Top Things to do in Al Fayyum
The 10 Best Things to Do in Al Fayyum, Egypt
Discover the best top things to do in Al Fayyum, Egypt including Wadi El-Rayan, Al-Fayoum Oasis tours, The Pyramid of Sneferu, Hawara Pyramid, Lahun Pyramid, Leila lounge & cafe, Temple of Dionysias (Temple of Stones), Qasr Qarun and Medinet Quta, Karanis, Waterwheels in Al Faiyum.
Restaurants in Al Fayyum
1. Wadi El-Rayan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By Ayman H - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Visiting Wadi Al-Rayan is a must while staying in Fayoum. It is about 30 Km from Tunis village, half of it going through a sandy road. We reached there 30 minutes before sunset, enjoyed the Waterfalls, and had a 20-minutes Fleuka trip in the lake. We didn't have a chance to extend our trip and visit Wadi Al-Hitan or the magic lake but people recommended them for us.
2. Al-Fayoum Oasis tours
Overall Ratings
4 based on 64 reviews
we are local touristic agency, to help all vistors to fayoum by providing infos,guiding, limosines,jeep safary, best accomodation places Al-Fayoum is Egypt's largest oasis. The oasis is about 100km (62 miles) southwest of Cairo.
Reviewed By Mohamed E
I enjoyed having a nice overnight in fayoum with Remal Adventure Egypt Group we had so much fun and was will organized and operated, sand boarding is a hell of fun and the desert is just a nature pleasant to enjoy while sleeping under the stars.
3. The Pyramid of Sneferu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By eLaReF - Scotland, United Kingdom
(OK as well as a guide and the guardian, who stayed outside)
Part of Snefru's (or Sneferu's) learning curve in pyramid design, this was built in steps.
Like all pyramids, there isn't a lot in the centre when you get there, and getting there involves the usual long hot walk, climbing the external steps and then descending a very long slatted ramp followed by climbing a ladder into the empty burial chamber, but the tunnel doesn't need any stooping unless you are around 6' tall.
4. Hawara Pyramid
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By eLaReF - Scotland, United Kingdom
A mud-brick pyramid, the entrance to this is flooded, presumably because the water table from the nearby fairly large irrigation canal is at that height.
We were able to wander round it all right, but if you look at the photos, there is little else to see, so it doesn't need too long to visit
5. Lahun Pyramid
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By trvladdict - Washington DC, District of Columbia
The best part about visiting this unique, mud brick pyramid is you'll have it all to yourself. While not nearly as spectacular as the stone pyramids in Giza, this solitary structure still sparks a sense of wonder and history. If you're passing by, its worth a visit.
6. Leila lounge & cafe
Overall Ratings
5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Mariam G
I went to this cafè and it Was a very good experience. Everything was excellent, really enjoyed the desserts and cappuccino. The service is so attentive and hospitable. We would highly recommended this place.
7. Temple of Dionysias (Temple of Stones)
Overall Ratings
4 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By eLaReF - Scotland, United Kingdom
This temple stands alone in the middle of the ruined town of Dionysias, just south of the western end of Lake Qarun, with the town surrounding it.
You can climb to the roof to get a view of the town, but much excavation would be needed to uncover it better.
The temple has several staircases and rooms
See my photos here and at http://www.flickr.com/photos/elaref/sets/72157634526461182/
Further info can be obtained at http://egyptsites.wordpress.com/2009/02/15/qasr-qarun-and-medinet-quta/
8. Qasr Qarun and Medinet Quta
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Taher G - Cairo, Egypt
The palace and Quta village tell an important part of history, but they are neglected. they can be improved to offer a better attraction and be properly placed on the tourism map.
9. Karanis
Overall Ratings
4 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By eLaReF - Scotland, United Kingdom
A Greco-Roman site near the modern village of Kom Ushim, this has a museum which is mostly photographs and posters of the excavations, but it is cool!!
There are 2 temples Southern and Northern, with the Southern being the larger and better 'preserved'
The site is spread out and since it was the last site on our 5 day road trip, was a bit tiring to get round
For further info, se my photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/elaref/sets/72157634526405906/ and Su's blog at http://egyptsites.wordpress.com/2009/02/15/kom-ushim/
10. Waterwheels in Al Faiyum
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Sherif S - Cairo, Egypt
These water wheels are really something from the past. They use something called Aadous to carry the water up.
They disappeared in all of Egypt except here, and they the only ones that still move water in the very old traditional way.
There more than 20 of them allover Fayoum area, but you have to be very patient to find them, as the locals usually tell you about those known to the tourists.
Next to the large ones in the center of Fayoum, you can ask about the Carpenters who make them. You might be lucky to take one home with you.
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