Family Egypt - Desert & Reef Adventure Itinerary

Arrive in Sharm El Sheikh before you transfer to the beautiful seaside town of Dahab

Awake to sunshine and clear waters. The whole family can head out to sea on a snorkel safari and spend the day exploring the colourful coral and tropical wonders of the Southern Oasis. Just watch the delight in your children’s faces as big fish swim just inches away.

A highlight of the trip is a taste of the nomadic lifestyle. Spend the day exploring the dramatic dune landscapes by 4WD, stopping for a lunch at a welcome palm-fringed oasis and walking through the White Canyon before settling around a camp fire. It’s the kids’ job to collect the firewood and assist with making bread as the Bedouins show you their techniques.

Delve deeper into the desert on this action-packed day. Travel by 4x4 jeeps to the fresh water spring of Bir el Safar, examining frozen dinosaur rock formations and sand-boarding from the Sinai’s highest dune – Hadoudah – along the way. Watch as everyone races to the top to get back on the boards. End the desert experience with legendary Bedouin hospitality at the home of a local family before heading back to Dahab.

A day at leisure to take advantage of the multitude of activities on Dahab’s doorstep, from scuba diving to windsurfing. This is a holiday, so use this perfect spot to simply take it easy and let the kids play. The golden sands will show you why the area is called Dahab, the Arabic word for gold

Spend the morning relaxing on the beach before setting off to admire the colourful underwater world in all its glory from the comfort of a glass-bottom boat in the afternoon. For families looking for a bit more adventure consider the overnight excursion into the Sinai’s mountain region to visit St Catherine’s Monastery. Climb Mt Sinai for an unforgettable sunrise and tea at the Elias Gardens.

Let those batteries recharge on your last day in Dahab. Soak up the sun on the beach or watch the world go by from one of the many beach cafes. As a fitting farewell to this desert adventure, the group will enjoy a traditional Bedouin dinner in the mountains before heading home to reflect on a holiday of a life time.