impacked

We've got the airline tickets and are set for mid November with our 9 yr old grandson. I've been communicating with Lady Egypt and am sure we will book with them.

I orginally thought a nile cruise would be perfect for him as we only have 9 days in Egypt and since we've never travelled with him internationally it might be too rushed. (and definitely want to see Abu Simbel. ) But, I met someone who suggested to me that a cruise might be too boring for him and perhaps more time on land (Luxor) would be better a better way to spend our time.

Please, what do you think?

cary999

Don't know. But the cruise ship itself, would you be constantly worrying about him going overboard?

regards - tom

Grcxx3

We've done both with kids around that age. My boys were the only kids on the Nile cruise - but there were 2 of them and they helped keep each other entertained.

We also spent 3 days in Luxor on another trip, staying at the Movenpick Jolie. I think it is now owned by someone else. It was about 10 minutes from town, but we loved it. It's on it's own island, so lots of room for kids to roam around and explore. DH and boys got bikes one day (not great bikes, but they functioned) and rode around the island. We also took a felucca ride on the Nile one night.

We loved the Nile cruise, but staying in Luxor might offer the most flexibility for your grandson.

Grcxx3

Also, please check out my suggestions on this post (for someone else taking a 9 year old to Egypt) -

http://www.fodors.com/community/afri...9-year-old.cfm

impacked

Thanks, Tom for your time. We have been on a Baja cruise with him and that was never a concern for us.
Carry, I'm really leaning toward more time in Luxor. How old are your boys now? I wonder what they would say if you'd ask them?

GRC...I read your previous post and thought your suggestions were great!

tbrown

Impacked this is so funny. We too are travling to Egypt with our 9 year ikd grandson. When are you going?

impacked

We are all so excited. WE are leaving on Nov. 18 from LAX. We are traveling with Lady Egypt for 10 days. And, you? Are you doing the cruise? I'm pretty sure we.

tbrown

We are going to be in Egypt June 25 - July 5. We are doing a 4 day cruise. Too bad we aren;t going to be there at the same time.

impacked

How exciting you are leaving Tomorrow!! Have a wonderful time and when you have a moment on your return I'd love to hear your suggestions!

Many Thanks!