Take a step back in time; about three thousand years back, to be exact. Just a few miles from the center of Cairo is a time machine waiting to take you on your fantastic journey to the days of the Pharaohs, a time brought to life by an incredible group of actors and actresses, faithful and exact reproductions of buildings, clothing, and lifestyles.
The Khan El Khalili Bazaar was built in 1382 by the Emir Djaharks el-Khalili in the heart of the Fatimid City Cairo, before America was discovered. Your guide will arrange for a treasure hunting activity to make your exploration of the souk an exciting experience.
Enjoy a short plane ride from Cairo for a day trip to visit Abu Simbel. The two temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel are each fronted by colossal statues up to 20 meters high, and are famed as the most impressive monuments remaining of Ancient Egypt in modern times.
Travelers will complete a trip planning questionnaire that will allow Global CommUnity, working with their travel advisor, to fully customize their trip according to their family interests.
Transfers, private guided tours and breakfast daily, other meals as mentioned
Transfers, private guided tours and breakfast daily, other meals as mentioned
Visit to The Egyptian Food Bank: Egyptian Food Bank was founded in 2006 by a group of businessmen with the aim of serving the society and helping those in need by specializing in fighting hunger. EFBs vision is an Egypt Free From Hunger by 2020. Tour the facilities of EFB and participate by packing food packages for distribution to the poor. Throughout the past 7 years, EFB was able to be the link between all kinds of donors, whether individuals or institutions and the real needy all over Egypt. EFB’s main specialization is in feeding the needy and its main mission and target is “Ending Hunger in Egypt by 2020”. EFB had a great role not only on a local level, but also regionally and internationally by sharing its experience in feeding and participated in the launching of Food Banks throught the Middle East and Africa. Learn about how the food bank is fully integrated in the community and its unique programs that allows citizens to engage.
Visit to Awlady Orphanage: Awlady Orphanage was established by a small group of concerned citizens, and registered with the Egyptian Ministry of Social Affairs in 1966. Awlady now houses over 300 girls and boys, of which about one third are below the age of 2. Visit with the children, bring them gifts of books & toys, enjoy reading to them, playing typical games with them, and have fun exchanging words in their language and yours.