Fayoum Oasis Top Attractions
Fayoum Oasis Sightseeing, Enjoy one of the Cities which has a unique blend of climate and geology creates a fascinating landscape in this desert.
Meidum Pyramid
This pyramid represents the first known attempt at the construction of a “true” pyramid. Before the Pyramid at Medium was built, the only preceding pyramids were all “step” or “layer” pyramids.
Hawara Pyramid
Hawara Pyramid for the king Amenmhat the third,
Meidum Pyramid
Historians believe that the outer sides of the pyramids completely collapsed during Sneferu’s reign.
The Pyramid of Amenmhat the third at Hawara
The pyramid is mostly in ruins and it was built with a mud brick core and casing from fine white limestone but unfortunately the pyramid was quarried for materials for long time and since the Romans.
Amenemhat the third Pyramid at El Lahun
The Pharaoh also established the first known worker’s village, located about 800m from the pyramid, on the edge of cultivation. This settlement provided considerable information to archaeologists and Egyptology on the common lives of Egyptians.
El Lahun Pyramid
It was the first pyramid to abandon a single northern entrance in favor of two entrances on the south side.
Meidum pyramid
Meidum pyramid is now called the fake pyramid because it lost the pyramid shape,
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Al Fayoum Oasis
Fayoum oasis is located 90 kilometers to the west of the capital city Cairo. Fayoum oasis houses many important monuments from ancient Egypt, the Ptolemaic era, and the Roman empire era. Fayoum is famous for bird watching, hiking, fishing, and chilling.
After enjoying your breakfast in the hotel, your guide will pick you up with an air-conditioned vehicle to start a full-day tour to one of the major destinations for ecotourism not only in Egypt but also worldwide.
Fayoum or Fayoum Oasis even it is not true Oasis(since it depends on Nile water instead of underground springs and wells) is famous for its rich natural resources, interesting history, and three protected areas including the valley of the Whales which was declared as a UNESCO world heritage site.
Moreover, Fayoum has a unique blend of climate, and geology creates a fascinating landscape in this desert region. After a one-hour driving trip, while enjoying the pleasurable way to El Fayoum with its lush green surroundings for about 90 kilometers on the west-southern part of Cairo, you will start a full-day tour to El Fayoum Pyramids.
Hawara Pyramid
The first stop will be Hawara Pyramid which is about 145 kilometers far from Cairo and 9 kilometers to the East of the city of El Fayoum .the Pyramid of Hawara is the last big pyramid to be built in Egypt. It was constructed by Amenemhat the third and it is believed to be his final resting place.
The core was built out of mud brick, and the outside surface was cased with limestone. Sadly, the outer limestone casing was destroyed by treasure hunters centuries ago The burial chamber is very unique. It is carved from a piece of hard quartzite into a rectangular. The roof of the burial chamber was decorated with quartzite.
Lahun Pyramid
The second stop will be El Lahun Pyramid which is 7 kilometers far from Hawara Pyramid.T he Lahun pyramid, built by King Senusret second II, fourth of the eight kings of the 12th dynasty Lahun Pyramid was built on a high hill and it was constructed out of mud-bricks and coated with limestone. Also, it was the first pyramid to abandon a single northern entrance in favor of two entrances on the south side.
The Pharaoh also established the first known workers’ village located about 800m from the pyramid, on the edge of cultivation. This settlement provided considerable information to archaeologists and Egyptologists on the common lives of Egyptians.
Meidum & Medium Pyramid
The last visit will be Meidum Pyramid which was intended to be a step pyramid, however, at a later stage, the steps were filled with smooth limestone making it a smooth-sided pyramid. Historians believe that the outer sides of the pyramids completely collapsed during Sneferu’s reign.
The Meidum pyramid is now called the fake pyramid because it lost the pyramid shape; all that remains is the core structure of the building. This pyramid represents the first known attempt at the construction of a “true” pyramid. Before the Pyramid at Meidum was built, the only preceding pyramids were all “step” or “layer” pyramids.
Lunch will be taken in a local restaurant then back to the hotel in Cairo or Giza.
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Cancellation Policy and refunds
Our goal is to provide extensive tours and excursion services and innovative travel products for our guests to ensure they enjoy the best of what Egypt has to offer as a holiday destination but we understand things happen in life and sometimes you have to cancel or change your tour plan. We want to make it as easy as possible to do so we try to make our cancellation policy as good as we can and we divided the cancellation policy into Individual Travelers, groups depending on the high and peak period of the season.
Day Tours and Shore Excursions Cancellation
Cancellation by the clients
Cancellation requests should be sent via fax or emailed to provide the Company with written confirmation that your reservation should be cancelled.
In case you cancel your trip, the following scale of charges will be applied.
- For daily excursions no cancellation fee ( 0 % cancellation fee ) is charged and a full refund is given if the cancellation is received 12 hours before trip starts.
- Less than 12 hours before the trip starts a 50% will be charged as a cancellation fee.
- Additionally, there are cancellation fees on all domestic flights within Egypt. If you cancel a tour at any time, you will be subject to any fees according to airline’s cancellation policy.
Cancellation by Golavita
We reserve the right to cancel a tour at any circumstances but will not cancel a tour less than 45 days before departure, except for Force Majeure, Low Bookings or clients’ failure to pay the final balance, the Company will, upon cancellation, return all monies paid excluding payment for travel insurance or offer an alternative tour of comparable standard. No compensation will be paid to the Client if cancellation is because of Force Majeure or Low Bookings.
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Cancellation by the clients
Cancellation requests should be sent via fax or emailed to provide the Company with written confirmation that your reservation should be cancelled.
In case you cancel your trip, the following scale of charges will be applied.
Individual Travelers
- Up to 20 days before arrival date 5% cancellation fee
- 19 – 08 days before arrival date 15% cancellation fee
- 07 days before arrival date 100% cancellation fee
Groups (10 persons or more)
- Up to 30 days before arrival date 5% cancellation fee
- 29 – 16 days before arrival date 25% cancellation fee
- 15 – 08 days before arrival date 50% cancellation fee
- 07 days before arrival date 100% cancellation fee
Christmas & New Year from 20/12 till 06/01 & Easter holidays from 19/03 till 31 /03
- 30 days before arrival date 25% cancellation fee
- 29 – 16 days before arrival date 50% cancellation fee
- 15 days before arrival date 100% cancellation fee
Cancellation by Golavita
We reserve the right to cancel a tour at any circumstances but will not cancel a tour less than 45 days before departure, except for Force Majeure, Low Bookings or clients’ failure to pay the final balance, the Company will, upon cancellation, return all monies paid excluding payment for travel insurance or offer an alternative tour of comparable standard. No compensation will be paid to the Client if cancellation is because of Force Majeure or Low Bookings.
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What is the reservation system in Golavita?
Once you make your mind about the trip or tour package you want, try to make your reservation as early as possible via one of our contacts to give us the chance to secure your space for your wanted trip upon receiving a deposit of 25 %. You can pay the deposits with any kind of credit cards, dollars, Euros or English pounds.
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Upon your arrival to one of Egypt’s airport and after you will be greeted and welcomed by our staff and on the way to your hotel, our representative will give you papers with all useful information about Egypt and the contact numbers and phone line from which you will keep all the stay and from which you can call us day and night.
What is the official currency in Egypt?Will I be able to exchange dollars, Euros, or other currencies in Egypt?
Egyptian currency is known as Genieh or L.E or Pound .Currency exchange is available at banks, official bureaux de change and most hotels. Banks often have better exchange rates than bureaux de change or hotels. All common international currencies are accepted. There are ATMs in Cairo and other major cities in Egypt that accept any hard currency credit cards
Is it allowed for non-Muslims to enter historical mosques in Egypt?
• Non-Catholics can enter the Vatican and non-Christians are welcomed at churches around the world. While not all the holy mosques of Egypt are off-limits to non-Muslims. All the historical mosques are open for the visit of Muslims/non-Muslims alike like Mohamed Ali Mosque within the Citadel, Amr Ibn El Ass mosque, Ibn Tulun mosque, El Refae mosque, Madrassa of Sultan Hassan and Al Azhar mosque. However, there are protocols which must be followed. Always remember a mosque is a place of prayer and worship for Muslims. It is not a museum.
Can I take pictures while visiting the monuments in Egypt
The answer is between yes and no. in most of the sightseeing it is allowed to take photos and make your trip memorable but there are other places in which you can not take even your camera with you for example Egyptian Museum, Valley of the kings, inside any of the Pyramid, inside the tombs in Sakkara, tombs of noblemen in Luxor, valley of the queens in Luxor.
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