Day 1
Day 1
Leave Cairo after breakfast, arrive in Tunis Village for a hosted pottery studio visit, then settle into a small lodge and pause by Lake Qarun or the Magic Lake.
Lunch, Dinner
Cultural Collection
Fayoum Pottery & Whale Valley Slow Weekend
2 Days Fayoum & Wadi El-Hitan Private
About this trip
A private Fayoum weekend that connects UNESCO-listed fossil country with living village craft. The route balances a hosted pottery session, country food, lakeside quiet, responsible desert driving, and enough time at Wadi El-Hitan to understand its extraordinary whale fossils.
Who it suits
- Families with curious older children
- Craft and design travellers
- Couples adding countryside to Cairo
- Guests who like nature with cultural context
Not For
- Travellers who want a high-speed desert safari
- Guests needing fully paved terrain throughout
- Anyone expecting luxury-resort service in remote areas
Hosted Tunis Village pottery session
Guided Wadi El-Hitan fossil walk
Egyptian countryside breakfast
Magic Lake golden-hour pause
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A closer look
Browse the visual rhythm of this experience, from signature stops to quieter moments along the route.
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Licensed local operators
We prioritize licensed guides, insured vehicles, and vetted local operators.
No Forced Shopping
We do not stop at souvenir shops unless you explicitly ask.
Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees on the day. What you see is what you pay.
Private & Personal
Your pace, your schedule. No waiting for strangers.
Your Experience
A paced route with the practical handoffs, quieter pauses, and optional adjustments called out before you confirm.
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Evening
Evening
Share a simple country dinner and an optional stargazing pause away from village lights.
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Day 2
Day 2
Start with feteer and local honey, then travel with a licensed local driver to Wadi El-Hitan for the fossil trail and museum context.
Breakfast, Lunch
04
Afternoon
Afternoon
Return to Cairo with a final desert viewpoint or Wadi El-Rayan stop if conditions and energy allow.
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Pricing
Starting prices in US dollars. We confirm your price in writing once the date, guide, vehicle and tickets are checked, and before you pay anything. Prices are per person and depend on the size of your party.
October to April
1–2 guests
$1,650
per person
3–4 guests
$1,403
per person
5–8 guests
$1,155
per person
We have not published prices for the other months. Ask us and we will quote for your dates.
Prices are starting references and are confirmed after date, guide, vehicle, and ticket availability.
Private pacing, hotel pickup, and route adjustments are confirmed in writing before payment.
Peak-date supplements may apply around holidays and limited-access experiences.
Prices last reviewed
What's included
- Private Cairo transfers and desert vehicle as required
- One-night local lodge
- Hosted pottery session
- Local guide, selected meals, and protected-area planning
Not Included
- Pottery purchases and shipping
- Premium lodge upgrades
- Activities not confirmed in the final route
- Tipping
Starting from Transparent Pricing
From $1,650 per person
Price varies by group size and season.
No payment now. We check availability, then confirm the price, the operator and the cancellation terms in writing before you pay anything. Read the booking terms Start a planning request