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Private Day Tour
Wadi Elhitan & desert Safari tour from Cairo
Trip overview
Wadi Elhitan & desert Safari tour from Cairo
Take a Cairo adventure tour to Fayoum City to explore the Fayoum region and its UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wadi El Hitan (Whale Valley), together with breathtaking desert safari opportunities. A single Cairo day tour allows you to experience the natural history of fossil deposits while enjoying dune riding and historical learning about Egypt. This Egypt day tour from Cairo is one of the best private tours in Cairo Egypt, offering travelers a unique chance to discover Egypt’s natural beauty beyond the city with an expert Cairo private tour guide during your Egypt tour.
Tour highlights
What makes this day different
Wadi El Hitan
A UNESCO World Heritage site with 40-million-year-old whale fossils.
Fayoum Desert Safari
An off-road adventure across golden dunes.
The route
2 stops, one unforgettable day
Your day at a glance
Hotel pickup & drop-off
Your guide collects you from your hotel in Cairo in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
1
Wadi El Hitan (Whale Valley)
Visit Wadi El Hitan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as Whale Valley — home to prehistoric whale fossils over 40 million years old that help researchers study marine evolution.
UNESCO World Heritage fossils
2
Fayoum Desert Safari
Head into the Fayoum desert for an off-road safari across golden dunes, with unforgettable views of rock formations and sandy plains.
Off-road desert safari
Back to your hotel
Return transfer at the end of your day — hotel, Nile cruise dock or the airport.
What's included
Everything's taken care of
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Expert Egyptologist guide during your Cairo historical sites guided tour .
- Entrance fees for all sightseeing are included in Egypt trips.
- All service charges and taxes are included.
- Air-conditioned vehicle transportation.
Not included
- Tipping.
- Cairo historical tours excludes everything that isn't included in the itinerary.
Prices
One rate all year — the more of you, the less each pays
Group sizePrice per person
Solo travellerPrivate tour for one
US$ 450/ person
2–4 travellers
US$ 230/ person
5–8 travellers
US$ 190/ person
9–14 travellers
US$ 170/ person
- Prices may vary based on the season and group size.
- Rates typically cover entrance fees, transportation, and guided Egypt tours.
- The desert safari from Cairo trip includes standard costs but extra charges will occur for optional activities that are excluded from the package.
- Children's discounts may be available depending on age and operator policy.
- Prices are usually quoted in USD or EGP and may be subject to exchange rate fluctuations.
Essential information
Before the morning of your tour
We collect you from your hotel in the morning by private vehicle — just tell us your preferred time when you book. Your guide's name and number are sent the evening before.
- Closed walking shoes
- A hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Small notes for tips
Phone and camera photography is free at both stops.
The desert safari involves an off-road vehicle ride over sandy, uneven terrain.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup. No prepayment is taken to reserve the date — you settle with your guide on the day.
Good to know
Day tour FAQs
Yes — from any hotel in Cairo, at no extra cost.
Yes, entrance fees for all sightseeing are included in the price.
Fayoum is roughly a 2-hour drive from Cairo each way.
Light, breathable clothing and closed shoes — it can get sandy and warm.
Yes — this is a private tour, so just tell your guide on the day.
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