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By Pyramids Tours Egypt

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$249 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Your tour offers a unique blend of natural wonders, thrilling desert adventures, and authentic cultural experiences—all in a single unforgettable day trip from Cairo.

    Unlike standard tours that rush through the highlights, we take the time to immerse you in Fayoum’s hidden gems:

    Off-the-beaten-path desert safari in a 4x4 with sandboarding on golden dunes

    A stop at the color-shifting Magic Lake, perfect for photos and peaceful moments

    Lunch with locals at a traditional Bedouin camp, enjoying freshly grilled BBQ

    A felucca sail across Wadi El Rayan Lake—something few tours include

    A cultural stop at Tunis Village, where you can see pottery-making in action and explore local crafts

    With small group sizes, private options, and a professional local guide, this tour is perfect for travellers who want more than just sightseeing. It’s an adventure, a cultural encounter, and a nature retreat—all in one.

Activity location

  • Qasr Qarun and Medinet Quta
    • Near The Village of Qarun
    • Al Fayyum, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Qasr Qarun and Medinet Quta
    • Near The Village of Qarun
    • Al Fayyum, Egypt

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off (Cairo/Giza)
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    Tour guide
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    Traditional BBQ lunch at Bedouin camp
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    Felucca ride (if selected)
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    Sandboarding equipment
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    Bottled water
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    4x4 desert safari experience

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Qasr Qarun and Medinet Quta

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Start your journey with hotel pickup from Cairo or Giza (between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM). Sit back in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle for a 100-minute drive to Fayoum, stopping for photos at Qarun Lake—believed to be the oldest natural lake in the world.

Wadi El-Rayan

  • 2h
Hop into a 4x4 vehicle for an exciting dune bashing adventure in the desert. Try your hand at sandboarding on soft, yellow dunes. Next, visit the Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls, take in breathtaking desert landscapes, and enjoy an optional camel or horseback ride along the lakeside. Keep your eyes open for native wildlife like slender-horned gazelles, and don’t miss a photo stop at the scenic Mudawara Mountains.

Wadi El-Rayan

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Visit the enchanting Magic Lake, known for its shimmering, color-changing waters. Then, head to a nearby Bedouin desert camp to enjoy a delicious traditional BBQ lunch.

Fayoum Oasis

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Enjoy another round of sandboarding in a different part of the desert—perfect for adrenaline lovers and scenic photographers alike.

Tunis

  • 1h
End your day with a visit to Tunis Village, a peaceful lakeside community famous for handmade pottery. Discover local artisan shops, visit the Tunis Pottery School, and enjoy birdwatching or a lake-view meal at a charming café.

Qasr Qarun and Medinet Quta

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Relax with a peaceful felucca ride across Wadi El Rayan Lake. Take in panoramic views of the waterfalls, lush landscapes, and desert surroundings from this traditional wooden sailboat.

Location

Activity location

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    Qasr Qarun and Medinet Quta
    • Near The Village of Qarun
    • Al Fayyum, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Qasr Qarun and Medinet Quta
    • Near The Village of Qarun
    • Al Fayyum, Egypt

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