Egyptian Express for Families - 8 days
Egyptian Express for Families - 8 days
8 Days Starting in Cairo and ending in Luxor
Visiting: Cairo, Pyramids of Giza, Aswan, Luxor
Tour operator:
Tour code:
916/FEEXP
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 18
Age range:
Family tours: For children aged 5 & over. Under 12 yrs pay the child rate. Teenager tours: For 12 - 18 years. All pay the adult price.
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please contact On The Go Tours with specific dietary requests
Tour operated in:
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From:
$1005
$977 (USD)
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Tour Overview
A one week family holiday with camel riding, boating on the Nile, a visit to a village school, pyramids, tombs and Tutankhamun’s treasure. This tour is set at a pace ideal for families with children aged 5 years and over and offers valuable insight into the life, culture and the mysteries of ancient Egypt, coupled with plenty of free time for relaxing by the pool.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Oasis Hotel
Meals Included: No Meals
Welcome to the land of the Pharaohs! At Cairo airport your family will be met and transferred to our hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax at leisure.
Day 2 : Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Oasis Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cairo - Aswan. Today we discover the treasures of King Tutankhamun, ancient mummies and more on a guided tour of new Grand Egyptian Museum and the Royal Mummies' Room at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. After our tour we return to the hotel where the rest of the day is free for you to relax with your family by the pool.
Please Note: the Grand Egyptian Museum is set to open late 2021. An official date has yet to be released. If travelling prior to the opening of the new facility we'll visit the Egyptian Museum instead.
Day 3 : Pyramids Of Giza
Location: Pyramids of Giza
Accommodation: Sleeper Train
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Cairo - Aswan. Today, we visit the legendary pyramids and iconic Sphinx at Giza Plateau, the 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. We explore this area on foot and there's the opportunity to venture inside one of the great pyramids. The afternoon is free to relax by the hotel pool with your family or independently explore Cairo before we take the comfortable overnight sleeper train to Aswan.
Day 4 : Aswan
Location: Aswan
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Tolip Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
We arrive into Aswan this morning and and take a boat out to Agilika Island to visit the beautiful Philae Temple and then make a stop at a perfume oil emporium. The rest of the day is free to independently explore or relax by the hotel pool. Scenically located on the Nile, a walk along the riverfront corniche to view the many boats is a real treat. This evening we'll visit the Aswan market and enjoy the smells of herbs and spices being traded by local merchants.
Day 5 : Aswan
Location: Aswan
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Aracan Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Sail onboard a traditional felucca as we enjoy a visit to Elephantine Island. Take a guided walk to many important archaeological sites and a local school (if open), before lunch on board the felucca. This afternoon is free for you to spend in Aswan as you please. You may wish to join our optional excursion to the Nubian Museum. The museum is home to more than 3,000 artefacts and scale models from across ancient Egyptian history, from the Pharaohs to the Romans.
Day 6 : Aswan
Location: Aswan
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Aracan Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Aswan - Luxor. This morning we take a motorboat across the river to the west bank of the Nile and enjoy a camel ride across the desert to the 7th century Monastery of St Simeon. We explore this site before bidding farewell to Aswan and travelling to Luxor, stopping en route to visit the temple of Kom Ombo. The northern half of this temple was dedicated to the falcon god Horus, whilst the southern half was dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek. The two are perfectly symmetrical and you’ll think you’re seeing double as we explore.
Day 7 : Luxor
Location: Luxor
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Aracan Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
We visit Luxor’s legendary West Bank this morning - home to the famous Valley 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.
Later, visit the colossal Karnak Temple, which took around 1,500 years to complete. Imagine you’re a pharaoh as you stroll around Hypostyle Hall and see the impressive Avenue of Sphinxes. Return to the hotel and enjoy your last night in Luxor at leisure with your family. You may wish to join our optional tour of Luxor Temple, beautifully illuminated at night.
Day 8 : Luxor
Location: Luxor
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today your Egyptian adventure comes to an end. You will be transferred to Luxor airport for your onward flight.
What's Included
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Accommodation
4 - 5 star
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Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 1 dinner (included onboard the train)
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6 nights 4-5 star hotels
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1 overnight train from Cairo to Aswan (private 2 berth sleeper cabin) including meals
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Aswan - Camel ride to St Simeon's Monastery
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Aswan - Felucca sailing on the Nile and visit to Elephantine Island
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Airport arrival transfer from Cairo International Airport on day 1 and departure transfer from Luxor International Airport on day 8
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Touring - Cairo, Giza, Aswan and Luxor
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Guided excursions to the Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Philae Temple, Aswan Market, Kom Ombo Temple, the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple
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Escorted by an Egyptian tour guide, degree qualified in Egyptology
What's Not Included
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International flights and visa
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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
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Entrance Fees: Adult USD$90-110pp / Child USD$50-60pp, paid in local currency
Age Policy
Family tours: For children aged 5 & over. Under 12 yrs pay the child rate. Teenager tours: For 12 - 18 years. All pay the adult price.
Check out our Q&As
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Airport arrival transfer from Cairo International Airport on day 1 and departure transfer from Luxor International Airport on day 8
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1998
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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