Overview

Embark on a thrilling family adventure in Egypt, where pharaohs, pyramids, and tombs await exploration. Delight in camel riding, cruise along the enchanting Nile, and immerse yourself in the local culture with a visit to a village school. This educational journey, tailored for children aged 5 and above, seamlessly blends fun and learning. Enjoy ample free time for swimming and relaxation by the hotel pool, creating a memorable holiday experience for the entire family. Discover the wonders of ancient Egypt while creating lasting memories.

Included/Excluded

  • 7 nights in 4-star hotels
  • 1 overnight train from Cairo to Aswan including meals
  • Professional Egyptologist tour guide during your excursions Note: English-speaking guide included. Additional languages available for an extra charge
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • Felucca sailing on the Nile and visit to Elephantine Island
  • Airport arrival and departure transfer, day 1 and day 9
  • All relevant transfer and transportation in private modern air- conditioned vehicles
  • International flights
  • Internal flights (available on request)
  • Travel insurance (compulsory, available on request)
  • Any optional tours
  • Entrance fees to all sites on the itinerary
  • Tipping Kitty: USD$50-60pp
  • visa fee

Tour Plan

Day 1: Arrival Cairo

Greetings in Cairo! Our representative will warmly welcome your family and ensure a smooth transfer to the hotel, where you can enjoy a relaxing evening at your leisure.
Overnight - Cairo

Day 2: Grand Egyptian Museum & National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

This morning, embark on a guided tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum, where you'll marvel at treasures such as the renowned gold burial mask of King Tutankhamun. Following this, we'll proceed to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization to explore the Royal Mummies' Hall, showcasing remarkably well-preserved mummies of influential pharaohs. Some of these mummies still exhibit thick locks of hair and visible fingernails. After the tour, return to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Feel free to relax and have fun in the pool with your family.
Overnight - Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3: Pyramids of Giza & City Tour (Optional Excursion)

Today, we embark on a journey to the Giza Plateau to witness the legendary pyramids and the iconic Sphinx—sole survivors from the ancient Greek-listed Seven Wonders of the World. Marvel at the largest of the three great pyramids, Cheops, constructed with over 2.5 million limestone blocks over a span of more than 20 years. Our exploration of this historic site will be on foot, with the option to venture inside one of the great pyramids for a truly immersive experience. In the afternoon, you have the freedom to relax by the hotel pool with your family or independently explore Cairo before we board the comfortable overnight sleeper train to Aswan.
Overnight - Sleeper Train
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4: Philae Temple & Aswan’s market

This morning, we reach Aswan and embark on a boat journey to Agilika Island, where the enchanting Philae Temple awaits our exploration. Following our visit to this renowned site, we'll make a brief stop at a perfume oil emporium. The remainder of the day is yours to unwind, take advantage of the hotel facilities, or leisurely stroll along the riverside corniche for exploration. As evening falls, we'll venture to the Aswan market, where you can immerse yourself in the aromatic scents of herbs and spices sold by local tradespeople.
Overnight - Aswan
Meals: Breakfast

Day 5: Elephantine Island & Nubian Museum (optional excursion)

Today, we embark on a delightful sailing adventure aboard a traditional felucca, a small wooden sailing boat, as we gracefully cruise along the majestic Nile to Elephantine Island. Explore numerous archaeological sites during our guided walk on the island, followed by a relaxing lunch and quality family time back on board. The afternoon offers free time for you to unwind at your leisure or participate in our optional excursion to the captivating Nubian Museum. This museum houses over 3,000 artifacts and scale models, showcasing Egypt's rich ancient history, spanning from the Pharaohs to the Romans.
Overnight - Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 6: Camel Ride & Kom Ombo Temple

This morning, we embark on a motorboat journey across the Nile to the west bank, where an exciting camel ride awaits us across the desert sands to the 7th-century Monastery of St. Simeon. After exploring this historical site, we bid farewell to Aswan and journey to Luxor, with a stop along the way to visit the temple of Kom Ombo. The northern half of this temple was dedicated to the falcon god Horus, while the southern half was dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek. As we explore, the perfect symmetry of the two halves may make you feel like you're seeing double.
Overnight- Luxor
Meals: Breakfast

Day 7: Luxor West Bank Side

This morning, we explore Luxor's legendary West Bank, home to the renowned Valley of the Kings, the impressive colonnaded temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the colossal Colossi of Memnon. Witness how the ancient Egyptians thwarted tomb robbers through the creation of intricate catacombs, once adorned with treasures and ornate decorations, designed to guide the pharaoh to the afterlife.

The day unfolds with an afternoon visit to the monumental Karnak Temple, a breathtaking complex that took 1,500 years to complete. Karnak features a stunning array of sanctuaries, pylons, chapels, halls, and obelisks.

This evening is yours to spend at leisure with your family, or you can opt to join our optional tour of Luxor Temple, beautifully illuminated under the night sky.
Overnight - Luxor
Meals: Breakfast

Day 8: Luxor to Cairo

This morning, we depart Luxor, transfer to the airport, and take a flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, you are free to spend the rest of the day relaxing at the hotel pool with your family or exploring the city at your leisure.
Overnight - Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

Day 9: Disembarkation & Departure

Today marks the conclusion of your Egyptian adventure. After breakfast, we'll arrange for your transfer to the airport for your onward flight, bringing an end to your memorable journey.
Meals: Breakfast

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