On The Go Tours Egyptian Family Adventure & Red Sea - 13 days

Overview

Enjoy a fun and educational family adventure in ancient Egypt. Explore the iconic Pyramids of Giza and the tomb strewn Valley of the Kings in Luxor, camel ride across the dunes in Aswan, sail on a felucca and visit a local school, before heading to the beach on the beautiful Red Sea Riviera. This tour welcomes children aged 5 years and over.

Highlights

• Cairo – Discover the treasures of Tutankhamun at the Egyptian Museum and browse the bustling Khan el-Khalili bazaar
• The Great Pyramids – Enjoy a tour of this legendary Ancient Wonder of the World and gaze at the iconic Sphinx
• Aswan – Sail the Nile to Elephantine Island aboard a traditional felucca sailboat and visit a local school
• Monastery of St Simeon - Ride a camel across the rolling desert sands to this 7th century monastery
• Luxor - Uncover the tombs of the pharaohs at the Valley of the Kings and explore the vast Karnak Temple complex
• Hurghada – Relax on the beach and enjoy an optional snorkelling adventure in the tranquil Red Sea
• Kom Ombo - Visit the perfectly symmetrical Nile side Temple of Kom Ombo and see a mummified crocodile

Itinerary

• Day 1 Cairo

  Welcome to Cairo and the beginning of your Egyptian adventure. Arrive at the airport where our representative will meet your family before you’re transferred to the hotel to spend tonight at leisure in Egypt’s capital.

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• Day 2 Cairo

  This morning enjoy a guided tour of the Egyptian Museum and discover treasures including the famous gold burial mask of King Tutankhamun. For a small fee you can enter the Royal Mummy Room and discover the incredibly preserved mummies of pharaohs including Ramses II, who still has hair on his head. Later, discover the beautiful Citadel of Saladin - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and browse the vibrant Khan el-Khalili bazaar where you can shop for souvenirs before we return to the hotel.

  Meals: 1 Breakfast

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• Day 3 Pyramids of Giza

  Cairo - Aswan. Visit Egypt’s most iconic attraction today as we discover the legendary Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx at the Giza Plateau. Sole survivors of the ancient Greek-listed Seven Wonders of the World, they were constructed from over 2.5million limestone blocks, taking more than 20 years to build. We enjoy a guided tour of the site and there is also the opportunity to enter one of the pyramids itself. Spend the afternoon exploring Cairo at leisure or relaxing by the hotel pool with your family, before we take the comfortable overnight sleeper train to Aswan this evening.

  Meals: 1 Breakfast 1 Dinner

  Accommodation: Sleeper Train

• Day 4 Aswan

  On arrival in Aswan we visit the scenic Philae Temple, on Agilika Island in the Nile, followed by a stop at a perfume oil emporium. We then check-in to the hotel, where the afternoon is at leisure. Perhaps take a stroll along the riverside corniche, visit the Aswan Botanical Gardens or enjoy an afternoon by the pool. This evening, we’ll visit the bustling Aswan market and enjoy the smells of herbs and spices being sold by the local merchants.

  Meals: 1 Breakfast

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• Day 5 Aswan

  Enjoy a traditional felucca ride today as we sail on the mighty Nile to Elephantine Island. During our guided walk of the island we discover many archaeological sites and pay a visit to a local school (if open) before enjoying lunch and some family time back on board. This afternoon is free for you to spend at leisure or there is an optional excursion to Aswan's Nubian Museum. The museum is home to more than 3,000 artefacts and scale models from across Egyptian ancient history.

  Meals: 1 Breakfast 1 Lunch

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• Day 6 Aswan

  Aswan – Luxor. Today begins with a motorboat ride across the Nile to the West Bank. Here we enjoy an exciting camel ride across rolling sand dunes to the 7th century St Simeon's Monastery. Later today we drive to ancient Luxor, stopping en route at the famous double temple of Kom Ombo. This perfectly symmetrical temple was dedicated to both the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus.

  Meals: 1 Breakfast

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• Day 7 Luxor

  This morning we explore the famous Valley of the Kings on Luxor's West Bank, where mighty pharaohs including Tutankhamun were laid to rest. Explore two of the ancient tombs and discover the beautiful carvings and hieroglyphs on the walls to get a sense of the power and importance of these ancient kings. Later, we’ll visit the beautiful Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and see the towering Colossi of Memnon, two giant statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
  
  The adventure for today doesn’t end there - this afternoon we visit the gigantic Karnak Temple, which took around 1,500 years to complete. See the Avenue of Sphinxes and gaze at the enormous columns and statues which make up this complex site. The evening is free to relax with your family at leisure, or you may wish to join our optional tour of Luxor Temple, brilliantly illuminated by hundreds of lights at night.

  Meals: 1 Breakfast

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• Day 8 Hurghada

  Luxor - Hurghada. Say goodbye to Luxor today as we drive to the popular resort of Hurghada, on the shore of the Red Sea. Enjoy a short orientation walk before spending the rest of today relaxing on the beach with your family.

  Meals: 1 Breakfast 1 Dinner

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• Day 9 Hurghada

  Enjoy free time to relax in Hurghada today or join our optional snorkelling trip on the beautiful Red Sea. Sail to a nearby coral reef and swim alongside colourful fish, turtles and maybe even a friendly dolphin or two. Later, enjoy lunch and drinks onboard before we return to shore.

  Meals: 1 Breakfast

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• Day 10-11 Hurghada

  Spend days 10 and 11 independently in Hurghada, enjoying the vibrant resort with your family. Soak up some sun and swim in the turquoise waters, relax on the beach or by the pool, and enjoy the many bars and restaurants that the city has to offer.

  Meals: 2 Breakfast

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• Day 12 Cairo

  Hurghada - Cairo. This morning we transfer to the airport in Hurghada for a flight back to Cairo. Spend the rest of the day at leisure in the capital.

  Meals: 1 Breakfast

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• Day 13 Cairo

  Our Egyptian adventure comes to an end today with an included transfer to the airport for your flight home.

  Meals: 1 Breakfast

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Inclusions

• Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 2 dinners
• 2 nights 4 star hotels and 9 nights 5 star hotels - all with swimming pools
• 1 overnight train from Cairo to Aswan (private 2 berth sleeper cabin) including meals
• Economy class flight from Hurghada to Cairo
• Aswan - Camel ride to St Simeon's Monastery
• Aswan - Felucca sailing on the Nile and visit to Elephantine Island
• Airport arrival and departure transfer day 1 and day 13
• Touring - Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Luxor and Hurghada
• Guided excursions to the Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Philae Temple, Aswan Market, Kom Ombo Temple, the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple
• 4 night Hurghada Red Sea stay - Swim, sun and sand
• Escorted by an Egyptian tour guide, degree qualified in Egyptology, days 1 to 10
• All relevant transfer and transportation in private vehicles

Accommodation

4 - 5 star

• Oasis Hotel, Cairo - 4 Star Hotel
• Sleeper Train, Cairo - Train
• Tolip Hotel, Aswan - 5 Star Hotel
• Aracan Hotel, Luxor - 4 Star Hotel
• Swiss Inn Resort Hurghada, Hurghada - 5 Star Hotel
• Continental Hotel, Hurghada - 5 Star Hotel
• Sonesta Hotel Cairo, Cairo - 5 Star Hotel
• Le Meridien Heliopolis, Cairo - 5 Star Hotel

Exclusions

• International flights and visa
• Gratuity for your tour guide. We recommend USD$25–35 per adult for the entire tour. Tipping your tour guide is an entirely personal gesture
• Entrance Fees: Adult USD$80-100pp / Child USD$40-50pp, paid in local currency

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Notes

Age Policy

Pricing Information

"Guaranteed" refers to departures that are confirmed for departure. Pricing is Per Person.