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Family holiday in Egypt

COUNTRY:
Egypt
LOCATION:
Luxor, Nile cruises, Pyramids
DEPARTURES:
2012: 11 Feb, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 2 Jun, 28 Jul, 13 Aug, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
2013: 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 25 May, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 24 Aug, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
PRICE:
From £1159 - £1499 (8 days ) including UK flights
MORE INFO:
From £629 - £979 excluding flights. From £1039 - £1369 per child including flights from the UK. From £599 - £959 per child excluding flights.
VOUCHERS:
Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday
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Family holiday in Egypt

Family holiday in Egypt

Small group family holiday
This is a 'small group family adventure' - typically you will join several other families and travel in a group of approx. 16 people. The trips are great value and a great way for you and your children to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of time to yourselves. Most adventure kids tend to be aged between 7 and 15, but some are younger (minimum age is usually 5) and some older (perhaps travelling as part of a larger family group). Please check with the operator to confirm the minimum age for this trip

How this holiday makes a difference

On this trip: We have joined forces with the Sunshine International Project, Luxor, to assist in providing education and a home for children in Egypt. You will have the opportunity to visit the home during your stay in Luxor, and meet the 47 residents - aged between two months and 11 years old. You’ll be assured of a cheery welcome! If you would like to give a gift they would be delighted to receive the following; pyjamas, disposable nappies, milk formula & baby shampoo. All of these goods are available to buy cheaply locally (helping the local economy) and your group leader will be able to advise on where to buy things.

If you’d like to make a visit to the Sunshine project please speak to your leader shortly before arrival in Luxor and they will help you to make the necessary arrangements. Please note however that depending upon day to day events in the home, a visit to the project is not always possible.

Our Responsible Travel Code: Clients who travel with us will automatically receive a copy of our Responsible Travel leaflet. This contains details and advice on how you can make a positive difference when you travel. If you would like a copy in advance of travel please contact us.

Charity Partnerships: We work in partnership with Plan International. Plan works with some of the world’s poorest communities where three out of four children die before the age of five. We also support Friends of Conservation – an international charity committed to working with local people to develop a balance between their needs and the wildlife with which they share the natural habitat and ecosystems.

Carbon Balancing: Global warming is a real issue and is a direct result of your travel. We have teamed up with Climate Care to give you the opportunity to offset the carbon emissions from your flight. You’ll be asked upon booking if you want to donate – with set amounts from £5. As a company we offset the carbon emissions from all staff travel in full.

Our Foundation: We’ve highlighted a few of the ways in which we offer our support, financially or otherwise, and now you can, too. We have set up our own foundation, which will administer funds donated by you. A small donation of £1 per person will be taken when booking a holiday and that money will be put to good use by one of our carefully selected projects. If you don’t want to make the donation, just tell us when you book.

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Family holiday in Egypt

Reviewed 23 Feb 2009 by Elizabeth Neill4 star rating

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?


Probably the drives through Cairo - never seen pedestrians dice with death quite so much. On the culture part of it, Valley of the Kings tombs - the sheer vividness of the colours.

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?


Good to take up some of the options in "free" time but don’t' fit too much in or you'll be too whacked at the end to enjoy.

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?


Not really - we were encouraged to spend lots of money in the souks, but was very aware of our luxury lifestyle.

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?


Excellent - it was also made so by the other families - we all got on really well.

Reviewed 22 Apr 2006 by John Read4 star rating

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?


Camel riding, seeing the Pyramids and Nile boat trip

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?


Expect it to be very hot in middle of the day. Early mornings and late nights made it tiring but rewarding for the kids.

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?


Yes.

Reviewed 04 Mar 2005 by Colin O4 star rating

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?


A number of things come to mind, the Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza, Tutankamen exhibition at the Egyptian Museum, Valley of the Kings, spending the day/night aboard the Felucca on the Nile, watching the kids camel riding, snorkelling at the Red Sea, the sights & sounds of the bazaars - plus the company of a very nice family we travelled with.

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?


Do it.

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?


Yes.
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