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Family Nile Cruises
A family Nile cruise is one of the most educational and genuinely exciting trips children remember for a lifetime. Sailing past temples built 3,000 years ago, riding camels in the shadow of Abu Simbel, and collecting scarab beetles in a Luxor market tend to hold attention in ways that classroom Egypt units simply don't. Our family-selected Nile cruises pair you with Egyptologist guides who are trained to pitch history at children aged 6 through 16, with itineraries that balance active excursions with free time on the sundeck.
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Mid12-Day Family Egypt Tour with El Gouna
Cairo
A twelve-day family Egypt tour that combines three nights in Cairo, a four-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, and three nights in the Red Sea resort town of El Gouna. You see the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae with an Egyptologist, and finish with a Paradise Island beach day and a semi-submarine trip. Domestic flights, transfers, entrance fees, hotels and your cruise cabin are included.
Mid6-Day Family Egypt Tour: Cairo & Luxor
Cairo
A six-day family tour of Cairo and Luxor. You see the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx with a camel ride, the Egyptian Museum with the Mummies Room, and a sunset felucca on the Nile in Cairo. After a domestic flight to Luxor you take a sunset motorboat ride to Banana Island, then spend a day on the West Bank and a morning at Karnak and Luxor Temple. Guides, entrance fees, transport, hotels and the flights are included.
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7-Day Family Cairo & Hurghada Vacation
Cairo
A seven-day family vacation in Egypt: three nights in Cairo and three nights in Hurghada. In Cairo you ride a camel at sunset near the Giza Pyramids, spend a day at the pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then visit Saqqara and Memphis and take a sunset felucca ride on the Nile. A domestic flight takes you to the Red Sea for a Paradise Island beach day, a semi-submarine and glass-bottom boat trip, and a quad bike evening safari with a Bedouin dinner. Hotels, the flight, transfers and the listed excursions are included.
Mid10-Day Family Egypt Tour: Nile Cruise & Hurghada
Cairo
A ten-day family Egypt tour that combines three nights in Cairo, a three-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, and three nights in Hurghada on the Red Sea. You see the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, ride a camel at Giza, visit the temples of Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor and Karnak and the Valley of the Kings, then spend two days on boat trips in Hurghada. The flight from Cairo to Aswan, all transfers, entrance fees, hotels and your cruise cabin are included.
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9-Day Family Egypt Tour with Nile Cruise
Cairo
A nine-day family Egypt tour with a four-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan. In Cairo you see the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Citadel and Khan el-Khalili, ride a camel and take a sunset felucca. On the river you visit Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae, plus a Nubian village. Both domestic flights, transfers, entrance fees, hotels, your cabin and an English-speaking Egyptologist are included.
BudgetSwiss Inn Resort Hurghada
Hurghada
Swiss Inn Resort Hurghada is a good-value pick on Hurghada Bay-Safaga Road, with sea-view rooms and suites. Choose it for a resort stay with room to spread out: some room types have a balcony or terrace, and suites include living rooms. Room choices include garden-view rooms and a Junior Suite. The resort also has a family-size room type that sleeps up to seven. It is handy for Hurghada Grand Aquarium, while Hurghada Marina and downtown are other options for outings.
BudgetDreams Beach – Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh
Dreams Beach - Sharm El Sheikh is a good-value pick for travelers who want sea-view room choices in the Om El Seid Cliff area. It is among the cheaper five-star hotels in Sharm El Sheikh, making it a useful choice for travelers comparing upscale stays. Room types include Deluxe Elegant Sea View, Elegant Sea View, and Superior Sea View rooms. Some room types also have a balcony or bathtub, while the largest room types sleep up to four.
BudgetRoyal Beau Rivage Nile Cruise
Aswan
We do not run group-bus shore excursions; our Egyptologists lead private visits, and where scheduled we visit temples such as Kom Ombo and Edfu. Expect compact cabins compared with land hotels, early starts, and walking on uneven ancient stone.
Budget8-Day Cairo, Luxor & Aswan Nile Cruise by Sleeper Train
Cairo
This 8-day Egypt tour combines Cairo’s ancient monuments with a Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan. In Cairo, our specialist Egyptologist accompanies visits to the Giza Plateau, the Great Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum. You then travel south by overnight sleeper train instead of flying, which keeps the price down, and join a four-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, with scheduled visits to Karnak and Luxor Temple, the Luxor West Bank, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae Temple. You will also see the Aswan High Dam. Unlike a Cairo-only holiday, this itinerary connects Egypt’s principal archaeological sites with the changing scenery of the Nile. Evening options in Luxor include the Karnak sound and light show or a felucca sail, subject to availability and additional cost.
Budget8-Day Hurghada, Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel Nile Cruise Tour
Nile (cruise route)
Discover Egypt’s timeless treasures on a private, guided 8-day Nile cruise from Hurghada to Luxor and Aswan. Enjoy seven nights aboard a comfortable Nile ship with daily sightseeing led by a knowledgeable Egyptologist–visit Abu Simbel by road, explore Philae, Kom Ombo and Edfu, and walk through Luxor’s Karnak and the Valley of the Kings. Hassle-free transfers from Hurghada to Luxor and back are included so you can relax from arrival to departure. This carefully paced itinerary balances iconic ancient sites with leisurely onboard time: full-board meals on the cruise, included standard site entrance fees, and expert guided tours let you experience Egypt’s highlights without the planning stress. Ideal for travelers who want an immersive cultural journey–see temples, tombs and Nile life while enjoying the comfort and service of a full-week cruise. Book this private guided experience for convenience and deeper context at each site: customizable upgrades are available for private cars, upgraded cabins or exclusive excursions. Perfect for families, couples and small groups seeking a premium Nile itinerary that covers Luxor and Aswan’s must-sees, plus the once-in-a-lifetime Abu Simbel road transfer.
Mid9-Day Cairo, Luxor & Aswan Dahabiya Cruise Tour
Cairo
Start in Cairo with an Egyptologist at the Giza Plateau, the Great Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Fly to Luxor for a full day on both banks of the Nile: the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon in the morning, then Karnak and Luxor Temple. After a night in Luxor, transfer to Esna and board your dahabiya, a traditional two-masted sailing boat that carries a small group of guests. Over four nights you visit the temples of Esna, Edfu and Kom Ombo, with full board on board, before disembarking in Aswan for Philae Temple, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk. A flight takes you back to Cairo for your last night. Dahabiyas embark on Mondays, so this tour starts on a Friday. We arrange the hotels, the dahabiya cabin, the flights and every transfer through trusted local partners.
BudgetNile Treasure Nile Cruise
Nile (cruise route)
Nile Treasure Nile Cruise is a deluxe 5-star river cruise arranged by Discovery Tours Egypt, with air-conditioned cabins, a restaurant, lounge bar, pool and sun deck. The program includes visits to Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Temple of Horus at Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae and the Valley of the Kings. Full board covers lunch on embarkation through breakfast on disembarkation. Wi-Fi, room service and laundry are available, while drinks (including water) are typically charged separately. Unlike a fixed sightseeing tour, the cruise gives you time to view the Nile from the deck between guided visits.
Mid7-Day Cairo, Aswan & Luxor Nile Cruise Tour
Cairo
This seven-day Egypt holiday combines Cairo and Giza sightseeing with a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. In Cairo, our Egyptologist guides you around the Giza Plateau, including the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, and the Sphinx, followed by the Grand Egyptian Museum. The river section includes Philae Temple, the Aswan High Dam, Kom Ombo Temple and Edfu Temple before reaching Luxor. On the Luxor West Bank, visit the Valley of the Kings and the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, then explore Karnak Temple. Domestic flights reduce long overland journeys, while private air-conditioned transfers keep connections straightforward. The cruise vessel is assigned at booking, with the itinerary arranged by a licensed Egyptian tour operator.
BudgetNational Museum of Egyptian Civilization & Egyptian Museum Day Tour
Cairo
This Egyptologist-led day tour visits the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and the Egyptian Museum Tahrir in central Cairo. We don't run large coach-group tours; we use a private car and one of our Egyptologists stays with your party. Unlike large-group museum visits, we focus on the NMEC's chronological halls and the Egyptian Museum's major displays, including the Royal Mummies Gallery and Khufu-era objects. Standard site entrance fees and hotel pickup are included. Expect security checks, extended standing and limited seating; museums are busiest midday, so a morning start reduces queues. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and tailor commentary to your interests.
Practical questions
What travelers ask about this style of tour.
01What age is suitable for a Nile cruise?
Most families travel with children aged 8 and above. Younger children (5–7) do fine on the more relaxed dahabiya-style cruises where the pace is gentle and you're not rushing between sites. Teenagers typically find the 5-star cruise ships most engaging – pool, social spaces, and more varied dining.
From the Cairo desk
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Every Nile cruise we run is tailor-made – your dates, your cabin, your sailing direction. Send a short brief or talk to the Cairo desk direct. Replies within one working day.
– Suhaila & the Cairo team · 38 years · 6 offices · IATA #90255546