A Family Adventure to Egypt

A family-friendly, information filled hour awaits you with your very own expert academic Egyptologist. Your expert will know how to engage with budding historians of all ages, making sure the information is delivered in an age appropriate way, helping all the family understand the ancient Egyptian sites you will see, or already have seen, on your adventure.

Of the seven wonders of the ancient world, only one remains today: The Great Pyramid of Giza (which served as a way for kings to journey to the next world and emerge as gods). En-route to Giza, you’ll visit the more ancient pyramid site of Saqqara

To the West of Cairo lies the great Sahara desert, stretching all the way to Libya and far beyond across the African continent. Part of the tour is an adventurous off-road jeep ride with plenty of steep inclines and declines, and lunch by a lake.

Experience the awe-inspiring marvel that is the Karnak Temple,  reigning as the pinnacle of this sacred landscape. As the earthly abode of the sun god Amun-Re, Karnak held immense significance in the spiritual tapestry of ancient Egypt, showcasing a breathtaking ensemble of shrines, obelisks, and temples.

Explore the mystical West Bank of Luxor, once the renowned necropolis of Thebes. Symbolically positioned where the sun bids its farewell, this ethereal city of the departed embodies the cycle of life, death, and rebirth.  Admire the miraculously preserved burial chambers, like Queen Nefertari’s, and delve into legend as you witness the world-renowned discovery of Howard Carter – the complete tomb of the boy king Tutankhamun, adorned with treasures and provisions for his celestial transition.

Revel in the atmosphere, glowing light and cooler temperatures on your evening visit to Luxor temple, where the statues and the obelisk were signs of fertility and prosperity and were capped with precious metals to capture the light so everyone could find their way to the temples. The temple of Luxor dates to 1400 BCE and was the site where kings were crowned.

Visit the enchanting temple of Kom Ombo, nestled on the picturesque banks of the Nile River, midway between Luxor and Aswan. This magnificent temple traces its origins back to the Ptolemaic dynasty around 200 BCE and holds a captivating tale of dual deities. Dedicated to Horus, the Falcon God symbolizing keen vision and the love of the people, and Sobek, the crocodile god representing earthly instincts and revered out of fear, this unique double temple embodies the profound notion that within each of us reside both good and bad. Today, you can witness preserved crocodile mummies at the adjacent museum – a small but truly captivating treasure trove.

The Nubians, an ethnic group spanning Northern Sudan and Southern Egypt, have thrived along the banks of the Nile for countless generations. Unfortunately, the construction of the Nile dam forced many Nubians to relocate from their ancestral homeland. To immerse yourself in their culture, embark on a journey to a vibrant Nubian village adorned with brilliantly painted houses, bustling spice shops, and lively markets.

Much of what you see in Aswan is in some way connected with the momentous damming of the Nile here during the 1960s to control the annual flooding and create Lake Nasser. The ambitious project took decades to complete. The scale of the engineering works is impressive and standing at the top of the dam you will enjoy sweeping views of the lake and the surrounding arid desert scenery. Continue to the temple of Philae, an outstanding temple complex dedicated to the goddess Isis and dating back to the Ptolemaic age of about 690 BCE.  The temple is accessed by motorboat.