North of Fayoum’s shimmering Lake Qarun, a 350-meter-high ridge cuts into the desert sky. This is Gabal Qatrani (Qatrani Mountain), a fascinating geological wonder that is much more than just a mountain. It is a time capsule.
Formed between 33 and 23 million years ago, this low-lying mountain is one of the world’s most significant fossil sites. It holds the preserved remains of an entire prehistoric ecosystem. Today, it offers a unique adventure for hikers, history buffs, and stargazers.
Price is quoted per person in USD
Solo Traveler: $ +70% of adult rate
2 to 3 people: $
4 to 6 people: $
7 to 15 people: $
Book as soon as possible with the assistance of our knowledgeable staff.
Make monthly little deposits for your Holiday Package. Final Payment due 20 days prior.
100% let by a licensed Egyptologist, not a no local guide. Guaranteed expertise
Prices: Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.
Price varies depending on your group size
0 – 05.99 Free of Charge
6 – 11.99 pay 50% of the tour price
12+ pay full tour price per adult person.
Notes: Child pricing applies to children who share rooms with their parents (Max 2 Children in one Room)
I was thoroughly impressed by the professionalism of this tour company. I emailed to inquire about the Cairo layover tour about 30 hours before my flight was scheduled to leave from New York. I was pleasantly surprised to get a quick response confirming the tour and assuring that a guide
My husband, 2 sons – aged 9 & 11 – and I landed in Cairo at 5:15am on Saturday 12 January 2013. We had booked an early layover tour with Egypt Fun Tours after reading the great reviews in TripAdvisor. As promised he and his driver awaited us in a
Guide and driver were on time, open to my requests and took care that I felt safe and saw the Pyramids and parts of old cairo during my less than 24 hour stay between flights. Office staff were great in communicating by email before and during the trip.
I had an 11 hour layover in Cairo, and it couldn’t have been better spent than with Manal from Egypt Fun Tours. I was able to adjust my tour once we left the airport and Manal had some really great suggestions when I told her what it was I wanted
I had an excellent layover tour with Hani. He is knowledgable, fun, and passionate about his city. I went for a tour of the pyramids, sphinx, and to a papyrus factory which were all great. Ask him any question about Egyptian history and he will surely know the answer! Also
A friend and I had one day to spend in Cairo. Egypt Fun Tours–and tour guide Hani–came highly recommended by another friend who used them on a long layover. We were extremely impressed. For only about US$100, two people had a guide, driver, and car to ourselves for an entire
