Pharaohs and Beaches Family Package

This morning we visit the great pyramids and Sphinx at Giza Plateau. Sole survivors of the ancient Greek-listed Seven Wonders of the World, they were constructed from over 2.5million limestone blocks, taking more than 20 years to build. We explore this area on foot and then on camel back! Off we ride into the sands, our sturdy ships of the desert beneath us. Overnight: Cairo | Breakfast

Cairo – Aswan. Today we see the treasures of King Tutankhamun and more at the Egyptian Museum. In the afternoon, we explore the Citadel and the bustling Khan el-Khalili bazaar before taking the comfortable overnight sleeper train to Aswan including dinner. Overnight: Sleeper Train | Breakfast, Dinner

This morning we arrive into Aswan and explore the Nubian city on a guided walk of the local market and souq. Scenically located on the Nile, a walk along the riverside corniche to view the many boats is a real treat, as is Aswan bazaar. Free afternoon. Overnight: Aswan | Breakfast

Free morning or optional tour for the morning excursion by flight to Abu Simbel. The remainder of the afternoon at leisure; maybe relax by the pool, take a stroll along the Nile corniche or explore the ever lively market place. Overnight: Aswan | Breakfast

Aswan – Luxor. This morning we take a motor boat to cruise around and between the islands located on the Nile, before stopping at Sahal island where we visit a local village and school (if open); sometimes there is even a local football game in action. Lunch will be served in the home of an Egyptian family followed by the train north to Luxor, one of the world’s greatest open-air museums. The 4000-year-old site of ancient Thebes, known today as Luxor, is our base for the next three days. Overnight: Luxor | Breakfast, Lunch

This morning you have the option to go hot air ballooning before we visit Karnak Temple. More than a temple, Karnak is a spectacular complex of sanctuaries, pylons, statuettes and obelisks. Built on a grand scale, Karnak is probably Egypt’s finest ancient temple. Free afternoon or wander along Luxor’s historic waterfront. This evening, we travel in horse-drawn carriages to the illuminated Temple of Luxor where we enjoy a tour in the cool evening air. Overnight: Luxor | Breakfast

Today, we visit Luxor’s West Bank. The subject of countless documentaries, our destination this morning is the site made famous by the discovery of King Tutankhamen’s tomb – the Valley of the Kings. Other exciting highlights of ancient Egypt include the imposing colonnaded temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the gigantic Colossi of Memnon. Overnight: Luxor | Breakfast

Luxor – Hurghada. Bidding farewell to Luxor, we travel by road north-west to Hurghada, a coastal resort town on Egypt’s famous Red Sea coast. This evening, enjoy dinner at your 4 star hotel located near the beach. Overnight: Hurghada | Breakfast, Dinner

Why not pack your bathing suits, sun lotions and sunglasses and opt for a boat excursion on the Red Sea. Dropping the anchor at a location renowned for its safe snorkeling and swimming possibilities, you can opt to don mask, snorkel and fins for a great view of the colorful shoals of fish in the aquatic wonderland that is the Red Sea. After a day of swimming, snorkeling, sun tanning or relaxing, you will have no doubt worked up a healthy appetite – dinner is served up at the hotel. Overnight: Hurghada | Breakfast x 2, Dinner x 2

Why not pack your bathing suits, sun lotions and sunglasses and opt for a boat excursion on the Red Sea. Dropping the anchor at a location renowned for its safe snorkeling and swimming possibilities, you can opt to don mask, snorkel and fins for a great view of the colorful shoals of fish in the aquatic wonderland that is the Red Sea. After a day of swimming, snorkeling, sun tanning or relaxing, you will have no doubt worked up a healthy appetite – dinner is served up at the hotel. Overnight: Hurghada | Breakfast x 2, Dinner x 2

Hurghada – Cairo. Bidding farewell to the beach we journey by road back to Cairo. Spend the evening at leisure in the capital. Overnight: Cairo | Breakfast

Thursday. Tour ends after breakfast. Included onward transfer to airport. Breakfast