Private Tour: Fayoum Day Trip from Cairo. The isolated oasis of Fayoum is located just 47 miles (76 kilometers) south of Cairo. But travelers who opt for this private tour from the capital city will find it feels almost a world away. Explore wooden waterwheels designed by ancient Egyptian engineers and check out the stone obelisk erected in honor of Senwosret I in Abgig on this private day trip. Book this Trip and Save 10%: Private Tour: Fayoum Day Trip from Cairo.