include flamingos, herons, kingfishers, cormorants, ducks, and birds of prey. The lake is one of Egypt's most important wetland areas for migratory species.

Reviews

  • Anna Müller

    June 8, 2026, 12:03 a.m.

    Die zweitägige Tour zum Fayoum-Oase und Wadi el Hitan war fantastisch! Die Landschaft ist einfach atemberaubend und das Campen in der Wüste war ein ganz besonderes Erlebnis. Wirklich zu empfehlen!

  • Giuseppe Rossi

    May 18, 2026, 1:07 a.m.

    Questo tour di 2 giorni all'oasi di Fayoum e Wadi el Hitan è stato fantastico. Abbiamo trascorso una notte indimenticabile nella deserto, ammirando il cielo stellato. Esperienza consigliata!

  • Emily Johnson

    April 20, 2026, 8:37 p.m.

    A truly unique adventure! Discovering Wadi el Hitan and camping overnight in the desert was an experience I'll never forget. The natural beauty and tranquility were awe-inspiring.

  • Hans Fischer

    March 17, 2026, 2:34 a.m.

    Die Tour zum Wadi el Hitan war grandios. Es war großartig, die Fossilien zu sehen und eine Nacht im Freien zu verbringen. Ein Muss für Entdecker!

  • Michael Brown

    Feb. 14, 2026, 11:31 p.m.

    This was an extraordinary tour! The guides were knowledgeable, and exploring the historical sites was deeply enriching. Camping under the stars was the perfect end to a perfect trip.

  • Olga Ivanova

    Dec. 18, 2025, 5:54 p.m.

    Это было просто невероятно! Посещение Всемирного наследия в Вади эль-Хитан и ночлег в песках - незабываемые впечатления. Пять звезд!

  • Sophie Martin

    Sept. 13, 2025, 11:16 p.m.

    Cette excursion de 2 jours était tout simplement incroyable! Le paysage au Wadi el Hitan est impressionnant, et passer la nuit à camper était un pur bonheur.

  • Irina Petrova

    Sept. 22, 2024, 6:55 a.m.

    Поездка на 2 дня в оазис Файюм и Вади эль-Хитан была замечательной! Ночёвка в пустыне оставила самые лучшие впечатления. Рекомендую всем!

  • John Smith

    Aug. 26, 2023, 8:20 a.m.

    This 2-day trip to Fayoum oasis and Wadi el Hitan was absolutely incredible. The scenery was breathtaking, and the overnight camping was an unforgettable experience. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Alexandria!

  • Claire Dubois

    Jan. 6, 2023, 5:07 p.m.

    J'ai adoré ce voyage de 2 jours au Fayoum et au Wadi el Hitan. Le site est magnifique et bien préservé. Camping sous les étoiles est un souvenir que je chérirai pour toujours.

All tours are operated by licensed Egyptian travel companies under the supervision of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.

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