In a modern, air-conditioned vehicle, our tour leader will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo to initiate our expedition to Fayoum. Upon reaching Fayoum, our first destination is the Kom Aushim Museum, a comprehensive site providing guides for all of Fayoum. Established in 1974, the museum showcases artifacts spanning from the Prehistoric to Roman epochs, along with a captivating painting depicting Fayoum.
Our next stop is Karanis, also known as "The Lord's Town," which stands as one of the largest Greco-Roman cities in Fayoum. Founded in the third century B.C. by mercenaries from Ptolemy the Second's army, the city boasts two temples.
Moving forward, we'll explore Hawara (Arsinoiton polis), established during the construction of the Pyramid Complex in the eleventh Dynasty by Amenemhet III.
Next on the itinerary is Lake Qarun, named after the King buried there with his wealth and treasures. Lunch will be provided on the shores of Qarun Lake.
The tour continues with a visit to the Waterfall and Wadi El Rayan, a 673-kilometer-long, 42-meter-deep valley. In 1966, this depression was transformed into a water reservoir, connected to Qarun Lake via underground pipes.
To conclude our journey, we'll visit the village of Tunis and explore the pottery art school before spending the night in a hotel in Fayoum.