Bring the stories of ancient Egypt to life on this wonderful Egypt family holiday. Ride camels, see Mummies in the Egyptian Museum, explore the tombs of the Pharaohs, take a felucca ride on the Nile and finish on the beach for plenty of pool time on the Red Sea.
Egypt has a rich history which has left a wealth of evidence throughout the country. This fascinating land is the perfect destination for families with keen little explorers amongst them.
Cairo, where your journey begins, truly is unquestionably a city of many faces. It has busy spice bazaars and mosques that fill the mediaeval city. See glass and steel towers that dot the Nile, elegant colonial architecture and, of course, the ancient Pyramids at Giza. In Cairo, we design a day particularly around you and the family. What’s more, we provide an expert private guide and tailor the day so that it is ideal for all the family.
Children love to ride camels around the Pyramids. Afterwards, visit the Papyrus Institute where they can write their name out in Hieroglyphs. Continue to the Egyptian Museum where we focus on the Mummies Room. It’s also really worth showing the film a couple of days before arriving in Egypt. Afterwards, wander through the bazaars and feel the buzz of downtown Cairo. You can also introduce the children to haggling!
Fly to Luxor, or Thebes as it was known in ancient times. These breathtaking monuments are staggering to anyone of any age. Children adore the narrow winding entrances to the tombs and the vivid colour of the decorations in the Valley of the Kings. Finally, head back to Luxor and take a felucca out on the Nile and watch the amazing sunset on the Nile.
The last leg of your Egypt family holiday takes you to Hurghada on the Red Sea coast. Here you can leave land for the sea and discover the underwater world with some of the best snorkelling and diving in the northern hemisphere. The Kempinski Soma Bay is also ideal as it has interconnecting rooms.
This suggested itinerary and can also be tailored to suit your individual needs.
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Price is based on 2 adults and 2 children, in two rooms (connecting), private transfers, experiences, transfers and domestic flights. We can arrange international flights at an extra cost, so do contact us for pricing.
| Days | Location | Hotel |
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| Day 1-2 | Cairo | Kempinski Nile Hotel Cairo |
| Day 3-5 | Luxor | Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa |
| Day 6-11 | Hurghada | Kempinski Soma Bay |
| Day 12 | Hurghada | Fly Home |
Arrive into Cairo where we will provide a VIP meet and assist on arrival to ensure everything is totally painless for your family’s first experience of Egypt. Afterwards, we will provide a private transfer to whisk you to your hotel. Undoubtedly, your children will no doubt want to jump straight in the pool. For the parents, they provide poolside drinks at the Kempinski Nile.
To begin with, you will be met by your private driver and guide and taken to the Great Pyramids at Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Afterwards, embark on a visit to the Papyrus Museum where you children will learn to write their name in Hyeragliphs. Visit the mysterious Sphinx before heading to the Khan Khalili Bazaar for a short walk through the souqs and also stop for lunch in a traditional Egyptian restaurant. After lunch, visit the famed Egyptian Museum, the repository of many of the glories of antiquity, including the spectacular treasures of King Tutankhamen. Finally, descend into the past to experience the 11 royal mummies in the world-renowned Mummy Room.
Fly to Luxor where we will meet you and transfer you to the Hilton Luxor. You’ll be glad to know, the hotel is ideal for children. There is a lovely pool and a wide range of culinary delights on offer. Afterwards, explore the temple complex of Amon-Ra at Karnak and the imposing Temple of Luxor.
Today, you cross the Nile and visit the West Bank of Luxor. Most famous is, of course, the Valley of the Kings. Your children will unquestionably love heading into the ancient tombs. See the amazing painted walls, steeped in tales of ancient pharaohs and mysterious gods. We can do as little or as much as their interest takes them. We can also include the Valley of the Queens, the Colossi of Memnon and also the rock-cut temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
A day of pool time, or if you want, we can also head back to the West Bank to see more. Needless to say, your children might want some more excitement too. For example, we could send up in a hot air balloon. The rest of the day is at leisure. Finally, set off on a short sunset felucca ride that evening.
Finally, take a private transfer to the airport and fly home (usually via Cairo). We can tweak and change any element of our Egypt family holiday itinerary if you want to fit it into a shorter half-term.
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We arrange totally bespoke trips and design an itinerary that is designed around you. You may have seen a suggested itinerary that we can base your plans around, or we can start with a blank sheet and paper and design something from scratch. You can leave a phone number and suggest a time to call you back, and we can also arrange to do this during the evenings or at weekends if you are busy during the daytime. We can also meet up with you in you fancy a coffee and are based in and around London.