Day Trip to El Fayoum from Cairo by Car
- Duration8 Hours
- AvailabilityEveryday
- Tour TypePrivate
- LocationsEl Fayoum
- LanguageEnglish & All Languages Available
- TransportVan · 8 people
Tour Overview
Tour Highlights
- Hotel pick-up and scenic drive to El Fayoum.
- Visit Lake Qarun and Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls.
- Enjoy a delicious local lunch.
- Explore the Fayoum Oasis and Karanis Ruins.
- Return to Cairo with lasting memories.
Tour Itinerary
4 stops · about 8 hours- Hotel pick-up in Cairo
A hotel pick-up and a scenic 2-3 hour drive by air-conditioned vehicle to El Fayoum.
- 1
Stop 1Lake Qarun
One of Egypt's oldest natural lakes. A spot for photography, birdwatching or relaxing by the water.
- 2
Stop 2Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls
Cascading waterfalls surrounded by desert terrain, an oasis in the desert.
- 3Stop 3
Lunch in El Fayoum
Lunch at a local restaurant with traditional Egyptian dishes.
- 4
Stop 4Fayoum Oasis and Karanis Ruins
In the afternoon, the Fayoum Oasis with its palm groves, and the Karanis Ruins from the Greco-Roman period, with your guide.
Entrance included - Return to your hotel in Cairo
You drive back across the desert and are dropped off at your hotel in Cairo.
Prices
Group Size & Pricing
- Per person$190 / person
- 5-8 pax$220 / person
- 2-4 pax$290 / person
- Solo$565 / person
What’s included
Tour Includes
- Pick up services from hotel & return
- All Transfers by a private A/C 4*4 vehicle.
- Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary.
- Private Egyptologist guide (language you selected ).
- Traditional Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant.
- Bottled water during the visits.
- All service charges and taxes.
Tour Excludes
- Any Extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Entry visa to Egypt.
- International Airfare ticket.
- Tipping (Recommended).
Misk Tours – Travel Policy Guide
Pricing Policy
At Misk Tours, all prices are quoted in US Dollars (USD) unless explicitly stated otherwise. However, we are pleased to accept payment in other major international currencies such as Euros (EUR), British Pounds (GBP), and others, based on the official daily exchange rate on the day of payment.
Day tour prices are fixed all year — there are no seasonal rates and no holiday supplement. The price depends only on the size of your group, and it is locked in once your payment is received.
Booking Confirmation
Once your payment is processed, you will receive a written confirmation with your pick-up details by email. All payment receipts will also be provided for your records.
Cancellation & Refund
Refunds (when applicable) are processed within 14 working days of receiving a written cancellation notice.
Children Policy
Extra charges may apply for domestic flights or ferries on day trips that include them.
Optional Visits
Some experiences are optional and not included in the tour price. Book them in advance or arrange them on the day, subject to availability:
- Entry into the Great Pyramid of Khufu and other inner tombs
- Sound & Light Show at the Giza Pyramids
- Camel rides or horse-drawn carriages
- Private photo sessions at iconic landmarks
Optional visits are payable in USD or local currency (EGP).
Tipping Guide
Tipping, known locally as "baksheesh", is a widely accepted custom and considered a sign of gratitude for good service. Unless specifically stated, tipping is not included in your tour price. We recommend preparing small bills in USD or EGP.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Ask A Travel ExpertHow long is the day trip from Cairo to El Fayoum, and how far is the drive?
The day trip takes 8 hours in total and includes a scenic drive of 2 to 3 hours from Cairo to El Fayoum in an air-conditioned vehicle. The itinerary starts with a hotel pick-up and ends with a drop-off at your hotel in Cairo. It runs every day as a private tour.
What will I see in El Fayoum on this day trip?
The stops are Lake Qarun, one of Egypt's oldest natural lakes, the Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls, a lunch at a local restaurant, and then the Fayoum Oasis with the Karanis Ruins from the Greco-Roman period. The itinerary mentions photography and birdwatching at the lake, and your guide explains the history of the area.
What is included in the price of the El Fayoum day trip?
The price of $190 per person includes hotel pick-up and return, a private air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle, entrance fees to the sites on the itinerary and a private Egyptologist guide. A traditional Egyptian lunch, bottled water, service charges and taxes are included. You arrange the Egypt visa, your international flight and gratuities yourself.
Is the El Fayoum day trip suitable for children?
Children can join: those under 6 are free, ages 6 to 11 pay 50% of the adult price, and from age 12 the full price applies. Plan around the 2 to 3 hour drive from Cairo when you travel with young children, because the day combines a lake, waterfalls and ruins.
How and when do I pay for the El Fayoum day trip?
Pay the full $190 per adult online when you book, because day trips are paid at the time of booking. The price is fixed all year, with no seasonal rates and no holiday supplement, so a trip in any month costs the same. A written confirmation with pick-up details follows by email.
Does the El Fayoum day trip come with a guide, and in which language?
A private Egyptologist guide is on the included list and explains the history of the Fayoum Oasis and the Karanis Ruins in the language you select. The tour is listed for English and all languages, and the booking form has an Other option for languages that are not in its list.
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