A bucket list family holiday destination if ever there was one, Egypt is understandably a perennial favourite, and just under a 5-hour flight from the UK. Not only does a family trip to Egypt bring the (ancient) history books to life, with the wow factor of the Great Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, exploring the Valley of the Kings and wandering through Abu Simbel, Karnak, Luxor (and more), but there’s also a whole heap of other inclusions to keep temple fatigue at bay.
For the quintessential Egyptian experience, climb on a camel and take a slow amble through the desert, against a truly memorable backdrop! Visit the pyramids on both our sample itineraries, Highlights of Egypt and Egypt and Jordan Highlights.
A sunset cruise down the Nile at Aswan by motorboat, en route to the Nubian dinner. Just one of the exciting activities on our Egypt itineraries.
And……relax! Enjoy time to chill as a family on board a felucca. Grab a book, get out the cards, or catch up on some R and R as you gently float along the Nile. Just before sunset, the boat is moored to the river bank and you will sleep overnight under the stars. See where else you can sleep and stay in Egypt.
Abu Simbel is one of the most amazing historical sites in the country, with two vast rock-cut temples built by Ramses II, as you can see here. See some of our other suggestions of places to visit in Egypt.
Round off your trip with a few days on the Red Sea coast for world-class diving! You can find more exciting activities for families in our Egypt with Kids blog.
Holiday photos of Egypt
Feeling inspired? If a family holiday in Egypt could be next on your list of exciting getaways, do get in touch. We’d love to discuss what will work best for your family.
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