Explore the Valley of Whales, a paleontological site located in the desert of Egypt. This desert remains ancient whales and other marine creatures that lived in the area millions of years ago.
➡ Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle to Wadi El Hitan.
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Explore the ancient whale fossils in Wadi El Hitan (the valley of whales).
➡ Rewinds the history of this UNESCO heritage by listening to stages of evolution from the professional tour guide.
➡ Enjoy the camel ride and feel the beauty of the desert.
➡ Enjoy your BBQ lunch at the Bedouin camp.
➡ In the midst of the Egyptian Sahara, the Wadi El Hitan & Desert Safari trip from Cairo will be wonderful.
Wadi El Hitan, also known as the "Valley of Whales," is a paleontological site located in the desert of Egypt, about 150 km southwest of Cairo. It contains some of the most important fossil discoveries of early whale evolution, and is considered to be one of the most important paleontological sites in the world. Your private tour guide which remain with you in whole trip. It will guide you about all route and all historical laces which make your tour informative also. Then, spend about 1.5 hours going up and down the sand dunes in a 4x4 vehicle to satisfy your need for excitement. Next, try some sandboarding for the ultimate rush. To do this, fasten the boards to your feet and quickly slide down from the edge of the dune. After that, have a leisurely camel ride and peacefully observe the desert vistas. Hold onto the camel while you take in the beautiful, wild desert panorama that looks like it was painted by the heavens.
After that, get to the Bedouin camp and have a tantalizing BBQ lunch.
What to Bring :
⭐ Hat
⭐ Sunblock & Sunglasses
⭐ Comfortable Shoes
⭐ Umbrella
Wadi El Hitan, also known as the Valley of the Whales, is a UNESCO World Heritage paleontological site in the Egyptian desert featuring fossilized skeletons of ancient whales and other prehistoric marine creatures that lived about 40 million years ago. It’s scientifically significant as it vividly illustrates early whale evolution.
The tour typically includes: 1. Hotel pick-up and drop-off service. 2. Transfer in a jeep 4×4 vehicle to Wadi El Hitan. 3. Entrance fees to the site. 4. English-speaking professional guide. 5. Lunch (BBQ at a Bedouin desert camp).
This is generally a full-day experience (~8 hours) from Cairo. You’ll explore Wadi El Hitan with your guide, view whale fossils, enjoy a desert safari ride, try activities like sandboarding and camel riding, and have lunch in a traditional Bedouin camp.
Since it’s in the desert, travelers commonly bring: 1. Sun protection (hat, sunblock, sunglasses). 2. Comfortable shoes for walking over sand and dunes. 3. Water and personal items. 4. It’s also a good idea to carry extra camera batteries and light layers for weather changes.
No. While the price covers transport, guide, entrance fees, and lunch, tips for staff and any personal expenses like souvenirs or additional drinks are generally not included and should be budgeted separately.
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