A Child at Heart: Your Guide to Family-Friendly Fun in Cairo

It's amazing how a vacation can bring the whole family together; it's a rewarding experience that creates life-long memories for everyone. Few places offer as much history, fun, excitement and cultural learning experiences for the whole family as Cairo. Sitting in the heart of Cairo, on the banks of the River Nile, Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza is idyllic to explore Cairo, offering convenient access to the Egyptian Museum, 1000-year-old Khan El Khalili market, and 12th-century Citadel and the Pyramids.

With a bird’s-eye view of the fascinating River Nile scenery up to Cairo skyline sky, children will love waking up to a colourful gradient scenery of Cairo's skyline and with feluccas gliding the Nile from your private in-room terrace. It’s the perfect start to a day full of adventures in Cairo.

The long morning hours are among the best times in Cairo. Take a trip to the Egyptian Museum for a fascination to last forever. Discover the treasures of Tutankhamun and home to the world’s most extensive ancient Egyptian antiquities, featuring an incredible 160,000 objects on display with artefacts spanning 5,000 years of the pharaonic era.

At Cairo’s oldest and most authentic 1,000-year-old market, Khan El Khalili, walk through the aisles and souvenir shops surrounded by heritage and history. The kids will fall in love with the authentic nooks and colourful handcrafted-souvenirs crafted by Cairo locals to take home and giveaway to the friends.

As the sun sets in Cairo, an astounding experience just a few steps from the Hotel awaits: a felucca ride across the world’s longest river. Let the breeze, the aromas in the fresh air and the sounds of freshwaters tickle your senses, to give you one unforgettable escape while watching as some of Cairo’s remarkable landmarks become the backdrop.

Spend time with the Pharaohs at the only remaining wonder of the Seven Wonders of the World: the 5000-year old Great Pyramids. In the company of true royalty, witness where the story of life began; a tour to the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx is enough to keep you gazing in awe for days to come. While at the Pyramids, experience some adventurous sandboarding down the dunes to driving a quad bike, and choose to journey on a camel or a horse around this wonder.

A trip to the Zoological museum located inside Giza Zoo, Cairo’s largest park and green area, is bound to loom large in a child’s memory for years to come. With more than 1,352 mummified animals exhibited, this will be an entertaining visit for both parents and kids alike!

As the first of its kind in Egypt, Ski Egypt offers an unparalleled snow destination for all ages. From professional ski lessons and snow gliding to fun-filled penguin interactions and simply lounging in the snow-covered mountain resort, Ski Egypt is an activity for the entire family to enjoy.

For a day full of fun and art for the whole family, Darb 1718 is a wide stage for Cairo's contemporary art scene. The little ones will get the opportunity to get creative and stay engaged with multiple arts and crafts activities provided at the centre, such as pottery and mosaic designing, all taught by friendly tutors that will surely make their day fun and full of art.

The kids will travel back in time at the Pharaonic Village, getting a glimpse of ancient Egypt, sail through the Nile, discover how the pharaohs used to live in a real demonstration of their daily ancient life, and learn how pyramids were built all in one spot.

As travelling with kids can be a rewarding experience that makes life-long memories for everyone, a day well-spent in one of Cairo’s fascinating modern destinations such as Cairo Festival City Mall is bound to entertain the whole family. From the outdoor dancing fountain and the adventurous and fun experience at Bounce massive indoor trampoline park to the interactive educational experience at Kidzania where kids act like adults, try different jobs and learn how to be responsible, it is an experience the whole family is certain to never forget.

After a day well-spent exploring the great city of Cairo, it’s time for kids and parents alike to unwind by the Hotel pool under Cairo’s bright sunshine, whether at the shallow kid's pool or the main outdoor pool sanctuary.

Leaving behind daily routines, and exploring new places together is an experience your family is certain to never forget with Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza.