Egypt family holiday

Egypt family holiday

How this holiday makes a difference

Who better to lead the way in responsible travel than children? Curious without being intrusive, children bring new ideas, far fewer demands and no preconceptions to off the beaten track destinations. This trip combines all the major sites and the fascinating history of ancient Egypt with an unforgettable insight into Egyptian life – both past and present. Fun activities like sailing on the Nile, riding a donkey and snorkelling in the Red Sea mean there are plenty of laughs but also plenty of exciting ways to be environmentally and socially responsible.

We spend an afternoon aboard a traditional felucca crewed by Nubian villagers from the West Bank of the Nile with whom we have a long standing relationship. There is also an opportunity to visit a Nubian village to join a family for a traditional dinner. While in the village, the Nubian women generate revenue by selling jewellery and painting henna tattoos.

In Egypt we employ many local guides and representatives as well as a mix of foreign and local tour leaders – who all receive the SAME wages for the same job. Plus by working directly with the 'donkey men' and carriage drivers our horse drawn carriage ride to Karnak and donkey ride to the Valley of the Kings involve no 'middle men' ensuring all revenue goes directly to the locals (who in both cases live in smaller villages outside Luxor). We also have long term relationships with some of the best local Egyptologists whose services are included at every ancient site on all Egypt trips. This provides long term employment (even during lulls in tourism) and fair wages.

Egypt family holiday