Morocco

Atlas Mule Train

This holiday is perfect for families travelling with younger children but you'll still be able to enjoy the great scenery of the Atlas Mountains and get to know the Berber people. The walking is easy with lots of stops for picnic lunches and mules to carry the children. In Marrakech you can explore the bazaars and ride in a horse-drawn carriage and then there's plenty of time at the end to relax on the beach at Essaouira. For full details see our Atlas Mule Train Itinerary.

High Atlas Adventure

This is a great walking experience in the Atlas Mountains, exploring remote Berber villages and getting to know the tribes people. Don't worry about the children getting too tired because they can hitch a ride on a mule if need be. You'll have time to explore the bazaars of Marrakech at the beginning. And if you have time at the end you can extend the trip and relax on the beach at the old port of Essaouira. For full details see our High Atlas Adventure Itinerary.

Kasbahs & Camels

Staying in local riads and simple gites this trip combines easy walks in the Atlas Mountains and visits to Kasbahs and local Berber villages, where you learn to cook the local speciality of a tagine stew. At Essaouira you can ride a camel along the beach and explore the old port. Your last day is spent in Marrakech in the souks - plenty of opportunity for souvenir hunting. For full details see our Kasbahs & Camels Itinerary

Jordan

Crusaders & Camels

The highlights of this holiday are Wadi Rum where Lawrence of Arabia comes to mind and Petra with its amazing temples carved out of the rose-coloured stone - and the film set for The English Patient. However there is so much more - from swimming in the Dead Sea (or trying to), to Bedouin-style desert camping, sleeping out under the stars with camel treks and jeep safaris, to a visit to Kerak, the Crusader castle, to dipping your toes in the Red Sea at Aqaba. For full details see our Crusaders and Camels Itinerary

Egypt

Feluccas & Pyramids

History lessons will come alive on this trip and your family will be able immerse themselves in Egyptian life. Along with the ancient sites of Egypt such as the pyramids and temples, you'll travel by overnight train to Aswan and then spend one night sailing down the Nile on a felucca - sleep on deck under the stars. Ride a camel in Aswan and visit the Valley of the Kings by donkey. You'll have dinner with a local family and there's plenty of time to explore Cairo. If you have time why not consider extending your trip to Hurghada where you can relax on the beach and snorkel on the coral reefs. For full details see our Feluccas and Pyramids Itinerary.

Nile Cruise & Red Sea

There's plenty of time to relax and also absorb the history of Ancient Egypt on this holiday. From the bustle of Cairo, the grandeur of the pyramids and the treasures of Tutankhamun you'll then take an overnight train to Aswan. Here you'll board a cruise boat for three days that meanders down the Nile stopping off en route at the temples of Karnak and the Valley of the Kings. You can ride on camels, donkeys and on a calesh. Lastly you'll spend a few days on the beach at Hurghada where you can explore the coral with a snorkel. For full details see our Nile Cruise & Red Sea Itinerary.

Nepal

Himalayan Adventure

This is one of those once-in-a-lifetime kind of holidays for families with a sense of fun and adventure. Begin your visit haggling in the exotic bazaars of Kathmandu. A gentle two-day walk in the Himalayas is followed by a white-water rafting adventure to a river camp. Picture your children perched on top of an elephant searching for rhino and tiger at Chitwan, then canoe through the jungle and bathe with the elephants - they won't forget that bath time for a long time! For full details see our Himalayan Adventure Itinerary.