Discover the ancient wonders of the land of the Pharaohs with this family friendly tour of Egypt. Led by a private Egyptologist, explore the timelessness of the Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum’s Tutankhamen exhibit, the bustling bazaars of Cairo & always a favourite with the kids, a camel trek around the Pyramids! From there it’s off to Aswan, the temples of Philae, the High Dam & your 4 night Nile cruise. Voyage up the Nile as you explore the river's sensations; including the Valley of Kings & Queens, Karnak Temple in Luxor, the ancient marvels in Edfu, Kom Ombo & more. Following the cruise take a quick flight to Sharm El Sheikh where the family will enjoy a thrilling quadrunner desert adventure, a visit to Bedouin tents for tea, as well as plenty of rest & relaxation on the beach or by the pool. Featuring a private guide, driver, authentic Egyptian cuisine, all meals, endless entertainment, family friendly hotels, all internal flights & transfers, this tour is a great family value!

NOTE; Travel in Egypt often involves early-morning starts, designed to avoid crowds and the hottest midday hours. It can be hot, especially in June, July and August, but there is virtually no humidity and evening temperatures cool off dramatically. Egypt is a moderate secular state, well used to hosting hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. While you will want to avoid revealing clothing, loose shorts and short-sleeved shirts are fine for both genders on board your Nile cruise and while sightseeing.

Cairo is the capital of Egypt and the hub of the country. Millennia of history have made it one of the most fascinating places in the world. The Egyptian Museum whose 107 halls feature huge statues on the ground floor, and small statues, jewels, Tutankhamon treasures and the mummies on upper floors. Other downtown sights include the Saladin Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque, and Khan Khalili bazaar. Nearby Giza is famous for the Pyramids of Egypt, among the largest constructions ever built.

Transfer to/from Cairo Airport in private vehicle with English speaking driver.

You will be met in the tunnel by an airport representative who will in turn facilitate the visa process ($15 per person - included in tour cost), escort you through customs and immigration, off to baggage claim and finally to passenger pick up. It is here that you will connect with our representative associate who will arrange airport transfer to your hotel.

Le Meridien Pyramids resort is located twenty minutes from Cairo’s city centre, with a spectacular closeness to the Giza Pyramids, one of history’s greatest treasures and one of the Seven Wonders of the world. With 444 rooms, this hotel is the ideal combination of rich foliage blended with sultry sands and timelessness. From dining North American-style over Tex Mex dishes to closing off the night over traditional Arabic shisha, one can attain a true feel for Egypt while still retaining a level of comfort akin to home. Aside from Le Meridien offering resort-style facilities, from outdoor tennis courts kept lit at night to spa treatments, the distance to the city allows the curious traveler to discover the curving streets and bazaars that mark Cairo’s mysterious aura.

Overnight at Meridien Pyramids.

Enjoy this tour which explores the relics of ages past, and includes visits to ancient Memphis, Saqqara and the Great Pyramids of Giza. Already millennia old by the birth of Christ, the elaborate statues and astonishing scale of these sites will amaze all who visit. This tour also features the famous Sphinx, whose constructor's still remains unknown, but its sheer beauty and allure has mystified the likes of Alexander the Great and Napoleon Bonaparte. This tour includes a private vehicle, a driver, and a highly trained Egyptologist, and entry to either Chephren (Khafre) or Menkaure (Mycerinus) pyramids, as well as the Solar boat. Entrance to the Pyramids come with an additional cost, and be aware that a limited number of people are allowed inside daily, so arrive early so you will not be disappointed.

Enjoy a personalized lunch with your guide at a great local restaurant.

Clients are picked up before sunset from hotel and transferred to the desert where they will meet their guide. The guide will lead you out into the desert on your choice of camel or horse, where you enjoy the sunset with a panoramic view of the Pyramids of Giza. This evening includes stopping for dinner at a desert camp before returning to your hotel.

Overnight at Meridien Pyramids.

Glide up the Nile at night and explore ancient temples during the day. Edfu (Idfu) is located on the west bank of the River Nile between Esna and Aswan. Of all the temple remains in Egypt, the Temple of Horus at Edfu is the most completely preserved. Kom Ombo was originally an Egyptian city called Nubt, meaning City of Gold. The town's location on the Nile 50 km north of Aswan (Syene) gave it some control over trade routes from Nubia to the Nile Valley, but its main rise to prominence came with the erection of the temple in the 2nd century BC.

Transfer to/from Cairo Airport in private vehicle with English speaking driver.

Take your Egypt Air flight from Cairo to Aswan, flights as requests only and subject to change.

Airport transfer with private vehicle, and driver in Aswan.

Enjoy a Nile adventure as you sail aboard a traditional, non-motorized felucca around Kitchener's Island, the Aga Khan Mausoleum and botanical gardens.

Enjoy an evening of entertainment including local music.

Presidential Nile Cruises offer a fleet of 7 deluxe boats that travel through the world’s most well-known river. Presidential Nile Cruises was founded in 1979 and was the first company to commercialize cruises on the Nile. Throughout the years they have successfully grown to a fleet of 7 boats and a total of 500 cabins. To this day they are recognized as one of the most established and successful companies in the business; constantly striving for excellence and continual improvement, always focusing on the comfort and needs of our customers. For almost 30 years, Presidential Cruises have been consistently exceeding the expectations of their customers and guarantee you the trip of a lifetime in the magical land of the pharaohs.

Overnight at Presidential Nile Cruise.

This 1/2 day tour begins with a visit to the impressive Aswan High Dam. The water which was collected behind created Lake Nasser, the world's largest artificial lake. View the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the Goddess Iris, on the island of Agilika, stopping at the “unfinished obelisk,” a practical demonstration of the methods used by ancient craftsmen to create impressive monuments.

Visit a unique Greco-Roman temple dedicated to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Haroeris, the sun god. The Temple in Kom Ombo (also known simply as Kom Ombo Temple) dates from about 180 BC, during a period known as the Ptolemaic era, and had some additions built on to it during Roman times. It stands right on the bank of the Nile between Edfu and Aswan. The temple is unusual in that it is a double temple, with one side dedicated to the god Haroesis and the other side to Sobek. The design is almost perfectly symmetrical, with two side-by-side sanctuaries and two parallel passageways leading through the outer parts of the temple. The right side is dedicated to Sobek-Re (the crocodile god combined with the sun god Re), along with his wife (a form of Hathor) and their son Khonsu-Hor. Sobek is associated with Seth, the enemy of Horus. In the myth of Horus and Osiris, Seth and his followers changed themselves into crocodiles to escape. The ancient Egyptians believed that by honouring the fearsome crocodile as a god, they would be safe from attacks. The left side is dedicated to Haroeris, the "Good Doctor" (a form of the falcon-headed god Horus the Elder) along with his consort Ta-Sent-Nefer, the "Good Sister" (another form of Hathor).

Enjoy an evening of entertainment including local music.

Overnight at Presidential Nile Cruise.

Visit the Nile-side Temple of Horus, the falcon god, built in 230 BC by Ptolemy III. The Temple of Horus in Edfu (also known as the Temple of Edfu) is considered the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt. This is partly because it was built later than most: in the Ptolemaic era from 237 to 57 BC. Despite its later date, it reflects traditional pharaonic architecture and so provides an excellent idea of how all the temples once looked. Edfu is also very large: the second largest in Egypt after Karnak Temple.

Enjoy an evening of entertainment including local music.

Overnight at Presidential Nile Cruise.

This morning you will meet up with your guide and explore some of the most incredible sites of the country. You will visit the Valley of the Kings where you will have the chance to explore three tombs. For a period of nearly 500 years from the 16th to 11th century BC, tombs were constructed for the kings and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom (the Eighteenth to the Twentieth Dynasties of Ancient Egypt). The valley stands on the west bank of the Nile, opposite modern Luxor. Then it's off to the nearby Valley of the Queens and also the recently renovated mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Hatshepsut was the second pharaoh of the eighteenth dynasty of Ancient Egypt. She is generally regarded by Egyptologists as one of the most successful pharaohs, reigning longer than any other woman of an indigenous Egyptian dynasty. The tour includes a visit to the huge Colossi of Memnon which are all that remain of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.

Enjoy a private tour with a qualified Egyptologist guide exploring the East Bank of Luxor. Visit the most impressive temples of Karnak and Luxor, while learning about ancient Egyptian history from your own personal guide. Start your day with a visit to the Temples of Karnak. Walk along the Avenue of Sphinx to enter the complex as your guide explains how the massive facade was constructed. Continue to Luxor Temple which was once joined to the Temples of Karnak by a two-kilometre long Avenue of Sphinx, a portion of which marks the entrance to the temple. Your private guide will offer interpretation and guide you through the most important parts of the temples.

Enjoy an evening of entertainment including local music.

Overnight at Presidential Nile Cruise.

Sharm el-Sheikh is a beach town on the Sinai Peninsula and a great place to relax after seeing the country. Ras Mohammed is located on the very tip of the Sinai Peninsula, and is one of the best dive sites. St. Katherine’s is the oldest active monastery in the world, and has been attracting pilgrims since the year 330 AD. Climb the slopes of Mount Sinai and enjoy stunning views of the desert landscape, while considering the significance of this culturally important site.

Airport transfer with a private vehicle and English-speaking driver in Luxor.

Take your flight from Luxor to Sharm El Sheikh. The flight duration is approximately 1hr and 20mins.

Airport transfer with private vehicle and English-speaking driver in Sharm El Sheikh.

Set amidst luscious greens and attractive beaches, the Maritim Jolie Ville Golf & Resort, bids guests an abundance of choice from cozy standard rooms to luxurious suites. Offering an impressive twelve restaurants and one bar /discotheque – that range from the Far East to European to American cuisines, to satisfy all discerning guests’ palates, are just some of the many features the facility boasts.

Overnight at Maritim Jolie Ville Golf & Resort.

Clients are picked up before sunset from hotel and transferred to the desert where they will meet their guide. The guide will lead them out into the desert on quadrunners (ATV's), watch the sunset, and stop for tea at Bedouin tents before returning to their hotel.

Set amidst luscious greens and attractive beaches, the Maritim Jolie Ville Golf & Resort, bids guests an abundance of choice from cozy standard rooms to luxurious suites. Offering an impressive twelve restaurants and one bar /discotheque – that range from the Far East to European to American cuisines, to satisfy all discerning guests’ palates, are just some of the many features the facility boasts.

Overnight at Maritim Jolie Ville Golf & Resort.

Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.

Overnight at Maritim Jolie Ville Golf & Resort.

Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.

This half day tour includes entrance into the park, roundtrip transfer, English speaking Driver and Guide. This Park combines beautiful backdrops for sightseeing and lush coral reefs for snorkelling, satisfying to a variety of adventurous travellers.

Overnight at Maritim Jolie Ville Golf & Resort.

Airport transfer with private vehicle and English-speaking driver in Sharm El Sheikh.

Take your flight from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo. The flight duration is approximately 1 hour.

Transfer to/from Cairo Airport in private vehicle with English speaking driver.

Enjoy a personalized lunch with your guide at a great local restaurant.

Delve into the historical background of Egypt on a half day private tour with a trained Egyptologist guide through the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities and its Mummy Room, which houses a priceless treasure of archaeological finds. This location holds the tomb of the King Tut, Egypt's most famous teenage Kings!

Experience a traditional Egyptian meal at Cairo's famous Abou El Sid restaurant.

The recently renovated Cairo Marriott Hotel, situated at the centre of the city, is surrounded by lush gardens and with a 19th century palace in its midst, on the Nile River. The grand hotel’s 1250 rooms are well appointed, with splendid views of the city and the Nile. One may take meals in any of the restaurants or cafes, which are reasonably priced and enjoyable, and feature especially hospitable staff. The city of Cairo is in itself a bustling source of amusement and history, including the Pyramids, though some guests prefer to stay on the hotel grounds and make use of the fitness centre or swimming pools.

Overnight at Marriott .

Enjoy a personalized lunch with your guide at a great local restaurant.

This private half day tour consists of the Saladin Citadel with Mohamed Ali Mosque, and Khan Khalili bazaar. Your private guide will take you up to the hilltop Citadel for some exploring. This 12th century medieval fortress contains the mosque in-which the tomb of the Ottoman ruler Mohamed Ali is located. Your guide then escorts you through Islamic Cairo towards the fabled bazaar, filled with antiquities and exotic treats. This tour includes a private vehicle, driver and an expert guide.

Enjoy a Nile River dinner cruise aboard the "Nile Maxim" or "Nile Pharoh", one of the most elegant cruising restaurants sailing the world's longest waterway. You'll enjoy top-class service aboard your Nile cruise, gliding past Cairo's illuminated skyline while you dine, and with entertainment provided by a spectacular belly-dancing and folklore show. The "Nile Maxim" is built in the style of a flat pharaonic barge, conjuring up images of ancient Egypt. As you drift along the River Nile, the house band performs your all-time favorite Western and Oriental tunes – with a twist! Choose from the set menu or go for the a la carte selection offering seafood, Lebanese and Chinese cuisines. Then sit back and relax while you enjoy a colorful belly dancing show with a folklore band, featuring the unforgettable tannoura spin, in keeping with Egypt's whirling dervishes tradition. Sample Set menu (subject to change without notice):

Selection of fresh breads, Salad bar, Grilled Chicken with herbs, served with rice and vegetables, Nougat glace, Sample A la Carte menu (subject to change without notice):

Tehina salad, Green spices salad, Fried Kofta, Fried shrimps, Different kinds of rice and macaroni, Special dessert menu. Includes pick up and drop off from your hotel.

Overnight at Marriott .

Transfer to/from Cairo Airport in private vehicle with English speaking driver.

Depart from Cairo international airport - end of itinerary.

Overnight at Depart.