Wadi El Hitan

Wadi El Hitan and Desert Safari Tour

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Start From 160

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Duration 1 Day

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Tour type Private tour


Overview

Do you want to relieve the heart of Egypt’s natural excursion, then come with us for the Wadi El Hitan and Desert Safari Tour. Travel to the top of the world to the UNESCO-highlighted site of/ the Valley of the Whales in Wadi El Hitan where the horrifying ancient sea encased in stones speaks of an ancient civilization. To make the excursion more interesting, you will have the chance to go on a Desert Safari and dare through the never-ending moving sand mountains and the breathtaking view of the wilderness. It is not a simple tour; it is a dream ticket to get lost in history and witness how magnificent Mother Nature is.

 

Exceeding the scope of guiding, Respect Egypt Tours focuses on enabling its clients to have wonderful experiences. We will have your perfect trip to Wad El Hitan with a well-prepared plan for you, top-rated guides, and all the aids you will need. Whether it is fossils, fun in the sand, or sightseeing for you, our love for storytelling and commitment to comfort will make every second worth it. We will convert your travel into a quest that you will hold dear for the rest of your lives.

Why You Should Love This Trip

✔️ Step Back in Time: Explore the ancient marine fossils of Wadi El Hitan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

✔️ Desert Thrills: Experience the adrenaline of a Desert Safari, from dune bashing to breathtaking views.

✔️ Nature’s Wonders: Marvel at the unique blend of desert landscapes and prehistoric treasures.

✔️ Personalized Experience: Enjoy a private, expertly guided tour tailored to your pace and interests.

✔️ Unforgettable Adventure: Combine history, nature, and excitement in one incredible day.

Included/Excluded

    Included

    • Egyptologist Guide.
    • All Services and Taxes.
    • All transfers to and from your location.
    • Entry fees.
    • Lunch.
    • A bottle of water during the tour.
    • A private air-conditioned vehicle.

    Excluded

    • Tipping.
    • Tours optional.
    • Any personal items.
    • Drinks.

Itinerary

Respect Egypt Tours Egyptologist will pick you up from your hotel in a modern air-conditioned vehicle. Then you will head to:

📍 Wadi El Hitan
A unique paleontology site, Wadi El Hitan contains fossils that reveal insights into whale and marine mammal evolution. The view is breathtaking, with tall cliffs, rocky formations, and undulating sand dunes. It's also home to desert wildlife. Discovered in 1902, scientific research began in the 1980s.

📍 Desert Safari Tour
Exploring the Egyptian desert through a desert safari tour is an excellent opportunity to immerse oneself in its breathtaking scenery and thrilling adventures. Depending on your package, you can explore the desert in a 4x4 vehicle, ride a camel, go sandboarding, and enjoy a traditional Bedouin meal.

This tour even has an optional stargazing at night, a truly magical experience in the desert. We hope you loved this tour. We will transfer you back to your hotel after this amazing trip.


Meals: Lunch.

Highlights/Before You travel

    Highlights

    • Wadi El Hitan
    • Desert Safari Tour

    Before You travel

    • Visa & Documentation
    • Hat
    • Sunblock & Sunglasses
    • Comfortable Shoes.
    • Warm clothes in winter
    • Cotton clothes in summer
    • Adapters & Converters
    • Personal Medication

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Wadi El Hitan, or the Valley of the Whales, is a site in Egypt’s western desert that has been categorized as a World Heritage Site. It’s an extraordinary natural museum exhibiting fossils of old whales, telling a unique story of the evolution of the Earth when the desert was a wide ocean millions of years ago.

Definitely! It’s an unforgettable experience to travel to Wadi El Hitan. It gets even better with our organized tours. You can view the excavated remains while walking on approved paths, or why not soak up the breathtaking sights of the desert, all while uncovering mysteries of a long-lost world?

As the name suggests, Respect Egypt Tours has significant respect for the essence of Egyptian heritage. Look over the history, culture, nature, or something else. They offer it all in their quality private tours - isn't it so marvelous how history is alive and the memory is in a picture rather than in our heads?

Wadi El Hitan’s sacrifice is perhaps best encapsulated in the fossil of the whale genus Basilosaurus, which has a mix of certain terrestrial and aquatic features. This exceptional find showcases a crucial moment in the history of evolution transforming from land to sea animals.

The whale skeletons at Wadi El Hitan are around 37 to 40 million years old, dating back to the Eocene Epoch. These fossils are some of the best-preserved examples of early whales in the world.

Wadi El Hitan is the sole region globally that contains the greatest number of primitive whale fossils in their natural environment. It is not only a scientific marvel, but it is also a seeing for sore eyes as well, owing to the striking desert scenery that is sure to catch the attention of every traveler.

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