This 13-day Cairo, Nile cruise, Alexandria and Hurghada family tour combines Egypt’s major historic regions with four nights at a Red Sea resort. The route includes two full Cairo sightseeing days, an Alexandria excursion, a three-night Nile cruise and a guided snorkeling trip.
13 Day Cairo, Nile Cruise, Alexandria And Hurghada Family Tour
Description
Duration
13 Days, 12 Nights
Tour Type
Family Tours
Language
Arabic, English
Popular Features
- Domestic Flights
- Family Activities
- Five-Star Hotels
Highlights
Explore Giza and historic Cairo. Spend a full day in Alexandria. Cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Visit a Nubian village and Upper Egypt's temples. Enjoy four nights in Hurghada with guided snorkeling.
Included
- Five nights at a five-star Cairo hotel
- Three nights aboard a five-star Nile cruise
- Four nights at a Hurghada hotel
- Domestic flights from Cairo to Aswan and Hurghada to Cairo
- Admission to listed attractions
- Guided snorkeling excursion
- Quad-bike safari listed in the source; schedule to be confirmed
- Professional Egyptologist guide
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- Airport assistance
- Applicable service charges and taxes
Excluded
- International airfare
- Egypt entry visa
- Personal expenses
- Optional tours and activities
- Gratuities
Travel Itinerary
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Day 1 - Arrival in Cairo and Pyramids Sound and Light Show
Meet the airport representative and transfer to your Cairo hotel. In the evening, attend the sound and light show at Giza, then have dinner and return to the hotel for the first night.
Day 2 - Giza Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum
Visit the Great Pyramid, Great Sphinx and Valley Temple on the Giza Plateau. After lunch, tour the Grand Egyptian Museum and spend time among its monumental displays. Return to the Cairo hotel for the evening.
Day 3 - Citadel, Religious Cairo and Historic Streets
Explore the Citadel of Salah El Din and Mohamed Ali Mosque, then continue to the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. After lunch, walk along Al Muizz Street and finish among the lanes of Khan El Khalili before returning to the hotel.
Day 4 - Alexandria Catacombs, Pompey's Pillar and Citadel
Drive to Alexandria and descend into the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa. Continue to Pompey's Pillar, stop for lunch and then visit Qaitbay Citadel on the eastern harbor. Return to Cairo in the evening.
Day 5 - Flight to Aswan, Nubian Village and Cruise Embarkation
Fly to Aswan and visit the High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk. Continue to Philae Temple, take a felucca ride and visit a Nubian village with colorful houses and local crafts. Board the Nile cruise for lunch, dinner and the first night afloat.
Day 6 - Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples
Go ashore at Kom Ombo and explore its paired sanctuaries overlooking the Nile. Later, visit Edfu Temple and follow its ceremonial route from the pylon to the inner rooms. Rejoin the vessel and sail toward Luxor.
Day 7 - Luxor West Bank and Karnak Temple
Enter selected tombs in the Valley of the Kings, then visit Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch, explore Karnak Temple on the East Bank. Return to the cruise for the final night aboard.
Day 8 - Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada
Disembark after breakfast and travel by private vehicle through the Eastern Desert to Hurghada. Check in at the Red Sea resort and keep the remainder of the day free for the beach and pools.
Day 9 - Free Day in Hurghada
Enjoy an unscheduled day at the resort. Families can relax beside the Red Sea, swim or choose optional hotel activities according to their interests.
Day 10 - Family Snorkeling in the Red Sea
Meet the snorkeling instructor and board a boat for a family-friendly trip to selected reef areas. Spend time in the water among coral and fish, then return to the Hurghada hotel for lunch and a free evening.
Day 11 - Second Free Day in Hurghada
Keep another day open for the beach, resort facilities or independent activities. Meals are served at the hotel, and there is no fixed sightseeing schedule.
Day 12 - Flight from Hurghada to Cairo
Check out and transfer to Hurghada Airport for the flight to Cairo. Meet the representative on arrival and continue to your hotel. Use the remaining time for rest, shopping or an optional evening activity.
Day 13 - Departure from Cairo
Have breakfast and check out. Transfer to Cairo Airport and receive assistance with the departure formalities before the family's onward flight.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Four hotel nights in Hurghada are included.
Yes. Day four is a private road excursion from Cairo to Alexandria.
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