Egypt Valley of the Nile

A 10-Day Thomson Adventures tour starting from $3,790

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Tour Length: 10 Days
Countries Visited: Egypt
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  • Triple Discount for Children
  • Groups of 6 or more traveling together save money
 
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Tour Type:
 Family Tours
Tour Category: Egypt Family Tour
Tour Operator: Thomson Adventures
Tour Code: THEGYPT
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Cities Visited:
Cairo, Luxor, Sharm El Sheik,

Make lifelong memories as you and your family step back in time and discover the amazing wonders of ancient Egypt. From mysterious mummies and majestic pyramids to secret-chambered tombs and splendid temples, this chapter of history holds an unparalleled fascination for kids and adults alike.

A Thomson family favorite, our Egypt tour encompasses a wide variety of sights and activities balanced with three relaxing days at the beachfront resort of Sharm el Sheikh. In bustling Cairo, among the vast collections of the Egyptian Museum, visit the Royal Mummy Room and behold the golden treasures of King Tutankhamen. Wander the jumbled maze of the Khan al Khalili Bazaar and bargain for a keepsake treasure of your own. Ride a camel in the shadow of the Pyramids of Giza—and ponder how these timeless monuments were built. Swim and snorkel in the warm waters of the Red Sea, and join intrepid hikers for a daybreak climb to the top of Mt. Sinai.

On foot and by horse-drawn carriage you’ll explore Luxor and the fabled Valley of the Kings, sail the Nile aboard a traditional felucca, and enjoy a home-cooked dinner in the warm company of an Egyptian family. Kids will love the chance to meet and play with fellow school children, exchange letters, and perhaps make a pen pal for life.

 
  • All entrance fees


  • Accommodations based on double and triple occupancy at comfortable and distinctive tourist level hotels


  • Most meals; we leave off a couple so your family can explore on your own.


  • Travel in groups of 15 to 25 people


  • Services of a bilingual guide who will accompany you throughout your trip


  • Land transportation, airport transfers and internal air


  • All excursions


  • Bottled water and snacks


  • Travel insurance – Travel Insured International policy


  • Groups of 8 or more will be accompanied by a mentor whose primary jobs will be to provide kid-friendly enrichment activities for up to an hour each day that enhance the overall trip experience; to provide organized fun for kids that helps them get to know each other; to provide things for kids to do during delays, flights and long bus trips (our teen trips don’t include mentors)


  • Ages 6 to 16 will be matched with pen pals with whom they can correspond and then meet in country (our cruises of Inside Passage of Alaska and our teen trips don’t include penpals)


  • There may be slight variations to this listing for certain adventures


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    Days 1 and 2 – Depart home / Arrive Cairo
    Welcome to Egypt and 7,000 years of history! Ancient archaeological sites and breathtaking temples and monuments bring this fascinating civilization to life, while the traditional hospitality of its people will make you and your family feel warmly welcomed.

    Days 3 and 4 – Cairo
    Bustling Cairo is both Egypt’s capital city and its cultural heart. Back-dropped by the ancient Pyramids of Giza this progressive city comfortably rubs shoulders with its past civilizations. As we explore multi-faceted Cairo, you’ll have the chance to experience the best of both worlds.

  • Explore ancient Memphis and Sakkhara

  • Meet your pen pal/Friends Across Borders

  • Enjoy dinner with a local family

  • Experience the Pyramids of Giza

  • Ride a camel

  • Explore the Egyptian Museum

  • Fly to Sharm El Sheikh
  • Days 5 and 6 – Sharm el Sheikh
    Situated at the tip of the Sinai Peninsula, and bordered both by desert and white sand beaches, Sharm el Sheikh offers a relaxing (this is after all a vacation!), family-friendly atmosphere with activities sure to please everyone.

  • Snorkel, Swim, Relax

  • Climb Mount Sinai for sunrise

  • Visit St. Catherine’s Monastery
  • Days 7 and 8 – Luxor
    The former great city of Thebes, Luxor is home to Egypt’s best-preserved and largest temple complexes.

  • Fly to Luxor

  • Explore the Valley of the Kings

  • The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

  • Discover the Temple of Luxor

  • The Temple of Karnak

  • Sail by felucca along the Nile
  • Day 9 – Cairo
    We return to Cairo for our last full day in Egypt, taking a look at another side of this exciting, multi-faceted city.

  • The Citadel and Mosque of Mohammed Ali

  • Treasure-hunting at the Khan al Khalili Bazaar

  • Farewell lunch

  • A relaxing afternoon
  • Day 10 – Depart Cairo / Arrive home

     
             
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    2/10/2012 - 2/19/2012
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    2/17/2012 - 2/26/2012
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    3/9/2012 - 3/18/2012
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    3/16/2012 - 3/25/2012
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    3/30/2012 - 4/8/2012
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    7/20/2012 - 7/29/2012
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    A vacation to Egypt is like experiencing the birth of ancient civilization. Egypt’s rich 7,000 year history comes alive with museums, ancient historical sites, breathtaking temples and monuments and its warm and welcoming people.

    Cairo, the largest city in all of Africa, is home to the Pyramids of Giza, where the Great Pyramid and Sphinx reside. The incredible sights continue at the Solar Boat Museum, where a royal barge built to carry the pharaoh's soul on its afterlife journey rests, and at the world-renown Egyptian Museum. The museum’s amazing archaeological collections include the Royal Mummy Room and the golden treasures of King Tutankhamen.

    How about a visit to one of the seven wonders of the ancient world — did we mention it’s the only wonder still in existence? As you ride a camel past the Great Pyramid, you’ll ponder how this enormous structure made of 2.5 million limestone blocks, each weighing 2.6 tons, could have been built 4,000 years ago! Nearby the Great Pyramid is the Sphinx, keeping quiet watch over the desert for almost 4,500 years. Memphis is the old capital of Egypt, and Sakkara is the ornate burial site for this 5,000-year-old city. You’ll see the oldest pyramid ever built, the step pyramid, at Sakkara.
     

    RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 8+

  • All tour prices are per person, in US dollars, based on double occupancy.

  • Triple Discount: $300 for child under 12 sharing with 2 adults

  • Internal Air Discount: Children under 12 subtract $100

  • Teen Rates (12-17) 2012 $3690 - $4590

  • Child Rates (<12) 2012 $3690 - $4490

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