Wadi Al-Hitan (Whale Valley)

What is Wadi Al-Hitan (Whale Valley) ?

Wadi Al-Hitan, Whale Valley, in the Western Desert of Egypt, contains invaluable fossil remains of the earliest, and now extinct, suborder of whales, Archaeoceti. These fossils represent one of the major stories of evolution: the emergence of the whale as an ocean-going mammal from a previous life as a land-based animal. This is the most important site in the world for the demonstration of this stage of evolution. It portrays vividly the form and life of these whales during their transition. The number, concentration and quality of such fossils here is unique, as is their accessibility and setting in an attractive and protected landscape. The fossils of Al-Hitan show the youngest archaeocetes, in the last stages of losing their hind limbs. Other fossil material in the site makes it possible to reconstruct the surrounding environmental and ecological conditions of the time.

Tour Itinerary

At 07:00 AM Our driver will accompany you from Safary Hotel (or from any other hotel) and to Fayyom prefecture. Fayyom Prefecture is located about 150 km southwest of Cairo. - After around 2 hours, you will arrive to Fayyom and then you will head to Wady El -Rayyan, where you can see The Only Natural Waterfall in Egypt. - Then you will go to Wadi Al-Hitan (Whale Valley) Protected Area, which contains invaluable fossil remains of the earliest, and now extinct, suborder of whales, Archaeoceti. - After sightseeing, it will be the lunch time. - Finally, the tour will end with a short visit to a place called (Tunisia Village). This village is famous for handmade pottery.  - Around 18:00, you will come back to Safary hotel (your hotel). Tour Price: 190 $ per Car ( one car is up to 4 Customers ). Included Items: Transportation by 4WD Car, Lunch Box.    Excluded Items: Entrance Fee, Tips. Tour Options: English Guide 25 $ Japanese Guide  35 $