Egypt Short Break: Cairo to Fayoum

About this trip

Combine Cairo’s headline sights with the natural and cultural surprises of Fayoum on this three-day Short Break. Stand before the iconic Pyramids of Giza – the last remaining Ancient Wonder of the World – and explore the massive Grand Egyptian Museum. Shift pace and share conversation and a home-cooked meal with locals for an insightful look at life in the Middle East. Travel to Whale Valley’s fossil-strewn desert and set out on a 4WD adventure, then marvel at the scenic Wadi El-Rayan waterfalls, Magic Lake and the towering, colour-shifting sand dunes. Visit Tunis Pottery Village, meeting artists and supporting community initiatives, and enjoy a Bedouin tea next to Magic Lake. With a mix of guided activities and time to take it all in, this short trip covers history, landscape and culture in an approachable timeframe.