Faiyum Governorate

An oasis-like basin west of the Nile: Lake Qarun, the waterfalls of Wadi El Rayan, the whale fossils of Wadi Al-Hitan and the pottery village of Tunis.

Known for

• Wadi Al-Hitan whale fossils, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• The waterfalls and lakes of Wadi El Rayan
• Lake Qarun and its winter birds
• Tunis village pottery
• The ancient water wheels (sawaqi) of Fayoum city
• The Pyramid of Hawara and the Fayoum portraits

Things to do in Faiyum Governorate

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All 5 Eco, Oases & Stargazing 2 Pharaonic Sites & Museums 1 Culture & History 1 Family & Kids 1

Wadi El Rayan waterfalls & Wadi Al-Hitan (Whale Valley) · شلالات وادي الريان ووادي الحيتان≈ $33.14 / person Wadi Al-Hitan and Wadi El Rayan 4x4 day · يوم بالجيب لوادي الحيتان ووادي الريان≈ $33.14 / person Tunis village pottery workshop · ورشة فخار في قرية تونس≈ $8.78 / person Pyramid of Hawara · هرم هوارة≈ $3.90 / person Wadi El Rayan waterfalls · شلالات وادي الريان≈ $5.85 / person

Homes in Faiyum Governorate

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Furnished 2-bedroom apartment for rent in Fayoum≈ $107.22 / month 3-bedroom apartment for sale in Fayoum≈ $44,836

Market in Faiyum Governorate

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Hand-painted pottery bowl from Tunis village · سلطانية فخار ملونة يدوي من قرية تونس≈ $10.73

Happening soon

• 26Nov Tunis Village Pottery Festival · مهرجان قرية تونس للخزفYousef El Seddik, Egypt · يوسف الصديق

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Cities of Faiyum Governorate

CAI Sinnuris CAI Ibsheway CAI Itsa CAI Fayoum CAI Tamiya CAI Yousef El Seddik