Wadi El Rayan, Lake Qaroun & Karanis Day Trip From Cairo
Highlights
Cairo, Faiyum
archaeological, historical, sightseeing
Private Tour
1 Day
Easy
English
Description
Enjoy an amazing day trip to Faiyum Oasis, one of the most known oases in Egypt, famous for its mixed natural and historical beauty. Discover Karanis City, Qaroun Lake, Qasr Qaroun and enjoy the beauty of Wadi Rayan in one day.
Itinerary
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Wadi El Rayan, Lake Qaroun & Karanis Day Trip
Pick up from your hotel in Cairo by the tour guide and the distance from Cairo to Fayoum is about 95 km.
Upon arrival in Fayoum, transfer to visit Karanis which is the ruin of an old city. The city contains a number of monuments, dating from the Roman, Coptic and early Islamic.
Enjoy visiting Lake Qaroun, where you can see different kinds of birds. Qaroun Lake is considered the oldest natural lakes in the world, the third-largest lake in Egypt.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Transfer to Qasr Qaroun, about 55 km North-West of Fayoum City. It consists of the well-preserved temple and remains of the Graeco Roman City of Dionysios.
Visit Wadi El Rayan, designated a Protected Area in 1989, a natural depression located in the western desert, 42m below sea level. Wadi Rayan consists of two lakes connected by Egypt’s only waterfalls.
Transfer back to Cairo.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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