Valley Of Whales Two Days Tour From Cairo
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Valley Of Whales Two Days Tour From Cairo
By Marsa Alam Tours
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we offer a unique two days tour to Fayoum oasis and the whale valley from Cairo with Overnight in Camping in the desert, Discover It’s ‘Wadi Al Hitan’ The site today is a Protected area and a natural Heritage Site added in 2005 by the UNESCO as world heritage site, discover this amazing place with 4*4 car
Ages 2-95
Duration: 2 days
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: German, Arabic, Portuguese, English, French, Dutch
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- Pick up and drop off services from Cairo
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle between Cairo
- Mineral water and soft drinks
- Transportation by private jeep 4x4 from Cairo to Wadi Hitan (Valley of whales)
- English speaking tour guide throughout the Safari trip
- Lunch meals during the SAFARI tour in Egypt western desert
- Entry/Admission - Western Desert
- Entry/Admission - Valley of the Whales (Wadi Al-Hitan)
- Entry/Admission - Fayoum Oasis
What's not included- Any Extras not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tipping
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Departure Point: your hotel in cairo Dates: See Availability
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 67605P61- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Visit Wadi El Hitan-Valley of the whales
- Enjoy 4*4 Trip in the desert with sand dunes
- Visit Fayoum oasis
- Visit the Pyramid of Meidoum
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 67605P61
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- mariovS9530GB0 contributionsFull day desert trio in Wadi el Gemal (meet & greet with camels)Seeing the desert of Wadi el Gemal NP was one of the reasons to go to Marsa Alam for a short holiday. We booked the full day excursion with a private guide and were lucky to get Hamada as our guide. He appeared to be a great driver and a walking Encyclopedia of the area. But he is also a very nice man and good company for the day. We started on the sea side with some snorkeling and saw the mangrove trees. Drank some tea with bedoein friends and had a nice lunch before we headed into the desert. We drove through several valleys, saw the accacia trees, giant rock formations and groups of wild camels and donkeys living in the desert . Having bedoein ancesters, Hamada told uss all about (wild)life in the desert. At the end of the afternoon we drove to a deserted ancient Roman village, marked with a temple in the rocks. There I had a remarkable experience when 2 curious camels came towards me and walked beside me for a while before running away! The day ended with a bbq under a marvellous sky full of stars that make you feel very tiny in the giant universe. After a long drive back to the 'civilisation' we returned to our hotel and said goodbye to our new friend Hamada!Written January 11, 2025
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Feb 2024 • Couples
We haven't an English guide as agreed but a local driver spoke no English. He took us on the jeep without say anything,(where we go now etc) and all this make us feel uncomfortablε
We had also problem with extras entrance fees (the phrase "entry fees to Wadi El hitan is confusing). You could make it clear: 5$ for general entrance + 10$ for the museum and ONLY paper cash accepted.
Next day at the camping we paid for coffee because it was included only breakfast with "beverages including water and tea (and obviously coffee is not tea).
Unfortunately,all these leave a mark to our mood and we didn't enjoy a beautiful place (all Wadi El hitan,lakes, museum was very good 👍)
We had also problem with extras entrance fees (the phrase "entry fees to Wadi El hitan is confusing). You could make it clear: 5$ for general entrance + 10$ for the museum and ONLY paper cash accepted.
Next day at the camping we paid for coffee because it was included only breakfast with "beverages including water and tea (and obviously coffee is not tea).
Unfortunately,all these leave a mark to our mood and we didn't enjoy a beautiful place (all Wadi El hitan,lakes, museum was very good 👍)
Written February 26, 2024
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Dear Mr Navigator,
Thank you very much for your review and your booking . It helps us to understand to how was the serivces Provided.
The English guided indeed was not Provided on the first day,we have discoverd that and we have Provided an English speaking guide on the second day
we changed now the phrase of entry fees to wadi el hitan to be ( General entrance and the museum) to be very clear
You Did not Pay for the coffee you have ordered next day.
we have tried to contact yo serval time to make you a compensation for this inconveniece with no answer. we hope you are doing again.
Kindly reply our customer service Emails.
Best regards
Written March 12, 2024
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Hello, I am interested in this Wadi tour.
My question is, where will we stay at night?
Is it camp in the desert or nearby hotel?
Thank you in advance.
Written October 5, 2020
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