Fayoum Oasis - 3 Days

Fay0um Oasis is an amazing place within Egypt as it contains desert landscapes of incredible beauty combined with ancient historical and cultural legacies that places it within the top 3 treks that travellers make in Egypt. And it also embodies all the creativity and design brilliance that dominated the pharaonic history of the Egyptians.

Fayoum was a center for the cult of Sobek and through history an important hub for farming and trade. It is located 100 km southeast of Cairo, with its oasis transformed from a desert basin to a lush area by the Bahr Yussef canal which connects it to the Nile.  The canal was initially constructed in 2300BC.  It diverted flooding water from the Nile to the basin, an extraordinary project of ancient engineering brilliance and typical of the scope of plans that the ancient Egyptian were renowned for.

The Fayoum Oasis has sustained populations from ancient Egypt through Roman times and beyond.  Today, it’s a site as crucial as an agricultural hub as it was in ancient times.  And it has a collection of unique archaeological and culture features which identifies it as one of the gems of Egypt.  Fayoum Oasis comprises approximately 157 villages and 1565 very small villages(hamlets) with a population of more than 3,848,708 inhabitants. The capital of the governorate is El Fayoum and it is one of the most beautiful and fertile areas of Egypt.

Natural Attractions

• Lake Qarun – The oasis is centred around Lake Qarun, the last remnant of a prehistoric lake which had been recorded in 3000BC

• Wadi Rayyan – The area contains Egypt’s largest waterfalls and is a great place for bird watching

• Wadi El Hitan – This UNESCO World Heritage site contains hundreds of whale fossils, several thousand years old

• Amazing Vistas – The contrast between the green, fertile land and the surrounding desert has earned it the title “The Oasis of the Lake” and made it a vista of stunning beauty

A Treasure Trove of Egyptian History

• The Pharaoh Sneferu’s first effort at pyramid building (Madoum) exists here as well as a number of other pyramids.
• The temples of Qasr Qaroun Temple and Madinet Madi Temple. signify the religious importance of the site

Pyramids and Temples

• Unique Burial Practices – The oasis is famous for its Faiyum Portraits—detailed, Roman-era portraits on wood placed on mummies
• Ancient Religious Center – It was a center for the cult of Sobek, the crocodile-headed god of ancient Egypt.
• An Ancient Breadbasket – Fayoum was a crucial agricultural center for ancient Egyptians, fed by canals from the Nile and called the Garden of Egypt
• Engineering Brilliance – In ancient times there was ongoing land reclamation efforts to expand arable land with massive restoration projects to improve its irrigation
• Modern Significance: – The oasis continues to be an important agricultural region.
• Tunis Village – This tiny village is popular for its natural tranquillity atmosphere and the pottery work.

The Essentials of this 5-Star Itinerary

• Luxury hotel in Tunis Village

Concierge Service

• Your concierge will meet you as you disembark your flight or in the Customs Halls.
• You will be ushered with priority through Customs and Immigration – no waiting in long queues.
• All transfers will be accompanied by our staff in air-conditioned comfort.

Your Private Tour

• Your tour is conducted as a private tour where you will have exclusive use of your vehicles each day with your own guide

Your Personal Guide

• Your guide will be an expert Egyptologist who will be with you at every venue providing a complete brief with information at every location.

An App Which Keeps You in Contact with Love Ones

• We can provide a personal Travel App for your phone, laptop, or tablet that lets you keep in direct contact with your friends and family and gives you updates about any changes to your flights. The ultimate traveling companion!