White sand beaches. Coral reefs teeming with tropical fish. Kid-friendly seaside resorts. In recent years, Egypt has become Africa’s answer to the Caribbean. Families – from budget conscious to luxury travelers - are flocking here. And while it may be tempting to spend a week or more building sandcastles and snorkeling, mummies, pharaohs and camel treks are equally exciting. Even for kids! Cruise the Nile from Luxor to Aswan or sail upriver on a felucca. Explore the ancient settlement of Abu, visit the Temple of Horus and tour the Valley of the Kings. Take a day trip to Abu Simbel and marvel at the Great Temple of Ramses II. Travel to Cairo and experience ancient and modern Egypt in a single day. Explore the Pyramids of Giza inside and out, ogle at King Tut’s tomb and stroll the narrow streets of Khan al-Khalili, an age-old bazaar. Head west over land and discover the eastern reaches of the Sahara. Take a camel trek in the White Desert and see, firsthand, the effects of weathering and erosion on the shape of the land. Follow the Great Caravan Route and tour living as well as abandoned desert oases. Make your way to Siwa and, in addition to learning the secrets of Shali, explore the Great Sand Sea. Yet as with any family vacation too much of a good thing can quickly become boring. Alternate history and culture with adventure and movement and get the kids involved in planning a family holiday to Egypt. What better place than Egypt, a cornerstone of most elementary school curriculums, for the kids to play travel guide and even teach mom and dad?