To experience an oasis of great fun and pleasurable times take a private tour of Faiyum, the oldest city in the history of Egypt.
Egyptian governates are the top tier of the country’s jurisdiction hierarchy and there are twenty-seven in the County. Faiyum is the capital city of the Faiyum Governorate.
Located in the middle of Egypt, Faiyum is found in the Faiyum Oasis which is not too far from Egypt’s capital Cairo.
It was originally called Shedet during the times of Ancient Egypt, the Greeks called it Krocodilopolis because of the worshipping of a sacred crocodile in the local temple. It was then called Arsinoe after the wife of Ptolemy II Philadelphus.
There are a number of archaeological sites in and around Faiyum such as palaces built by Pharaohs and temples built by the Greeks.
Within the city, you will find lots of large bazaars, baths, mosques and a very popular weekly market. Bahr Youssef is the name of the canal that runs tour the city.
Take a private tour to Fayoum Oasis and visit Karanis where 2 Temples were built and contain the incredible House of the Crocodile. Then visit Qarun Lake and Wadi El Rayan.
Enjoy a unique experience by taking a Bird Watching Tour to El Fayoum. See the amazing array of Birds that migrate to this protected area, also view the stunning Waterfalls.
Private two-day tour to Discover Fayoum with its stunning natural Lakes and Egyptian ruins from the Pharaonic times along with skeletons of the Whales in Wadi Hitan
Take a private tour and visit Fayoum to see the Hawara and Meidum Pyramids. These unbelievable Pyramids are even older than the Great Pyramids of Giza.
Take a private tour and visit the impressive sites in El Fayoum. All the sites are in Wadi El Ryan, a protected area where you can see the amazing Waterfalls and Wadi Hitan.
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Faiyum is very similar to Cairo, March to April and October to November are the best times to book your private tour. These months have comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds and low hotel rates on most days of the week. Winter is by far the most popular time to visit here because the days are warm and sunny and the evenings are cool and breezy. If you're planning a trip between December and February, you can expect a higher number of tourists.
The price of anything touristy related in Faiyum is very reasonable. There are cheap and cheerful places to stay when you are on a budget and then there are the luxury 5-star hotels where you pay for the rich comfort. Again the food is the same; there is very tasty food sold from stalls on the street that costs next to nothing and fine restaurants where you pay way too much. The cost of Private tours will vary from operator and months, so do your research.
Faiyum may be the oldest city in Egypt, but there are modern thieves. Be careful of your possessions and never carry more money than necessary. Book private tours or sightseeing tours before you arrive, that way you are not disappointed if tour booked out and you can schedule other activities around your tours. It is also a good idea to have extra tissues with as there seems to be a lack of toilet rolls in Egypt.
The climate in Faiyum is desert climate. There is virtually no rain whatsoever during the year. The hottest month of the year is July when temperatures are around 30 degrees Celsius. On average the coldest month of the year is January when the temperatures are as low as 11 degrees Celsius. The Koppen-Geiger climate classification is BWh. The yearly average temperature in Faiyum is 21 degrees Celsius.
Faiyum is very similar to Cairo, March to April and October to November are the best times to book your private tour. These months have comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds and low hotel rates on most days of the week. Winter is by far the most popular time to visit here because the days are warm and sunny and the evenings are cool and breezy. If you're planning a trip between December and February, you can expect a higher number of tourists.
The price of anything touristy related in Faiyum is very reasonable. There are cheap and cheerful places to stay when you are on a budget and then there are the luxury 5-star hotels where you pay for the rich comfort. Again the food is the same; there is very tasty food sold from stalls on the street that costs next to nothing and fine restaurants where you pay way too much. The cost of Private tours will vary from operator and months, so do your research.
Faiyum may be the oldest city in Egypt, but there are modern thieves. Be careful of your possessions and never carry more money than necessary. Book private tours or sightseeing tours before you arrive, that way you are not disappointed if tour booked out and you can schedule other activities around your tours. It is also a good idea to have extra tissues with as there seems to be a lack of toilet rolls in Egypt.
The climate in Faiyum is desert climate. There is virtually no rain whatsoever during the year. The hottest month of the year is July when temperatures are around 30 degrees Celsius. On average the coldest month of the year is January when the temperatures are as low as 11 degrees Celsius. The Koppen-Geiger climate classification is BWh. The yearly average temperature in Faiyum is 21 degrees Celsius.
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