Private Tour to Fayoum
Sites
the huge wooden waterwheels
wadi el rayan
fayoum Museum
Originally named
Crocodilopolis, then Arsinoe, Medinet El-Fayoum was the main place
of worship of the crocodile god, Sobek. Apparently, during ancient
Medinet, crocodiles were adorned with gold and fed honey cakes and
meat by the priests.
Of interest are the huge wooden waterwheels, another incredible
engineering feat by the ancient Egyptians, though less known than
the mighty Pyramids. The waters of the Bahr Yusef are distributed
throughout the oasis from Medinet, the capital of the Fayoum.
Approximately 200 of the great waterwheels are located throughout
the oasis. The Seven Waterwheels, a Fayoum landmark, are surrounded
by mangos, palms and willows.
A great stone obelisk was erected in honor of Senwosret I in Abgig
during the 12th Dynasty. It was discovered on the ground in two
pieces during the 18th century and was recently reconstructed and
erected in Medinet.
1 Day excursion
Price includes:
§ Transfers
on the spot by private air-conditioned minibus, with
driver and drop off
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Meals: Lunch
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Entrance fees
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English speaking guide
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All taxes
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Entry fees for the sites
Price excludes:
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Drinks
Information:
Hotel pick up is available from all Cairo hotels. Please advise your full hotel name and address at time of booking.
If you wish to have another Nile cruise please advice
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