Egypt
Faiyum Governorate
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An oasis-like basin west of the Nile: Lake Qarun, the waterfalls of Wadi El Rayan, the whale fossils of Wadi Al-Hitan and the pottery village of Tunis.
Known for
- Wadi Al-Hitan whale fossils, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- The waterfalls and lakes of Wadi El Rayan
- Lake Qarun and its winter birds
- Tunis village pottery
- The ancient water wheels (sawaqi) of Fayoum city
- The Pyramid of Hawara and the Fayoum portraits
Cities of Faiyum Governorate
6Things to do in Faiyum Governorate
Eco, Oases & Stargazing
Wadi El Rayan waterfalls & Wadi Al-Hitan (Whale Valley) · شلالات وادي الريان ووادي الحيتان
≈ AED 121.51Fayoum
Pharaonic Sites & Museums
Pyramid of Hawara
≈ AED 14.30Fayoum
Culture & History
Tunis village pottery workshop
≈ AED 32.17Yousef El Seddik
Eco, Oases & Stargazing
Wadi Al-Hitan and Wadi El Rayan 4x4 day
≈ AED 121.51Fayoum
Family & Kids
Wadi El Rayan waterfalls
≈ AED 21.45Yousef El Seddik
