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Pharaohs Adventure For Teens

6 days

This short and sweet tour of ancient Egypt is perfect for families travelling with teenagers aged 12 years and over, taking in the legendary Pyramids of Giza, the iconic Sphinx, vast Valley of the Kings and fascinating Egyptian Museum in Cairo.

FROM: USD $1,050

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

Cairo – marvel at the legendary Pyramids of Giza and explore the Necropolis of Saqqara

Luxor – roam around the colossal Temple of Karnak and take an optional tour of the beautifully illuminated Luxor Temple at night

The Egyptian Museum – discover the treasures of King Tutankhamun

Luxor West Bank – discover exquisite tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the towering Colossi of Memnon and the beautiful Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

Nile felucca cruising – sail the River Nile on board a traditional felucca, visit islands and spend two nights sleeping under a blanket of stars

Shobak – visit Shobak Crusader castle, perched dramatically on a hill top

INCLUDED

Breakfast daily

2 overnight trains: Cairo – Luxor – Cairo (Private 2 berth sleeper cabin)

Airport arrival and departure transfer day 1 and day 6

All relevant transfer and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles

2 nights Cairo 4 – 5 star hotels

1 nights Luxor 4 – 5 star hotels

Touring of Cairo, Giza, Saqqara and Luxor

Services of an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology

NOT INCLUDED

International flights and visa

Entrance Fees: USD$50-70, paid in local currency

Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$5 – 7 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture

Tipping Kitty: USD$40-60, paid in local currency

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Tour Itinerary

Day 1 Cairo

Welcome to Egypt and the start of your family holiday! Upon arrival in Cairo you will be met t the airport and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Spend the rest of the evening at your own leisure.

Day 2 Pyramids of Giza

Cairo – Luxor. Home to one of the world’s first great civilizations, Egypt is brimming with ancient wonders and today we will discover some of its most impressive. Our first stop will be at the Giza Plateau home to the legendary pyramids and iconic Sphinx. Marvel at these incredible architectural feats that even to this day 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 Zhoser’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 coloured 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, home to the famed Valley of the Kings, a vast and ancient necropolis which 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 we transfer to the hotel for check-in. After some time to freshen up we head to the famous Egyptian Museum for a guided tour. Arguably one of the capital city’s main attractions, 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 eerie Royal Mummy room, where nine mummified bodies of ancient royals can be seen on display. The remainder of the afternoon is free for you to do any last minute shopping or sightseeing.

Day 6 Cairo

. Our tour comes to an end after breakfast and hotel check-out. A departure transfer will take you to the airport for your onward travel.

Hotels

4-5*, Cairo
4-5*, Luxor

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