13 Day Magical and Fun Egypt Family Tour

Giza Pyramids Complex

The Plateau of the Giza Pyramids is a heritage site that stood the test of time for more than 4500 years such as:

The Great Pyramid

The Great Pyramid of King Khufu is a magical and golden wonder that was designed by his vizier Hemiunu in 2600 BC for his Pharaoh to be his way to the afterlife. It is one of the last wonders of the ancient world which has a height of 147 m (481 ft) and weighs up to six million tons making it one of the tallest monuments on earth for the last 3800 years.

The Great Sphinx

The great Sphinx of Khafre (2558 – 2532 BC) is one of the biggest and oldest man-made statues on earth, home to the dream stele of Thutmose IV that holds the facial features of Khafre and the body of a lion.

The Valley Temple

The miraculous Valley Temple is a peculiar monument constructed to perform the mummification process known as the Opening of the Mouth ceremony on the bodies of the kings and Queens of the 4th dynasty.

The Grand Egyptian Museum

The Grand Egyptian Museum is a golden portal leading to cosmic ancient Egyptian creations of celestial intelligence that were cultivated across 5000 years of continuous innovation and vivid artistic imagination. Within this colossal wonder is the once-in-a-lifetime chance to discover some of the greatest archaeological monuments and artifacts ever made which include :

The Hanging Obelisk, King Ramses Il Statue, The 10 Statues of King Senusert, The Grand staircase, Statues of Ptolemaic Kings and Queens, The Victory Column of King Mercnptah, The epic Royal Regalia, and the Grand Atrium & Gift show. 

There is a VIP ticket that gives access to witness a number of other artifacts, for more information contact us.

Lunch Time

The whole family will have their lunch at a majestic Pyramids / Nile view restaurant, then move to visit:

Saqqara Step Pyramid

The great step Pyramid of Saqqara was built between (2670 – 2650 BC) by a command from king Khafre to his vizier Imhotep as the first of its kind for having a mortuary complex and a massive courtyard.

Memphis City

Memphis City used to be known in greek as “Aigyptos” which served as the origin of the name “Egypt”. It came to be in the 31st century BC to be the first capital of all of Egypt under the rule of King Djoser and the divine protection of the god Ptah the patron of craftsmanship and art.

Overnight

Finally, the whole family will drive back to your hotel in Cairo for the overnight.

Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa is a middle-aged wonder that dates to the 2n century BC. It has three floors containing unique decorations and the Caracalla hall from the early Roman and Hellenistic eras.

Pompey's Pillar

Pompey’s pillar was created around 300 AD for the Roman emperor Diocletian. It is 33.85 m high and made of granite and is rumored to possess the remains of General Pompey.

Qaitbay Citadel

The Qaitbay Citadel is a very special monument that was built by Mamluk Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qa'it Bay in 1447 AD in the same location that held one of the seven wonders of the ancient world Lighthouse of Alexandria.

Lunch Time

The whole family will have their lunch in a local restaurant in Alexandria, then continue your tour by exploring:

Alexandria Library

The Bibliotheca of Alexandria was inaugurated in 2002 to keep the spirit of the ancient library of Alexandria alive. It contains the sixth-biggest francophone collection of books on the earth and holds a number of inner museums, art galleries, and many more.

Overnight

The whole family will return to their hotel in Cairo to spend the overnight.

Aswan High Dam

The High Dam was constructed in the mid-60s to have total control of the annual flood, save the water in the artificial lake Nasser and produce hydroelectricity.

The Unfinished Obelisk

The unfinished Obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut (1508-1458 BC) was destined to stand at the Karnak temple complex. It was carved to pierce the heavens and showcase the ancient Egyptian stone craftsmanship to reach a height of 42 m and a total weight of 1200 tons.

Philae Temple

Philae Temple of Isis the goddess of Motherhood, the mother of Horus, and the wife of Osiris. It was constructed during the 7th century BC in the Ptolemaic age to shed some light on the religious history and stories of ancient Egypt.

Abu Simbel Temples

The celestials Abu Simbel Temples of Ramsess the great known as Ozymandias Ramsess the Great (1303-1213 BC) are two heavenly pieces of pure grandeur and allure. The temples were constructed in 1264 BC to showcase the great achievements of Ramsess II like his victory in the battle of Kadesh which ended in the signing of the first documented peace treaty in history, pay respect to Amun, Ra-Horakhty, and Ptah, and honor his beloved wife Nefertari.

Kom Ombo Temple

The golden Double temples of Kom Ombo are a heavenly piece of art that is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek source of the Nile and Horus the elder on both sides of the temples plus they are identical in every way. It was one of the last ancient Egyptian temples to exist which was made during in the Ptolemaic age between 180 BC and 47 BC.

Edfu Temple

Edfu Temple is the most preserved archeological wonder of Egypt dedicated to the sky falcon god Horus is the symbol of divine protection and victory which acted as one of the most preserved temples in Upper Egypt. It was created in the Ptolemaic period between 237 BC and 57 BC which is renowned for shedding some light on the religion and beliefs of the ancient Egyptians.

Karnak Temple

The divine Karnak Temple Complex the most selected of places was constructed over the span of more than 2000 years from the Middle Kingdom (2000–1700 BCE) all the way to the Ptolemaic Kingdom (305–30 BCE) to become the ideal center of the religious life of ancient Egypt. It is the largest open-air museum home to the Great Hypostyle Hall, a number of precincts of Amun-Re and Mut, and many more.

Lunch Time

The whole family will head to their 5* hotel in Luxor to have their lunch then proceed in the evening to visit:

Luxor Temple by Night

Luxor Temple is a beautiful lunar flower that was established in 1400 BC to hold the crowning of kings and festivals like Ramses the great and Amenhotep III. During the New Kingdom (1570 – 1050 BC), the Opet festival was held for the rejuvenation of kingship. The great Avenue of Sphinxes connects it to the majestic Karnak Temples Complex.

Overnight

The whole family will head to their hotel in Luxor to spend the overnight.

Valley of the Kings

Valley of the Kings is the source of priceless treasures for more than 500 years during the new kingdom (1570 – 1050 BC), hidden in the heart of a mountain. It has a total of 63 enchanting tombs to some of the most innovational kings and queens in the history of ancient Egypt like Tutankhamun, Seti I & the entire Ramses Dynasty.

Hatshepsut Temple

Hatshepsut Temple holy of holies has stood as a symbol of beauty and class plus the ancient Egyptian architecture. It was carved within the Deir el-Bahari cliffs during the 15th century BC to be the center of Hatshepsut’s mortuary royal Cult and hold the valley festival in the sanctuary of Amun plus a number of shrines dedicated to Hathor, Anubis & Amun.

Lunch Time

Have a break to enjoy your lunch meal before visiting:

Colossi of Memnon

The miraculous two statues of the Colossi of Memnon were of Pharaoh Amenhotep III was moved from Cairo to Luxor to honor his heritage and achievements.

Overnight

The whole family will head to Hurghada by private A/C Vehicle and then check-in at their hotel to spend the overnight.

The Egyptian Museum

The Egyptian Museum is a historical and cultural treasure built to last since its inauguration in 1901 to offer a collection of monuments and artifacts dating to more than 5000 years.

Lunch Time

The whole family will have their lunch in Cairo and then head to:

Salah El Din Citadel

The Cairo Citadel is the guardian spirit that was constructed between 1176 and 1182 to be Egypt's government headquarters for more than 500 years until the 1860s. Within the citadel are many museums and mosques featuring incredible decorations and marvelous examples of Islamic architecture.

Mohamed Ali Mosque

Mohamed Ali Mosque is a beautiful religious center built between 1830 & 1848 as a symbol of independence. It is an ideal example of Ottoman architecture and design that came to be known as "The Alabaster Mosque" as the walls were made of white alabaster taken from the surface of the great Giza pyramids.

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) is a new attraction added to the great city of Egypt which was opened in 2017 to showcase the historical and cultural legacy of Egypt. The museum holds about 50000 artifacts from different ages from Pharaonic, Greco-Roman, Coptic, and Islamic, to the current Modern times. The hall of mummies holds very preserved 18 kings and 4 queens dating back more than 4500 years.

Al Muizz Street

The magnificent Al Muizz Street is one of the most magical and captivating streets in Old Cairo which came into existence during the Fatimid period in the 10th century AD. Everyone will get to cast their eyes on the most marvelous creations of art and culture found within the heavenly labyrinth of Muizz.

Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Khan El-Khalili bazaar is a golden street known for offering shopping in the Middle East that was constructed in 970 AD, home to many miraculous treasures, and home to the finest local artists in the heart of Cairo.

Overnight

The whole family will head back to their hotel in Cairo to spend the overnight.