Magical Egypt Family Tour

A superb Egypt family holiday! Take your children on a journey that they will never forget! This tour is ideal for those wanting to see the highlights of Egypt but with limited time. We visit the Great Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, explore the bustling markets of Cairo, ride donkeys to the Valley of the Kings and sail the Nile on board a felucca. This tour is great way for the whole family to travel and see the treasures of the ancient Pharaohs.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Maximum Group Size: 20
Arrival transfer: Airport transfer to Hotel on day 1
Fully Escorted: By Imaginative Traveller tour leader and services of Egyptologists
Transport: Private air-conditioned transport, felucca, overnight sleeper train, plane, horse drawn carriage, camel, donkey
Flight: Luxor to Cairo
Activities: Donkey ride to the Valley of the Kings, camel ride at the Pyramids, felucca ride
Accommodation: 6 nights tourist class hotels, 1 night sleeper train
Meals: As per itinerary. B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner
Entrance Fees: Not included. Allow US$60 for adults and US$30 for children under 12 or those with a student card
Local Payment: Must be paid in cash on day 1 of your tour.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• Treasures of the Egyptian Museum
• Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza
• Horse drawn carriage ride to Karnak Temple
• Donkey ride to the Valley of the Kings
• Ride camels in the deser

BRIEF ITINERARY

Day 2, CAIRO: See the treasures of the Egyptian Museum including the beautiful death mask of the boy king, Tutankhamun. We also explore the Citadel and the labyrinthine alleys of the exotic Khan El Khalili Bazaar. (B)

Day 3, CAIRO - LUXOR: We start our day with a guided visit to the five thousand year old Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza. Later we enjoy a camel ride in the desert before heading back to Cairo for the comfortable overnight sleeper train to Luxor. (BD)

Day 4, LUXOR: Arrive in Luxor and transfer to our hotel. In the afternoon we sail on the Nile in traditional feluccas. The rest of the day is free to relax by the pool or explore the town. Overnight in Luxor. (B)

Day 5, LUXOR: Rise before dawn for a donkey ride to the Valley of the Kings. Our route back offers magnificent views of the Nile Valley and passes the Colossi of Memnon. The afternoon is free to relax. (B)

Day 6, LUXOR: Free morning to swim in the hotel pool or explore the friendly Luxor bazaars. In the afternoon we ride in horse-drawn carriages to the amazing Karnak Temple complex for a guided tour. (B)

Day 7, LUXOR - CAIRO: A morning flight back to Cairo. The rest of the day is free to further explore the city or shop for last minute souvenirs. Overnight in Cairo. (B)

Day 8, CAIRO: Tour ends after breakfast. (B)

DEPARTURE DATES

TRAVEL STYLE

For parents with their children who have a positive outlook on life and are seeking an alternative to the more conventional family holiday.

Maximum Group Size - 16-20: If you've got children (minimum age 6) and you're looking for something more for your holidays, imagine the excitement of discovering unusual lands, learning about different cultures and sharing the experience with new friends on an escorted Imaginative Family tour.
Accommodation: Wherever possible we use tourist class hotels (2-3 star) on a twin share (or, if available, family room) basis with private facilities and often swimming pools. Some accommodation may be more representational of the destination (e.g. a luxurious mud hut or a Bedouin camp).
Transportation: We travel mainly in air-conditioned coaches and minibuses but also may use trains, sailboats, horse drawn carriages, camels and donkeys!
Meals: Breakfast is often included plus some lunches and dinners (see itineraries for full details).
Activities: Our itineraries combine just the right balance of rest and play to keep children occupied and entertained but not exhausted. Activities may include elephant and camel riding, swimming, snorkelling and walking around sites and bazaars.[Read more about Imaginative Traveller travel styles]