Family holidays with children in Egypt - attractions and entertainment

Egypt is a country of rich family vacations. The tourist sphere offers the best entertainment for children and their parents: excursions to the desert and Bedouin villages, camel riding and quad-cycle safaris, theme parks and entertainment complexes, zoos, and water parks. Young travelers get a lot of impressions when they see the Sphinx and the magnificent Pyramid of Giza with their own eyes. Beach recreation will be remembered for a long time if kids combine it with playing pirates on a felucca floating on the Nile. Warm waters of the Red Sea are ideal for snorkeling.

One of the best places to visit with children is the Cairo Zoo. Young wildlife fans discover a unique collection of desert animals, the "House of Reptiles", and a stuffed animals exhibition. The second largest is the Alexandria Zoo keeping rare animals from all over the world: Bengal tigers, camels, giraffes, zebras, leopards, crocodiles. Games of naughty monkeys cheer kids up. If there is a desire, you can ride an electric car through the zoo. Of equal interest is the Giza Zoo where animals and birds are kept in conditions close to natural. In Hurghada, travelers with children are recommended to visit the Grand Aquarium, which presents the fauna of the Red Sea: starfish, stingrays, turtles, colorful fish. In the Alexandria Hydrobiological Museum, you can see rare species of corals and a huge whale skeleton found in the early 20th century.

In Sharm el-Sheikh, there is a dolphinarium, whose shows are very popular among small tourists. Dolphins participating in them perform complex tricks, play with a ball and even draw paintings. Children get a lot of positive emotions from watching the smartest marine animals. Here you can also visit a great water park - "Cleo Park" designed in the spirit of ancient Egypt. The amusement complex includes slides passing through the pyramids, an artificial river flowing past the Sphinx, pools with a Jacuzzi and artificial waves, underwater tunnels. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

On site of "Aqua Blu Resort Sharm El Sheikh" is Albatros Jungle Water Park, also known as "Borabora". The smallest ones and older children get water slides of different heights and lengths built amidst the recreated jungles. Sindbad Water Park in Hurghada offers ten water rides, slides, a swimming pool with a sandy beach. Children are entertained by animators. In the southern part of the city, there is Titanic Water Park where you can go rafting on the river with a swirling whirlpool. Once in Cairo with kids, be sure to explore Citystars Shopping Mall housing "Magic Galaxy" children's amusement park. Children are always happy to ride electric cars or play video games. The bravest can check out the roller coaster.

The Cultural Park for Children invites tourists to observe the life of insects through a magnifying glass. In the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, there are educational exhibitions for children telling about the pharaohs and ancient Egyptian mythology. Here they can visit a library, a creative studio or play on the playground. In Cairo's Pharaonic Village, inquisitive children will become acquainted with the life of ancient Egyptians whose roles are played by actors. Phragmites used for the production of papyrus is grown just here in the village. In the Papyrus Museum, you can see how the transformation takes place, as well as get a piece of painted papyrus as a souvenir.

Dream Park in Giza is famous all over the world. It is divided into three zones for children of different ages. A children's theater and rides are waiting for young guests. Retro cars, , and trains run around the park. "Fun Town" entertainment complex in Sharm el Sheikh offers children a lot of entertainment to suit every taste. Young history buffs should not miss the One Thousand and One Nights show. The colorful spectacle takes place in Hurghada, in an open-air theater on site Fantasy Hotel. The historical theater production contains scenes from the era of the pharaohs, legends about Scheherazade. Light and sound effects fascinate children, while traditional Nubian drumming and horse racing give unforgettable impressions. Another spectacular presentation can be seen at the Karnak Temple. Here you can learn more about treasures of ancient Thebes meet the pharaohs and listen to stories about mysteries of antiquity.