Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairo to Al Fayoum
You'll start early from Cairo and drive about an hour out into the desert to reach Al Fayoum Oasis, Egypt's largest oasis. Once you're there, the landscape shifts dramatically with irrigation channels, green orchards, and fields surrounding Birket Qarun lake. Spend time wandering through mud-brick villages to get a feel for local life, then check out the ancient ruins of Karanis where you can see the old temples and bathhouses from centuries past.
Included Activities
- Visit Al Fayoum Oasis
- Explore Birket Qarun lake and birdlife viewing
- Visit mud-brick villages
- Explore ruins of ancient city of Karanis
- View ruined temples and bathhouses
Landmarks/POIs Al Fayoum Oasis Birket Qarun Karanis









