Egyptian Family Adventure - 9 Days

Egyptian Family Adventure - 9 Days

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Egyptian Family Adventure - 9 Days

9 Days Starting and ending in Cairo, Egypt

Visiting: Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Luxor

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Tour code:

278/FEFA

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 24

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

Family tours: For children aged 5 & over. Under 12 yrs pay the child rate. Teenager tours: For 12 - 18 years. All pay the adult price.

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Please contact On The Go Tours with specific dietary requests

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Sailing

Interests:

Cultural, History

From: $1435

NB: Prices correct on 22-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating 9-day Egyptian Family Adventure, exploring the wonders of ancient Egypt. Begin your journey in Cairo, where you'll marvel at the treasures of King Tut at the Egyptian Museum and the mummies at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. Stand in awe before the Great Pyramids and the iconic Sphinx at Giza. Sail the Nile on a traditional felucca to Elephantine Island in Aswan, and ride a camel to the 7th-century Monastery of St Simeon. Discover the Valley of the Kings and the vast Karnak Temple complex in Luxor. Enjoy guided tours, comfortable accommodations, and the expertise of an Egyptologist guide, ensuring a memorable family experience.

Highlights

  • Cairo – Discover the treasures of King Tut at the Egyptian Museum and see the mummies of mighty pharaohs at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.

  • The Great Pyramids – Enjoy a tour of this legendary Ancient Wonder of the World and gaze at the iconic Sphinx.

  • Aswan – Sail the Nile to Elephantine Island aboard a traditional felucca sailboat and visit a local school.

  • Monastery of St Simeon - Ride a camel across the rolling desert sands to this 7th century monastery.

  • Luxor - Uncover the tombs of pharaohs at the Valley of the Kings and explore the vast Karnak Temple complex.

  • Kom Ombo - Visit the perfectly symmetrical Nile side Temple of Kom Ombo and see a mummified crocodile.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Cairo

Location: Cairo

Saturday. Welcome to Cairo! Your family will be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel. Tonight is at your leisure.

Day 2 : Cairo

Location: Cairo

Meals Included: Breakfast

Visit the Egyptian Museum this morning and discover the treasures of Tutankhamun. Later, visit the Citadel of Saladin and the bustling Khan el-Khalili bazaar.

Day 3 : Pyramids Of Giza

Location: Giza

Accommodation Name: overnight in Sleeper Train

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Discover the legendary pyramids and the Sphinx today with a guided tour. If you’re feeling brave then enter inside one of the pyramids and explore, before we return to the hotel. Enjoy the afternoon with your family at leisure, before we board the overnight train to Aswan.

Day 4 : Aswan

Location: Aswan

Meals Included: Breakfast

Arrive in Aswan and visit Philae Temple and a traditional perfume oil emporium, before spending the afternoon at leisure. This evening, visit the bustling Aswan Market and enjoy the smells of traditional spices being traded by the merchants.

Day 5 : Aswan

Location: Aswan

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Board a traditional Egyptian felucca and sail to Elephantine Island for today’s half-day excursion, where our guided walk will take in many archaeological sites and a visit to a local school (if open). Enjoy lunch and some family time back onboard before an optional visit to the Nubian Museum this afternoon.

Day 6 : Aswan

Location: Aswan

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy a motorboat ride to the West Bank and ride a camel ride to St Simeon's Monastery. Later, we drive to Luxor stopping at the symmetrical double temple of Kom Ombo en route.

Day 7 : Luxor

Location: Luxor

Meals Included: Breakfast

Explore the tombs of ancient pharaohs at the famous Valley of the Kings. We'll then see the temple of Queen Hatshepsut and stop at the Colossi of Memnon - two giant statues of the pharaoh Amenhotep III. Later, discover the magnificent Karnak Temple and marvel at the great pillars and statues which make up the site. There is an optional excursion to Luxor Temple this evening (book locally).

Day 8 : Luxor

Location: Cairo

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning we’ll fly to Cairo for a day at leisure to relax or explore Cairo with your family, your way.

Day 9 : Cairo

Location: Cairo

Meals Included: Breakfast

Sunday. Today your adventure comes to an end. You’ll be transported to the airport to meet your onward flight.

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    4 - 5 star

  • Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 1 dinner

    The tour includes breakfast every day, along with one lunch and one dinner.

  • 7 nights 4-5 star hotels

    Accommodation for 7 nights in 4-5 star hotels is included.

  • 1 overnight train from Cairo to Aswan (private 2 berth sleeper cabin) including meals

    The tour includes an overnight train journey from Cairo to Aswan in a private 2 berth sleeper cabin with meals.

  • Economy flight from Luxor to Cairo

    An economy flight from Luxor to Cairo is included in the tour.

  • Aswan - Camel ride to St Simeon's Monastery

    A camel ride to St Simeon's Monastery in Aswan is included.

  • Felucca sailing on the Nile and visit to Elephantine Island

    The tour includes a felucca sailing experience on the Nile and a visit to Elephantine Island.

  • Airport arrival and departure transfer, day 1 and day 9

    Transfers from and to the airport on day 1 and day 9 are included.

  • Touring - Cairo, Giza, Aswan and Luxor

    Guided tours in Cairo, Giza, Aswan, and Luxor are part of the package.

  • Guided excursions to the Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Philae Temple, Aswan Market, Kom Ombo Temple, the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple

    The tour includes guided excursions to major sites such as the Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Philae Temple, Aswan Market, Kom Ombo Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and Karnak Temple.

  • Escorted by an Egyptian tour guide, degree qualified in Egyptology

    The tour is escorted by a tour guide who is degree qualified in Egyptology.

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What's Not Included

  • International flights and visa

    International flights and visa are not included in the tour package.

  • Tip for your tour guide

    Tips for the tour guide are not included.

    It is recommended to tip USD$50 per adult for the entire tour, but this is a personal gesture.

  • Entrance Fees

    Entrance fees are not included.

    The cost is approximately USD$90-110 per adult and USD$50-60 per child, payable in local currency.

Age Policy

Child: 5 - 11.99yrs. 12 - 18 yrs book as adult.

Mode of Transport

Travel in style with private modern air-conditioned vehicles for all relevant transfers and transportation. Enjoy an overnight train from Cairo to Aswan, a traditional felucca sailboat ride, and an economy flight from Luxor to Cairo.

Accommodation

Enjoy 7 nights in 4-5 star hotels, offering comfort and luxury throughout your stay. Experience an overnight train journey from Cairo to Aswan in a private 2 berth sleeper cabin, complete with meals for a unique travel experience.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes 7 nights in 4-5 star hotels and 1 overnight train from Cairo to Aswan in a private 2 berth sleeper cabin.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, breakfast is provided daily, along with 1 lunch and 1 dinner during the tour.

  • What kind of transportation is used during the tour?

    The tour includes all relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles, a sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan, and an economy flight from Luxor to Cairo.

  • Is there a guided tour included in the package?

    Yes, the tour is escorted by an Egyptian tour guide who is degree qualified in Egyptology, and includes guided excursions to various historical sites.

  • What activities are included in Aswan?

    In Aswan, the tour includes a visit to Philae Temple, a sailing trip on a traditional felucca to Elephantine Island, and a camel ride to the Monastery of St Simeon.

  • What is the highlight of the visit to Luxor?

    In Luxor, the tour highlights include visiting the Valley of the Kings, the temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Karnak Temple complex.

  • Are airport transfers included in the tour?

    Yes, airport arrival and departure transfers are included on day 1 and day 9 of the tour.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1998

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

Reviews of this operator

Nicola Hodgkinson (Google Reviewer)  

Recently returned from Greece, a...

07-May-2024

Recently returned from Greece, a 5 day tour with OTG. Unfortunately, I had a negative experience on day 2 where I needed local support to get me out of a tricky situation. Thank you to Alexandra Z from Hetco Tours in Athens for helping me continue on with the trip, to the Hotel Zafolia staffing team and to Danielle and team here in the UK for supporting me with the aftermath. Your kindness will not be forgotten and I will pay it forward. I've now booked 3 trips with yourselves and will continue to go back. Thank you all. Honestly, I am SO grateful. Blessings to you all. Nicola

Calvin  

Wonderful experience

05-Jan-2023

Jamal is our tour guide. Right from the start, he created a group chat in whatsapp and if any issues to make sure we contact him. He was on the ball with every issue thrown at him. Luggage being left behind, stragglers wondered off in a different path, hotel room etc. He explains the various site along our route to give us a better understanding of the local cultures. We had a great time, thanks to Jamal.

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30-Nov-2023

Traveled through Egypt with On the Go Tours, professional service, very informative and helpful tour guides. The choice of hotels was excellent... Definitely recommend this company

Gavin Harrigan  

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16-Sep-2021

I have just returned from my tour with On The Go and it was an amazing trip! From arriving at the airport and meeting the OTG representative, everything was well organised and hassle free.  Our tour guide was Amir. He is awesome!! From the beginning he was so friendly and enthusiastic about showing us around Egypt, giving us loads of information at each place and time to explore ourselves. Learnt so much from him about this fascinating place, and he was always happy to answer more questions.   The trip itself was amazing. There's lots of travelling on this trip, but it's really not too bad, and the sights you see when you get to where you are going are worth it. I'm not a big fan of boats, but the Felluca ride across the Nile was pretty fun too.  On the first day I also did the optional tour of Cairo with Ahmed Helal - another excellent guide from OTG. It's worth doing this add on as you don't spend much time in Cairo, and you go to three very different places.  I'm so glad that I decided to do this trip. It was just ace.  If you're thinking about it too, you should probably just book it. And hopefully you get Amir as your guide.

Joyce Heitler (Google Reviewer)  

I would give this tour...

09-May-2024

I would give this tour group no stars if possible. The tour was not guaranteed but they did not inform me when I booked and they did not have enough people. Way after I booked they said I needed a doctors letter because I was over 70. Also way after booking I was informed I needed travel insurance. They knew my age when I booked. They would not refund my tour even though it was 4 months away.

Simla Patel (Google Reviewer)  

This company doesn’t deserve even...

26-Nov-2024

This company doesn’t deserve even 1 star. I would not recommend this company. There are hidden fees which means the cost of the holiday ends up being very expensive. We recently came back from our trip to China where it is not customary to tip in restaurants & hotel staff. Yet we had to make a payment upfront in cash to to the guide for more than £100. The hotel service was appalling. Just think £100 from each person. The trip was suppose to be a Tour yet we had to pay for all entrance fees. We complained about the poor condition of the hotels but no one responded to our emails to date. The after sales service is non existent. Do not use this company. Far far too expensive for what you get. Not competitive at all. They messed up our booking; repeatedly asked for the same information. We spent so much time correcting their errors. Very difficult to get hold of anyone because they all work in S Africa or New Zealand. Absolute nightmare

Sarah Paterson (Google Reviewer)  

Terrible tour of India. For...

27-Dec-2023

Terrible tour of India. For some reason On the Go hadn't realised that my room mate had booked her own room for the first night of tour. So the hotel in Delhi had tried to put me in her room after midnight, by wheeling in an extra bed. She went Crazy!! I then had to sit in hotel reception for hours. While the tour guide said he couldn't find me a room. Throughout the tour the guide consistently ask me and my room mate for money for my room, causing more friction between us. Don't book with this company had the worst experience ever. Go with Intrepid or G Adventure

brandy hoffman (Google Reviewer)  

I had used them once...

09-Aug-2023

I had used them once before and loved them. I decided to try them again for a Baltic tour not knowing that they put me on another Tour group- Baltic vision. Loved that tour but was not impressed they marked up the cost for me over 100%. I understand taking some for yourself because of paperwork, but over double the cost everyone else paid on the tour. Just double check before you book with them that you’re not over paying.

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  • Low Deposit

    On The Go Tours requires a minimum deposit of 600 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of on the go tours charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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