Family Tour of Southeast Asia
(13 Days)
Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Siem Reap, Hong Kong
Family Tour of Japan
(9 Days)
Tokyo, Hakone & Mt. Fuji, Kyoto & Hiroshima
Family Tour of London, Paris & Rome
(10 Days)
London, Paris, Rome
Active Family Tour of Switzerland
(9 Days)
Zurich, Lucerne, Interlaken & Berner Oberland, Zermatt, Lausanne
Family Tour of Spain
(10 Days)
Madrid, Granada, Barcelona
Family Tour of Australia
(13 Days)
Sydney, Ayers Rock, Daintree Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef
Family Tour of South Africa
(7 days)
Cape Town, Safari (Sabi Sand Reserve)
Family Tour of Argentina
(10 Days)
Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Bariloche
Family Tour of France
(10 Days)
Normandy, Paris & Versailles, Cote d'Azur
Family Tour of Russia
(8 Days)
St. Petersburg, Moscow
Family Tour of China
(12 Days)
Beijing & Great Wall, Xian, Shanghai, Hong Kong
Vietnam for Families
(10 Days)
Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An, Saigon
Thailand for Families
(10 Days)
Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket or Koh Samui
Family Tour of England & Scotland
(11 Days)
London, Edinburgh, Highlands
Family Tour of Mexico: Best of the Riviera Maya
(7 Days)
Riviera Maya with Tulum & Chichen Itza
Family Tour of Dubai & the Emirates
(8 Days)
Dubai & Arabian Desert, Abu Dhabi
Family Tour of the Galapagos
(8 Days)
Quito, Galapagos Islands (5-day cruise)
Family Tour of Egypt
(8 Days)
Cairo & the Pyramids, luxury Nile River cruise
Family Tour of India
(9 Days)
Delhi, Agra, Ranthambore, Jaipur
Family Tour of Israel
(10 Days)
Jerusalem & Dead Sea, Galilee, Tel Aviv
Family Tour of Peru
(11 Days)
Lima, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco, Amazon
Family Tour of England
(7 Days)
Hampshire, Windsor Castle, London & environs
Family Tour of Italy
(13 Days)
Rome, Florence & Tuscany, Venice, Lake Como
Luxury Family Tour of New Zealand
(11 Days)
Auckland, Taupo & Rotorua, Hawke's Bay, Queenstown & Milford Sound
Family Tour of Greece
(9 days)
Athens, Santorini, Crete
Family Tour of Tanzania
(9 Days)
Arusha, Ngorongoro, Grumeti Reserves (Serengeti)
Family Tour of Kenya
(11 days)
Nairobi, Amboseli, Mount Kenya, Maasai Mara
Belgium & Holland for Families
(7 days)
Brussels & Bruges, Amsterdam
Family Tour of Austria & Germany
(9 Days)
Salzburg, Munich, Baden-Baden
Family Tour of Ireland
(10 Days)
Dublin, Kenmare, Co. Clare, Co. Mayo (Ashford Castle)
Active Family Tour of Sicily
(10 Days)
Sciacca, Agrigento, Noto, Ragusa, Modica, Syracuse, Taormina, Mount Etna
Family Tour of Morocco
(8 Days)
Marrakesh, High Atlas Mountains
Family Tour of Egypt
(8 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Cairo & the Pyramids, luxury Nile River cruise
Egypt is a wonderful destination for families. It’s friendly and hospitable and has attractions that appeal to all ages. This private family tour of Egypt is ideal for a families wanting to experience the iconic highlights of the country in an educational, fun and immersive way. Artisans of Leisure travelers are escorted throughout Egypt by one of the country’s top private Egyptologist guides (including on the luxury Nile River cruise) and have their own private drivers in each location.
Begin in Cairo. Our amazing guides will bring Egypt’s fascinating history to life during private touring of the city’s cultural highlights. See mummies in the Egyptian Museum, learn about different types of foods and spices in fascinating markets, walk among the overflowing stalls in the lively Khan al-Khalili bazaar, and learn about Cairo’s history and culture at the Citadel, the Hanging Church and other important sites. One day, visit the Pharaonic Village, an educational theme park that recreates daily life in ancient Egypt and has a hands-on art center where children can learn various traditional handicrafts. One evening, enjoy a fun dinner cruise on the Nile. Another day, take a private excursion to the Pyramids of Giza, a world-renowned and UNESCO-listed burial complex that includes pyramids, tombs, temples, the Solar Boat and the Great Sphinx. Enjoy a camel ride by the Pyramids, and, in the evening, watch the sound and light show at the Pyramids. Depending on your family’s interests, we can arrange a variety of family-friendly activities around Cairo, such as a visit to a private home, a cooking class, and hands-on crafts lessons to learn to make papyrus or read a few ancient hieroglyphics. If desired, we can also arrange visits to Cairo’s top boutiques and reservations at the best restaurants in town.
Fly to Aswan, considered Egypt’s loveliest city. During private touring with your Egyptologist guide, learn about Nubian culture at a local Nubian village or the excellent Nubian Museum. Also see highlights such as the stunning Temple of Philae, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk.
Next, enjoy a three-night luxury Nile River cruise. Tour extraordinary sites such as the Temple of Philae and High Dam in Aswan, the Temple of Horus (Edfu) and the Temple of Kom Ombo. Around Luxor, visit Luxor Temple and the Karnak complex, Medinet Habu, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens, including the tombs of King Tut and Ramses VI. We will also arrange access to the spectacular tombs of Seti I and Queen Nefertari. Upon request, arrangements can be made to tour monuments usually closed to the public or visit museums outside of opening hours. Throughout the cruise, Artisans of Leisure will arrange private shore excursions with your own private Egyptologist. If desired, we can arrange an early-morning hot-air balloon ride in Luxor or a side trip to the beautiful temples of Abu Simbel.
Itinerary Overview
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Day 1 |
Arrive Cairo
VIP airport assistance. Private arrival transfer to hotel for 2 nights |
Day 2 |
Cairo & Pyramids
Full-day private tour, including the Egyptian Museum and excursion to Pyramids of Giza. Evening sound and light show at the Pyramids |
Day 3 |
Cairo – Aswan
Private morning airport transfer and flight to Aswan. Private touring of temples and sights around Aswan. Embark on Nile River cruise for 3 nights |
Day 4 |
Aswan – Kom Ombo – Edfu – Luxor
Sail to Kom Ombo for private touring of Temple of Kom Ombo. Sail to Edfu to tour Temple of Horus (Edfu) and overnight |
Day 5 |
Luxor
Private touring of Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens, including the tombs of King Tut, Seti I and Queen Nefertari, as well as the Luxor and Karnak temples |
Day 6 |
Luxor – Cairo
Private airport transfer and flight to Cairo. Private arrival transfer to hotel for 2 nights. Dinner cruise on the Nile |
Day 7 |
Cairo
Full-day private city tour, including visit to Pharaonic Village |
Day 8 |
Depart Cairo
Private airport transfer |
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Hotels
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Cairo: |
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza (first stay)
The Nile Ritz-Carlton (second stay) |
Nile River cruise: |
Oberoi Philae or Sanctuary Sun Boat IV |
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Cost
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$7,580 |
Per person (based on four travelers/two rooms) |
$8,125 |
Per person (based on two travelers/double occupancy) |
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Contact us:
(800) 214-8144