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Family Egypt - Nile River Adventure Overview

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    • Total price tool tip
      USD $1,220
      CAD $1,220
      AUD $1,180
      EUR €960
      GBP £739
      NZD $1,550
      ZAR R11,085
      CHF FR1,180
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  • 2012-10-01 - 2014-12-31

Embark on a fascinating family adventure exploring ancient Egypt

Egypt – the magnificent land of Pharaohs and lost civilisations. Holiday here with the family and watch its myths and legends come to life. Having travelled by sleeper train from Cairo down to Aswan, set sail on a classic three-night Nile cruise. Watch modern day life drift past and alight en route to visit the awe-inspiring temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo. Take time to explore the equally extravagant Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple before returning to Cairo. Let Egypt’s charms take over on this truly memorable break.

  • Discover the treasures of King Tut’s tomb
  • Enjoy the grandeur of the Valley of the Kings
  • Moor up by historic sites along the Nile
  • Soak up the scents and colours of Aswan’s souk
  • Stock up on souvenirs in Cairo
  • Treat yourself in the comfort of the Nile Cruise cabin
  • Visit the famous Pyramids of Giza
  • Watch Egypt’s changing landscapes on an overnight train

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Family Egypt - Nile River Adventure Summary

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Day 1 Cairo

Wonderfully chaotic and always colourful, Cairo's dazzling array of museums, mosques and markets are a fascinating mixture of modern city and ancient wonders.

Day 2 Cairo/Overnight Train

With such iconic sights as the Pyramids of Giza and Great Sphinx to explore, Cairo offers a visual masterclass of ancient Egyptian architecture.

Day 3 Aswan/Nile

Situated on the banks of the Nile, the Nubian city of Aswan has been Egypt's southern gateway to Africa and an important trading centre since ancient times.

Days 4-5 Nile Riverboat

An ancient giver of life which still provides a livelihood for millions of people, the Nile River has a fascination all of its own.

Day 6 Luxor

From the spectacular temple complex of Karnak to the extraordinary hieroglyphs of the Valley of the Kings, Luxor is full of wonderfully preserved reminders of the Pharaohs.

Day 7-8 Cairo

By far the largest city in Africa, Cairo is a bustling metropolis with an abundance of noise and energy in its streets and markets.
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What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    Cairo, Egypt

  • Finish:

    Cairo, Egypt

  • Group size:

    Min 4

  • Ages:

    Min 5

  • Meals:

    7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners

  • Accommodation:

    Cruise ship (3 nts), Hotel (3 nts), Overnight sleeper train (1 nt)

  • Transport:

    Horse-drawn carriage, Overnight sleeper train, Plane, River boat

  • Included activities:

    Egyptian Museum, Karnak Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Pyramids and Sphinx, Valley of the Kings (3 tombs)

  • Notes:

    Please note that these trips are for adults and children travelling together and there must be at least one child under 18 with you.
    Minimum age for children on this trip is 5 years old.
    A discount of 10% applies on this trip to children 11 or younger at the time of travel.

  • Total price from

    USD $1,220
    CAD $1,220
    AUD $1,180
    EUR €960
    GBP £739
    NZD $1,550
    ZAR R11,085
    CHF FR1,180
    *     Price information
  • * Refer to booking conditions

  • Per day from:

    USD $152
    CAD $152
    AUD $147
    EUR €120
    GBP £92
    NZD $193
    ZAR R1,385
    CHF FR147
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    • FRA
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $1,220
      CAD $1,220
      AUD $1,180
      EUR €960
      GBP £739
      NZD $1,550
      ZAR R11,085
      CHF FR1,180
      *
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    •  
       
       
       
       
    • Family, Marine
    • Comfort
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