Title: Wadi El Hitan in Egypt - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Wadi El Hitan Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Wadi-El-Hitan-Hotels.0-l553248635998144542-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Egypt](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Egypt.d52.Flight-Destinations)[Wadi El Hitan Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Wadi-El-Hitan.d553248635998144542.Car-Rental-Guide)[Egypt Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Egypt.d52.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Wadi El Hitan Tours and Activities ![Whale fossil in the "Valley of the Whales", Wadi El Hitan, Western Desert, Egypt, about 150 km southwest of Cairo. The fossils here are one of the earliest forms of whales, the link between the previous land based mammal and the ocean mammal of today. There is a small delightful museum and several fossils were left in situ in the desert that you can hike to see. It was worth the drive from Cairo for me.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000652764/541417c3-2b99-479d-8911-f8783bc12cd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Whale fossil in the "Valley of the Whales", Wadi El Hitan, Western Desert, Egypt, about 150 km southwest of Cairo. The fossils here are one of the earliest forms of whales, the link between the previous land based mammal and the ocean mammal of today. There is a small delightful museum and several fossils were left in situ in the desert that you can hike to see. It was worth the drive from Cairo for me.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000652764/541417c3-2b99-479d-8911-f8783bc12cd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The #history: The Valley of Whales was once submerged beneath the Terhys Sea. It is now home to an obscure museum which was built around the fossils of the prehistoric whale, Basilosaurus Isis. These fossils show the archaic species to have small hind legs; which supports the evolutionary notion that whales evolved from land based animals to sea dwelling creatures. What you see in this photo: Most of the museum is open air but the rest of it is in these structures, designed to mimic their surrounding landscape. You can also see the beauty of the petrified coral on the ambient rock formations. Travel tips: You can take a 4x4 tour to this National Park, the ride itself is part of the fun! At the museum make sure you explore the trail and then relax and have tea and snacks in their cafe. Afterwards, have a BBQ with the locals, go sand surfing, see the Magic Lake and go horse riding as the sun sets! It is a very doable day trip from Cairo, and an unforgettable one for sure.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000652764/161ab4ea-bdac-4d12-bad2-013e5c72d03d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Wadi El Hitan Activities --- --- ## Plan a trip to see Wadi El Hitan Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Pyramids Plateau Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110620000/110615100/110615022/50df1241_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Pyramids Plateau Hotel Al Haram CA $1,521 per person Mar 4 - Mar 10 found 1 day ago Roundtrip flight included Toronto (YTO) to Cairo (CAI) 8.4/10 Very Good! (6 reviews) Very nice people working in the lobby helpful and the restaurant good food and nice manger master Jake’s Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025 ![Flower Pyramids Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106790000/106782700/106782677/83cf7e7b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Flower Pyramids Inn Al Haram CA $1,763 per person Apr 3 - Apr 8 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Toronto (YTO) to Cairo (CAI) 8/10 Very Good! (7 reviews) The staff were very welcoming. The room was very cosy and oversaw the beautiful pyramids. Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026 ![Mazeej Balad - Boutique Hotel - Adult Only](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114140000/114137400/114137398/61bd0ff8_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Mazeej Balad - Boutique Hotel - Adult Only Downtown Cairo CA $2,966 per person Apr 16 - Apr 22 found 14 hours ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Montreal (YUL) to Cairo (CAI) 9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews) Omg this hotel is unreal! From the location, staff, amenities, restaurant, decor, I can go and on. Super clean and chic, it’s really a gem in Cairo! Loved every second we spent at the property! Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025 ### Popular places to visit ![People riding horse by the Great Pyramids, Giza, Egypt](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562865098/5ffd8ec2-91a9-4759-82a1-9de46181360e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pyramids of El Fayoum Enjoy an outing to Pyramids of El Fayoum during your stay in El Faiyum. Discover the area's waterfalls and temples. [](https://expedia.ca/Pyramids-Of-El-Fayoum-El-Faiyum.d553248621562865098.Vacation-Attraction) #### Medinet Madi Learn about the local history of Itsa with a stop at Medinet Madi. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.ca/Medinet-Madi-Itsa.d6112148.Vacation-Attraction) #### Qasr Qarun Temple You can learn about the history of Yusuf as-Sidiq with a trip to Qasr Qarun Temple. [](https://expedia.ca/Qasr-Qarun-Temple-Yusuf-as-Sidiq.d553248635975927350.Vacation-Attraction) #### Water Wheels Park You can find out about the history of El Faiyum with a trip to Water Wheels Park. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's waterfalls. [](https://expedia.ca/Waterwheels-Ibshaway.d553248621532406096.Vacation-Attraction) #### Governorate Building You can browse the exhibits at Governorate Building, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to El Faiyum. Discover the area's museums and temples. [](https://expedia.ca/Governorate-Building-El-Faiyum.d553248621532406105.Vacation-Attraction) #### Hawara Pyramid You can learn about the history of El Faiyum when you stop by Hawara Pyramid. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's waterfalls. 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