What children can do during a tour to Egypt
Posted in Travel Tips on December 6th, 2009Egypt is a wonderful holiday for family travel. Many children learn about ancient Egypt in school at a relatively early age, and some become very interested by the Land of the Pharaohs. But for travelers children are always an the most important part of the family, as parents are afraid that their children could be bored during their tour to Egypt. Here below we will show only very few what children can do in Egypt.
In Cairo
There will be some places that children always appear to enjoy. In Cairo itself, the Egyptian Antiquities Museum has too much variety not to be interesting, even to kids who are not big on museums. Tutankhamon will be one pharaoh that the kids will recognize from school. It includes something for everybody, from chariots and golden knives to fine pieces of jewelry. Another section of the museum that kids tend to like is the mummy exhibits, and the model farms.
Another place that many kids will like is the Citadel, a huge fortress founded by Saladin which was the scene of some Crusader battles. Don’t miss the Mohamed Ali Mosque inside.
Hotels – the variety is very big but we show a sample:
The main swimming pool at the Movenpick Media City Other than sightseeing, many hotels in Cairo offer considerable entertainment for kids.
All of the larger hotels will have very nice swimming pools.
Le Meridien Pyramids has a play area for children with pint-sized chairs and tables. It includes swings, houses and other toys. There is also a children’s paddling pool, a special menu with the kind of food that goes down well with your youngsters, and coloring books and crayons.
JW Marriott Mirage Hotel in New Cairo City, in Qattamiya, southeast of Cairo, is a marvelous place for adults and children alike. Here you can enjoy a day at the beach without having to drive to the Red Sea or Alexandria. One of the playgrounds at the JW Marriott Mirage”The beach”, in a desert environment, is the Marriott’s latest innovation. In this vast area there are four swimming pools.
Another location in Cairo is to visit the Cairo Tower. It has a revolving restaurant at the top, and from the observation deck and restaurant, the view of the Nile and Cairo extends over the medieval city to the east and the desert to the west.
Magic Land Media Production City contains a number of open air shooting areas, as well as the Mubarak studio complex and its own dedicated theme park, Magic Land. Children are sure to love Magic Land, where they can watch dolphin and seal shows, then tour the Dinosaurs’ Jungle that depicts a prehistoric environment complete with Tyrannosaurus Rex, exotic birds and even primitive humans. Visitors travel back in time on boats on the waterways surrounding Dinosaur Island. The park also has outdoor and indoor game centers, which will appeal to adults as well as children. This fantastic 150 acre theme park is one of the largest recreational facilities in the Middle East. There is certainly plenty to do with three areas for children, teenagers and families, all sorts of rides and attractions. Visit to one of the park’s 22 restaurants, offering everything from pizza to kebab.
The entrance to Sinbads Crazy Water is located in the city of Giza. This theme park offers a variety of fun and games such as water slides, a wave pool, a kiddies pool and a playground area with sand, slides and tunnels. The admission fee also includes a delicious meal. Look out for the regular special offers on family tickets.
Eating out in Cairo can be a fun experience for children. The city has all manner of fast food establishments, and while parents may seek something a little less ordinary, kids love the cruising dinner / Dinner cruise boats at dockside.
Many of the American chains are present, such as McDonalds, Pizza Hut, KFC, Burger King, also there is Tikka, Hardies and more..
Dinner Cruise boats
The dinner cruisers, which actually cruise along the Nile about 2 hours, usually only have one restaurant, which is almost always open buffet style.
Pyramids of Giza and more
The Great Pyramids of Giza. This is a must see. One must take the kids, like it or not! later at night there is the Sound and Light Show at Giza pyramids
The locations for kids in Egypt are endless but here are some more hints:
Hurghada: great sandy beaches
Sharm El Sheikh: great daily trips, adventure, top beaches world wide..
Alexandria: Montazah park, Qait bay Citadel
Luxor Aswan: Nile Cruise
Lake Nasser: Lake Nasser Cruise
Aswan: felluca ride
By: Osama Fouad
About the Author:
In Cairo
There will be some places that children always appear to enjoy. In Cairo itself, the Egyptian Antiquities Museum has too much variety not to be interesting, even to kids who are not big on museums. Tutankhamon will be one pharaoh that the kids will recognize from school. It includes something for everybody, from chariots and golden knives to fine pieces of jewelry. Another section of the museum that kids tend to like is the mummy exhibits, and the model farms.
Another place that many kids will like is the Citadel, a huge fortress founded by Saladin which was the scene of some Crusader battles. Don’t miss the Mohamed Ali Mosque inside.
Hotels – the variety is very big but we show a sample:
The main swimming pool at the Movenpick Media City Other than sightseeing, many hotels in Cairo offer considerable entertainment for kids.
All of the larger hotels will have very nice swimming pools.
Le Meridien Pyramids has a play area for children with pint-sized chairs and tables. It includes swings, houses and other toys. There is also a children’s paddling pool, a special menu with the kind of food that goes down well with your youngsters, and coloring books and crayons.
JW Marriott Mirage Hotel in New Cairo City, in Qattamiya, southeast of Cairo, is a marvelous place for adults and children alike. Here you can enjoy a day at the beach without having to drive to the Red Sea or Alexandria. One of the playgrounds at the JW Marriott Mirage”The beach”, in a desert environment, is the Marriott’s latest innovation. In this vast area there are four swimming pools.
Another location in Cairo is to visit the Cairo Tower. It has a revolving restaurant at the top, and from the observation deck and restaurant, the view of the Nile and Cairo extends over the medieval city to the east and the desert to the west.
Magic Land Media Production City contains a number of open air shooting areas, as well as the Mubarak studio complex and its own dedicated theme park, Magic Land. Children are sure to love Magic Land, where they can watch dolphin and seal shows, then tour the Dinosaurs’ Jungle that depicts a prehistoric environment complete with Tyrannosaurus Rex, exotic birds and even primitive humans. Visitors travel back in time on boats on the waterways surrounding Dinosaur Island. The park also has outdoor and indoor game centers, which will appeal to adults as well as children. This fantastic 150 acre theme park is one of the largest recreational facilities in the Middle East. There is certainly plenty to do with three areas for children, teenagers and families, all sorts of rides and attractions. Visit to one of the park’s 22 restaurants, offering everything from pizza to kebab.
The entrance to Sinbads Crazy Water is located in the city of Giza. This theme park offers a variety of fun and games such as water slides, a wave pool, a kiddies pool and a playground area with sand, slides and tunnels. The admission fee also includes a delicious meal. Look out for the regular special offers on family tickets.
Eating out in Cairo can be a fun experience for children. The city has all manner of fast food establishments, and while parents may seek something a little less ordinary, kids love the cruising dinner / Dinner cruise boats at dockside.
Many of the American chains are present, such as McDonalds, Pizza Hut, KFC, Burger King, also there is Tikka, Hardies and more..
Dinner Cruise boats
The dinner cruisers, which actually cruise along the Nile about 2 hours, usually only have one restaurant, which is almost always open buffet style.
Pyramids of Giza and more
The Great Pyramids of Giza. This is a must see. One must take the kids, like it or not! later at night there is the Sound and Light Show at Giza pyramids
The locations for kids in Egypt are endless but here are some more hints:
Hurghada: great sandy beaches
Sharm El Sheikh: great daily trips, adventure, top beaches world wide..
Alexandria: Montazah park, Qait bay Citadel
Luxor Aswan: Nile Cruise
Lake Nasser: Lake Nasser Cruise
Aswan: felluca ride
By: Osama Fouad
About the Author:
Osama Fouad – Director of Prince tours and Director of E-tourism for 3 travel agents.
http://www.A-1Hotels.com
http://www.Egypt-Package-Tours.com
http://www.NileCruiseReservation.com


