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Things to see in Faiyum (Egypt): 8 places and when to go
Faiyum is a city in Egypt with around 317,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 8 places in and around it, mainly History (8). The best known are Hawara, El Lahun and Medinet Madi. The best time to come is October to April; also possible: May and September. In June there are 13 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 08. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Egypt · 29.31, 30.84
- Population
- About 317,000
- Places
- 8 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (8)
- Best time
- October to April.
- Also possible
- May and September.
- Nearest airport
- CAI Cairo, 104 km as the crow flies
What to see in Faiyum
The places in and around Faiyum, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- HawaraNecropolis in Faiyum Governorate, Egypt7.0 km
- El LahunHistory16 km
- Medinet MadiArchaeological site in the Egyptian depression of el-Faiyum23 km
- Pyramid of Senusret IIAncient Egyptian pyramid15 km
- TebtunisArchaeological site in the Egyptian depression of el-Faiyum24 km
- KaranisArchaeological site in the Egyptian depression of el-Faiyum24 km
- Pyramid of SeilaArchaeological site in the Egyptian depression of el-Faiyum22 km
- Fag el-GamousAncient cemetery in Egypt22 km
When to go to Faiyum
The best time to visit Faiyum is October to April; also possible: May and September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time10:19
- FebBest time10:59
- MarBest time11:47
- AprBest time12:43
- MayPossible13:28
- JunBetter not13:52
- JulBetter not13:42
- AugBetter not13:03
- SepPossible12:10
- OctBest time11:16
- NovBest time10:30
- DecBest time10:08
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 08. In January, 8 of the 8 places are at their best.
When to go to Egypt in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Faiyum
The nearest main airport is Cairo International Airport (CAI, Cairo), 104 km as the crow flies. How to get around Egypt (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Giza69 places85 km
- Cairo77 places92 km
- Mallawi11 places176 km
- Mansoura, Egypt7 places201 km
- Alexandria45 places227 km
- Rosetta5 places243 km
And all of Egypt, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Faiyum?
The best known: Hawara, El Lahun, Medinet Madi, Pyramid of Senusret II, Tebtunis. In all, 8 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Faiyum?
October to April; also possible: May and September. In June there are 13 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 08.
How do you get to Faiyum?
The nearest main airport is Cairo International Airport (CAI), 104 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Faiyum as the destination and these 8 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
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- History322 places for history in Egypt, from Great Pyramid of Giza to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: October to April. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight
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