*Egypt Family Travel
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Every Village Experience Responsible Tourism program includes the following:
- One on one consultation with our travel experts
- Private registration and trip page
- Pretrip Packet
- Handpicked accommodations
- Experienced Private Guide
- Artisan shopping opportunities
- Our favorite tour activities
- Donation to one of TVE’s community partners
Step back in time as you explore the ancient cities, temples, and necropolises of the mighty Pharaohs of Egypt. Dating back thousands of years, the well preserved, intricately painted and inscribed hieroglyphics depicting war, prosperity, feast, and famine will take your breath away. History will come alive as you gaze upon the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, walk through the Valley of the Kings and Queens, and sail on the Nile River stopping at incredible temples to various Gods and Goddesses. Don’t forget a journey to one of the many deserts to really get off the beaten path. We love Fayoum and Siwa for it’s natural beauty, sense of calm, and hidden treasures buried among the sand.
Located in Northeast Africa with Libya to the West, Sudan to the South and Israel to the Northeast, Egypt is in a unique location for politics, religion, and international relations. Egypt is covered by vast desert, with The Nile River flowing from South to North, fertilizing the banks along the way and providing much needed agriculture to the masses.
Egypt also boasts beautiful sandy coastlines with blue green water from the Mediterranean and Red Seas. Perfect for snorkeling and diving the colorful coral reefs.
Be sure to slow down and get lost in the sprawling Khan Il-Khalili bazaar in Cairo, stop by a local coffee shop, learn about traditional spices, haggle over handwoven carpets, and take in the mix of ancient and modern worlds that make Egypt so wonderfully appealing.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrive to Cairo International Airport. Meet your Village Experience representative, process through immigration, and transfer to hotel in Giza. Settle in for the evening.
Day 2 – Morning visit to the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Stop for lunch at Pyramids 9 Lounge. Return to hotel in the afternoon for pool time and relaxation.
Day 3 – Spend today at the brand new Grand Egyptian Museum. This museum displays all 5,000 of the treasures found in King Tut’s tomb for the first time in history. Return to hotel in the late afternoon.
Day 4 – Transfer to airport for morning flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, travel via boat to a Nubian Village to have a traditional lunch with a local family. Check into Nile Cruise for dinner and overnight. Let the adventure on the Nile begin!
Day 5 – This morning, the boat will sail to Kom Ombo to see the Temple of Sobeck and the Mummification Museum. Continue sailing to Edfu with lunch on board. Enjoy the pool and some rest while we sail. Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu in the afternoon. This is one of the best preserved temples in all of Egypt. Sail through the Esna Lock and arrive to Luxor in the evening. Dinner on board.
Day 6 – Morning visit to Karnak Temple – the largest temple complex in Egypt. Return to the boat for lunch, pool time, and relaxation. Visit Luxor Temple and the newly opened Sphinx Avenue at sunset. Return to boat in the evening.
Day 7 – Check out of Nile Cruise Ship. Morning visit to the Valley of the Kings (including special entry to the tomb of King Tut!), the Colossus of Agnememnon, and Queen Hatshepsut’s Mortuary Temple. Stop
for lunch at Africa Restaurant. Check into hotel overlooking the Nile River.
Day 8 – Free day to truly be on vacation. Enjoy the beautiful views, the pool, the spa, or book a felucca ride on the Nile.
Day 9 – Morning flight back to Cairo. Connect to international flights home in the evening. Day rooms can be arranged at hotel if needed.