Family Tour of Egypt

(8 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Cairo & the Pyramids, luxury Nile River cruise

Egypt is a wonderful destination for families. It's friendly and hospitable and has attractions that appeal to all ages. This private family tour of Egypt is ideal for a families wanting to experience the iconic highlights of the country in an educational, fun and immersive way. Artisans of Leisure travelers are escorted throughout Egypt by one of the country's top private Egyptologist guides (including on the luxury Nile River cruise) and have their own private drivers in each location.

Begin in Cairo. Our amazing guides will bring Egypt's fascinating history to life during private touring of the city's cultural highlights. Enjoy a private excursion to the awe-inspiring Pyramids of Giza, a UNESCO-listed necropolis of pyramids, tombs, temples and other monuments. See the Great Pyramid, the Great Sphinx and the even older pyramids of Dahshur and Saqqara. Time permitting, enjoy lunch with a view of the pyramids. If desired, also venture inside the Great Pyramid, Bent Pyramid or Step Pyramid to discover some of their secrets. We can also arrange a visit to the entrance hall of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) and an evening at the sound and light show at the Pyramids. Depending on your family's interests, we can arrange a variety of family-friendly activities around Cairo, such as a cooking class, ATV excursions in the desert, and hands-on crafts lessons to learn to make papyrus or read a few ancient hieroglyphics. If desired, we can also arrange visits to Cairo's top boutiques and reservations at the best restaurants.

Upon request, Artisans of Leisure can arrange VIP experiences such as exclusive access to well-preserved tombs that are not open to the public and after-hours private tours of major sites such as the Egyptian Museum and the Pyramids of Giza.

Next, enjoy a three-night luxury Nile River cruise. Tour extraordinary archaeological sites such as the stunning Temple of Philae, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan, the Temple of Horus (Edfu) and the Temple of Kom Ombo. Around Luxor, visit Luxor Temple and the Karnak complex, Medinet Habu, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens, including the tombs of King Tut and Ramses VI. We will also arrange access to the spectacular tombs of Seti I and Queen Nefertari. Throughout the cruise, Artisans of Leisure will arrange private shore excursions with your own Egyptologist guide. If desired, we can arrange an early-morning hot-air balloon ride in Luxor or a side trip to the beautiful temples of Abu Simbel.

Return to Cairo to continue private touring. Learn about different types of foods and spices in fascinating markets, walk among the overflowing stalls in the lively Khan al-Khalili bazaar, and learn about Cairo's history and culture at the Citadel, the Hanging Church and other important sites. One day, visit the Pharaonic Village, an educational theme park that recreates daily life in ancient Egypt and has a hands-on art center where children can learn various traditional handicrafts.

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All Artisans of Leisure tours are private and depart daily.

Please Contact Us for more information regarding the above tour, or to begin customizing your own itinerary.

The Artisans of Leisure Style of Travel:

• Private touring with your own personal guides and drivers
• Preferred rooms in the very best luxury hotels
• Firsthand, sophisticated destination knowledge and recommendations from our travel specialists
• Itineraries that are customized according to your interests and schedule
• Artisans of Leisure upgrades and amenities
• A seamless travel experience, including all logistics, skipping lines during touring whenever possible, restaurant and spa reservations, performance tickets, private airport transfers, internal transportation, VIP and fast-track airport assistance in many destinations
• Around-the-clock support in each destination during your trip
• Unique, insider travel experiences and access to the Artisans of Leisure network of experts around the world