How to choose your trip to Egypt
Most adventure travel tours to Egypt are focused on the Nile Valley, with its extraordinary historical riches and the chance to sail on one of the world's iconic rivers. Other tour options include the Sinai Peninsula or the lesser visited Western Desert, both of which can also be combined with the Nile Valley for a more comprehensive exploration of the country.
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Tailormade Family Tours of Nile Valley
Choosing a private, tailormade tour allows you to travel on exactly the dates that suit you and to share the journey only with your own family or friends. It may also be possible to amend the itineraries below to design a trip that's just right for you.
 Egypt Family Adventure 10 days
from £1620 excl. flights*  This exciting family adventure takes you from the bustle of Cairo, with its spectacular Pharaonic treasures and down through the timeless landscapes of the Nile Valley to Aswan. Encompassing some of antiquity's most magnificent monuments, as well as the little explored heritage of the ordinary Egyptians, it is an interactive journey that evokes the very spirit of this fascinating country.After a chance to gaze upon the wonders of the Pyramids and the treasures of Tutankhamun, you'll journey to the village of Fagnoon, a unique Art Village located on the outskirts of the capital. Here, adults and children alike will be able to unleash their creative side, before continuing the journey south by plane, to the city of Luxor and the fabulous Valley of the Kings.The once great city of Thebes, Luxor today is home to a number of iconic monuments including the temples of Karnak and Luxor and the tombs of the Pharaohs of the 18th Dynasty (including Tutankhamun himself). From here you set sail on a five day cruise down the Nile, taking in local villages and lively markets as you make your way to Aswan and your own secluded, private island. | |
| 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 on private basis - Private driver and vehicle - Sightseeing program including all entrance fees - Private guided transfers to and from all airports | |
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* Prices are either exclusive of international flights or inclusive of flights from and to the UK as stated. For private tailormade tours, prices stated are usually per person based on two people sharing. Please refer to the tour website for details.