6 Days Golden Egypt Family Tour

Giza Pyramids Complex

The golden Plateau of the Giza Pyramids dates to more than 4500 years, Everyone of all ages will get to listen to the epic tales of the rise of the greatest empire the world has ever seen through enchanting structures such as:

The Great Pyramid

The Great Giza Pyramid of King Khufu is an immortal piece of art that was designed by vizier Hemiunu in 2580 BC to ascend to the heavens. It possesses a height of 147 m (481 ft) and has 2.3 million limestone blocks weighing up to 6 million tons, making it one of the tallest and heaviest monuments in the world.

The Great Sphinx

The great Sphinx of Khafre (2558 – 2532 BC) is a mythical art piece that dazzled the world for many centuries. The Sphinx is one of the biggest and oldest man-made statues in the world, acting as an ideal symbol for the wisdom and power of Khafre. It is home to the Dream Stele of Thutmose IV that tells the story of Thutmose IV. 

Giza Camel Ride

Before heading to the Gem, the entire family will have the chance to enjoy an epic camel ride across the golden marvels of the Giza complex.

The Valley Temple

The Valley Temple was built in the Old Kingdom (2686 – 2134 BC) from granite, limestone, and diorite to perform the mummification process on the bodies of the kings and Queens.

Lunch Time

The entire family will have their lunch at a pyramid / Nile View Restaurant, then head to:

The Grand Egyptian Museum

The Grand Egyptian Museum serves as a shining passage to 5,000 years of history and wonder, paving a golden road to the artistry, spirituality, and enduring legacy of ancient Egypt for generations to come. It is aligned with the stellar pyramids of Giza, and spans nearly 490,000 square meters. GEM is designed to have one of the biggest conservation centers in the Middle East, along with research labs and educational facilities dedicated to preserving Egypt’s heritage. Everyone will get to marvel at immortal treasures such as the Hanging Obelisk, the 11-meter colossus of Ramses II, and the complete collection of over 5,000 artifacts from Tutankhamun. 

Overnight

In the evening, the whole family will head to the Cairo airport to catch a flight to Aswan, then when they land, everyone will check into a 5* Nile Cruise to have their dinner and spend the night on board the Nile cruise.

Aswan High Dam

Aswan High Dam came into existence in the early 60s to control the annual floodwaters, save water in the artificial lake Nasser, and produce hydroelectricity.

The Nubian Village

The Nubian village is a miraculous open area on the west bank of the Nile River, filled with a captivating work of art and architecture that is worthy of exploring. This vivid and vibrant blue settlement is loaded with many symbols and murals, plus clothes & crafts that are part of the rich culture of the Nubian people of Egypt.

Philae Temple

Philae Temple holds on its walls the greatest stories in the culture and history of ancient Egypt. It was built in the 7^th century BC in the Ptolemaic era to honor the heritage of the Goddess Isis of Motherhood.

Kom Ombo Temple

The double temples of Kom Ombo also known as the hill of gold are dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek of the Nile and Horus the elder. It was constructed in the Ptolemaic age between 180 BC and 47 BC as one of the last temples to be built in the Greco-Roman period.

Edfu Temple

Edfu Temple of the sky falcon god Horus of divine protection and victory is one of the most preserved temples in Aswan, founded on the same location the held the battle with his evil uncle Set. It was constructed in the Ptolemaic era between 237 BC and 57 BC renowned for shedding some light on the religion and beliefs of the ancient Egyptians.

Valley of the Kings

Valley of the Kings has been a heavenly wonder that acted thousands of years that have been for more than 500 years during the New Kingdom (1570 – 1050 BC) in the core of a magical hill. The valley has 63 tombs to legendary kings and queens such as Tutankhamun, Seti I, the entire Ramses Dynasty, and many more, featuring the most majestic decorations, artifacts, and more.

Hatshepsut Temple

Hatshepsut Temple holy of holies has stood as a symbol of beauty and class, plus the ancient Egyptian architecture. It was carved within the Deir el-Bahari cliffs during the 15^th century BC to be the center of Hatshepsut’s mortuary royal Cult and hold the valley festival in the sanctuary of Amun plus a number of shrines dedicated to Hathor, Anubis & Amun.

Colossi of Memnon

The captivating double statues of the Colossi of Memnon of Pharaoh Amenhotep III (1386 – 1350 BC) are an immortal monument that stood the test of time to offer highly vital information about his family.

Lunch Time

Have a break to enjoy your lunch meal before visiting:

Karnak Temple

The Karnak Temple Complex, the most selected of places, came to be in the span of 1500 years from the Middle Kingdom (2000–1700 BCE) to the Ptolemaic Kingdom (305–30 BCE) to become a religious center for all Egyptians. It is the biggest open-air museum home to the Great Hypostyle Hall, a number of precincts of Amun-Re and Mut, and many more.

School Upper Egypt Tour

Before ending your day in Luxor, you will enjoy a nice detour to a local school, so all the kids and the whole family can explore the rich culture of the people of Upper Egypt in an authentic, fulfilling experience.

Overnight

The whole family will head to Luxor airport by private A/C car to catch their flight to Cairo. The entire family will check in at their hotel in Cairo for the overnight.