Ancient Egypt Explorer Family Holiday

7 days - from $943

An action-packed adventure and great introduction to discover Egypt - the Land of the Pharaohs

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Exotic Cairo & Luxor
• Karnak Temple & Valley of the Kings
• Pyramids & Egyptian Museum

Discover the Pyramids, where the enigmatic Sphinx watches over the city with an unblinking stare - a great start to a magical trip! Next, cross the Nile to visit the famous Egyptian Museum, whose treasures provide a glimpse of the fascinating history of this ancient land.

Youâ™ll have time to explore the tombs in the Valley of the Kings, hidden amongst spectacular hills on the west bank. In the afternoon, travel by horse-drawn carriage to the immense temple of Karnak where an avenue of ram-headed sphinxes line the entrance.

You will explore the ancient tombs of the Pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings where 63 Pharaohs were buried as part of their journey to the after-life and perhaps visit the burial site of the boy-king Tutankhamun (at additional charge).

Itinerary:

Day 1 Fly to Cairo Day 2 Cairo; visit Pyramids and Egyptian Museum; sleeper train to Luxor Day 3 Arrive in Luxor, free time to explore Day 4 Visit the Valley of the Kings Day 5 Visit Karnak Temple by calesh Day 6 Fly to Cairo; free for personal exploration, shopping or optional trips Day 7 Fly home

Transport, accommodation and meals: Transport- Minibus, train, taxi, felucca, on foot, "calesh" (horse-drawn carriage), domestic flight. Distinctive Accommodation- Hotels (5nts), felucca (1nt), overnight train (1nt) Youâ™ll stay in hotels with en suite facilities. On the felucca, mattresses and blankets are provided, but be prepared for very simple conditions. Swimming opportunities- At pools in all of the hotels.
Other costs: International airfare not included. Airport tax abroad not included.
Other info: Minimum age: 5 years. A busy trip exploring the must-sees of Egypt.
Group size: Maximum 20 people. 3-6 families.
Grade:
Climate: Year round destination.
Trip Reference: FEA