Fayoum Oasis Day Trip From Cairo
Waterfalls in Egypt! Yes, In Fayoum Oasis enjoys one of the best trips in the amazing land of Egypt, Wonderful nature and beautiful scenes of the oasis.
Fishing boat
Fishing in Wadi Rayan lake.
A Whale skeleton
There is a museum located near Garet Gohannam north-west of Wadi El-Rayan that has hundreds of skeletons of now extinct whales as well.
Water Wheels
Fayoum has a great number of water wheels which were an important addition to Fayoum economy in the third century.
Wadi El Rayan
Wadi El Rayan a protected area since 1989, Wadi Rayan contains rare wildlife, 169 species of birds, ancient Roman and pharaonic ruins, plus the surreal Valley of the Whales.
Wadi Rayan
Wadi Rayan has two fairly large lakes, connected by a little river and Egypt’s only water falls.
A Whale skeleton
There is a museum located near Garet Gohannam north-west of Wadi El-Rayan that has hundreds of skeletons of now extinct whales as well.
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8 Hour
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Lunch
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Pickup And Drop
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TRIP ITINERARY
Fayoum, El Fayoum or Fayoum Oasis is one the best activities in Cairo you do not have to miss while you are on vacation. Fayoum is famous for its beautiful nature, fertile land, and overall archaeological sites. Fayoum has two protectorate areas Lake Qarun and Wadi Rayan National Parks. The best said about Fayoum by one of the poetic who said” Cool is the dawns; tall are the trees; many are the fruits; little is the rains ”
Getting in Fayoum
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.
First Stop Karanis and Water Wheels
You will start your trip with the city of Karanis which goes back to the third century B.C and was founded by Greek mercenaries in the northeast corner of the Fayoum. In here you will enjoy visiting many ruined temples date back to the Greco-Roman era. Then you will proceed to see the water wheels. It is known that Fayoum has a great number of water wheels which were an important addition to the Fayoum economy in the third century. The two best places to see water wheels are either in Fayoum City, which has 4 standing next to each other or 3 km north of town, there is a cluster of 7 water wheels.
Second Stop Lake Qaroun
After that you will enjoy the Lake Qaroun which considers the largest Lake in the entire country and the oldest natural Lake in the world, 45 meters blew the sea level. Lake Qaroun is Egypt’s largest salt lake. Despite having shrunk over the past few thousand years, it’s about 215 square kilometers.
The lake was historically a freshwater lake, but since it receives drainage water from the canals in Fayoum, it has turned salty. It is considered an excellent site for water sports such as windsurfing and rowing, fishing and bird watching. For example swans – WAC -elderberry – rare falcons.
Lunch and Qasr Qaroun
Lunch will be taken in a local restaurant then you will be driven to Qasr Qaroun about 55 kilometers North West of Fayoum City. It has a well-preserved temple and remains of the Greco Roman City of Dionysios.
Wadi El Rayan Fayoum
Then into Wadi El Rayan a protected area since 1989, Wadi Rayan contains rare wildlife, 169 species of birds, ancient Roman and Pharaonic ruins, plus the surreal Valley of the Whales. Wadi Rayan has two fairly large lakes, connected by a little river and Egypt’s only waterfalls. Later your guide will drive you back to your hotel in Giza or Cairo.
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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.
Tour Packages and Nile Cruises 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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
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.
How can I contact Golavita ?
Golavita tour is available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to receive and answer your requests or your bookings inquires via phones, Email and lives on line chat. Moreover all our contacts, you can find easily on our home page.
Who do I contact in case of emergency?
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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