Egyptian Family Adventure

Guide

The group size is eight to 20. One tour leader will accompany the group.

Meals

All breakfasts, two lunches and three dinners are included. For meals not included, we suggest you allow approximately US$12 for lunch and US$18 for dinner. Food in Egypt involves such things as kebabs, chicken, stews, pitta bread, falafel, beans, aubergine (eggplant) and other vegetables, pickles, and salads. Dishes tend to be simple and wholesome. Western dishes are normally available and vegetarians can be catered for, though the options may be somewhat limited.

Others

The Pyramids and Great Sphinx of Giza Snorkelling and a submarine ride in the Red Sea Sail the Nile in a Felucca Explore the Valley of the Kings

Transport

Road transport is by private air-conditioned mini/midi-bus and Egypt’s roads are generally good. Travelling is generally restricted to a few hours a day and the mode of transport is varied. We also use a felucca and train. Cairo to Aswan sleeper train: The train is a good way to cover a long distance in a time-efficient manner and avoids the need for a domestic flight. Compartments are compact and have bunk beds. Bedding is provided. The train tends to shake due to the condition of the track and is quite noisy. Earplugs are a good idea. Basic dinner and breakfast are provided, you may wish to take snacks with you. There is a shared toilet on each carriage.

Accommodation

We use comfortable hotels on a twin-share basis. Below is a selection of the typical hotels used on this trip. Cairo: Cairo Pyramids Hotel (two nights) In the Egyptian capital, we typically stay at the Cairo Pyramids Hotel, which has a prime spot between central Cairo and the Great Pyramids at Giza. It also has a pool, choice of dining options and a fitness area. Sleeper train Whizzing us from Cairo to Aswan, the sleeper train is an exciting, adventurous way to travel (it also means we don’t have to take an internal flight, therefore lowering our carbon footprint). We stay in first-class cabins (Egyptian classification) with shared bathroom facilities. Aswan: Basma Hotel (one night) The Basma Hotel is on the East Bank on the highest hill in Aswan, directly opposite the Nubian Museum. All the rooms have balconies with views of the Nile or the desert. Facilities include a choice of bars and restaurants and a huge swimming pool all set within well-maintained gardens. Luxor: Steigenberger Nile Palace (two nights) This rather grand hotel is ideally located beside the Nile – it even has its own boat dock. There’s also a beautiful pool overlooking the river plus a tempting selection of restaurants and bars (head to The View for gourmet dishes with vistas over the Nile and Theban Mountains) Hurghada: Sea Star Beau Rivage (two nights) Enjoy a private sandy beach with sun umbrellas, sunbeds and wind protection or hop into the swimming pool for your swim. The are also two outside lounge areas, a cafe and a bar, plus an eight-hole minigolf course. Worth knowing The sleeper trains in Egypt are fairly dated so although classified as first class you should be prepared for a lower standard than Western countries. Wifi is chargeable at the Sea Star Beau Rivage (approximately US$6.40 a day) and only available close to the reception area, not in the rooms. Please also note, Hurghada is a resort town and some guests could be in party mode. Single rooms are available on request.

Others

— Travel Insurance — Single accommodation (available on request) — Visas or vaccinations

Flights

International flights are not included.

Insurance

Travel insurance is not included. It is a condition of joining any of our holidays that you must be fully insured against medical and personal accident risks (to include repatriation costs and air ambulance or helicopter rescue services where appropriate). On arrival in destination for your trip, you will be asked to present details to your leader or local representative of your policy.

Optional

Prices are in US$ being the most stable currency used in Egypt to provide the most accurate reflection of the cost but excursions can be paid in any hard currency (e.g. UK£, US$. Euro etc.). Under 12's receive a 50% reduction in price on the majority of activities listed below. The below prices are based on a minimum of 4 persons taking part and are subject to change. Cairo: Sound and light show, Giza: $45 (requires min. 4-6 clients) Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque: $30pp Coptic Cairo including Coptic Museum: $40pp Full day tour of Sakkara, Memphis and Dahshour: $64pp Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque: $30pp Entrance fee to go inside Great Pyramids: $30pp Camel ride (please arrange through leader): $12pp approx The Egyptian Museum is undergoing renovation and its reopening has been delayed. Aswan: St. Simone Monastery: $35pp (min 4 clients) Nubian Village: $25pp (min 4 clients) *please see Responsible Travel section Sound and Light show at Philae: $45pp (valid for 4-6 clients) Luxor: Queen Hatshepsut's temple: $19pp Entrance for additional tombs on the West Bank, Valley of the Kings: approx. $18pp Dendarah & Abydos: $70-90pp (valid for 2-4 clients) Hurghada: Additional snorkelling trip on your free day $35pp Grand safari (desert tour/multi-activity) $55pp Family safari (desert tour/multi-activity) $35pp Quad biking $45pp Hurghada Grand Aquarium $30pp Hurghada tour $25pp Banana boat $13pp Sofa boat $13pp Water skiing $38pp