Classic Family Adventure - 10 Days
Pharaohs, pyramids, tombs, camel riding, boating on the Nile and a visit to a village school. Combine this with plenty of free time to swim and relax by your hotel pool. A fun and educational holiday for all the family.
Day 1: Cairo
Saturday. Welcome to the land of the Pharaohs and the start of your family holiday! Arrive Cairo, included transfer to hotel and overnight.
Overnight - Cairo
Day 2: Pyramids and camels
Today, we visit the pyramids and Sphinx at Giza Plateau. Sole survivors from the ancient Greek-listed Seven Wonders of the World. Gaze in awe at the largest of the three great pyramids - Cheops, constructed from over 2.5 million limestone blocks it took more than 20 years to construct. After we take a camel ride accross the desert sands. Overnight - Cairo (B)
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Day 3: The Egyptian Museum
Cairo - Aswan. Today, we venture in search of the treasures of King Tutankhamen, mummies and more at the Egyptian Museum. Later we tour the Islamic Citadel of Saladin with views looking down over the old city, watching people go about their daily life. We conclude the day with a market walk through the bustling Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Time to freshen up, this evening we take the comfortable overnight sleeper train to Aswan. Overnight - Sleeper Train (B, D)
Day 4: Local markets
Explore the Nubian city of Aswan with a guided walk of the local market and souq. Stunningly situated right on the Nile, a walk along the river corniche to view the many boats is a real treat, as is Aswan bazaar. Free afternoon. Overnight - Aswan (B)
Day 5: Free time
Free morning or opt for the morning excursion to Abu Simbel. The remainder of the afternoon at leisure; maybe relax by the pool, take a stroll along the Nile corniche or explore the ever lively market place. Overnight - Aswan (B)
Day 6: Boating on the Nile
Aswan - Luxor. This morning we board a motor boat and cruise in and around the islands located on the Nile, before stopping at Sahal island where we visit a local village and school (if open); sometimes there is even a local football game in action. Lunch will be served in the home of an Egyptian family followed by the train north to Luxor, one of the world’s greatest open-air museums. The 4000 year old site of ancient Thebes, known today as Luxor, is our base for the next three days. Overnight - Luxor (B, L)
This morning we have the option to go hot air ballooning before visiting Karnak Temple. More than a temple, Karnak is a spectacular complex of sanctuaries, pylons, statuettes and obelisks. Built on a grand scale, Karnak is probably Egypt’s finest ancient temple. Free afternoon or wander along Luxor’s historic waterfront. This evening, we travel in horse-drawn carriages to the illuminated Temple of Luxor where we enjoy a tour in the cool evening air. Free evening. Overnight - Luxor (B)
Day 8: Valley of the Kings
Luxor - Cairo. Rise and shine! Today, we visit Luxor’s legendary West Bank - home to the famous Valleys of the Kings, the imposing colonnaded temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the gigantic Colossi of Memnon. See how the ancient Egyptians confounded tomb robbers with the construction of elaborate catacombs, once filled with treasures and highly decorated to allow the pharaoh passage to the afterlife. Tonight, we return to Cairo by sleeper train. Overnight - Sleeper Train (B, D)
Day 9: Cairo
A free day to enjoy Cairo - Africa’s largest city your way. Spend the day around the pool, or perhaps head out, explore and take the family for a nice lunch at one of the city’s many hotels. Overnight - Cairo (B)
Day 10: Cairo
Monday. Tour ends after breakfast and included onward transfer to airport. (B)
Extend your stay and head to the beach!
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Pharaohs & Beaches - 13 days. Enjoy a fascinating, fun-packed & educational family adventure. See the best of legendary ancient Egypt & experience the local way of life. It's an interactive adventure for all the family - especially visiting the Nubian island & people of Aswan. |
Tour Details
- Starts in: Cairo / Ends in: Cairo
- Departs: Saturdays - year round
- No local payment required
- Breakfast:9, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 2
- Hotel Rating: 4 - 5 star
- Tour Guide: Yes
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