Ancient Egypt Explorer
An action-packed week to discover the wonders of this ancient land, taking in the major sites in Cairo and Luxor including the majestic Pyramids and the fascinating Valley of the Kings.
Transport - Minibus, train, felucca, on foot, "calesh" (horse-drawn carriage), domestic flight.
Accommodation - Comfortable Hotels (5nts), overnight sleeper train (1nt).
Meals - 6 breakfasts & 1 dinner.
Pyramids & Egyptian Museum
The enigmatic Sphinx and great pyramids stand on the edge of the desert overlooking the city. The pyramids are the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that remain intact – a great start to a magical trip! At the Egyptian Museum, your local guide will focus on the treasures of the Tutankhamun collection – probably the world’s greatest archaeological find.
Valley of the Kings
Explore the ancient tombs of the Pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings where 63 Pharaohs were buried as part of their journey to the after-life.
Karnak Temple
Horse-drawn carriages drive you to the grandest of Egypt’s historic temples – Karnak, where an avenue of ram-headed sphinxes line the entrance. The highlights include the great hypostyle hall and the beautifully carved obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut.
Our Ancient Egypt Explorer trip is just one of our many Middle East Family tours. To find out more visit our Middle East holidays page.
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