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Egypt Short Break: Cairo to Fayoum

Egypt Short Break: Cairo to Fayoum

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Description

Combine Cairo’s headline sights with the natural and cultural surprises of Fayoum on this three-day Short Break. Stand before the iconic Pyramids of Giza – the last remaining Ancient Wonder of the World – and explore the massive Grand Egyptian Museum. Shift pace and share conversation and a home-cooked meal with locals for an insightful look at life in the Middle East. Travel to Whale Valley’s fossil-strewn desert and set out on a 4WD adventure, then marvel at the scenic Wadi El-Rayan waterfalls, Magic Lake and the towering, colour-shifting sand dunes. Visit Tunis Pottery Village, meeting artists and supporting community initiatives, and enjoy a Bedouin tea next to Magic Lake. With a mix of guided activities and time to take it all in, this short trip covers history, landscape and culture in an approachable timeframe.

Trip Name
Egypt Short Break: Cairo to Fayoum
Last Updated
1970-01-01
Days
3
Capacity
14
Highlights
  • Stand before the Pyramids of Giza, then trace Egypt’s story at the Grand Egyptian Museum – the world’s largest archaeological museum dedicated to one civilisation.
  • Share a home-cooked meal with a local family, chatting about everyday life in the Middle East and learning to make traditional Egyptian favourites.
  • Walk through Whale Valley (Wadi Al-Hitan) – a UNESCO World Heritage site where 40-million-year-old whale fossils set within a desert landscape reveal the evolution from land mammals to ocean giants.
  • Take a 4WD desert safari to the Wadi El-Rayan area, stopping at Egypt’s largest waterfalls, taking a boat ride on Magic Lake and capturing sunset from the colour-shifting sand dunes.
  • Visit Tunis Village to meet local artists and learn how community-led initiatives are supporting traditional pottery and creative industries.

Itinerary

ITINERARY CHANGES Our itineraries are updated regularly throughout the year based on customer feedback and to reflect the current situation in each destination. The information included in this Essential Trip Information may therefore differ from when you first booked your trip. It's important that you review this information prior to travel so that you have the latest updates. Due to weather, local conditions, transport schedules, public holidays, political unrest or other factors, further changes may be necessary to your itinerary once in-country. Your group leader or local representative will keep you up to date with any such changes once your trip is underway and has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if deemed necessary due to safety concerns. , OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES A selection of optional activities that have been popular with past travellers are listed in the day-to-day itinerary. This isn't an exhaustive list and should be used as a guide only for some of what might be available. Prices are approximate, are for entrance fees only, and don’t include transport to and from the sites or local guides unless indicated. All activities are subject to availability, and may be on a join-in basis. It may not be possible to do all the activities listed in the time available at each destination, so some pre-planning for what you are most interested in is advised. When it's recommended that travellers pre-book these activities, look for a note in the Special Information section of the day-to-day itinerary. For most, they can either be organised independently on the day, or let your group leader or local representative know you are interested at the Welcome Meeting and they can assist. Where activities are considered medium or high risk, we work with operators whose safety and credentials we have sighted and assessed. Although it is possible that you may find the same activity cheaper with another operator on the ground, we cannot vouch for the safety or quality of that operator. Medium and high-risk activities not listed above have not been assessed by us and as such our staff and group leader or local representative are unable to assist you with organising these activities. Activities that contravene our Responsible Travel policies are also not listed. Please remember that the decision to partake in any activity not listed is at your own discretion and risk.

Day 1 - Fayoum
Marhaba! Welcome to Egypt. Your adventure begins bright and early today at 7.45 am. Meet your local guide and driver at the hotel, then drive directly to Fayoum, where you’ll hop into a 4WD vehicle for an unforgettable safari in the Western Desert and protected Wadi El Rayan area. Stop at Egypt’s largest waterfalls and snap some incredible photos in the sand dunes, which are known for their changing colours. Enjoy a freshly prepared desert picnic before continuing to Wadi Al-Hitan (Whale Valley). Within this open-air UNESCO World Heritage site, you’ll have the rare opportunity to see 40-million-year-old whale fossils as you walk through ancient seabeds. Get a glimpse into the whale’s fascinating evolutionary journey as you see fossils representing their transition from land to fully sea-based mammals (even some fossils that still have hind legs!). Sip traditional Bedouin tea next to the lake and watch the spectacular desert sunset before dinner.
Day 2 - Cairo
After breakfast, set off for Tunis Village – a charming artistic village overlooking Lake Qaran that was transformed in the 1960s from a fishing outpost into a cultural art centre. In the 1980s, a Swiss woman founded a now-famous pottery school that, along with the Fayom Art Centre, continues to give young artists a bright future. Visit the school and try your hand at some pottery, then you’ll have some free time to explore the workshops and studios – maybe pick up some handmade ceramics to take home. Head back to Cairo in the afternoon, where you’ll share a local meal with a family in their home. Chat about their life in the Middle East and maybe pick up some cooking tips to take home.
Day 3 - Cairo
Today you’ll stand before the last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World, the Great Pyramid of Giza. After marvelling at this 4th-dynasty pharaonic tomb, visit its neighbours, the Pyramids of Khafren and Menkaure. Then, drive up to the panoramic viewpoint to get a wide-angle photo of all three. Continue to the Valley Temple of Khafre and come face to face with the Great Sphinx. Built over 4500 years ago, these monuments reflect the engineering precision and spiritual beliefs of ancient Egypt, and still shape how we understand history, power and the afterlife. Around midday, head inside for a guided tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum – the world’s largest archaeological museum dedicated to one civilisation. Explore vast modern galleries, including the colossal statue of Ramses II and the treasures of King Tutankhamun. After, your adventure comes to an end. If you’d like to extend your stay, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
23-01-202725-01-2027AUD $ 795-
30-01-202701-02-2027AUD $ 820-
13-02-202715-02-2027AUD $ 820-
20-02-202722-02-2027AUD $ 820-
27-02-202701-03-2027AUD $ 820-
06-03-202708-03-2027AUD $ 820-
13-03-202715-03-2027AUD $ 840-
20-03-202722-03-2027AUD $ 840-
27-03-202729-03-2027AUD $ 840-
03-04-202705-04-2027AUD $ 840-
10-04-202712-04-2027AUD $ 840-
17-04-202719-04-2027AUD $ 840-
24-04-202726-04-2027AUD $ 840-
01-05-202703-05-2027AUD $ 820-
08-05-202710-05-2027AUD $ 820-
15-05-202717-05-2027AUD $ 820-
22-05-202724-05-2027AUD $ 820-
29-05-202731-05-2027AUD $ 820-
05-06-202707-06-2027AUD $ 795-
12-06-202714-06-2027AUD $ 795-
19-06-202721-06-2027AUD $ 795-
03-07-202705-07-2027AUD $ 795-
10-07-202712-07-2027AUD $ 795-
21-08-202723-08-2027AUD $ 795-
28-08-202730-08-2027AUD $ 840-
04-09-202706-09-2027AUD $ 840-
11-09-202713-09-2027AUD $ 840-
18-09-202720-09-2027AUD $ 860-
25-09-202727-09-2027AUD $ 860-
02-10-202704-10-2027AUD $ 860-
09-10-202711-10-2027AUD $ 860-
16-10-202718-10-2027AUD $ 860-
23-10-202725-10-2027AUD $ 860-
30-10-202701-11-2027AUD $ 860-
06-11-202708-11-2027AUD $ 860-
13-11-202715-11-2027AUD $ 860-
20-11-202722-11-2027AUD $ 860-
27-11-202729-11-2027AUD $ 840-
04-12-202706-12-2027AUD $ 795-
11-12-202713-12-2027AUD $ 795-
18-12-202720-12-2027AUD $ 795-
22-01-202824-01-2028AUD $ 860-
29-01-202831-01-2028AUD $ 860-
12-02-202814-02-2028AUD $ 860-
19-02-202821-02-2028AUD $ 860-
26-02-202828-02-2028AUD $ 860-
04-03-202806-03-2028AUD $ 860-
11-03-202813-03-2028AUD $ 880-
18-03-202820-03-2028AUD $ 880-
25-03-202827-03-2028AUD $ 880-
01-04-202803-04-2028AUD $ 880-
08-04-202810-04-2028AUD $ 880-
15-04-202817-04-2028AUD $ 880-
22-04-202824-04-2028AUD $ 880-
29-04-202801-05-2028AUD $ 880-
06-05-202808-05-2028AUD $ 860-
13-05-202815-05-2028AUD $ 860-
20-05-202822-05-2028AUD $ 860-
27-05-202829-05-2028AUD $ 860-
03-06-202805-06-2028AUD $ 835-
10-06-202812-06-2028AUD $ 835-
17-06-202819-06-2028AUD $ 835-
01-07-202803-07-2028AUD $ 835-
08-07-202810-07-2028AUD $ 835-
19-08-202821-08-2028AUD $ 835-
26-08-202828-08-2028AUD $ 835-
02-09-202804-09-2028AUD $ 880-
09-09-202811-09-2028AUD $ 880-
16-09-202818-09-2028AUD $ 905-
23-09-202825-09-2028AUD $ 905-
30-09-202802-10-2028AUD $ 905-
07-10-202809-10-2028AUD $ 905-
14-10-202816-10-2028AUD $ 905-
21-10-202823-10-2028AUD $ 905-
28-10-202830-10-2028AUD $ 905-
04-11-202806-11-2028AUD $ 905-
11-11-202813-11-2028AUD $ 905-
18-11-202820-11-2028AUD $ 905-
25-11-202827-11-2028AUD $ 880-
02-12-202804-12-2028AUD $ 835-
09-12-202811-12-2028AUD $ 835-
16-12-202818-12-2028AUD $ 835-

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Transport

Private vehicle

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