A Nile Delta Family Experience - 2 Days

A Day Of Fun, Food, Stories, And Laughter

Move beyond the usual tourist destinations to experience the real Egypt – spending meaningful one-on-one time with a Nile Delta family at their home. Far from the museums and monuments, you’ll be part of a true moment of human connection, one of shared work, stories, laughter, and the universal magic of a meal around the family table.

Our “Meet An Egyptian Family” experience is so unique, you won’t be a tourist but, rather, an honoured guest. Your “family” will be as curious about your lifestyle as you are about theirs.

During the course of this special visit, you’ll discover the workings of the local market, perhaps sharing cooking chores in the kitchen, and even visiting a local mosque to experience an important part of your hosts life and activities. At every step of the adventure, your One Horizon guide will translate, explaining aspects of cultural significance and facilitating connection with your family.

It All Begins With A Story

As the guest of honour, you will settle in the home or perhaps the family courtyard with a cup of tea as you hear the family’s “origin” story – perhaps how their parents met and married, as well as your hosts’ journey to this place in time – their life, their home or farm, and their children. And you can share your “story”, the events of your life, and how you came to be here on this special day.

These are the moments that draw us together, regardless of who we are or our background. The discovery of shared values and feelings with your hosts will quickly join you into the familiar human ties of friendship.

To The Market

As a special extra, you and your Guide will join a family member on a visit to the local market – the hub of village life. Part necessity, part theatre, part social enterprise, the market is the glue that holds the village together. Here, you’ll be treated to a dazzling array of colourful spices, vegetables, and assorted goods.

Here too, you will also enjoy the fun of the good-natured bargaining that accompanies the world of bazars and small shops. You’ll learn how to pick the freshest spices and be entertained as your host negotiates with the shopkeepers for the best prices.  This is grass roots Egypt that few rarely see.  And throughout the hum of these activities, the flow of conversation will create a bond with your hosts and bring about a sense of achievement.

A Hearty Lunch and Great Conversation

The preparation involved in making lunch is the most important ritual of the day, a family meal. You will gather around the table or sit cross-legged on mats and partake from  platters heaped with a flavoursome array of foods and dips.

The conversation will flow easily, reflecting the events of the day, your personal stories, helping out around the home, your visit to the market and maybe even future plans.  Your hosts will take pride in having shown you an exceptional day, and you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping them to sustain their family.

This is the very best of hands-on tourism, where everyone makes new friends, has fun, learns about each other’s lives, and takes away lasting memories.

Join us and our Nile Delta families for a very special outing that few others will ever enjoy.

What to Expect on Your Meet An Egyptian Family

• Join a Nile Delta farming family at their home, where you will be welcomed with tea and pastries, and learn their “origin” stories, as you share your own
• Visit a local market to learn about the spices, produce, and other goods. Learn the fine art of bargaining with the local merchants
• Help out in the kitchen, and help prepare the vegetables and foods in preparation for a home cooked hearty lunch
• Your One Horizon guide will facilitate all conversations with the family to help foster connection throughout the day
• And while the food is cooking, you will take a short walk with your host around the village.  Your host will also take you to their local mosque where you will have a short tour and meet some of the characters that are part of the community.
• Then its back to your host’s home and lunch.  It’s a traditional family lunch and no doubt other members of the family will be your lunch companion.  The conversations will continue as you learn more about ‘your’ family, and they about you. The warmth of the gathering will envelop you.
• Know that your tour fees are going to help this family on their journey to sustainability.