A Journey Through Time, Culture & Discovery

Cairo → Aswan → Nile Cruise (Kom Ombo – Edfu – Luxor) → Luxor → Hurghada (Red Sea) → Cairo.

Experience an unforgettable 12-day adventure through Egypt designed for families who love to learn as they travel. From the awe-inspiring Pyramids of Giza to a luxurious Nile River cruise and a relaxing stay on the Red Sea, this World School Camp blends history, culture, and connection into a journey your family will always remember.

What Kids Will Learn:

• The wonders of Ancient Egypt and its contributions to science, architecture, and mythology.

• How the Nile River shaped a civilisation.

• Real-world geography, history, and cultural appreciation.

• Optional journaling and hands-on activity prompts included in every family’s workbook.

• Cairo: Ramses Hilton or Steigenberger El Tahrir(4★/5★, Bed & Breakfast)

• Nile Cruise: Nile Treasure or Esmeralda or Chateau Lafayette Nile Cruise (5★, Full Board)

• Luxor: Iberotel Luxor (5★, Bed & Breakfast)

• Hurghada (Red Sea): Swiss Inn resort (4★/5★, All-Inclusive)

Almost All Meals are included in this package. Most dietary requirements are covered and available for travelers.

For most nationalities in our group (e.g., Australia, NZ, US, UK, much of the EU), the simplest option is to buy a 30-day tourist visa on arrival in Egypt for USD $25.

As always, make sure your passport has at least 6 months’ validity beyond entry and a blank page.

This journey is 100% fully guided, with private coach transport and experienced guides in each region. Families can relax knowing logistics and entry tickets are all taken care of.

There is an enormous list of optional Add-Ons should any family wish to expand their Camp.

• Abu Simbel excursion

• Hot-air balloon over Luxor’s West Bank

• Sound & Light Shows at the Pyramids

• Sound & Light Shows at Karnak

• Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

• Entry Inside the Tomb of Ramses VI

• Entry Inside the Tomb of King Tutankhamun

• Entry Inside the Tomb of Seti I

• Entry Inside the Great Pyramid

• Nubian Village visit (Aswan)

• Camel or horse ride at the Pyramids

• Dinner cruise on the Nile in Cairo

• Snorkeling at Orange Bay “Giftun island”

Cairo

Touch down in Cairo and transfer to the hotel.

For many families, international flights will commence from March 3 and will include one extra night on board their flight.

• Free afternoon to acclimate and explore—perhaps wander the local markets or enjoy authentic Egyptian cuisine.

Overnight stay in Cairo.

It’s time to meet the other young homeschool explorers joining you on this epic adventure! Cairo – Giza Plateau & Cultural Discovery

• After breakfast and a chance to meet fellow families, embark on a guided tour of the Giza Plateau: the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple.

• Proceed to the Egyptian Museum to admire a vast collection of pharaonic treasures.

• Continue with a stroll through the iconic Khan el-Khalili bazaar.

Optional evening: Cairo by Night tour featuring Tahrir, Zamalek, the Opera House, and a traditional dinner with an Egyptian show.

Overnight in Cairo.

Cairo – Aswan & Board the Nile Cruise

Breakfast at the hotel.

Today, transfer to the airport for a short flight to Aswan*, situated on the Nile River and known for its great importance to the Ancient Egyptian civilisation.

• Transfer by air to Aswan after breakfast.

• Enjoy a relaxing felucca boat ride along the Nile to observe riverside life.

• Visit the Granite Quarry with its Unfinished Obelisk and the Aswan High Dam.

• Embark on your Nile cruise ship, settle into your cabin, and,

• Optionally visit the Island of Philae to see the Temple of Isis.

Dinner and overnight on board.

Aswan → Kom Ombo

Full-board aboard the cruise.

Opt. for an early-morning excursion to Abu Simbel (departing around 3–3:30 a.m. to beat the heat and crowds).

• Sail to Kom Ombo to explore the twin Temples of Haroeris and Sobek and view the Nilometer.

• Visit a charming crocodile mummy museum before returning to the ship for a leisurely evening.

Overnight aboard the cruise.

Kom Ombo → Edfu → Luxor

Enjoy full-board aboard.

• Dock in Edfu and journey by traditional horse-drawn carriage to the magnificent Temple of Horus.

• Continue cruising to Luxor. Explore the Temple of Luxor before returning to the ship.

Overnight on board.

Luxor – Ancient Tombs & Temples

Start with breakfast aboard.

• Visit the Valley of the Kings (entry into Tutankhamun’s tomb available separately), plus the Temple of Hatshepsut.

• Transfer to a Luxor hotel for relaxation.

Optional: Attend the enchanting Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple.

Overnight in Luxor.

Luxor → Hurghada (Red Sea)

Visit Karnak Temple in the morning after breakfast at the hotel.

• Transfer by road to Hurghada, arriving at an all-inclusive resort on the Red Sea—your base for relaxation and marine exploration.

Overnight at the resort.

Red Sea – Leisure & Learning

All-Inclusive. Enjoy a day at your leisure relaxing in Hurghada, enjoying the laid-back beaches and making the most of your hotels facilities.

• Full days at leisure in Hurghada, with access to beachside relaxation, optional snorkeling, diving, or exploring the vibrant Old Town (El Dahar).

Overnight stays at the resort.

All-Inclusive.

• Enjoy another relaxed day in beautiful Hurghada.

• Enjoy the year-round warm sea temperatures to do some snorkelling in this diving hot-spot or take a stroll around the Old Town of El Dahar, home to traditional coffee shops and souks.

Overnight stay in Hurghada.

Hurghada → Cairo

After breakfast, transfer back to Cairo.

• Optional excursions include a visit to the Saladin Citadel (with its Alabaster Mosque) or,

• The Grand Egyptian Museum (featuring over 50,000 artifacts and sweeping views of the pyramids)

  —note: these are mutually exclusive options.

Overnight in Cairo.

It’s time to say goodbye to your new friends.

Don’t forget to swap addresses so your kids can keep in touch and build some global pen pal connections!

• Farewell – Onward Travels

• Enjoy breakfast (based on hotel timing).

Transfer to the airport for your return journey to Australia or onward destination.

Breakfast may be omitted for departures very early in the morning