Egyptian Express for Families - 8 days

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duration 8 days
tour type Group Request as private
age requirement 18-80 yrs
max group size 24
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-21611
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Operated in English

Starts Cairo, Egypt
Ends Luxor, Egypt

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Cairo – Discover the treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum and browse the Khan el-Khalili bazaar
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 in 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
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Start in Cairo and end in Luxor, the tour "Egyptian Express For Families - 8 Days" is a guided family trip that takes 8 days. You will travel through Aswan, Luxor and Cairo in Egypt. "Egyptian Express For Families - 8 Days" is a group tour which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

A one week family holiday with camel riding, boating on the Nile, a visit to a village school, pyramids, tombs and Tutankhamun’s treasure. This tour is set at a pace ideal for families with children aged 5 years and above and offers valuable insight into the life, culture and the mysteries of ancient Egypt, coupled with plenty of free time for relaxing by the pool.

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Day: 1 Cairo
Day: 2 Cairo
Day: 3 Pyramids of Giza
Day: 4 Aswan
Day: 5 Aswan
Day: 6 Aswan
Day: 7 Luxor
Day: 8 Luxor

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

6 nights 4-5 star hotels

Meals

Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 1 dinner (included onboard the train)
1 overnight train from Cairo to Aswan (private 2 berth sleeper cabin) including meals

Transport

Airport arrival transfer from Cairo International Airport on day 1 and departure transfer from Luxor International Airport on day 8
All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles

Guide

Guided excursions to 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

Others

Aswan - Camel ride to St Simeon's Monastery
Aswan - Felucca sailing on the Nile and visit to Elephantine Island
Touring - Cairo, Giza, Aswan and Luxor

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

International flights and visa
Tip for your tour guide. We recommend USD$40 per adult for the entire tour. Tipping your tour guide is an entirely personal gesture
Entrance Fees: Adult USD$90-110pp / Child USD$50-60pp, paid in local currency

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Egyptian Express for Families - 8 days tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 20 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 20 June 2024, a deposit of 400 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Egyptian Express for Families - 8 days tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Egyptian Express for Families - 8 days tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

AGE REQUIREMENT

Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
Wearing a mask, hand washing and sanitizing has been implemented on this trip. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected. Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be ensured in our accommodations and during transport.
Solo travelers are required to purchase a single room for your personal use.
All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days before the departure date.

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