Egypt family tours :Pharaohs Adventure For Teens 6 days

Today. Welcome to Egypt and the start of your family holiday! Upon arrival in Cairo, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel for check-in.

Day 2-The Pyramids of Giza

Cairo – Luxor. Home to one of the world’s first great civilizations, our first stop will be at the Giza Plateau home to the legendary pyramids and iconic Sphinx. Marvel at the incredible architectural feats that even today puzzle archaeologists and consider opting for a camel ride to make the experience truly unforgettable. Leaving the pyramids behind us, we travel on to the necropolis of Saqqara, brimming with sand strewn temples, ancient tombs and the site of Zoser’s step pyramid. Later this evening we will make our way to the train station for our overnight journey to Luxor by sleeper train.

Day 3-Luxor

Upon arrival in Luxor we transfer to the hotel for check-in. Considered to be one of the most important archaeological sites in the world, ancient Thebes – known today as Luxor, will be our base for the next two days. Today there is free time to kick back and relax and later in the evening, there will be an optional excursion to the Temple of Luxor. Already impressive during day light, the temple takes on a magically glow after dark as it becomes illuminated by a thousand colored lights (book and pay locally). Spend the rest of the evening at your own leisure.

Day 4-Valley of the Kings

Luxor – Cairo. Today we explore the West Bank of the Nile, visit the Valley of the Kings, a vast and ancient necropolis that marks the burial place of pharaohs from the New Kingdom period. First stop will be at the Colossi of Memnon, a towering pair of statues that are all that remain of temple of Amenophis III. Touring will continue in the Valley of the Kings and on to the Valley of the Queens, the site of the imposing colonnaded temple of Queen Hatshepsut.

Crossing back over to East Bank, we will return to our hotel for some free time before heading to Karnak. More than a temple, Karnak is a spectacular complex of sanctuaries, pylons and obelisks built on a grand scale. During the height of Theban power, Karnak was the most important place of worship. Later this evening we will return to Cairo by overnight sleeper train.

Day 5-Egyptian Museum

Upon our morning, arrival in Cairo drive to the hotel for check-in. After some time to freshen up, we head to the Egyptian Museum for a guided tour. This fascinating museum contains the most extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts in the world, including the stunning gold funerary mark of King Tutankhamun. You can also opt to see the Royal Mummy room, where many mummies are on display. The remainder of the afternoon is free for you to do any last minute shopping or sightseeing.

Day 6-Cairo

Sunday. Our tour ends after breakfast and hotel checkout. A departure transfer will take you to the