October family escapes with The Adventure Company

No sooner are the school summer holidays over then the October half term break is upon us! Keep your kids minds active during the break by taking a family trip with The Adventure Company.

There are a number of exciting trips departing at different times in October to cater for the varying school holiday dates. Adventurous trips include felucca boats and snorkelling in the Red Sea in Egypt, the Pyramids and Petra in Jordan, camel riding and desert camping in Tunisia and an activity week in Turkey. The family trips all have educational elements to them and will keep kids minds lively during the break from school.

There are several trips departing on October 17th, 19th and 24th 2008. These are Feluccas & Pharaohs in Egypt; the Pyramids & Petra family holiday in Jordan and Egypt; an Active Turkey family holiday for teenagers and Tunisian Voyager family holiday. All of the destinations are outside the Euro zone, which helps keep the cost of a family holiday down.

Feluccas & Pharaohs in Egypt includes visits to the Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum where Tutankhamun’s gold mask can be seen. Both visits are great for sparking the imagination of children. As well as this there is also the opportunity to sail on a traditional Felucca boat. More information about this trip can be found at http://www.adventurecompany.co.uk/trip-details.aspx?productid=34601. This 10-day trip departs on October 17th and costs £999 for adults and £919 for children; the price includes flights, accommodation, transport in Egypt, some meals and activities.

The Pyramids & Petra family holiday in Jordan and Egypt includes a camel trek by the Red Sea, sightseeing in the fabled city of Petra and a jeep safari in the Wadi Rum. This trip is a great way for children to experience different cultures and learn about historic Petra. More information about this trip can be found at http://www.adventurecompany.co.uk/trip-details.aspx?productid=132179. This 12-day trip departs on October 19th and costs £1,329 for adults and £1,259 for children; the price includes flights, accommodation, transport, some meals and activities.

The Active Family holiday to Turkey is a dedicated teenage departure catering for families with children 12 years and over. The trip is centre based in Kas and includes a two-night gulet cruise along the Lycian Coast, mountain biking, diving and kayaking. This is a great trip to keep teenagers active while showcasing one of Turkey’s richest cultural regions. More information about this trip can be found at http://www.adventurecompany.co.uk/trip-details.aspx?productid=77150. This 8-day trip departs on October 24th 2008 and costs £699 per person; the price includes flights, accommodation, activities and some meals.

The Tunisian Voyager family holiday in Tunisia includes a camel trek and camp in the desert, a visit to the costal town of Sousse and an overnight camp in a troglodyte cave – a great opportunity for Star Wars fans as the troglodyte dwelling is near to the one that doubled for the Skywalker home. More information about this trip can be found at http://www.adventurecompany.co.uk/trip-details.aspx?productid=48915. This 9-day trip departs on October 24th 2008 and costs £799 for adults and £719 for children; the price includes flights accommodation, transport, activities and some meals.

For more information or reservations contact 0845 609 0890 or visit www.adventurecompany.co.uk

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