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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, be met by our staff who will assist with clearing immigration and customs and transfer you to your family friendly 5 star hotel, the Intercontinental Pyramids Park 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) A tour of Sakkara, famous for it's Stepped Pyramid, Dahshur, with it's Bent Pyramid and the 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) Morning tour to visit the Egyptian Antiquities 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 Basma Hotel. Overnight Aswan (B)

Day 04: (Wednesday) Cross the Nile by Felucca (native sailboat) 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)

Day 05: (Thursday) 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 children including it's own zoo. Overnight Luxor (B)

Day 06: (Friday) 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) Staff transfers you to the airport, assists with checking in for a morning Egyptair flight to Cairo. Arriving staff will transfer you to the Fairmont Heliopolis hotel. Afternoon 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. Overnight Cairo (B)

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

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 2 pieces of luggage per person however baggage and personal effects are at the owner's risk at all time during the tour. Hotels (based on double occupancy). 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.

NOT included are: Air ticket taxes or fuel surcharges, items of a personal nature such as entry visa, tips for the guide, telephone, laundry, drinks with meals, anything not specifically mentioned as included.

Child's Egypt Prices - 8 Day	PP/Double	PP/Single
Low (Jun, Jul, Aug)	$ 1,595	$ 1,850
Shoulder (May and Sep)	$ 1,650	$ 1,895
Peak (Oct - Apr)	$ 1,695	$ 1,950
Holiday (Christmas, New Year, Easter)	$ 1,875	$ 2,195

December 21 & 28, 2008 departures SOLD OUT
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. 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.