Traveling with children in Luxor can be tiring but also very rewarding.  Keep in mind that the temperatures get pretty high and to make sure everyone drinks enough water and gets plenty of rest when they need it.

Part of the wonder of Luxor for children extends beyond the monuments and the museums (remember, these things are accessible on television and cartoons, so from a child’s eyes, mummies and obelisks are already familiar).  However, some of the more simple aspects of Egyptian culture and life might not be.

For example, the many horse drawn carriages (that are essentially taxis) that travel through the city could offer younger children a very new experience.  Traveling by donkey in the Valley of the Kings is also a great way to bring “real adventure” to a vacation.  Other options include boat rides down the Nile or a balloon ride over the West Bank. Children may also find it amusing and eye-opening to ride a camel (with an adult) on the West Bank and ending the tour visiting an Egyptian family.

For more traditional, kid-friendly places, the Mummification Museum lets children get a first hand experience of the sometimes gruesome process that fascinates them so much.  Containing many of the tools and jugs used in the mummification process, the museum encourages children to ponder and understand the idea of different cultural values.  Families travelling with children not able to read English or Arabic should be prepared to read aloud at the museum. Some of the display-cases are tall and small children will not be able to look inside them.

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