Egypt off the beaten paths
Cairo and the hidden Fayoum
Cairo and the hidden Fayoum
Egypt does not always have to consist only of the well-known highlights or beaten paths: This trip connects the great icons of Cairo with a real insider tip – all without domestic flight. In Cairo, you immerse yourself in the time of the pharaohs and experience two more often overlooked facets of the city with Coptic and Islamic Cairo. Between mosques like Ibn Tulun Mosque and Sultan Hassan Mosque, and the bustling Khan-El-Khalili bazaar, a Cairo unfolds that goes far beyond the pyramids.
From there, the journey takes you by private car to Fayoum, Egypt’s largest oasis and still off the classic tourist routes. Known as the “Garden of Egypt” for citrus fruits and olives, the region reveals a primal, completely different side of the country in the desert landscape of Wadi Rayan and the Valley of the Whales – complemented by the artist village Tunis Village with its vibrant pottery tradition.
- Discover Coptic and Islamic Cairo off the usual routes
- Fayoum – Egypt’s “Garden” and insider tip far from mass tourism
- All without domestic flight – relaxed and comfortably traveling by private car
Price
on request
Best time to travel
October to April
Flight time
approx. 5 hrs. from FRA
Recommended Duration
from 8 days
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This is what your 8 day round trip could look like
Itinerary
Cairo – Pyramids, pharaohs and hidden facets
In Cairo, you are greeted by the concentrated history of Ancient Egypt: from the Pyramids of Giza and the necropolis of Saqqara to the treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum. The program is complemented by Coptic Cairo with the Fortress of Babylon and Islamic Cairo with magnificent mosques like Ibn Tulun Mosque and Sultan Hassan Mosque. Among the cultural treasures, the Khan-El-Khalili bazaar invites you to immerse yourself in Oriental life. The modern Cairo, with art galleries and vibrant business districts like the cosmopolitan Zamalek, is also worth a visit.
Fayoum – Egypt’s hidden oasis world
Far from the classic travel routes lies Fayoum, Egypt’s largest oasis, known as the “Garden of Egypt” for citrus fruits, olives, and millennia-old agriculture. In the desert landscape of Wadi Rayan and the Valley of the Whales, you experience a completely different, primal side of the country – for example, on a 4x4 safari through the dunes. Consciously enjoy the tranquility of the oasis, whether through yoga at your hotel in traditional style or while strolling through the artist village Tunis Village, where you encounter the creative, still vibrant pottery tradition of the region.
Cairo – Conclusion before the return trip
After the eventful days in Cairo and Fayoum, you spend your last night once again in the vibrant capital. All without domestic flight, you travel comfortably back by private car and let the impressions of the trip linger in peace, perhaps at a dinner with a view of the Nile or from your hotel balcony, before the return flight home awaits.
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