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Egypt Family Adventure
10 days, Cairo to Cairo
Itinerary Notes
This trip is designed for parents and children to enjoy together. You will be travelling as part of a group of families with other children. The itinerary has been designed with the needs of the whole family in mind. We have given this trip a minimum age for this trip to allow you to be sure that you have the right trip for you and your family. Minimum age of 5 years for this trip. Please see the activities for any specific minimum age requirements.
Itinerary
Day 1Cairo
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
Your tipping kitty will be collected as this time (please refer to the "tipping" section of these notes for more information).
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Day 2Cairo/Aswān
Explore the Pyramids of Giza and visit the Sphinx. Opt to take a camel ride in Giza. Visit the Cairo Museum before boarding the overnight train to Aswan.
Great Pyramid of Giza and Sphinx Tour
Enjoy a tour of the magnificent great pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx. No matter how many photos or documentaries you have seen, the first glimpse of these marvels of the ancient world will take your breath away. As a qualified Egyptologist, your CEO has all the facts about these massive structures.
Overnight Train (beds)
Stretch out and get some well-earned rest en route to the next stop.
Optional Activities - Day 2 HideShow
Solar Boat Museum Visit
100EGP per personEnjoy a visit to the Solar Boat Museum. It displays one of the pharaoh’s funerary barges - it may just be the oldest boat in existence! Please note, there is an additional 50 EGP fee to take photos in the museum.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 3Aswān
Arrive in Aswan, wander the town before an included felucca cruise on the Nile takes you to a Nubian village.
Our train is due to arrive in Aswan early in the morning but, as ever, we should be prepared for "Egypt time"!
Free Time
Head out and explore this sleepy town.
Your Local Living Moment: Boat ride to Nubian Village with Traditional Meal
Board a local boat, to take a trip along the magnificent Nile, with views of the Aga Khan Mausoleum and Kitchener Island. Stop on one of the inhabited Nile islands in this area, to tour a local Nubian village. Walk through the village and fields and learn more about the life of the Nubian people before enjoying a delicious traditional dinner at a local home.
Optional Activities - Day 3 HideShow
Visit the Souk
FreeExplore the Souk at your leisure, soaking in the scent and colour of spices and perfumes, and rummaging through beautiful scarves and baskets.
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 4Aswān/Luxor
Free morning to allow for an optional visit to Abu Simbel. In the afternoon, transfer along the Nile by bus to Luxor.
Free Time
Explore Aswan or go further afield.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle on the very scenic drive north from Cairo to Luxor with stops along the way to visit Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples.
Optional Activities - Day 4 HideShow
Temple of Abu Simbel Visit
Part historic monument and part modern marvel, Abu Simbel is one of Egypt’s grandest temples. Built during the rule of Ramses the II this structure was almost swallowed by the Nile, but now stands safe and sound thanks to some crafty archaeologists and UNESCO. Travel through Egypt’s rugged landscapes and the towering figures of Ramses himself, Ra-Horakhty, Amun, and Ptah will all be waiting to welcome you.
Nubian Museum Visit
140EGP per personEnjoy a the modern Nubian Museum to learn more about the culture and customs of Aswan's local people.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 5Luxor
Enjoy an early morning visit to the Valley of the Kings, including a camel ride and walking tour of Karnak temple.
Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon Visit
Rise early to cross the Nile to the west bank, passing through farmers fields on your way to the Valley of the Kings.
Descend the narrow, rock-hewn corridors and take in the magnificent decoration and designs of the tombs of the pharaohs. While the treasure has now all gone, the tombs contain the incredible paintings of the life of their incumbent and stories from the Book of the Dead.
Continue on to visit to the impressive Funerary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which seems to rise out of the surrounding limestone outcrops - a reminder of the power women held in the Ancient Kingdom. End the day with a stop at the two mammoth statues of Amenophis II at the Colossi of Memnon. Please note, there is an additional 300 EGP fee to take photos in the Valley Of Kings.
Camel Ride
Mount your trusty, humped steed and set off for a ride through the desert.
Karnak Temple Visit
Enjoy a visit to the Karnak Temple, which was once the centre of all religious life in ancient Egypt. Built and extended by successive generations of rulers, admire the amazing architecture, massive columns, and painted hieroglyphs.
Free Time
Enjoy some of the history while exploring this town.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 6Luxor
Free day in Luxor to explore. Time to visit the Luxor temple or the Mummification Museum. Opt to visit the Luxor Community Education Center.
Your Discover Moment
There's plenty to see and do in Luxor, and we wanted to make sure that you had some time to take it all in. Feel free to relax or try optional activities like marvelling at colourful hieroglyphs at the Temple of Medinat Habu, getting lost in the bazaar, and learn about ancient Egyptian rituals at the Mummification Museum. Your CEO has more ideas if you need them. Just ask!
Optional Activities - Day 6 HideShow
Planeterra Library and Community Education Centre Visit
FreeVisit the Planeterra Foundation Community Library and youth program in the village of El Tod, just outside of Luxor, Egypt. This project provides early childhood education at a very low cost to locals, as well as adult literacy classes. If you would like to bring a donation, this project accepts books in both English and Arabic to expand their library.
Mummification Museum Visit
100EGP per personLearn all there is to know about the ancient art of embalming with a self-guided exploration of the world's only Mummification Museum.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 7Luxor/Hurghada
Travel day to Hurghada, located on the coast of the Red Sea.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free Time
Relax and soak up the sun.
Optional Activities - Day 7 HideShow
Snorkelling
Grab your fins and mask and see what lives under the water.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 8Hurghada
Enjoy a snorkelling tour in one of the world's top destinations, the Red Sea.
Red Sea Snorkelling Tour
Explore the Red Sea’s remarkable aquatic world – it’s famous for amazing snorkelling and diving due to the colourful and diverse marine life. Grab your bathing suit and head out to see for yourself!
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 9Hurghada
Free day to lounge on the beach, wander the town, and do some shopping. Opt for a final group dinner.
Opt for a final group dinner.
Free Time
Enjoy the beach and soak up the sunshine.
Optional Activities - Day 9 HideShow
Farewell Dinner
10-25USD per personEnjoy a meal with your new found friends and reminisce about the fantastic adventure you've all had.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 10Hurghada/Cairo
Fly to Cairo. The trip ends upon arrival at the airport. Please book onward travel any time after 1pm.
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Please book onward travel any time after 1pm.
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with any onward travel arrangements you require.