Day Tour to El Fayoum from Cairo by Vehicle

Pickup from Cairo (Morning)
Meet your private Egyptologist guide at your hotel or Cairo Airport and begin the 90 km drive to El Fayoum in comfort.

Stop 1: Karanis (Kom Aushim)

• Explore the remains of one of the largest Greco-Roman cities in Fayoum.

• Learn about its role as a settlement founded under Ptolemy II in the 3rd century BC.

Stop 2: Pyramid of Hawara

• Visit the pyramid built by King Amenemhat III of the 12th Dynasty.

• Discover its significance during the golden age of Egypt’s Middle Kingdom.

Stop 3: Fayoum Water Wheels

• See the iconic wooden water wheels, once vital for irrigation and now the symbol of the Fayoum governorate.

• Capture beautiful photos of these unique historical landmarks.

Stop 4: Lake Qarun

• Relax by one of the most ancient natural lakes in the world.

• Enjoy activities like bird watching and soaking in the peaceful desert-lake scenery.

Lunch Break
Savor a traditional Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant with complimentary drinks.

Return to Cairo
Drive back and drop off at your hotel or Cairo Airport in comfort.