Wadi Al Hitan Day Trip From Cairo

Cairo, Egypt
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We offer a unique day trip to Wadi Al Hitan ( whales valley) from Cairo with Overnight in Camping in the desert, Discover It’s ‘ Wadi Al Hitan ’ The site today is a Protected area and a natural Heritage Site added in 2005 by the UNESCO as world heritage site, discover this amazing place with 4*4 car

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Stop At: Valley of the Whales (Wadi Al-Hitan), Western Desert, Giza Egypt

We offer a unique day trip to Wadi Al Hitan ( whales valley) from Cairo with Overnight in Camping in the desert, Discover It’s ‘ Wadi Al Hitan ’ The site today is a Protected area and a natural Heritage Site added in 2005 by the UNESCO as world heritage site, discover this amazing place with 4*4 car

08:00
pick up time from hotel in Cairo
Pick up from Cairo airport transferred by air-conditioned Car to El Fayoum oasis in the Western Desert

The distance is 80 K.m south west of Cairo


Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Valley of the Whales (Wadi Al-Hitan), Western Desert, Giza Egypt

10:00
Visit wadi Al Hitan by Toyota land cruiser 4x4

Start your adventure by Toyota land cruiser 4x4 to Wadi Al Hitan ’

From: Tunis village in Fayoum, Egypt.

To: Wadi Al-Hitan (Whale Valley), Egypt.

Driving distance: 69.2 km.

Duration: 1 hour 37 mins

Wadi Al Hitan ’ is a Protected area and a natural Heritage Site added in 2005 by the UNESCO as world heritage site, WADI EL-HITAN is also known for scientists in the Zeuglodon Valley, have been discovered in 1936, it is located 35 KM west of the Wadi El-Ryan, right deep into the desert western desert, is It is an area of fossils; considered as an open museum, dates back to 45 million years and contains petrified primitive whales skeletons, shark teeth , shells and roots of Mangroves preserved in soft rocks. Everywhere you go here you find petrified sea shell and corals,


Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Wadi El-Rayan, 65 km southwest of Faiyum city 80 km west of the Nile River, Al Fayyum Egypt

Visit the Fossil & Climate Change Museum

The museum which hosts a variety of whale fossils, and skeletons that are displayed outdoors, as for the museum it has a variety of fossils, skeletons, fossilized mangroves, and ancient sea shells exhibited indoors in glass boxes, Enjoy your lunch

14:00

Lunch time

Lunchtime in Wadi el Hitan rest house, You can advise which meal you like and we arrange it

15:00

Drive back to Tunis village by

Drive back to Tunis village passing through Wadi El Rayan, Wadi Hitan, Mudawara Mountain, Then drive back to Cairo. Arrival Cairo 19:00

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions

  • Pick up and drop off services from Cairo
  • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle between Cairo
  • Mineral water and soft drinks
  • Transportation by private jeep 4x4 from Cairo to Wadi Hitan (Valley of whales)
  • English speaking tour guide throughout the Safari trip
  • Entrance fees to the sights as per itinerary
  • Lunch meals during the SAFARI tour in Egypt western desert
  • Entry/Admission - Wadi El-Rayan
  • Entry/Admission - Valley of the Whales (Wadi Al-Hitan)

Exclusions

  • Tipping
  • Entrance fees to Wadi Al Hitan

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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