Travelling with children can be exciting, a
great adventur and carry wonderful memories for
years to come -- meet people and do stuff that they
just don't get a chance to do any other time. Adults
often find they gain a very different perspective on
a place when visiting with children, and in many
parts of the world travelling with children opens up
many opportunities to be welcomed by and get to know
locals. For the whole family, travelling together
can be a time to get to know each other again, away
from the pressures of work and/or education. While
most parents will agree that is impossible to have a
totally stress free holiday with young children -
being organized can help alleviate some of the
stress…
The Journey:
Plan ahead -- think through your child's
normal schedule and try to keep to it if possible
while you are travelling. This means feeding at
their normal time, naps and other activities. Get
your child into a daily routine AFTER arriving at
your chosen destination - not during the trip.
Plan for travel sickness -- bags, medication from
your pharmacist or Doctor and a change of clothing.
Some medications for children contain sedative
properties - a good idea for a very long journey.
Keep everything your child needs for the trip in
your hand luggage -- no special toys in the
suitcase!
During the trip give children activities at sensible
intervals -- not all the toys at once. Spread the
entertainment out so you don't run out of ideas
after the first hour! Carry plenty of food and drink
for the journey - sensible light snack food is good
- hungry children don't travel well.
Arriving at your
Destination:
Take medication with you if you are
unfamiliar with local medicines - child paracetamol,
rehydration fluid, travel sickness medicine etc.
Also take a copy of your repeat prescription if your
child is on any medication, should you need more
medication while away. Play safe and get enough from
you Doctor before you leave.
When travelling across time zones, try to get your
child adjusted as quickly as possible to the time
with plenty of fresh air and meals at local times on
arrival.
Lower your expectations - remember this is a holiday
and you need to have fun too!
Private & Tailor-made Family
tours:
We are happy to arrange private tours for
families, or groups of families travelling together.
Running your tour privately allows your guide to be
more flexible with your itinerary during the day,
and to spend more/less time at certain sites
according to their interest and the ages.
Children on Nile Felucca
boats:
Feluccas are basic sailing boats, and have
low sides. Life-jackets are available on board all
boats - please ask for these for your children if
they are not strong swimmers.
There are no toilets or cabin facilities available
on board, and while the boats do carry some water
for washing, travelling on board feluccas is not
suitable for very young children under 3 years old.
Children on Cruise boats:
Some cruise boats have small cabins. However,
we use a large enough range of boats, that have
large cabins for at least 2 adults and one child,
but a maximum number of people can stay in a cruise
cabin are 2 adults and two children
There are plunge pools and sun-decks on all the
cruise boats, but we do recommend that you ensure
your children have some games or reading material
with them. The boats do not normally sail for more
than around 5 hours at a time without stopping to
give you a chance to go on-shore and have a change
of scene.
Hotels:
Some of the hotels have limited facilities
specially designed for children (eg. play areas &
games). Most of the 5-star hotels do have
baby-sitting services, but this will not extend to
nursery or day-care arrangements for older children.
Some simple considerations we make include that fact
that some hotel pools do not have shallow-ends while
others are more sculptured and fun, some hotels are
located right on busy roads, while others havaurants,
while others are more relaxed.
Hotels and beach resorts by the Red Sea have many
more facilities and more to keep children occupied
during the day.
If you have any special requests for particular
hotels, please do not hesitate to ask, and we'll be
happy to quote for them. Their own secure compounds
and gardens, and some hotels just have classical
elegant rest
Children Discounts:
We offer children discount according to ages
If sharing their parents
room
Child from 0 – 2.99: Free of Charge (they
should pay only 10% from the internal flight
ticket).
Child from 3 – 5.99: 25% from adult price.
Child from 6 – 11.99: 40% from adult price.
Child 12 years old: Full fare.
If staying in a separate
room
Child from 3 – 5.99: 40% from adult price.
Child from 6 – 11.99: 65% from adult price.
Child 12 years old: Full fare.
Useful tips
Bring a stroller for children from 1 – 4
years
Bring hat for your children
Warm clothes “to wear especially in the
evening”
Cotton clothes “to wear especially in the
daytime”
