Fayoum - 2 days, 1 night

Fayoum is a vast depression south of Cairo, inhabited since antiquity and known for its lakes and its desert landscapes. The start is early, from 6am. The first day runs along Lake Qarun, Egypt's largest salt lake, whose shores welcome flamingos, herons and pelicans in season. The afternoon leads to Wadi El Rayan, where two man-made lakes spill into one another through a series of small waterfalls, a rare thing in this part of the world.

The road then continues to Magic Lake and on to the Mudawara mountain viewpoint, which opens onto the whole depression. A visit to the fossil museum and the climate change museum rounds off the day before dinner and the night at the hotel. The next morning, after breakfast, you head for a traditional pottery workshop, a craft the region has long been known for, before the journey back. Three meals and mineral water are included, along with every site admission.

Good to know: the rate of 110 € per person is based on a minimum of two people. Departure is from 6am, with the exact time set by your hotel and confirmed after booking. A transfer surcharge applies from El Gouna, Makadi and Sahl Hasheesh, quoted when we confirm your booking.