This 15-day Egypt family tour with Nile cruise and Hurghada moves at a comfortable pace through Cairo, Aswan, Luxor and the Red Sea. Alongside the major monuments, families enjoy a camel ride, Nubian village and school visits, guided snorkeling, two resort leisure days and a free final day in Cairo.
15 Day Egypt Family Tour With Nile Cruise And Hurghada
Description
Duration
15 Days, 14 Nights
Tour Type
Family Tours
Language
Arabic, English
Popular Features
- Domestic Flights
- Family Activities
- Five-Star Hotels
Highlights
Explore Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum and modern Cairo. Visit a Nubian village, school and Aswan islands. Cruise from Aswan toward Luxor. Spend four nights in Hurghada with guided snorkeling. Discover historic Cairo and enjoy a free final day.
Included
- Five nights at a five-star Cairo hotel
- One night at a five-star Aswan hotel
- Three nights aboard a five-star full-board Nile cruise
- One night at a five-star Luxor hotel
- Four nights at a five-star Hurghada hotel
- Domestic flights from Cairo to Aswan and Hurghada to Cairo
- Admission to listed attractions
- Family activities stated in the itinerary
- Guided snorkeling excursion
- Professional Egyptologist guide
- Meals stated in the itinerary
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- Airport assistance
- Applicable service charges and taxes
Excluded
- International airfare
- Egypt entry visa
- Optional excursions
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Beverages unless stated
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, Camel Ride and Grand Egyptian Museum
Visit the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, the Great Sphinx and Valley Temple. Take a gentle camel ride across the plateau, stop for lunch and then tour the Grand Egyptian Museum. Return to the Cairo hotel for the evening.
Day 3 - Cairo Museum, Tower, Baron Palace and Flight to Aswan
Tour the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and then take in the city from Cairo Tower. After lunch, visit Baron Palace in Heliopolis and explore its distinctive architecture. Transfer to the airport, fly to Aswan and check in at your hotel.
Day 4 - Aswan Highlights, Nubian Village and Cruise Embarkation
Visit the High Dam and continue by boat to Philae Temple. Take a felucca ride on the Nile and explore a Nubian village with colorful houses and local crafts. Board the cruise for lunch, dinner and the first night afloat.
Day 5 - Elephantine Island, Botanical Gardens and School Visit
Explore Elephantine Island and its long history as Egypt's southern frontier. Continue by boat to the botanical gardens on Kitchener Island, then visit a local school if its schedule permits. Return to the cruise for lunch and the onward sailing.
Day 6 - Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples
Go ashore at Kom Ombo and walk through its paired sanctuaries overlooking the river. Later, visit Edfu Temple and follow its processional route from the pylon to the inner rooms. Rejoin the vessel and continue toward Luxor.
Day 7 - Karnak and Luxor Temple by Night
Disembark in Luxor and explore Karnak Temple, including its monumental courts and Great Hypostyle Hall. After lunch and hotel check-in, visit Luxor Temple after dark and walk through its illuminated colonnades before returning to the hotel.
Day 8 - Luxor West Bank and Transfer to Hurghada
Enter selected tombs in the Valley of the Kings, then visit Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch, leave Luxor by private vehicle and cross the Eastern Desert to Hurghada. Check in at the Red Sea resort.
Day 9 - Family Snorkeling in the Red Sea
Meet a professional instructor and board a boat for a family-friendly snorkeling excursion. Swim at selected reef areas and look for coral and tropical fish, then return to the resort for lunch and a free evening.
Day 10 - Free Day in Hurghada
Keep the day open for the beach, swimming pools or optional resort activities. No organized sightseeing is scheduled, allowing the family to set its own pace.
Day 11 - Second Free Day in Hurghada
Enjoy another relaxed day beside the Red Sea. Families can use the resort facilities, swim or arrange optional activities independently.
Day 12 - Flight from Hurghada to Cairo
Have breakfast, check out and transfer to Hurghada Airport. Fly to Cairo, meet the representative on arrival and continue to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to rest.
Day 13 - Citadel, Coptic Cairo and Historic Streets
Visit the Citadel of Salah El Din and Mohamed Ali Mosque, then continue to the Hanging Church. After lunch, walk along Al Muizz Street and spend time in Khan El Khalili, including a child-friendly papyrus demonstration. Return to the hotel.
Day 14 - Free Family Day in Cairo
Keep the final full day flexible for rest, shopping or optional activities. There is no fixed sightseeing program, so the family can revisit a favorite area or relax at the hotel.
Day 15 - 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 nights at a five-star Hurghada hotel are included.
The school visit is planned for day five but remains subject to the local school's schedule.
The itinerary includes Cairo to Aswan and Hurghada to Cairo flights.
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