Private Tour: Fayoum Day Trip from Cairo
- Location:Cairo, Egypt
- Duration:8 - 9 hours
- TOUR Code:3124CAI15
Only 47 miles (76 kilometers) south of Africa's most populated city of Cairo, lies the oasis town of Fayoum. The main attraction in this tranquil town are the wooden waterworks, yet another example of the ingenuity displayed by ancient Egyptian engineers.
Highlights
- Private day tour from Cairo to Fayoum
- See Fayoum's famous attractions ? the ancient wooden waterwheels
- See the stone obelisk erected in honor of Senwosret I in Abgig
- Lunch, a qualified Egyptologist guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, and transportation in an air-conditioned minivan are included
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Originally named Crocodilopolis, then Arsinoe, Medinet El-Fayoum was the main place of worship of the crocodile god, Sobek. Apparently, during ancient Medinet, crocodiles were adorned with gold and fed honey cakes and meat by the priests.
Of interest are the huge wooden waterwheels, another incredible engineering feat by the ancient Egyptians, though less known than the mighty Pyramids. The waters of the Bahr Yusef are distributed throughout the oasis from Medinet, the capital of the Fayoum. Approximately 200 of the great waterwheels are located throughout the oasis. The Seven Waterwheels, a Fayoum landmark, are surrounded by mangoes, palms and willows.
A great stone obelisk was erected in honor of Senwosret I in Abgig during the 12th Dynasty. It was discovered on the ground in two pieces during the 18th century and was recently reconstructed and erected in Medinet.
Schedule Details
Fayoum, Egypt
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8:00am (earlier or later departures are available until 8:30am if required, please advise at time of booking)
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
Duration:8 - 9 hours
Return details:Returns to original departure point
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Additional Information
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Transport is wheelchair accessible however be prepared for uneven surfaces at the sites visited which may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
- Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat
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This was an awesome visit. The visit to the small farm actually helped bring a true appreciation ... Read more ›
Rard, November 2011
This was a very interesting tour. The ride to the oasis was entertaining as our guide told us many ... Read more ›
Cynthia S, USA, December 2008
