Egypt Family Adventure

A 9-Day National Geographic tour starting from $5,495

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Tour Length: 9 Days
Countries Visited: Egypt
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Tour Type: Luxury Tour
Tour Category: Family Tour
Tour Operator: National Geographic
Tour Code: NGEGYPT
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Cities Visited:
Cairo, Luxor

With its pharaohs, myths, and mysterious temples, Egypt is a wonderful destination for young explorers. Introduce your family to the rich culture of Egypt on an expedition to Cairo, Abu Simbel, Aswân, and Luxor. Experience the excitement of a lively bazaar, sail a traditional felucca, come face-to-face with mummies, and ride a camel to the Pyramids.

 
  • Hotels and meals as stated on the itinerary

  • Egyptian Museum

  • Encounter the great Pyramids and the Sphinx at Gîza

  • View the towering Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Hathor

  • Fortress of Babylon

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    Days 1 and 2 — U.S./Cairo, Egypt
    Depart for Cairo, arriving the next evening. Conrad Cairo Hotel

    Day 3 — Cairo
    At the Egyptian Museum, see the treasures of the tomb of Tutankhamun, and face a lineup of historic pharaohs in the Royal Mummies Room. Enjoy lunch on a traditional felucca, or sailboat, on the Nile River. Explore the minarets and courtyards of Islamic Cairo's mosques. Tonight, gather for a festive welcome dinner.
    (B, L, D)

    Day 4 — Cairo
    Encounter the great Pyramids and the Sphinx at Gîza. Ride a camel and see the funerary boat of King Cheops at the Solar Boat Museum. After lunch, visit a crafts workshop and try your hand at pottery, engraving, or woodworking.
    (B, L, D)

    Day 5 — Cairo/Abu Simbel/Aswân/Luxor
    Fly to Abu Simbel to view the towering Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Hathor, dedicated to Nefertari. Continue by air to Aswân and trace the history of the Aswân High Dam. Take a boat ride to the Temple of Philae and learn about the Nubian culture at a local museum. After dinner, fly to Luxor and settle into your hotel.
    Sonesta St. George Hotel (B, L, D)

    Day 6 — Luxor
    Discover the sites of the west bank of the Nile today. Kids may take a donkey ride before descending into the tombs at the Valley of the Kings. Later, stop at the Luxor Museum to see its fabulous collection of pottery, jewelry, furniture, and statuary.
    (B)

    Day 7 — Luxor
    Explore the Temple of Luxor, built during the reigns of three pharaohs. Then stroll among the colossal columns of the awe-inspiring Temple of Karnak. Later, ancient Egypt comes alive at an enthralling sound-and-light performance. After dinner, meet the director of Luxor antiquities.
    (B, D)

    Day 8 — Luxor/Cairo
    Return to Cairo and wander through the ruins of the Fortress of Babylon. Later, venture into the lively bazaar of Khan El Khalili. Experience local hospitality at a farewell dinner in a private home.
    Conrad Cairo Hotel (B, D)

    Day 9 — Cairo/U.S.
    Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
    (B)

     
             
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    TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

  • Egyptian Museum

  • Encounter the great Pyramids and the Sphinx at Gîza

  • View the towering Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Hathor

  • Fortress of Babylon

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  • Prices per person, double occupancy. Adult: $5495, Child: (sharing w/1 adult) $3895, Child: (sharing w/2 adults) $4550

  • Child rate applicable for children under age 12

  • For a single room add $775

  • On the December departures, there is an additional holiday surcharge of $300p/p

  • All flights within Egypt are included in the expedition cost. International airfare is NOT included.

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