Taking the kids to Egypt: The best long-haul trip in recent years!

Taking the kids to Egypt was definitely my most satisfying trip in recent years!

❓Group tour or independent travel?
Don't hesitate, choose a group tour. The local guides not only helped us avoid many pitfalls but also managed to arrange many things that independent travelers simply couldn't do. The whole trip was seamless, without wasting any time. Traveling abroad with kids is not easy, and the Lunar New Year is the peak season there. There are many unexpected situations in Egypt, so don't be overconfident. It's best to have a local guide, as locals understand local matters best.

⏰When is the best time to go?
The week before Lunar New Year plus part of the Lunar New Year holiday should be the best choice for working people. The tour fee is cheaper, there are fewer people, and you can rest for a few days after returning.

👫Group tour & kids
There were 16 people in our group, mainly families with children and young people in their early 20s. Seniors probably wouldn't choose this time period. Everyone cooperated very well, and there were no delays along the way. My 7-year-old adapted well overall. The meals were mostly buffets. Except for getting carsick and vomiting on the long-haul flight and having an upset stomach after eating pigeon, the kid was very active throughout the trip.

✈️Itinerary
10 days: Chengdu—Cairo—Aswan—(Nile River cruise) Luxor—Hurghada—Cairo—Chengdu

🚗Detailed itinerary:
Day 1: Chengdu—Cairo (evening departure)
Day 2: Cairo sightseeing, including the Pyramids, Sphinx, Grand Egyptian Museum, and afternoon tea at the Marriott.
Day 3: Fly from Cairo to Aswan. Visit Philae Temple and a Nubian village. Take a boat and ride a camel. Board the cruise ship.
Day 4: Abu Simbel Temple (optional), Kom Ombo Temple, etc.
Day 5: Temple of Edfu (round trip by horse-drawn carriage), Luxor Temple
Day 6: Disembark the cruise ship. Hot air balloon (optional), felucca ride, Karnak Temple, Hatshepsut Temple, Valley of the Kings, etc. Take a bus to Hurghada.
Day 7: Red Sea day trip
Day 8: Visit some mosques, etc. The flight departs at noon.
Day 9: Take a bus from Hurghada to Cairo (6.5 hours). Visit Khan el-Khalili market, churches, etc.
Day 10: Arrive in Chengdu