6-Day Egypt Family Tour: Cairo, Luxor & Aswan

6-Day Egypt Family Tour Itinerary

1st day: Arrival in Cairo & Light and Sound Show

• Arrival at Cairo; assistance with paperwork and luggage.
• Transfer to a hotel for check-in and relaxation.
• Evening: Enjoy the Light and Sound Show at the Giza Complex.
• Dinner: Local restaurant. Overnight in Cairo.

2nd day: Giza Pyramids Complex

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Guided tour of the Giza Pyramids Complex:
  • Great Pyramid: Built for King Khufu, a marvel of ancient engineering.
  • Great Sphinx: Iconic sculpture with the body of a lion and the face of Pharaoh Khafre.
  • Valley Temple: Limestone and granite temple used for mummification.
• Lunch with a view of the Pyramids and the Nile.
• Visit the Step Pyramid of Saqqara and the ancient city of Memphis.
• Return to hotel for the night.

3rd day: Flight to Aswan

• Breakfast and check out.
• Fly to Aswan; meet your guide.
• Visit:
  • Aswan High Dam: Significant engineering feat for flood control and hydroelectric power.
  • Unfinished Obelisk: A glimpse into ancient stoneworking techniques.
• Lunch at a local restaurant.
• Explore the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis.
• Check into a 5-star hotel in Aswan for the night.

Day 4: Travel to Luxor

• Breakfast and check out.
• A train journey to Luxor; visit:
  • Valley of the Kings: Burial site of famous pharaohs, including Tutankhamun.
  • Temple of Hatshepsut: A stunning architectural marvel.
  • Colossi of Memnon: Magnificent statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
• Lunch before visiting the Karnak Temple complex.
• Dinner and overnight in Luxor.

5th day: Return to Cairo

• Breakfast and check out.
• Tour Cairo’s highlights:
  • Egyptian Museum: Treasures of ancient Egypt, including royal artifacts.
  • Citadel of Salah El Din: Historical fortress with significant mosques.
  • Mosque of Mohamed Ali: Iconic Alabaster Mosque.
  • National Museum of Egyptian Civilization: Insight into 5000 years of history.
  • Khan El Khalili Bazaar: Shopping and local artisan experiences.
• Return to the hotel in Cairo for the night.

Last day: Departure

• Breakfast on the final day.
• Conclude the tour and prepare for departure.