Journey Information
Price from: £1,350
Duration: 10 Days
Starts in: Cairo
Countries: Egypt
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Egypt Family Adventure
This timeless journey takes you from the hustle and bustle of Cairo to the achingly beautiful southern stretches of the Nile, encompassing not only the treasures and magnificent monuments of the ancients, but also the little explored heritage of the ordinary Egyptians. Starting at the mysterious pyramids at Giza and the iconic sphinx, this interactive adventure visits local villages, chaotic markets and vast temple complexes, whilst venturing off the tourist trails into a world steeped in tradition.
Highlights
- Explore chaotic Cairo, the pyramids at Giza and the dazzling treasures of the Egyptian museum
- Immerse yourself in art and learn new skills at the unique Fagnoon Village
- Explore the mighty temples of Karnak and Luxor
- Haggle at the animal market, roll down sand dunes and visit local villages on the southern stretches of the Nile
- Drift down the Nile on a traditional houseboat and relax on your own secluded island close to Aswan
Tour includes:
- 5 nights hotel/guesthouse accommodation.
- 5 day/4 nights Nile cruise on a traditional Sandal (Egyptian Houseboat) on full board basis.
- 9 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 4 dinners.
- Internal flights to/from Cairo.
- Accompanied by experienced English speaking local guides. Private basis.
- Private chauffer driven vehicle.
- Sightseeing program including all entrance fees.
- Private guided transfers to and from all airports.
Departures: Daily
Comment:
Educational, as well as tremendous fun, this short haul family adventure is perfect for travellers of all ages.
Flight Inclusive Price:
Based on return economy class flights with BMI from London Heathrow to Cairo. UK Airport Passenger Duty and airport taxes are also included.
Tour Prices:
Whilst all best endeavours are made to ensure the prices for private journeys on our website are accurate - given the nature of peak season air supplements and fuel surcharges - prices given above may vary depending on departure date and availability.
Egypt Family Adventure
Egypt Family Adventure
Day 1: Cairo
Upon arrival at Cairo international airport, you will be met by your representative who will escort you through customs and take you to your hotel. The afternoon is free to relax and explore Cairo.
Day 2: Cairo
After breakfast you will meet with your private Egypttologist, who will escort you for a day of unforgettable sightseeing. Battling the chaotic traffic of Cairo, you'll drive to one of the worlds most iconic landmarks and the only surviving wonder of the world, the Pyramids at Giza. Here you'll learn about the Pharoahs of ancient Egypt, take a short camel ride in the desert and enter one of the mighty constructions, before visiting the majestic Sphinx. After lunch at a local restaurant, you'll head to the Cairo Museum, to see the treasures of King Tutankhamun and 3000 years of history. (B,L)
Day 3: Cairo - Fagnoon Village - Cairo
Today you'll have the chance to learn about life in modern Egypt with a trip to the unique Fagnon Art Village. Combining the Arabic words Fonoon (art) and Gonoon (wild) to produce Fagnoon, is exactly what you will find at the wonderfully creative Fagnoon Art School. Families are able to unleash their creative side (and inner child!) at this artistic haven, where children are given the freedom to create mess at any of the workshops, paint on walls and enjoy the sizeable playground without worrying about getting into trouble. Adults are kept equally entertained at once of the many craft workshops including baking, Jewellery making, and carpentry.
(B)
Day 4: Cairo - Luxor
After breakfast you'll return to the airport and board a short flight to Luxor where you'll be met by your Local Egyptologist specialising in upper Egypt. Here on the east bank of the Nile, you will visit the awe-inspiring Karnak & Luxor temples - vast testaments to the power and wealth of the ancient pharaohs - before transferring to your hotel for the night. (B)
Day 5: Luxor - Esna - The Nile
This morning you explore the west bank, travelling to the base of Qurna Mountain. A donkey ride takes you halfway, and you then dismount to walk into the monumental Valley of the Kings, where you'll visit the fabulous tombs and mortuary temples of the West Bank. A one hour drive takes you to Esna the next major town south of Luxor, where you'll boart your private boat and set sail for the next 5 nights. (B,L,D)
Day 6: The Nile
Today you have the chance to experience rural life and learn how local families earn their livelihoods, as you take a trip to a typical Egyptian village. Here you'll meet one of the local farmers and assist cultivating the fields. Afterwards you will walk back to the boat to have lunch before setting sail and travelling south. (B,L,D)
Day 7: The Nile
After breakfast you'll embark on a morning tour to Silsila Quarries where ancients used to cut stones for their temples. Unlike the rest of the Nile, this area is on the fringe of the Great Western Sahara and there's great fun to be had rolling from the hilltop on the soft, yellow sand. After the tour you will walk back to the boat and freshen up, before setting sail for the major town of Faris (knight) where you'll take a tour and explore one of the cottage industries. (B,L,D)
Day 8: The Nile
This morning starts with a visit to the Kom Ombo temple, before a trip to the nearby Daraw animal market. Here amidst the noise and bustle, local sellers trade their livestock, and it's a great insight into the art of haggling - a stock exchange but with living animals! You will also get the chance to spend some time in the local vegetable market and have a glimpse of day-to-day life and the kinds of produce grown locally, before returning back to the boat and sailing on toward Aswan. (B,L,D)
Day 9: The Nile - Aswan
Today you bid farewell to the boat staff and take a motorboat from the houseboat to your final destination, Nubian house. Situated on a secluded private island, you have the day free for relaxation or you can head into Aswan to explore. (B)
Day 10: Aswan - Cairo
After breakfast, you will ransfer to the airport and fly from Aswan to Cairo to connect with your flight home.
Egypt Family Adventure
Without flights
| Dates | Type | Price Per Person | Single Supplement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 12 - 31 Dec 12 | Adult Price | £1,590 | £190 | Make an Enquiry |
| Child Price | £1,350 | £190 |
With flights from the UK
| Dates | Type | Price Per Person | Single Supplement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 12 - 31 Dec 12 | Adult Price | £1,940 | £190 | Make an Enquiry |
| Child Price | £1,690 | £190 |
* Please note the prices shown above are based on four persons sharing two twin or double rooms. To qualify for discounted child price, children must be under the age of 12 at the time of travel.
