Our 9-day family vacations in Egypt offer an unforgettable journey through Cairo and the stunning Nile Valley. This specially designed itinerary combines history, culture, and family-friendly experiences. Start your adventure in Cairo with a Cairo pyramids tour, where you’ll explore the iconic Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx. Visit the Egyptian Museum to see fascinating ancient artifacts.
Next, fly to Luxor to begin your 4-night family Nile cruise vacation. Luxor, often called the world’s greatest open-air museum, is home to the majestic Karnak Temple. Visit the legendary Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs rest in beautifully decorated tombs. Sail along the Nile to Edfu and stop at the well-preserved Edfu Temple. Continue to Aswan, where the serene Philae Temple awaits, offering stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere.
This cairo and Nile cruise package lets you enjoy scenic sailing and discover ancient wonders along the Nile. Our Egypt family tour packages are crafted to ensure meaningful experiences for all ages. Gain insights into ancient Egyptian history while enjoying the beauty of the Nile Valley. This trip combines learning, fun, and relaxation, making it perfect for families. Make memories with this well-balanced 9-day itinerary, full of iconic landmarks, culture, and timeless adventures. A Nile cruise vacation is the perfect way to connect with Egypt’s wonders!
Welcome to Egypt, land of pharaohs, pyramids, and breathtaking deserts! Upon landing at Cairo International Airport, a friendly representative from “Egypt Best Vacations” will greet you like royalty. Let them take care of arrival formalities and visa regulations, while you simply relax and soak in the excitement of your upcoming 9 day family vacations in Egypt, Cairo and Nile cruise package.
Meals Plan: No Meals Included
Meet your expert tour guide at your hotel to begin your Cairo pyramids tour. Towering before you will be the magnificent Great Pyramids:
Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then proceed to the stunning Egyptian Museum. Explore the fantastic contents of the historical Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square in Cairo. Hundreds of objects from all periods of Egypt’s past are displayed on the two floors of the museum.
Transfer to your hotel, your heart brimming with awe and your mind buzzing with questions. This is just the actual beginning of your unforgettable Egypt family adventure!
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Enjoy a delicious breakfast with your family at the hotel, then embark on a spiritual tour to Coptic Cairo. Visiting Coptic Cairo during your 9 day family vacations in Egypt is an essential experience for families and kids. This historic area offers a unique opportunity to explore Egypt’s rich Christian heritage and learn about its diverse culture.
Coptic Cairo is home to significant landmarks like the Hanging Church, one of the oldest churches in Egypt, and the Cave Church, where the Holy Family is believed to have taken refuge. For children, these sites bring history to life in a captivating and educational way. Walking through this peaceful district allows families to discover ancient architecture, sacred art, and stories that shaped Egypt’s religious history.
Including Coptic Cairo in your Egypt family tour package ensures a well-rounded experience, combining the wonders of the pharaohs with Egypt’s Christian past. It’s a meaningful stop that fosters curiosity, understanding, and appreciation for history and culture, making it an unforgettable part of your family journey.
Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant before heading to Khan El-Khalili bazaar for some shopping. This vibrant bazaar in Cairo offers families a chance to explore colorful stalls, shop for souvenirs, and experience Egypt’s rich culture through its bustling atmosphere. Then, return back to your hotel.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Fabulous family Nile cruise vacation beckons! Experience Upper Egypt during our 9-day family vacation in Egypt, where you will delight in a four-night Nile River cruise adventure. So, after your breakfast, you will take a transfer to the Cairo Airport to fly to Luxor, where you will embark on your 4-night Nile River cruise from Luxor to Aswan.
You will meet your guide just outside the arrival terminal at Luxor Airport. You will then get to see the largest temple in the world, the Temple of Karnak, which was built by several pharaohs in ancient times. Then to the majestic Temple of Luxor, which is connected to Karnak by the ceremonial avenue of the Sphinxes. These temples were dedicated to Amun, Mut, and Khonsu, the Theban Triad.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast on board, you will explore Luxor’s western side. First, you will explore the magnificent tombs of the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs of the New Kingdom were buried to hide from grave robbers. There are 65 tombs in the Valley of the Kings and, your guide will recommend the best three are open to visit.
You will then drive to the Temple of Hatshepsut, the female pharaoh who served as a solo pharaoh for about 20 years after convincing the people that she was a man. Afterward, you will visit the giant Colossus of Memnon in the Temple of Amenhotep III and then return to your Nile cruise to set sail to Edfu via the Lock of Esna. Overnight in Edfu.
Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Ballooning over Luxor
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Once you’ve finished breakfast, you will take a horse-drawn carriage to visit Edfu’s Temple of Horus, which was built during the Greco-Roman era and it is the most intact temple in Egypt. Following the visit to the temple at Edfu, the ship will sail up to Kom Ombo to visit the twin temple of Sobek, the Crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon god, before visiting the Crocodile Museum near the temple. Following the temple visit, the ship will travel up to Aswan.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Following breakfast, you will start your Aswan tour. The first stop will be the High Dam, which was built in the 1960s to stop floods and generate hydroelectricity. Next, you drive to the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk. Afterward, you will take a motorboat to visit the incredible Temple of Philae, which was built primarily during the Ptolemaic period. As a result of the dam construction, UNESCO had to move the temple to a new location.
Optional tour: Nubian Village Tour
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Disembarkation, followed by taking wing from Aswan, soaring back to Cairo for the final night of your 9-day family vacations in Egypt, Cairo and Nile cruise package.
Optional tour: Tour to Abu Simbel Temples
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Wrap up your 9-day family vacations in Egypt, Cairo and Nile cruise package with a transfer to Cairo Airport for final departure. It is sad to see you leaving but, feel free to contact us for your next adventure in Egypt.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
