A Family Egyptian Adventure: From Pyramids to Reefs (14 Days / 13 Nights)

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Cairo - Luxor - Aswan - Sharm El Sheikh - Cairo

Duration14 days / 13 nights
Travel styleLuxury
DeparturesEvery day
From$7,597 pp

Overview

A two-week family trip paced for children: Cairo and Luxor, five nights on a small dahabiya from Esna to Aswan with swim stops, and a Red Sea finish in Sharm El Sheikh.

Three days in Cairo split the Pyramids and Saqqara from the Grand Egyptian Museum and Khan el-Khalili. Fly to Luxor for two easy days of temples, then board a dahabiya at Esna for El Kab, Edfu, Gebel el-Silsila and Kom Ombo, with a sail-and-swim day on the way.

After a night at the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract in Aswan, fly to Sharm El Sheikh for two nights by the sea. Domestic flights and a private guide who adapts the pace to your family are included.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Cairo

Our representative meets you at Cairo airport and drives you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free.

Day 2 Giza Pyramids and Saqqara

Visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, then the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara. Overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 3 Grand Egyptian Museum and Khan el-Khalili

Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum, then the lanes of Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 4 Fly to Luxor: Luxor Museum

Short flight to Luxor. Visit the Luxor Museum, then relax at your hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 5 Karnak and Luxor Temple

Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, with time at the pool in the afternoon. Overnight in Luxor. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 6 Esna: board the dahabiya

Private transfer to Esna, visit Esna Temple and board your dahabiya for five nights. Overnight on board. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 7 El Kab and Edfu

Sail to El Kab and its rock tombs, then on to Edfu for the Temple of Horus. Evening moored at a quiet island. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 8 Sail and swim

A slow day on the river with time on deck and a swim stop. Overnight on board. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 9 Gebel el-Silsila

Visit the ancient sandstone quarries of Gebel el-Silsila, then lunch and a swim at a quiet riverbank. Overnight on board.

Day 10 Kom Ombo

Sail to Kom Ombo for the temple of Sobek and Horus and its crocodile museum. Overnight on board.

Day 11 Aswan: Philae, High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk

Check out of the boat in Aswan. Visit Philae Temple, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk. Overnight at the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract or similar.

Day 12 Fly to Sharm El Sheikh

Fly to Sharm El Sheikh and settle into your resort. The rest of the day is free.

Day 13 Sharm El Sheikh

A day at leisure by the Red Sea, with optional snorkeling, diving or a boat trip.

Day 14 Departure via Cairo

Fly from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo to connect with your international flight home.

What's included

Included

  • Personal meet & assist service on arrival at the airport
  • Private air-conditioned transportation throughout
  • Domestic flights
  • Accommodation in Cairo, including daily breakfast
  • Accommodation in Aswan & Luxor
  • Privately guided sightseeing in Cairo, as outlined in the itinerary
  • Privately guided sightseeing in Luxor/Aswan, as outlined in the itinerary
  • Services of a professional English-speaking Egyptologist
  • All entrance fees to sites listed in the itinerary
  • Selected meals, as specified in the itinerary
  • All service charges and applicable taxes

Not included

  • International Airfare
  • Entry visa to Egypt
  • Any optional tours
  • Any extras not mentioned in the program
  • Tipping

Prices

Price per person sharing a double or twin room, in US dollars.

SeasonFrom
All year$7,597

Where you stay

Hotels as listed under Included, or similar. Confirm the property names with your suppliers.

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