Tunis Village: Fayoum’s Bohemian Lakeside Art Colony

Escape to Tunis Village, Fayoum’s bohemian art colony perched above Lake Qarun. This charming village is world-famous for its distinctive pottery; you can visit the studios of master artists or take a hands-on class at the original Fayoum Pottery School. Explore the winding, flower-lined streets, take a sunset boat ride on the lake, go birdwatching for flamingos, or visit the Fayoum Art Centre. Stay in a unique Nubian-style boutique hotel and enjoy the tranquil, creative atmosphere of this stunning lakeside gem.

Wadi El Rayan National Park: An Oasis of Adventure in the Egyptian Desert

Discover Wadi El Rayan, a stunning desert oasis in Fayoum where adventure and ancient history collide. This vast national park is a land of incredible contrasts, home to shimmering blue lakes, towering golden sand dunes, and Egypt’s only waterfalls. Its crown jewel is Wadi El Hitan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where you can walk among 40-million-year-old whale fossils. The adventure continues as you sandboard down the dunes of the Magic Lake and hike Jabal El Modawara for breathtaking panoramic views, all just a short journey from Cairo.

Lake Qarun: The Ancient, Salty Heart of the Fayoum Oasis

Explore Lake Qarun, the ancient, salty heart of the Fayoum oasis and Egypt’s third-largest lake. This vast body of water, sitting 45 meters below sea level, is all that remains of the legendary, freshwater “Lake Moeris,” an engineering marvel pharaohs built to tame the Nile. Today, it’s a protected national park, a vital haven for migratory birds like flamingos, and the source of the famous legend of Qarun, the wealthy man swallowed by the earth, whose treasure is fabled to be lost beneath its waters.