Egypt, built around
your family.
Pyramids, mummies and boats on the Nile are what children remember. We plan the days around their energy, so the adults enjoy it too.
Built for the pace
real families keep.
Adult tours of Egypt often start at 5am and visit four sites before lunch. With children, that ends in tears, usually by the second day. Our family trips follow a few simple rules.
- Short sightseeing blocks. About three to four hours, in the cool of the morning, then back to the hotel.
- A pool every afternoon. We choose hotels with good pools and, on the coast, shallow sandy beaches.
- Fewer hotel changes. Two or three bases rather than five, so nobody lives out of a suitcase.
- The right guide. An Egyptologist who tells stories rather than lists dates, and knows when to stop.
- Private transport. Your own car, with child seats on request, stopping whenever you need to.
The Red Sea is the reward. Most families end with three or four days on the coast, which gives everyone something to look forward to during the busier days.
What works
at each age.
Keep it simple
One site a day, plenty of beach and pool time, and fewer flights. The pyramids and a boat ride are often enough history.
The sweet spot
Old enough to be amazed by tombs and mummies, young enough to love the pool. A Nile cruise works very well at this age.
Almost an adult trip
Teenagers enjoy Abu Simbel, the balloon flight, snorkelling and diving lessons, and a bit of independence on the coast.
Routes that
suit families.
Family Egypt, Made Easy
Cairo, Luxor and the Red Sea with shorter sightseeing days, family rooms and a private car and guide throughout.
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Cairo & Sharm Escape
Three nights in Cairo, then three in Sharm El Sheikh with a boat day in Ras Mohammed National Park.
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Ancient Egypt, Open Water
Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum, a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, then three days on the Red Sea at Hurghada.
See the plan →What parents
ask us.
Is Egypt safe for children?
The main tourist areas are visited by families all year. We use private transport and licensed guides, choose established hotels and stay in touch on WhatsApp throughout the trip.
What should children wear at the sites?
Light, loose clothes, a hat and closed shoes for the tombs and uneven ground. Sun cream and water are essential, even in winter.
Can we get family rooms or connecting rooms?
Usually, yes. Tell us the children's ages and we will check family rooms, connecting rooms or suites when we quote.
What about the food?
Egyptian food is very child-friendly: bread, rice, grilled chicken and kofta, lentil soup. Hotels and cruise ships also serve familiar international dishes.
Tell us the ages
and the dates.
We will suggest a route and hotels that suit your children, with a full price for the family.