Best of Egypt for Teenagers - 8 days
Best of Egypt for Teenagers - 8 days
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey through Egypt, designed especially for teenagers, where history and adventure come alive. Begin in Cairo, exploring the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Egyptian Museum of Cairo, home to ancient mummies and treasures. Stand in awe before the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, then travel overnight to Aswan. Experience local life with a camel ride to St Simeon's Monastery and a motorboat tour of Elephantine Island. Sail the Nile on a traditional felucca, visiting Kom Ombo Temple en route to Luxor. Discover the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the majestic Karnak Temple. With expert guidance from an Egyptologist, enjoy comfortable accommodations, delicious meals, and seamless transfers, making this a perfect cultural adventure for young explorers. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Oasis Hotel
Sunday. Welcome to Cairo! Upon arrival at Cairo airport you’ll be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of today relaxing or exploring Egypt’s vibrant capital city with your family.
Day 2: Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Oasis Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Our day begins with a guided tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum, which houses over 100,000 artifacts, including monumental statues displayed along the Grand Staircase and will eventually showcase the treasures of King Tutankhamun, such as his golden funerary mask.
Then we head over to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, which remains home to a vast collection of statues, jewellery, and sarcophagi. The museum also houses several well-preserved mummies, including those of Yuya and Thuyu, who were high-ranking nobles and the great-grandparents of King Tutankhamen. Some mummies are so well preserved there is even hair on their heads! Following the tour, we’ll return to the hotel the rest of the day is free for you to relax with your family by the pool.
Day 3: Pyramids Of Giza
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: Overnight: Sleeper Train
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cairo - Aswan. Today we discover the legendary Pyramids of Giza and the iconic Sphinx. Gaze in awe at the spectacular tombs, experts still can’t agree how the ancient Egyptians managed to build these giant structures. The largest of the pyramids, Cheops, was the tallest man-made building on Earth for 3,800 years. Explore inside the pyramids if you’re feeling adventurous. This afternoon offers free time before we say goodbye to Cairo and board the night train to Aswan.
Day 4: Aswan
Location: Aswan
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Tolip Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We arrive in Aswan and visit the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the Egyptian goddess Isis. The whole temple had to be relocated to nearby Agilkia Island in the 1960s due to flooding from Lake Nasser. We will briefly stop at a perfume oil emporium and after hotel check in and time to freshen up we take a motorboat ride across the mighty Nile to Elephantine Island. On our guided walk we'll discover the island’s fascinating archaeological sites and visit a local school (if open). Tonight, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant and then visit Aswan market. Barter for souvenirs and enjoy the traditional smells of herbs and spices in the air.
Day 5: Aswan
Location: Aswan
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Tolip Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Aswan - Nile felucca cruise. Enjoy a ride on local transport this morning as we travel over the rolling sand dunes to St Simeon's Monastery on the back of a camel. This afternoon we leave Aswan and board a felucca - a traditional Egyptian sail boat. Sit on comfortable cushions to enjoy dinner and some quality family time onboard, before we settle down to sleep on deck, under the Egyptian night sky.
Please note: All minors (and adults who cannot swim) are required to wear a life jacket when the boat is sailing. Life jackets can be taken off when the boat is docked at shore.
Day 6: Luxor
Location: Luxor
Accommodation: Felucca Sailing, Felucca Cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast
Nile felucca cruise - Kom Ombo - Luxor. Disembarking our felucca we drive north toward Luxor, stopping to visit the Temple of Kom Ombo. After our guided tour we drive on to the 4,000-year-old city of Luxor, ancient Egypt at its very best. Tonight we offer an optional excursion (book and pay locally) to visit the Luxor Temple, beautifully illuminated in the night by hundreds of lights.
Day 7: Luxor
Location: Luxor
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Aracan Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning we visit the famous Valley of the Kings - where pharaohs including the legendary Tutankhamun were buried. Explore some of the opulently decorated tombs before we continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut. We'll also stop to photograph the Colossi of Memnon - two gigantic stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III. The rest of today is free to enjoy at leisure.
Day 8: Luxor
Location: Luxor
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Aracan Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today your Egyptian adventure comes to an end. There’s time this morning for a visit to the magnificent Karnak Temple. See the Avenue of Sphinxes and feel the power of the pharaohs as you discover the ancient columns of this temple, which took 1,500 years to complete. We’ll then return to the hotel before you’re transferred to Luxor airport for your onward flight. Flights can be booked to depart after 1:30pm.
What's Included
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Accommodation
4 - 5 star -
Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 2 dinners
The tour includes breakfast daily, one lunch, and two dinners.
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5 nights 4-5 star hotels and 1 night aboard a felucca (open deck)
Accommodation includes 5 nights in 4-5 star hotels and 1 night aboard a felucca on an open deck.
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1 night overnight train Cairo to Aswan (private 2 berth sleeper cabin) including meals
The tour includes a night on an overnight train from Cairo to Aswan in a private 2 berth sleeper cabin with meals.
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Airport arrival and departure transfers on days 1 and 8
Airport arrival and departure transfers are provided on days 1 and 8.
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Escorted by an Egyptian tour guide, degree qualified in Egyptology
The tour is escorted by an Egyptian tour guide who is degree qualified in Egyptology.
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Touring - Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Kom Ombo and Luxor
The tour includes visits to Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Kom Ombo, and Luxor.
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Guided excursions to the Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Philae Temple, Aswan Market, Kom Ombo Temple, the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple
Guided excursions are included to the Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Philae Temple, Aswan Market, Kom Ombo Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and Karnak Temple.
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Camel ride in Aswan
A camel ride in Aswan is included in the tour.
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Guided motorboat and tour of Elephantine Island
The tour includes a guided motorboat ride and tour of Elephantine Island.
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All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles
All relevant transfers and transportation are provided in private modern air-conditioned vehicles.
What's Not Included
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International flights and visa
International flights and visa are not included in the tour.
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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 it is an entirely personal gesture. -
Entrance Fees
Entrance fees are not included and are estimated to be USD$80-100 per person, paid in local currency.
Age Policy
For 10+ yrs. All booked as adults.
Mode of Transport
Travel in private modern air-conditioned vehicles, experience a camel ride, board a traditional felucca for a Nile cruise, and enjoy an overnight train journey from Cairo to Aswan in a private sleeper cabin.
Accommodation
Enjoy 5 nights in 4-5 star hotels, 1 night aboard a traditional felucca with an open deck, and 1 night in a private 2-berth sleeper cabin on an overnight train from Cairo to Aswan.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 5 nights in 4-5 star hotels, 1 night aboard a felucca with an open deck, and 1 night on an overnight train from Cairo to Aswan in a private 2 berth sleeper cabin.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour includes breakfast daily, 1 lunch, and 2 dinners. Meals are also provided during the overnight train journey.
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Is there a tour guide provided during the trip?
Yes, the tour is escorted by an Egyptian tour guide who is degree qualified in Egyptology.
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What kind of transportation is used during the tour?
All relevant transfers and transportation are provided in private modern air-conditioned vehicles. Additionally, there is a camel ride in Aswan and a felucca sailing experience on the Nile.
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What activities are included in Aswan?
In Aswan, the tour includes a visit to the Philae Temple, a motorboat ride to Elephantine Island, a camel ride to St Simeon's Monastery, and a visit to the Aswan market.
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What is the policy for minors on the felucca cruise?
All minors, as well as adults who cannot swim, are required to wear a life jacket when the felucca is sailing. Life jackets can be removed when the boat is docked at shore.
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What are the main highlights of the tour in Luxor?
In Luxor, the tour includes visits to the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Karnak Temple.
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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.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1998
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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+
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Best of Egypt for Teenagers - 8 days
8 Days Starting in Cairo, Egypt and ending in Luxor, Egypt
Visiting: Cairo, Aswan, Luxor
Tour operator:
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 24
Age range:
10-
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please contact On The Go Tours with specific dietary requests