Age Related Activities
Children Under 12
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.
Teen Itineraries
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.
Adult Itineraries
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.
Key Itinerary Content
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.
7-Day Itinerary
- Great Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx
- Egyptian Museum
- Cruise on the Nile on the Sanctuary Sun Boat
- Temple of Karnak
- Egyptian Night costume party for all guests on board Sun Boat
- Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
- Philae Temple and Felucca Sailing
Transfers, private guided tours and breakfast daily, other meals as mentioned
Pricing is based on 4 passengers, double occupancy
Four Star pricing begins at $3,808 per adult / $2,308 children under 12
Five Star pricing begins at $6,089 per adult / $2,308 children under 12
3-Day Extension
- The Citadel
- Mosque of Sultan Hassan
- Cruise on the Nile – Sanctuary Sun Boat
- Naguib Mahfouz
- Fortress of Babylon
- Church of St Sergius
- Coptic Museum
- Hanging Church
Transfers, private guided tours and breakfast daily, other meals as mentioned
Pricing is based on 4 passengers, double occupancy
Prices starting at $2,777 per adult / $979 child under 12
CommUnity Impact Opportunities
Eqyptian Food Bank
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.
Awlady Orphanage
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.
Preparing for Egypt
- Children under 12 receive a new friend, Eboni, who comes with a story book telling what his life is like in Egypt
- The whole family will receive recipes, books and movies preparing them for their safari
- It is recommend that children be at least 3 years of age or older at the time of travel for our trips to Egypt
- Summer is very hot in Egypt. We avoid the desert south in summer and we are sure to suggest hotels with swimming pools
- It is best to avoid the Ramadan holiday month while fasting during the day is observed in public. Inquire about Ramadan dates for the upcoming year.
- A visa and a valid passport are required for entry into Egypt.
