11-Day Egypt Family Tour – Cairo, Nile Cruise & Red Sea

A hearty breakfast fuels the day as your private guide leads you to the Great Pyramids of Giza – the legendary trio of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos – where a camel ride across the desert plateau gives every family member a perspective they'll never forget. You'll then move on to the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple, uncovering the fascinating story of ancient mummification. After lunch at a well-regarded local restaurant, the afternoon is spent at the Grand Egyptian Museum, whose interactive galleries and child-oriented displays bring five thousand years of history vividly to life.

Following breakfast, you'll head to the airport for a short flight south to Aswan, a city celebrated for its serene Nile scenery and rich Nubian heritage. Your first stop is the Temple of Philae, an island sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Isis, reached by a short boat crossing. Afterwards, a motorboat whisks the family to a Nubian Village, where brilliantly painted houses, warm local hospitality, resident crocodiles, and traditional snacks delight visitors of all ages. By evening you'll board your Nile Cruise ship – your floating home for the next three nights – enjoying dinner on deck as Aswan's lights shimmer on the water.

Sail northward to Kom Ombo Temple, a remarkable double sanctuary shared between Sobek the crocodile god and Horus the Elder, where the adjoining Crocodile Museum displays genuine mummified crocodiles that never fail to fascinate younger travellers. After lunch served onboard, a horse-drawn carriage carries the family from the riverbank to the Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of Egypt's most completely preserved ancient temples, its soaring pylons and detailed wall reliefs sparking imaginations young and old alike.

The cruise docks at Luxor and the family steps ashore to explore the legendary West Bank, beginning with the Valley of the Kings, where elaborately painted royal tombs – including the optional tomb of Tutankhamun – tell stories of hidden treasure and eternal life. Next, the clifftop Temple of Hatshepsut rises dramatically from the rock face, its terraced architecture unlike anything else in Egypt. The morning concludes at the Colossi of Memnon, two colossal seated statues that once stood sentinel before a great royal temple, before the family returns to the cruise for a relaxed lunch and an afternoon drifting on the Nile.

After disembarking, the East Bank of Luxor reveals two of Egypt's most iconic monuments: the vast Karnak Temple, with its forest of towering columns, sacred lake, and sphinx-lined processional avenue, followed by Luxor Temple, standing proudly at the heart of the modern city as a testament to royal grandeur. In the afternoon, a private vehicle carries the family on the approximately four-hour drive east to Hurghada on the Red Sea coast, where an all-inclusive resort with pools, beach access, and water sports awaits.

Today belongs entirely to rest and play. Families can laze on the beach, splash in the pool, or try optional activities such as snorkelling amid the Red Sea's coral gardens, banana boat rides, or a glass-bottom boat excursion – a wonderful way for younger children to glimpse the underwater world without getting wet.

Another day of freedom on the Red Sea invites the family to choose their own pace. Adventurous spirits can join a desert safari or try scuba diving, while children can take part in resort-organised activities and parents can unwind at the spa – there is truly something for everyone.

A morning flight returns the family to Cairo, where the rest of the day is yours to enjoy at your own rhythm. Wander into a neighbourhood café, consider an optional Nile dinner cruise as the city lights reflect on the river, or simply relax together at the hotel and savour the memories made so far.

the capital's cultural riches take centre stage today, beginning at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, whose sweeping collection traces the full arc of human life along the Nile. The family then ascends to the Citadel of Salah El-Din, the medieval fortress that has dominated the capital's skyline for centuries, and steps inside the magnificent Muhammad Ali Mosque – also known as the Alabaster Mosque – for panoramic views across the sprawling city below.

After a final breakfast together, it's time to bid farewell to Egypt. An iEgypt Travels representative will escort the family by private transfer to the international airport in the capital, ensuring a smooth and stress-free departure as this extraordinary 11-day journey comes to a close.