Al-Fayyūm . is located in the southeastern part of the governorate, on the site of the ancient center of the region, called Shedet in Pharaonic times and Crocodilopolis, later Arsinoe, in the Ptolemaic and Roman periods. Its ruins to the northwest of the city date to at least the 12th dynasty (1938–c. 1756 BCE), and during excavations numerous Demotic, Greek, and Coptic papyrus fragments were found. In medieval times there was a flourishing town on the site, and one mosque dates to the Mamlūk period. The Yūsuf Canal flows through the town; a large waterwheel system with buckets, the only known example in Egypt, raises water to irrigation channels.
Al-Fayyūm is a market and distribution center for the governorate. It is linked by rail to Banī Suwayf in the Nile valley, and to Cairo by a highway that runs northward across the desert. Narrow-gauge railways radiate from the town to serve the agricultural communities of the governorate, and the Yūsuf Canal also fans out into a series of irrigation channels. Pop. (2006) 315,940.
What will you see at Fayoum!
This spcial trip for people who looking for relaxing and enjoy thesound of dessart at the sand
Feel and smell differant pure air see the greatness of Egyptian history
So noway to see acity and enjoy the desart so you should have two in one which mean one 4*4 care from cairo to fayum
egysuntours tourguide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo to enjoy El Fayoum famous sites. From Cairo to Fayoum is about 95 km.
Today all visits are in Wadi El Ryan, designated as Protected Area in 1989.
We will start our tour to Wadi Hitan Protected Area (Valley of the Whales), about 90 km far from Fayoum. Wadi Hitan or Valley of the Whales is located in the Protected Area of Wadi El Rayan and it was designated by UNISCO as a world Heritage Site in recognition of the 40 million year –old whale skeletons found there.
On the way to Wadi El Rayan Water Falls
, visit Mudawara Mountain
. Then into Wadi Al Ryan Water Falls
After that enjoy Medinet Madi (Ancient City Uncovered) which dates back to the third pharaonic dynasty built by Amenemhet III and completed Amenemhet IV.
Also we will see the magic lake and its unique view inside thedesart
The oldest cave abulife hunging in the dessart
Also we don’t forget time of funyou can enjoy sandbording in the magic lake
NOTE dont forget you sanboard or tell us to bring ours and you will pay just 25$
Late Lunch will be served at a good quality restaurant. After that transfer back to Cairo.k formations
Included:-
Pick up service from your hotel in Cairo and back.
All transfers by 4×4 car.
Entrance fees to the mentioned historical place.
English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
Bottled water on board the vehicle during the tour.
