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Dive into Egypt’s Natural Splendors: Unforgettable Whales Valley and Waterfalls Experience from Cairo
Embark on an extraordinary adventure beyond Egypt’s ancient wonders with our exclusive tour to Whales Valley and Wadi El Rayan waterfalls from Cairo. Indulge in the breathtaking beauty of these hidden gems, immersing yourself in the marvels of nature that lie just beyond the bustling city.
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Wadi El Rayan is a unique nature protectorate in Faiyum Governorate, Egypt, under the supervision of the Ministry of Environmental Affairs (EEAA).
Wadi el Rayan is mentioned in Coptic sources as Pilihēy (Coptic: ⲡⲓⲗⲓϩⲏⲩ, lit. ’possessing profit, useful’), a salt lake west of Kalamoun where Samuel the Confessor liked to rest.
The valley of Wadi El-Rayan is an area of 1759 km2, 113 km2 of which are the dominating water body of the Wadi El Rayan lakes. It is located about 65 km southwest of Faiyum city and 80 km west of the Nile River. The Wadi has been used for man-made lakes from agricultural drainage which has made a reserve of the two separate Wadi El Rayan Lakes.
The reserve is composed of a 50.90 km2 upper lake and a 62.00 km2 lower lake, with waterfalls between the two. Among the springs, there are three sulphur springs at the southern side of the lower lake, with extensive mobile sand dunes. Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls are considered to be the largest waterfalls in Egypt.
Wādī al-Ḥītān (Arabic: وادي الحيتان, lit. ’Wadi of the Whales’ Egyptian Arabic pronunciation: [ˈwa.diː elˈħit.æːn] ) is a paleontological site in the Faiyum Governorate of Egypt, some 150 kilometres (93 mi) south-west of Cairo. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site[2] in July 2005 for its hundreds of fossils of some of the earliest forms of whale, the archaeoceti (a now extinct sub-order of whales). The site reveals evidence for the explanation of one of the greatest mysteries of the evolution of whales: the emergence of the whale as an ocean-going mammal from a previous life as a land-based animal.
No other place in the world yields the number, concentration and quality of such fossils, nor their accessibility and setting in an attractive and protected landscape. The valley was therefore inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2005.
After your tour ends, the driver will take you back to your hotel
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
- Jeep Safari included if selected entry fees option
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Driver Guide + Fees + Lunch
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Pickup included
- Entry Fees
- Lunch
- Jeep Safari included
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- Tipping
- Tour guide
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Egipto Excursiones.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Africa/Cairo.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
