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This is a tour designed for families with children ranging in age from preschool to teens. While the program features introduction to the major historic sites of Egypt it does so in a "hands on" environment by exposing them (the children) to a living history example of what life was like in ancient Egypt for both the royal families and the workers. Instead of being "tombed out" by repetitious visitations to places that after a few days all resemble one another, they are transported in time to relive the adventure and thrill of events as they occurred. Not only that, but they will be entertained by camel rides into the desert, sailing on the Nile in a Felucca (native sailboat), entering a pyramid and feeling the mystery, climbing around old fortresses and perhaps, should you desire, a hot air balloon ride over the Necropolis of Thebes. They will come to know the sophisticated city children of Cairo and the village children of upper Egypt (plus if you elect a visit to the Sinai, exposure to life as the nomadic Bedouin live it).

And yet they will have time to enjoy the family oriented first class hotels, chosen especially for this tour, that offer not only fine accommodations but giant swimming pools, entertainment centers, playgrounds and all kinds of sports activities. Regardless of anything else it is the guide who makes a trip special. Your guides are licensed graduate Egyptologists (many with multiple degrees). They are parents and grandparents, people who have raised children and know their moods and levels of interest and understanding plus how to keep them entertained.

Day 01: (Sunday) Arrive Cairo, clear immigration and customs then staff will transfer you to the Pyramids Park Resort or the Movenpick Pyramids resort. Overnight Cairo

VISAS: All travelers to Egypt must have a visa. Citizens of most countries can obtain one on arrival. Please let us know what passport you are traveling with and we will confirm whether you can get your’s on arrival.

Day 02: (Monday) After enjoying an international buffet breakfast, tour Sakkarra, famous for it's Stepped Pyramid, Dahshur, with it's famous Bent and Red Pyramids plus the new Imhotep museum. Then visit the Giza Plateau with the seventh wonder of the world, Cheop's Pyramid and the inscrutable Sphinx. Overnight Cairo (B)

NOTE: Your guide can arrange entry to the Great Pyramid, a visit to the Solar Boat Museum, or a photo op camel ride for a shot of you on a camel with the pyramids in the background.

Day 03: (Tuesday) Buffet breakfast, check out then a tour to visit the Egyptian Antiquity Museum where you will see King Tut's treasures. Staff will transfer you to the airport, assist with checking in and you fly to Aswan, arriving staff will transfer you to the Movenpick Elephantine Island Resort or the Iberotel Nile resort. Overnight Aswan (B)

Day 04: (Wednesday) After your buffet breakfast cross the Nile by Felucca (native sailboat) (or motor launch is there is not enough wind) and board your 'ship of the desert' (camel) for a visit to St. Simeon's Monastery ruins. Sail to Elephantine Island, site of some of Egypt's oldest antiquities and a wonderful Nubian village. Returning to the East Bank visit the Temple of Philae and the Nubian Museum. Overnight Aswan (B)
NOTE: Optional excursion to Abu Simbel this morning including transfers, flights, private guide, entry fees, service charges and taxes $250 per person

Day 05: (Thursday) Buffet breakfast, check out then drive to Luxor stopping along the way to visit the Temples at Kom Ombo and Edfu. Arrive Luxor early afternoon and enjoy staying at the Maritim Resort. Located on an Island on the Nile it offers excellent amenities for the entire family. Overnight Luxor (B)

Day 06: (Friday) Buffet breakfast followed by an early departure for the West bank and the Necropolis of Thebes where you will see the Colossi of Memnon, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut plus visit tombs of a King, a Queen, a Prince, a Nobleman and an Artisan. In the afternoon visit the famous Temples of Karnak and Luxor. Overnight Luxor (B)

Day 07: (Saturday) Buffet breakfast, check out, Staff transfers you to the airport, assists with checking in for a morning Egyptair flight to Cairo. Arriving enjoy a tour of Old Cairo with its famous churches and synagogue, the Citadel of Salah el Din, bane of the crusaders and the Khan el Khalili bazaar where travelers have been finding bargains since the middle ages before checking into the Fairmont Heliopolis hotel. Overnight Cairo (B)

Day 08: (Sunday) Staff transfers you to the airport, assists with exit formalities and checking in for your international departure.

TOUR INCLUDES:OPERATES WITH NO MINIMUM AND A MAXIMUM OF 16 TRAVELERS. Domestic flights in Egypt in coach (economy) class. All transfers by air-conditioned vehicle relating to the tour program starting with arrival to Cairo. Baggage handling of no more than 1 piece of luggage per person however baggage and personal effects are at the owner's risk at all time during the tour (baggage handling does NOT include tips for bellmen, porters, etc.). Hotels (based on double occupancy with children sharing room). Meals as outlined by B for breakfast, L for lunch and D for dinner. Fees for visiting antiquity sites and museums. Services of an English speaking licensed Egyptologist. Service charges and taxes.
NOTE: During any of our small group tours people may join or leave at various times, however at no time would any group be larger than 16 travelers. We can provide private tours with an additional supplement. The cost depends on the tour chosen.

NOT included are:INTERNATIONAL AIR, items of a personal nature such as tips, entry visa (available at the airport on entry for USA citizens. Other nationalities should check with the nearest Egyptian consulate), phone calls, laundry, drinks with meals, any items not specifically covered in the included items.

Child's Egypt Prices - 8 Day	PP/Double	PP/Single
Low (Jun, Jul, Aug)	$ 1,985	$ 2,475
*Shoulder (May and Sept)**	$ 2,085	$ 2,575
Peak (Oct - Apr)	$ 2,195	$ 2,695
Holiday (Christmas, New Year, Easter)	$ 2,645	$ 3,295

*September tours must end no later than September 30 to get the shoulder season rate.

Child’s rates based on children sharing hotel room with two adults.

Tours must be booked at least 45 days prior to arrival.
Prices and itinerary subject to change without notice

Single Price is for Single occupancy hotel rooms and cruise cabins based on a minimum of two travelers. Single travelers (one person on the tour) would have additional cost.

FREQUENT TRAVELERS: You are welcome to arrange your own international air or we can assist if you are departing from the USA. Also if you are a member of any hotel chain frequent traveler program you are welcome to use your points for hotel rooms and the cost of the tour will be reduced accordingly OR if you want to accumulate points plus take advantage of membership hotel room upgrades let us know which program you want to use.