Egypt Family Vacation

Itinerary

• Day 1: Cairo, Arrival

  Welcome to the land of Pharaohs! Touching down at Cairo airport, warmly welcomed by our representative, who will help you with the visa process, accompany you through the custom, and introduce you to your driver for a comfortable transfer to your hotel.

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• Day 2: Cairo, Pyramids and Sphinx

  Meet your Egyptologist guide and start a chronological journey to Memphis, dating to 3,100 BC and housing the impressive statue of the Great Ramesses II. Following it is the Stepped Pyramid of Djoser. Dating to the 27th century BC, it's considered the earliest pyramid in Egypt.

  Then, comes the best-known Giza pyramids: the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. Next to them, the majestic Sphinx has guarded them silently for over 4,000 years. If you or your kids are curious about the interior structure of the pyramid, you may pay a little extra on the site to go inside the pyramid.

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  • Cairo

• Day 3: Cairo, Egyptian Museum & Citadel of Salah El Din

  Spend the morning exploring the Citadel of Salah El Din, a medieval Islamic fortress built by Saladin to fight against the Crusades. Military-obsessed children will cheer up to see various impressive weaponry at the National Military Museum in the northern enclosure of this medieval Islamic fortress. On the southern, visit the Mohammed Ali Mosque and obtain the best views of Cairo and its vicinity.

  Focus the afternoon on the Egyptian Museum and marvel at more treasures from ancient Egypt. Then, spare some time to feel the exotic sound and tastes of Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

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  • Cairo

• Day 4: Cairo - Alexandria

  Head to Alexandria today with about three hours by car.

  Visit the Library of Alexandria. The gorgeously designed new library is a reimagining of the ancient one built in the Ptolemaic dynasty. Inside it, you will find countless ancient books, texts, and scrolls. Also something for kids, like art exhibitions and museums.

  Then, continue to the Citadel of Qaitbay, a 15th-century fort. There you can see the iconic Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. 

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  • Alexandria

• Day 5: Alexandria - Cairo, Overnight Train to Aswan

  Start a new day by strolling around Montazah Palace, the royal garden of the last monarch of Egypt. Later in downtown Alexandria, visit the Catacomb of Kom El Shuqqafa, a well-like necropolis of the 2nd century AD. Descending along an ancient circular staircase, you see many tomb chambers, statues, frescos, and carvings confusing Roman, Greek, and Egyptian features. Nearby, marvel at the 25-meter-high Pompeii's Pillar.

  After exploring, you will be drived back to Cairo for an overnight train to Aswan. It is a a good way for you and your kids to experience authentic Egypt.

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  • On Train

• Day 6: Arrival in Aswan, High Dam

  Get off the train after a brief breakfast and meet your local guide to start your Aswan journey.

  In Aswan, you will visit the High Dam, which has contributed so much to the life of the Egyptians. Then, explore the UNESCO-listed Philae Temple before getting to the Unfinished Obelisk at the Granite Quarries.

  After that, you will board a Nile cruise and have a break. Late afternoon, as the temperature gets cooler, go out for a funny felucca ride on the Nile. You will pass by Elephantine Island and catch a great sunset view.

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  • On Board

• Day 7: Nile Cruise, Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples

  Keep cruising along the Nile, you will get ashore and discover two sacred temples today.

  The Greco-Roman times Kom Ombo Temple is a double-sided temple, with one side dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the other to the falcon god Horus.

  The one at Edfu is also devoted to Horus with a falcon head. Once buried in the desert sand, it's the best-preserved ancient temple in Egypt.

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  • Nile River Cruise

• Day 8: Valley of the Kings & Colossi of Memnon

  Sail to Luxor this morning, you will explore the Valley of the Kings, visit the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and listen to long-standing stories of the Colossi of Memnon.

  If you wish to see more, the tombs of Ramesses, Merenptah, Tausert-Setnakht, Seti II, and Siptah are also available at your choice.

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  • Nile River Cruise

• Day 9: Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, Land Journey to the Red Sea

  Check out your cruise this morning, and then you will be guided to the massive Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, once connected by an avenue of sphinxes.

  In the afternoon, a four-hour land tour will take you to Hurghada on the west shore of the Red Sea.

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  • Hurghada

• Day 10: Beach Day With Rich Options

  It is a free day for your family to enjoy the Red Sea, the beaches, and sunshine. Plenty of activities can be chosen for fun, such as snorkeling, a dolphin-watching boat tour, or exploring the beautiful Hurghada Aquarium.

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  • Hurghada

• Day 11: Hurghada, Leisure Time

  Leisure time continues! If your former day was for the sea, and you want something new today. You may venture into the Hurghada desert, taking an exciting quad bike tour, jeep safari, or camel ride, as you prefer.

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  • Hurghada

• Day 12: Hurghada - Cairo

  Have another leisurely morning to enjoy what Hurghada has to offer. At the designated time, your chauffeur will transfer you to the airport for your return flight to Cairo. For the last night in Cairo, we suggest a luxury hotel so you can overlook the three successive pyramids on the Giza plateau again. A perfect farewell to Egypt!

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  • Cairo

• Day 13: Cairo - Departure

  Time to say goodbye. Pack your luggage, millenarian memories, and happy beach hours, board your home-bound flight, and start a new journey with you and your beloved children.

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