2 Days 1 Nights
Daily Tour
1 person
Multi-language Guides
2 Days Egypt Adventure is your gateway to a side of Egypt few travelers ever see, raw, untouched, and deeply ancient. This overnight journey from Cairo to the Fayoum Oasis is crafted for explorers who crave wild nature, rich heritage, and stories hidden far beyond the usual tourist path.
In just two days, you’ll stand where whales once swam, walking across the fossil-strewn sands of Wadi Hitan, a prehistoric seabed turned desert. You’ll explore the striking waterfalls of Wadi El Rayan, climb Medawara Mountain for breathtaking desert views, and walk through the creative soul of Tunis Village, famous for its pottery.
From here, the journey winds through desert waterfalls, ancient ruins, and otherworldly rock formations, each step connecting you to Egypt’s geological and archaeological soul.
This is Egypt for the wild at heart, raw, real, and soul-stirring. It’s a journey for travelers who trade luxury for legacy, and comfort for connection. With 4×4 off-roading, storytelling Egyptologists, and landscapes that defy belief, Respect Tours takes you beyond the guidebooks, into the desert’s secrets, into forgotten time, and back again… all in just 2 unforgettable days.
Your 2-day Egypt adventure begins early as you leave behind the noise of Cairo and journey southwest in a private 4x4 into the open wild of Fayoum. Just a couple of hours from the city, the landscape transforms into a world shaped by wind, water, and time.
Your first stop is Wadi Hitan, also called the Valley of the Whales. It’s one of the few places in the world where you can see real whale skeletons lying in the desert, not in a museum, but right in the open!
From there, your journey continues to the serene Wadi El Rayan, home to Egypt’s only waterfalls. Relax by the lakeside, enjoy lunch at a local spot, and soak in the beauty of this protected reserve. Then, for those craving a panoramic thrill, hike up Medawara Mountain, a wind-carved outcrop with epic views over golden dunes and shimmering water below.
As evening falls, check in at your eco-lodge or desert guesthouse.
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch 🛏️ Overnight: in the desert
After breakfast at your desert lodge before jumping back into your 4x4 for another day of exploration through Egypt’s hidden heart.
Your first stop is Tunis Village, a peaceful spot known for its charming pottery workshops and laid-back lifestyle. Stroll through quiet lanes, meet local artisans, and see how clay becomes art.
Next, head to Lake Qarun, one of Egypt’s oldest natural lakes, once home to ancient crocodile temples. Nearby, explore the Valley of the Watermelon, where huge round stones lie scattered across the sand, shaped by nature to look just like giant watermelons.
Then step into history at Dima Al-Sabaa, the remains of a forgotten Ptolemaic city, and visit Al-Sagha Palace, an ancient temple once linked to goldsmiths and pharaohs. Not far away lies a Middle Kingdom necropolis, hidden in the sand.
After lunch in a local spot, begin your drive back to Cairo.
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
You’ll stay in a clean, locally owned eco-lodge or desert guesthouse in Fayoum — simple, comfortable, and surrounded by nature.
Basic electricity is available. Internet and mobile signal may be limited, part of the charm of disconnecting.
October through April is ideal, when desert temperatures are cooler and more comfortable for hiking and exploring.
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