Egypt Family Adventure

Experience Overview

From standing at the foot of the Great Pyramids to sailing the Nile on a comfortable cruise boat, this journey is designed to spark curiosity and imagination for travellers of all ages. Led by a knowledgeable Egyptologist who knows how to engage both adults and younger travellers, we explore legendary temples, tombs and museums, while balancing guided visits with time to relax and enjoy being together. Cruising the Nile from Luxor to Aswan adds a sense of adventure, with ever-changing scenes of riverside life, warm evenings on deck and memorable sunsets along the way.
Trip For You
This trip is graded Activity Level 2 (Easy & Moderate). For more information on our trip gradings, visit the Activity Level Guidelines page. If you have any queries about the difficulty of the trip, please contact us. Suitability: This trip is suitable for everyone with average health and fitness. No experience of any activity involved is necessary. Most days involve early starts (especially Day 3 when we catch an early flight to Luxor) but this allows us to get the most from our time in Egypt and avoid the worst of the heat. Summer departures: The hottest months are June to September when temperatures can hit over 40C (104F). On departures during these months, we amend the itinerary to avoid the hottest parts of the day, but the inclusions remain the same. Care should be taken to keep hydrated. Ramadan is expected to run from 17 February-19 March 2026. One of the most important periods in the Islamic calendar, it is a special time to visit a Muslim country. Each evening, the streets empty as people head home to break the fast, followed by an air of festivity upon their return. Our leaders and drivers choose to work at this time so we continue to run trips; however, their energy levels may be slightly lower than normal. Many tourist sites, restaurants and shops will have an amended schedule, but your tour leader will know how to adapt the itinerary to still experience all the inclusions on this trip and maximise your experience during this special time.
Group Description
You are accompanied throughout by a qualified Egyptologist. Our tour leaders are skilled at explaining complex history in an engaging, accessible way, making this an enriching experience for younger travellers as well as adults.
Eating Drinking
Food in Egypt involves kebabs, chicken, stews, pita bread, falafel, beans, vegetables, pickles and salads. Dishes tend to be simple and wholesome, and vegetarians can be catered for, though the options may be somewhat limited. For meals not included, we suggest you allow approximately US$15 for lunch and US$20 for dinner (this differs according to the type of restaurant you are looking for).
Transportation
Road transport is by private air-conditioned mini/midi-bus (could be coaster or bus according to group size) and Egypt’s roads are generally good. Travelling is normally restricted to a few hours a day and the mode of transport is varied. As detailed above, during our trip we use a cruise ship and felucca.
Joining Instructions
Start hotel: Mövenpick Cairo Media City, El Wahat Rd, First 6th of October, 6th of October City (3), Giza Governorate 3280240 Phone: +20 2 38555001 Recommended arrival time: Hotel check-in is from 2pm, there are no activities on Day 1 so you can arrive at any time. Our welcome meeting takes place on the morning of Day 2 – please bring your insurance details as the tour leader needs to gather this information. Airport: Cairo International Airport (CAI) Getting to the start hotel The start hotel is approximately a one-hour drive from the airport. We provide one group transfer from the airport to the hotel – speak to your sales representative for the transfer time. You may join at no extra cost, provided you can be at the airport before the transfer leaves. The transfer only departs once all passengers joining the transfer have arrived, and you may, therefore, have to wait. If you are joining, you will be met before immigration and customs. Catching your return flight There’s one group transfer to Aswan International Airport (ASW). Please speak to your sales representative for times if you wish to join or to arrange an alternative transfer.
Weather Information
Rain is very rare in all parts of Egypt and most days are sunny and clear. Summer temperatures can exceed 40C (104F) but this is particularly true for the period between June and September. Winter can be surprisingly cold, especially on the Nile or at night. The average daytime maximum in Cairo in January is 20C (68F), night time minimum is 8C (46F). In the summer, these temperatures are 35C (95F) and 22C (72F) respectively. Daytime temperatures are slightly higher on average in Aswan.
Spending Money
Optional excursions Our excursion packages include entrance fees, a professional Egyptologist guide, licensed drivers and vehicles, and local tourist police permission fees. Prices are per person and in US dollars as this is the most stable currency used in Egypt but excursions can be paid in any hard currency (including British pounds and euros). Payment cannot be made in Egyptian pounds. When booking and paying for these tours locally a three percent charge will be added for all card payments. The flight to Abu Simbel is to be requested with us at the time of booking your tour. We will then check availability.  Unless indicated otherwise, the below prices are based on a minimum of six people taking part and are subject to change. Cairo (only possible pre-tour or if arriving early on Day 1): the following rates for (minimum six travellers) available for pre and post tour in Cairo. — Sound and light show, Giza: US$48 (does not run every day) — Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque: US$40 — Coptic Cairo including Coptic Museum: US$38 — Visit Sakkara and Memphis: US$66 — Entrance fee to go inside Great Pyramids during the Pyramids area visit: US$30 — Grand Egyptian Museum: US$65 Aswan: the following rates for (minimum six travellers) — St Simone Monastery (accessible by foot): US$36 — Animalia Nubian House: US$25 — Sound and Light show at Philae: US$52 — Abu Simbel flight excursion: The flight must be requested with us at the time of booking your tour. If you do not request the flight at this time, we cannot guarantee seats will be available. Flight timings vary but the flight duration is approximately 45 minutes. The length of time in the temples depends on the Egyptair flight schedule. It should, however, be longer than an hour. Please speak to your sales representative to book. — Abu Simbel road excursion: from US$150 at minimum six people (book locally). Depart Aswan at approximately 4.30am for the 3hr 30min transfer to Abu Simbel. The temple visit itself takes around two hours. Depart at approximately 10am and arrive back in Aswan at around 1.30pm. Please note: Abu Simbel visits are not advised during the Abu Simbel Sun Festival (22 February and 22 October), due to safety precautions. If you would still like to visit Abu Simbel during your trip, we will try our best to accommodate. Due to local regulations, guides are not permitted to enter Abu Simbel temple with you but will provide information outside, allow you free time to explore, and arrange a meeting place for afterwards. Luxor: the following rates for (minimum six travellers) — A.C.E Luxor Animal Hospital (time permitting): Free — Sound and light show, Karnak Temple: US$52 — Hatshepsut Temple: US$18 Paying for optional excursions by credit card is recommended.
Tipping
Baksheesh is part of Egyptian life, and small tips are expected by most of the people working in the tourism industry (drivers, hotel staff, railway porters, restaurant staff etc). Tipping kitty: To simplify this process, the tour leader will recommend a tipping kitty. They will explain this at the start of the trip and will collect the suggested sum from those who wish to participate. Your tour leader will then take care of all the tipping on behalf of the group. While your participation is highly recommended, it is not compulsory. Tipping could be in US dollars, British pounds or Egyptian pounds. Your tour leader can provide details of the distribution of the money as required. For groups of 12 or more, the suggested contribution is US$50 per personFor groups of fewer than 12, the suggested contribution is US$60 per person Tour leader: If you feel your tour leader has performed well over the course of your trip, you may want to show your appreciation of their services. The sum you choose to give is entirely personal, but as a guide, about US$8-US$13 per person per day would be reasonable. The tipping kitty explained above is entirely separate from any contribution to the tour leader.

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