Fayoum

Fayoum Oasis is that spot in the land where you can meet an exclusive world of magical flora and fauna, embracing great history. 

It is hard to imagine a desert oasis with a magical lake, cascading waterfalls, and a valley of ancient whales, embracing a great history and unique nature, failing to be one of the top attractions.

But in Egypt, which is rich with its ancient pyramids and beautiful beaches, competition is understandably steep. While you have the opportunity to discover this unbelievable spot. 

Explore Fayoum

The Hawara Pyramid is one of these historical spots you will meet charmingly at Fayoum. It was built by Amenemhat III, one of the kings of the 12th Dynasty. You will also have an unforgettable time at the Pyramid of Lahun, which was built by King Senusret II of the 12th Dynasty. 

Look around you; great nature takes you to the charm of Wadi El Hitan, where to walk through a spot of the Tethys Sea. There, you will meet the giant legs of the mammal whales dating back to 40 to 50 million years ago. You are in a unique place of pre-humans to discover how the world was. Another spot with waterfalls takes you to amazing lakes while exclusive cute animals like deer, and also 140 species of birds fly charmingly.

You will be surrounded by natural springs, sand dunes, large water bodies, and a large variety; it is the charm of Wadi El Rayan. 

The magic nature of Fayoum Oasis, including the Lake Qarun and the Fayoum waterwheels, which date back to the Ptolemaic era in Egypt and are directly connected to Bahr Youssef, and their role is to transport water in a distinctive, innovative engineering way to the rest of the agricultural land to irrigate it.

Other Attractions in Fayoum

You can see the greatness of the ancient Egyptians in front of these waterwheels that are still working today and are relied upon in agriculture. Complete your tour of this majestic history when finding Qarun Palace!

It was built in the Roman and Ptolemaic eras with exclusive architectural art that makes the sun perpendicular to the Holy of Holies once a year.

This palace includes nearly 100 rooms, in addition to the catacombs and labyrinths, to take you to an unprecedented state of historical grandeur. With our tour guide in Golavita, you will visit this palace and wander among its walls, walking into the heart of the greatness and secrets of history.

Then, you will visit the ancient city of Kranis, which takes you to the lives of ancient Egyptian families during the reign of Ptolemy II and revolves around the facts of the Greek and Roman era. The simple life amid the green land and colorful amazing houses is waiting for you at the Tunisian Village. 

Another dazzle is waiting for you at this rare spot in ancient Egypt.