Valley of the whales Egypt day Trip
Driving from Cairo to Fayoum oasis
* Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo by A-C modern vehicle to enjoy El Fayoum famous sites. as it takes around 1.5 hours driving from Cairo to Fayoum.
Vsiting the valley of the whales Egypt
*Upon arrival you will change your vehicle to 4X4 Jeep to have great experience off the road starting by Wadi Hitan Protected Area (Valley of the Whales), about 85 km far from Fayoum. Wadi Hitan 360 
or Valley of the Whales is located in the Protected Area of Wadi El Rayan, and it was declared by UNISCO as a world Heritage Site because it has 40 million year –old whale skeletons found there. and it very clear evidence of the climate change .There you can explore the open-air museum and walking trails featuring ancient whale fossils showcasing the evolution of whales from land to sea creatures.
Visiting the magic lake and the waterfall
* After visiting Wadi Hitan, you will go to Wadi El Rayan Water Falls which is the only natural waterfall in Egypt then visiting Mudawara Mountain. Wadi El Rayan is a natural depression has two lakes connected by a waterfall, formed in 1970 by an overflow of drainage water from the farmlands around it.
* After that visiting the magic lake which is a hidden gem known for its serene beauty, vibrant colors, tranquil surroundings and for sandboarding .
* Lunch will be served at a local restaurant, followed by a visit to Tunis Village. There, you’ll get to learn about the local culture, explore pottery workshops, and see why the village is famous for producing some of the best pottery in Egypt.
* After that transfer back to your hotel in Cairo.
FAQs
What is the valley of the whales and why it is very special?
Whales Valley, in the Western Desert of Egypt, contains invaluable fossil remains of the earliest, and now extinct, suborder of whales, that shows the connection between the old generation of the whales that was land based animals and the new generation of it which is ocean going. also, it is very important spot shows the climate change as the whole area was underneath the sea.
full of sea life millions year ago but now it is a remote desert.
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